Richard Palalay’s travels around the world as one of Princess Cruises’ top solo pianists included circumnavigation of the globe on Island Princess in 1996. He states “that no matter where I am in the world, when I am at the piano, My Heart is Home” (the title of his debut album).

He also performs on Oceans, Pianoël Vol. 1 & 2. With Trio Three-Eighty, Richard performs on A Black & White Affair and Invitation to Dance.

A traveler since the age of 10 months, Richard attended high school on Okinawa and graduated from the University of California. Currently residing in Scottsdale, Arizona, he has sailed extensively around the world on several Princess ships. From solo pianist and bandleader to a showroom headliner, Richard was consistently a featured performer for the cruise line. He has also served as musical director and keyboardist with the Las Vegas show, Legends in Concert, as well as several of Hawaii’s top performers.

Richard is currently performing in the Phoenix-Scottsdale area as solo pianist, as a duo called WildeP’lay, and with his trio, Trio Three-Eighty.

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