Richie Cannata: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Richie Cannata

Richie Cannata is a New York–based saxophonist, keyboardist, and producer whose profile was shaped by years on the road with Billy Joel’s band. After leaving that touring role, he built a parallel life in the studio, founding Cove City Sound Studios on Long Island and working behind the glass with major pop and Latin artists. In Manhattan, he is a regular presence at The Bitter End, where he leads Richie Cannata’s Monday Night Jam. The weekly set favors groove, quick listening, and working-band discipline over showmanship.