Arnie Abrams
NJ Pianist Arnie Abrams
New York City Pianist Arnie Abrams for Your Wedding
New Jersey Pianist Arnie Abrams
Arnie Abrams Voted The Knot's Best of Weddings 2025
Arnie Abrams Voted The Knot's Best of Weddings 2025
New Jersey Pianist Arnie Abrams Performing for a Cocktail Hour
NJ Pianist Arnie Abrams Playing a Beach Ceremony
Arnie Abrams Voted The Knot's Best of Weddings 2025
Arnie Abrams Playing for a Wedding Ceremony & Cccktail Hour 2025
New Jersey Pianist Arnie Abrams Performing for an Outdoor Ceremony
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NJ Pianist Arnie Performing at a Holiday Party in Colts Neck, NJ
NJ Pianist Arnie Abrams
Overview
New Jersey jazz & pop pianist Arnie Abrams will add sparkle to your event with his expressive and energetic live piano entertainment. As one of New Jersey's finest cocktail pianists serving the NJ, NY & Philly areas, Arnie performs live piano music for weddings, corporate events, receptions, holiday celebrations and most any special occasion calling for live music. He has a wonderfully varied repertoire of music for all occasions that makes him easily adaptable to most any event. From Billy Joel to Elton John to Gershwin to classical to Broadway. Arnie can play your piano or provide his own professional portable piano and sound system for just about any venue, large and small. Contact Arn
Reviews
17 reviews
Dan O.
April 21, 2026Prompt, professional and delightful
Arnie played for my father’s wake. He created the atmosphere we hoped for, with minimal prep on our end. At a time when we needed someone to simply handle the details - Arnie came through.
Hired as: Classical Pianist, Pianist
Grace R.
June 9, 2025Incredible Pianist for Wedding Ceremony and Cocktail Hour!
Arnie is a spectacular musician and performer! He performed live at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. From the start, he was so kind, providing guidance on music options/selections for various settings, vibes, and music preferences. He has an incredible repertoire that cross various genres, and he can seamlessly transition from one song to another. This goes to show how experienced and versatile he is as a musician! For our ceremony, I requested a specific religious song not on the list, and provided a piano version that I found online. He learned the piece to perfection. We also had a violin trio (teens) performing a special song for us. We shared the sheet music for which he kindly provided accompaniment, which elevated the performance! Leading up to the wedding, Arnie was an excellent communicator, and clearly delineated what he would need for set up and other expectations for the day. I felt so reassured leading up to the wedding day. Most importantly, so many guests shared how much they loved Arnie's music and presence during the ceremony and cocktail hour. He treated all of our guests with respect and kindness, and his music exuded passion and love for music and celebration. Many of our friends/guests/relatives are also musicians and they shared lovely connections and conversations which made our wedding night that much more special! Thank you so much Arnie for being a special, memorable part of our wedding. We highly recommend without reservations to anyone looking for a genuine, talented, incredible pianist for your wedding/event!
Hired as: Classical Pianist, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, Pianist
Arnie Abrams
Thank you so much for your kind words Grace and John! Your wedding day will be in my thoughts for years to come. I really enjoyed performing for your wedding day ceremony and cocktail hour, and it was so wonderful performing with your 3 talented student violinists! They were absolutely terrific, and I know that you are the inspriation behind their talent. I'm also thankful that I learned such a beautiful song as you walked down the aisle. The day was perfect and you 2 make a beautiful couple.
All the best to you both in your new lives together!
Arnie
Douglas H. C.
June 26, 2023Super Job!
Arnie did a great job being attentive to everyone in terms of selections and volume. I highly recommend him for any dinner or luncheon.
Hired as: 1980s Era Entertainment, Keyboard Player, Pianist, Singing Pianist
Arnie Abrams
Hi Doug and Carolyn,
I just wanted to take a moment and say “thanks!” for having me share in your milestone celebration. I truly enjoyed performing for such warm folks as your family and friends.
All the best, Arnie
Lilly H.
January 17, 2023Pianist
Absolutely, GREAT! A most wonderful and talented individual Thank you Arnie!!
Hired as: Pianist
Lynn G.
December 28, 2017Couldn't Be Better!
Arnie was warm and friendly to my family and friends. His music was just what we had hoped for, and he willingly played request, making the party festive.
We would hire him again if an occasion arises.
Hired as: Pianist
Booking information
Price range: $150-up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General liability.
What to expect
I love to perform so I am not the type of piano player who hides in the corner. I will mingle with your guests and find out the music that they enjoy and do my best to make them happy with music that they all recognize.
About
New Jersey pianist Arnie Abrams will add sparkle to your party with his expressive and energetic piano performance. As one of New Jersey's finest pianists serving the NJ, NYC & Philadelphia area, Arnie performs live piano music for weddings, corporate events, receptions, dinners, holiday parties and most all special occasions. He has a wonderfully varied repertoire of music for all occasions that makes him easily adaptable to most any event. Arnie also has a talent for mingling with your guests to involve them, and designing his music selections to capture the theme and mood of your special event.
For weddings, whether yours is in a garden setting or in the grandest of churches or temples, Arnie will perform the perfect pre-wedding music for your guests to set the mood and perfect ceremony music that you desire. Engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, champagne brunches and cocktail or dinner receptions are his specialties. Free consultation is always available for personalizing your ceremony or function.
