Marco Rizo (1920 – September 8, 1998) was a Cuban-born pianist, composer, and arranger. He is best known for his role as pianist and orchestrator for the American TV series I Love Lucy show. He recorded nearly 30 albums throughout his career which combined the techniques of his classical training with Afro-Cuban and jazz rhythms. Rizo’s father, Sebastian, a flutist with the Santiago Symphony Orchestra, served as his son’s first musical instructor. In 1932, Marco moved to Havana to attend the National Conservatory of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of Spanish composer Pedr… read more
Marco Rizo (1920 – September 8, 1998) was a Cuban-born pianist, composer, and arranger. He is best known for his role as pianist and orchestrator for the American TV series I Love Lucy show. He recorded nearly 30 albums throughout his career which combined the techniques of his classical trai… read more
Marco Rizo (1920 – September 8, 1998) was a Cuban-born pianist, composer, and arranger. He is best known for his role as pianist and orchestrator for the American TV series I Love Lucy show. He recorded nearly 30 albums throughout his career which combined the techniques of his classical training with Afro-Cuban and jazz rhythms. Rizo’s father, Sebastian, a fluti… read more
