1920’s-themed Holiday Party
This just may have been the most fun themed party I’ve been to. It was set in the Roaring 20’s with a live jazz band, professional dancers, horse races, photo […]
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Christmas Party Music
I played piano for lots of great holiday parties last month – ’twas the season! It is quite a treat to be part of so much cheer and meet so many […]
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Quaint Church in Stevensville
I played organ for a wedding yesterday in this beautiful and quaint church in Stevensville, MD – just across the Bay Bridge on the Eastern Shore. Although I’ve played piano […]
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Traditional Wedding Music
This is my go-to list for traditional wedding music. When the couple asks for typical or classic wedding music but has no particular requests, I draw from the following list […]
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Swing Time – The Musical
I’ve enjoyed playing several shows with Mike Thornton’s (of Capitol Steps) production called Swing Time, which takes place in a radio studio during the second World War. The cast of 3 couples […]
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Jazz Festival in Breda, NL
Happily stumbled across the Breda Jazz Festival today! It was set up in the old downtown area, all outdoors and free. There were 16 stages, each packed with listeners holding […]
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Making a Solo Piano Jazz Setlist
For my regular weekend gig I play about an hour of jazz standards (mostly) as background music at a restaurant while people eat dinner. After making setlists for weddings, Christmas […]
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Wedding Music
Some brides and grooms know exactly what wedding music they want to have played for their ceremony … and others are focused on the millions of other details that go […]
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Automated Jazz Band App
I’ve always had a hard time practicing rootless voicings in my left hand. I have no problem playing them with my right hand, but when playing with a bassist the […]
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Karmin opens their tour at the Baltimore Soundstage
We were there! One week ago today. There was lots of lights, colors, dancing, jumping, pzazz, spunk, and best of all – good music by real musicians. The bassist, Andrew […]