Irving Fields is an American pianist and lounge music artist who was born in New York City, New York. Some of his most noteworthy compositions include "Miami Beach Rhumba", "Managua, Nicaragua" and "Chantez, Chantez," covered by Dinah Shore in the 1940s. Irving Fields' most famous album is Bagels and Bongos, a Jewish-inflected Latin jazz recording that sold 2 million copies after its release in 1959.

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  • Irving Fields is an American pianist and lounge music artist who was born in New York City, New York. Some of his most noteworthy compositions include "Miami Beach Rhumba", "Managua, Nicaragua" and "Chantez, Chantez," covered by Dinah Shore in the 1940s. Irving Fields' most famous album is Bagels and Bongos, a Jewish-inflected Latin jazz recording that sold 2 million copies after its release in 1959. He also recorded Bikinis and Bongos, dedicated to Hawaiian music, and Pizzas and Bongos, inspired by Italian rhythms. At 93 years-old, Irving Fields is still making personal appearances. He also recently wrote a theme song for YouTube. Irving Fields currently plays six nights a week (all but Mondays) at Nino's Tuscany, an Italian restaurant on W. 58th Street between 6th and 7th Ave. in New York. Previous to his position at Nino's Tuscany, Mr. Fields performed at the East River Cafe, a Mediterranean restaurant located on First Avenue and E. 61st Street. Upon leaving, he transferred the job to his protege, Albert Aprigliano, who considers Irving Fields to be his mentor.
  • Irving Fields est un pianiste américain né le 4 août 1915 à New York, aux États-Unis. Parmi les chansons qu'il a composées, on retrouve "Miami Beach Rhumba", "Managua, Nicaragua" et "Chantez, Chantez," reprise par Dinah Shore dans les années 1940. Il est aussi connu pour sa série d'albums "... and bongos", principalement Bagels and Bongos où il alliait l'héritage musical juif à des rythmes latins, et qui s'est vendu à deux millions d'exemplaires depuis sa sortie en 1959, mais aussi Bikinis and Bongos ou Pizzas and Bongos. Malgré son âge avancé, Irving Fields continue à se produire en spectacle.
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  • Irving Fields is an American pianist and lounge music artist who was born in New York City, New York. Some of his most noteworthy compositions include "Miami Beach Rhumba", "Managua, Nicaragua" and "Chantez, Chantez," covered by Dinah Shore in the 1940s. Irving Fields' most famous album is Bagels and Bongos, a Jewish-inflected Latin jazz recording that sold 2 million copies after its release in 1959.
  • Irving Fields est un pianiste américain né le 4 août 1915 à New York, aux États-Unis. Parmi les chansons qu'il a composées, on retrouve "Miami Beach Rhumba", "Managua, Nicaragua" et "Chantez, Chantez," reprise par Dinah Shore dans les années 1940. Il est aussi connu pour sa série d'albums "...
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