Tommy Mandel (born June 2, 1949) is an American keyboardist most notable for playing with Bryan Adams from 1981 to 1998, starting with the album You Want It You Got It.[1]

Tommy Mandel
Born (1949-06-02) June 2, 1949 (age 75)
New York City, United States
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active1981–present
Websitetommymandel.com

Career

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Prior to joining Bryan Adams' band, Mandel released a self-titled solo EP.[2]

He has played with Dire Straits, John Waite, and Lydia Canaan, among many others.[3]

He is currently musical director of the theatre department at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, New York.[4]

Partial discography

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Solo

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  • Tommy Mandel EP (1981)[2]
  • Mello Magic LP (2018)[5]
  • Music For Insomniacs LP (2020)[6]

References

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  1. ^ "The making of 'Reckless'". 18tilidie.co.uk. 2006. Archived from the original on July 3, 2007. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
  2. ^ a b "Tommy Mandel". discogs.com. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  3. ^ "Kirsten Thien Band Plays the Triad NYC with Special Guests". plancast.com. April 20, 2011. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2011.
  4. ^ "Staff Directory". sarahlawrence.edu. Retrieved May 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "Tommy Mandel - Mello Magic". discogs.com. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
  6. ^ "Tommy Mandel - Music For Insomniacs". discogs.com. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "Hilly Michaels - Calling All Girls". discogs.com. Retrieved October 3, 2020.
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