Arnie can provide his professional portable piano and sound system for small, intimate gatherings, or larger venues. He also works with both female & male vocalists who specialize in songs from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, & those great performers & song writers of the 40's, 50's & 60's, to Linda Ronstadt, Elton John, Billy Joel, and the 70' & 80's rock and roll era.
Additional booking notes
I use the finest professional gear for my music, so the piano sounds like a piano, drums sound like drums, and all instruments are very realistic. Most musicians do not pay attention to the details like I do.
Past booked events
April 2026
20
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Trenton, NJ
June 2023
25
Sunday
Dinner Party
12:30pm - 3:30pm
•
East Brunswick, NJ
January 2023
13
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Blue Bell, PA
December 2019
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Medford Lakes, NJ
December 2017
27
Wednesday
Birthday (Adult)
12:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Hamilton, NJ
February 2017
11
Saturday
Convention/Trade Show
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Bordentown, NJ
December 2016
17
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Spring Lake, NJ
October 2016
14
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Spring Lake, NJ
October 2013
26
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00am - 11:00am
•
Dayton, NJ
Set list
Angel Eyes
Ain't She Sweet
Aja
Alexander's Ragtime Band
All About Soul
All By Myself
An Innocent Man
Autumn in NY
Bad Day
Ballad of Billy The Kid
Beatles Tunes-MANY
Begin the Beguine
Bennie & The Jets
Billy Joel Songs-MANY
Breathe (2 am)
But Not For Me
Cabaret
Camelot Medley
Can You Read My Mind
Candle In The Wind
Could It Be Magic
Darktown Strutters Ball
Desperado
Don't Know Why
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonite
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
Elton John Songs-MANY
Embraceable You
Etude in Eb
Evergreen
Fire & Rain
Fly Me To The Moon
For You, For Me, Forevermore
Frank Sinatra Songs-MANY
Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
Gershwin Songs - MANY
Girl From Ipanema
Girl Of My Dreams
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
I Honestly Love You
I Left My Heart (in San Francisco)
I Think I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
It Had To Be You
It's Too Late
Jealosy
Johnny Be Goode
Just the Way You Are
Killing Me Softly
Layla
Levon
Liebestraum
Love Me Tender
Mandy
Maple Leaf Rag
Masquerade
Maybe I'm Amazed
Melancholy Baby
Millitary Polonaise
Misty
My Life
My Way
My Ship
New York State of Mind
New York, New York
On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
On the Street Where You Live
Only Fools Fall In Love (Wise Men Say…)
Over The Rainbow
Pathetique Sonata
Pennies From Heaven
Phantom Of the Opera Songs
Piano Man
Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Rocket Man
Saturday In The Park
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
She's Always A Woman To Me
Solace
Someone Saved My Life Tonite
Someone to Watch Over Me
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Stand By Me
Stardust
Streetlife Serenader
Strangers In The Night
Summer, Highland Falls
Take Me To The Pilot
Tarantella
The Entertainer
The Godfather
The Stranger
The Very Thought of You
The Way We Were
The Way You Look Tonight
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Theme from Cats (Memory)
Theme From Ice Castles
Theme from Somewhere In Time
Time
Tiny Dancer
Volare
When I'm 64
You Are Too Beautiful
You Ought To Be In Pictures
You're 16, You're Beautiful & You're Mine
Your Song
Influences and inspiration
Billy Joel, Elton John, Sinatra, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, James Taylor, Chicago, Eagles, Harry Connick,Jr., Adele, Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, too many to list...reach out to me with your special songs & I'm happy to play them!
Setup requirements
Only electricity within 10 feet of the performance location.
Testimonials
Dear Arnie, Thank you for providing us with terrific entertainment today. Our members were really "wowed" by you! Everyone had very complimentary comments regarding your talent as well as your enthusiasm while performing. It was a treat for us to have such a lively, fun-filled gathering and certainly put everyone in the holiday spirit. Also, thanks so much for bringing the song books so we could sing along with you, as well as providing copies of your CDs. We really appreciate your making the drive from Freehold to Flemington to play for us. We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and hope to see you again.
– Marie S., Flemington Woman's Club
Hi Arnie, We've been meaning to write back to you and say thanks again for being an integral part of what ended up being a truly magical evening. As all our guests and family told you (and told us over the last couple weeks!), you were really wonderful. My parents and grandparents heard their wedding songs, and thank you so much for playing them, and especially for learning "Because." My grandparents are both well into their 90s, and it was such a wonderful tribute to them to be able to hear their wedding song played at our wedding. Of course, we would be more than happy to serve as a reference for you in any way we can, and we will definitely not forget about you for any events that we, or our family or friends, have in the future. If it is possible to get on a mailing list of your public performances, we would love that too. Anyway, thanks again, and all the very best to you this holiday season and throughout the new year...
– Sandy and Tom W., Woodbury, NY
Arnie was magnificent. His music skills--singing, playing--were exemplary. He has a magnetic personality that pleased everyone. Everyone at the party loved his performance and many asked for his card. He helped make our 50th a memorable event.
– Dr. and Mrs. Allan W., West Nyack, NY
Thank you for making our special day even more special. It meant the world to us for playing at our wedding. Thank you for your excellent performance!
– Kristin & Michael
We want to thank you for a wonderful performance at our engagement party. We have received nothing but raves on your behalf. We will see you again at La Fontana soon.
– Linda & Brian