Rick Gallagher Project

Rick Gallagher Project is the cross-genre music platform of Pittsburgh based composer/pianist/producer Rick Gallagher. A career jazz pianist/educator, Gallagher brings his creative harmonic approach, melodic vision, improvisational spirit and delicate soulful touch to a blend of musical genres. Gallagher's musical markings relax, stimulate, and inspire. His compositions have been synced to all forms of media ranging from major TV networks to film projects and many other commercial applications across the US and the globe.

Upright Sketches is a series of short solo piano felt compositions (sketches), each accompanied by sketch by artist and designer Mike Meutslee.  In this series, Rick combines his soulful jazz roots and soft touch with the simple beauty of modern neoclassical music recorded on a warm felt piano.

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Upright Sketches - Original Compositions, Vol 1-5

Upright Sketches, Vol 5

Rick Gallagher

Rick's 5th solo felt piano album of original compositions.

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    Faraway 2:28
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    Nearest 2:37
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    Sevenfold 3:33
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    Luere 2:46
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    Riverie 2:10
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    Bereft 3:12
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    Alleluya 3:00
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    Sonder 2:40
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    Sunnyloaf 3:51
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    Lallare 2:38
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    Eastward 3:33
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    Hiraeth 2:39
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Upright Sketches Vol 4

Rick Gallagher Project

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    Wayside 2:36
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    Patiently 2:32
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    Reunion 2:12
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    Wellspring 2:35
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    Lament 2:58
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    Farewell 2:35
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    Brume 2:53
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    Rushlight 2:56
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    Sunup 1:52
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    Lightship 3:14
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    Yesteryear 2:37
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    Cradlesong 2:30
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Upright Sketches, Vol 3

Rick Gallagher Project

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    Aubade 2:52
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    Memoir 2:27
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    Surety 3:31
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    Goodwill 3:26
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    Loch 1:53
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    Buoy 2:59
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    Evensong 2:55
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    Pardon 2:30
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    Avow 2:30
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    Librairie 2:44
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    Meetinghouse 3:24
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    Favour 2:15
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Upright Sketches Vol 2

Rick Gallagher Project

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    Portrait 2:28
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    Rescue 3:56
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    Lampe 3:06
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    Danse 1:58
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    Lifelong 3:33
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    Vale 2:20
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    Borne 2:29
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    Note 3:33
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    Cottage 3:49
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    Cupful 2:21
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    Nous 3:12
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    Slumber 3:47
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Upright Sketches Vol 1

Rick Gallagher Project

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    Drift 3:11
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    Quietude 3:13
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    Aforetime 4:33
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    Wait 2:55
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    Sojourn 2:44
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    Nighted 3:26
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    Shelter 3:30
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    Give 3:46
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    Bunk 2:52
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    Holiday 4:04
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    Until 3:04
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    Winterly 4:48
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Upright Sketches, Hymnbook Volumes I-V

Upright Sketches: Hymnbook, Vol V

Rick Gallagher Project

Upright Sketches: Hymnbook, Vol. V is the newest solo felt piano collection from Rick Gallagher Project, arriving September 11, 2026. Featuring fresh, intimate interpretations of beloved hymns and spirituals—including Read more

Upright Sketches: Hymnbook, Vol. V is the newest solo felt piano collection from Rick Gallagher Project, arriving September 11, 2026.

Featuring fresh, intimate interpretations of beloved hymns and spirituals—including "Take My Life and Let It Be," "All the Way My Savior Leads Me," "Wade in the Water," and "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"—along with the original worship instrumental "I Will Bring My Praise to You," this collection invites listeners into a place of peace and worship.

Warm, reflective, and deeply expressive, these solo felt piano arrangements provide the perfect backdrop for prayer, bible study, quiet reflection, focused work, or rest.

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    All the Way My Savior Leads Me 3:36
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