- Various and Jeff Tyzik
The Paul Simon Songbook
- Music Sales Corporation (World)
A co-production of Greenberg Artists and Schirmer Theatrical, LLC, The Paul Simon Songbook explores Simon's unique artistry as a songwriter, from his years with Simon and Garfunkel through his solo albums Graceland and Rhythm of the Saints. Songs include "Bridge Over Troubled Water," "Me and Julio Down By The Schoolyard," "The Sound of Silence," and "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover."
This production includes all arrangements, three vocalists, and a projection design. Technical rider is available upon request. For more information visit Schirmer Theatrical, and for bookings visit Greenberg Artists.
Jeff Tyzik
- 2(pic).2.2.asx.2/4.3.3.1/2perc.dmkit/hp.pf(kbd)/gtr.eb/str(10/8/6/6/4) - see description in Programme Note below
- 3 Vocalists
- Jeff Tyzik
- 13th June 2025, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- 14th June 2025, Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Programme Note
Production comes with a guitarist, an electric bass player, a drummer and vocalists.
Orchestra/Presenter to supply:
2 Flutes (doubling piccolo)
2 Oboes
2 Clarinets
1 Alto Sax
2 Bassoons
4 F Horns
3 Bb Trumpets
3 Trombones
1 Tuba
2 percussionists - playing mostly hand held toys, mallet instruments, congas and minimal timpani
Harp
Pianist (doubles keyboard) - Pianist must be a jazz/rock pianist who reads chords and can improvise playing on an Acoustic Grand Piano and a synth (preferably Motif)m with Electric piano (Fender Rhodes sound), Brassy Synth sound and B3 Organ patches.
Minimum string count - 10/8/6/6/4 - preferably with clip-on mics