Gillian Berkowitz
- New York City, NY
- Pianist
- 44 Verified Bookings
Philip P. said “It is hard to give enough credit and kudos to Gillian as she exceeded our expectations in every way. She arrived on time, elegantly dressed and an accomplished…”
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706 Music is a live music contracting service. We provide music of the highest professional quality for both private events and public performances. Whatever the style or the nature of your event, we have world class, virtuoso artists with years of experience to make your event everything that you have envisioned. Our ensembles include live bands, classical ensembles, jazz combos, and world music ensembles that range from every corner of the globe.
706 Music contracts individual musicians and ensembles for private events, public performing arts venues, and also engages in concert production, specializing in charity events.
The Blue Potatoes performed at a toddler event fundraiser on Long Island. Jessica was incredibly responsive and enthusiastic from the point of first contact. She took the time to understand the cause and event style, and was even open to have the band learn and perform a very special song. The band was dynamic and engaging, and able to 'read' the audience when it was time for a break. Everyone was incredibly talented!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 60 minutes
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Other
Insurance: General commercial liability insurance, up to $1M per occurence (conditions and categories apply), and $2M aggregate.
706 Music artists work in every arena of music. We represent the finest classical chamber music ensembles, jazz combos, variety bands, and global music artists. Whatever style of music audience members may hear, you can certainly expect to hear a professional, polished performance of the highest musical quality, and see exquisite, highly skilled musicians. Clients can expect a thoroughly professional experience. Our representatives are very accommodating and will provide a quick response to all questions. Our artists will perform all services cheerfully, fulfilling all promised conditions, and with the greatest care and concern for the client's needs..
706 Music was founded by flutist/composer/ mulit-instrumentalist Jessica Valiente in 2010, after nearly 30 years of working in New York City and the surrounding areas as a freelance musician and ensemble leader. Her three decades of experience in the classical, jazz and world music arenas have helped her to create a nearly limitless list of professional contacts and an excellent rapport with clients, presenters and musicians
706 Music engages professional live musicians and ensembles for weddings, anniversaries, birthday parties, bar mitzvahs and bat mitzvahs, block parties, fundraisers, and much, much more. Our roster of artists includes variety/wedding bands, classical chamber music ensembles, small and large jazz combos, children's bands and juvenile performers, and global music from every corner of the world. Our artists and associates perform the music of Appalachia, New Orleans, Latin America and Brazil, the Caribbean, Ireland and the British Isles, Italy, Germany, Eastern Europe, and beyond!
Many of our associated artists are internationally-recognized concert artists. 706 Music can make all arrangements to book any of our artists for a public performance in your venue.
706 Music has many years of experience in full-scale concert production, particularly fundraisers and charity events. We are more than just another entertainment agency. It is our goal to create a fair and mutually beneficial working relationship between musicians and the people who hire them. 706 Music will always give the client the fair, real price in the first quote, a transparent list of costs, all while respecting the musicians' time and talent. 706 Music also cares about the greater good, and frequently offers our services to worthy charitable causes.
Please contact 706 Music regarding technical requirements. Technical needs vary according to the artist and the nature of the music.
All 706 Music artists are well-versed in the standard repertory of their respective musical genres. Our jazz musicians are consummate artists with a thorough knowledge of all jazz standards. Our classical ensembles perform the standard classical literature for their instruments or ensembles with a high level of skill and musical artistry. Our various global music ensembles perform the traditional literature from their respective musical cultures with knowledge and authenticity. Some 706 Music artists, such as Los Mas Valientes (salsa and Latin jazz), and various jazz soloists and ensembles, also perform their own original compostions in public concert venues or when requested by private clients.
Jessica Valiente | Founder, Partner |
Rick Faulkner | Partner |
Anna Milat-Meyer | Representative, NYC |
Cecily Miles Slater | Representative, Washington DC |
All 706 Music artists are inspired by the greatest, most recognized performers in their respective arenas of music.
Equipment, space, and set up needs vary according to the nature of the artist or ensemble. Please contact 706 Music for more information.
Philip P. said “It is hard to give enough credit and kudos to Gillian as she exceeded our expectations in every way. She arrived on time, elegantly dressed and an accomplished…”
Chandra E. said “This was my first time booking a musician and Stephanie definitely did a wonderful job of communicating leading up to the event. Her performance was the…”
Alejandra H. said “Josh and Ani were great! Not only great musicians but also they were on time, so generous and so charming! We loved having them for our celebration, which…”
Sarah M. said “Vlada and her team of musicians are incredibly talented, very professional and easy to work with. Their performance at our party was absolutely fabulous…”