Robbie Kondor was a true musician’s musician — revered and admired by the countless collaborators he worked with throughout his career.

Robbie Kondor, 70, died Dec. 10, 2025, at his home in North Salem, NY. He was a celebrated piano player, revered in the music industry and a first-call for recording sessions, film scores and late-night bands. His skill as a keyboard player, arranger, and producer led to collaborations with such diverse artists as Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, Meat Loaf, Roberta Flack, Smashing Pumpkins, Carole King, and many others. Later in his career, Robbie became a composer for film and television, winning Emmys for his television scores along with two Clios, a Telly, and an ADDY. Robbie was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1955. His family emigrated to Queens, New York one year later, where Robbie grew up, playing rock and roll in garages with his friends before going on to study classical piano at Manhattan School of Music, and jazz piano with Lenny Tristano. Robbie was known for playing so thoughtfully that he made the rest of the band sound better. The same was true for his personal life - every room he entered was graced with his warmth, his wisdom, and his unique brand of humor. Robbie is survived by a large and loving family, including his wife Emily, children Dillon and Sophie, his sister Judy, and his four grandchildren Blake, Lettie, Emmett, and Andie.