In 1994, Thomas Lauderdale, a Portland, Oregon native working in politics, grew frustrated with the uninspiring music at political fundraisers. Drawing from global genres like classical, jazz, and pop, he founded Pink Martini to create beautiful, inclusive soundtracks for events supporting causes such as civil rights, education, and the environment. In 1995, he invited Harvard classmate China Forbes to join. Their first song, “Sympathique,” became a French sensation and a workers’ anthem. Lauderdale describes Pink Martini as an American band embodying the country’s diversity and promoting unity through music worldwide.
Sympathique
Amado Mio
Hang On Little Tomato
Hey Eugene
Donde Estas, Yolanda?
Renowned for multilingual performances spanning 15+ languages.
First single Sympathique released in 1997, gaining global recognition.
Song Sympathique nominated for “Song of the Year” in France.
Made European debut at Cannes Film Festival in 1997.
Inducted into Hollywood Bowl and Oregon Music Hall of Fame.
Performed at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall and Hollywood Bowl.
Multiple Victoires de la Musique nominations in France.
Albums certified gold in France, Canada, Greece, and Turkey.
1969 album went platinum in Japan, reaching second position.
Sympathique 20th Anniversary Edition features Ravel’s Bolero.
Created the Derek Rieth Foundation supporting youth through arts.
Collaborated with 50+ orchestras, including Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Played high-profile events like Academy Awards and Sydney Festival.
Featured in major TV shows including David Letterman and Leno.
Songs included in films like Hitch and Mr. & Mrs. Smith.
Soundtracks for series like The Sopranos and Parks and Recreation.
Nine studio albums, beginning with Sympathique in 1997.
Joy to the World holiday album received critical acclaim.
Collaborated with Saori Yuki for platinum-certified 1969 album.
Released multilingual compilations like Non Ouais! featuring French songs.
Je dis oui! included songs from film Souvenir.
Worked with artists like Rufus Wainwright, Jimmy Scott, and Chavela Vargas.
Collaborated with Ari Shapiro and other distinguished vocalists.
Appeared with Sesame Street’s original cast and other icons.
Heinz Records named after Lauderdale’s dog; independently managed.
Supports artists like Storm Large and The von Trapps.
Albums sold through Heinz Records and distributed via RED Distribution.
Hi. We are Jay Siegan Presents. We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event.
We are the talent liaisons that curate, ideate, and connect you to the right artists to transform special events into experiences of a lifetime. Our roots are those of musicologists and culture hawks, deeply embedded in the living performing arts. This is the foundation of our work, the soul of our business, and what we've been doing for over 25 years. We have the capacity and capability to bring any artist from anywhere in the world to your event.
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