Playing Jazz at Another Great Party
I’ve now had the pleasure of playing piano for United Therapeutics twice – and what a special night it was both times! I already wrote about the 1920’s speakeasy that […]
Tag: solo pianist
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Live Music for the Capitol Hill Restoration Society
Playing for the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s 60th anniversary was probably one of the most educational gigs I’ve had for a long time. We heard all sorts of great stories from […]
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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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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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Piano at the Cosmos Club
I had the pleasure of playing again for the Brattle Group’s DC office. This year, the party was held at DC’s Cosmos Club – a very elegant and respected Washington […]
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Wedding Pianist: 2013 Review
Wedding Pianist: 2013 Review This was definitely my busiest year playing piano for weddings. In 2013, I had the privilege of helping everything run smoothly as couple after couple committed […]
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Piano Music for Silent Movie
Last month I had the treat (and challenge) of accompanying a silent film on piano. The event was a book signing for a new graphic novel called Bluffton by Matt […]
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Wedding Reception at the Capitol Hill Club
A wedding reception last month brought me the privilege of playing at the magnificent Steinway at the Capitol Hill Club. Now that we have our own 7′ Baldwin, it isn’t […]