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120 Pianists serving Evanston, IL

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Cocktail Piano Music - Judy Bowen

4.89 (31)
Top Performer
66 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • $200 – $1,500 per event

Amanda P. said “We hired Judy for a 5p-9p performance in our club's restaurant for Valentine's Day. Judy was very responsive before, during, and after the booking. The members absolutely loved her selected...”
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IL Suono Music Agency

4.92 (39)
59 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Krista S. said “We hired John to play the saxophone during cocktail hour at our wedding and he did a great job! We received many compliments from our guests. Boris was great to work with leading up to our wedding....”

Dave Asher – Improvised Piano for Events

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Ari B. said “My positive review of Dave begins with his communication. Dave reached out to me early in the process before I formally selected him for the event. I appreciate when someone takes the initiative,...”

Daniella Rukin

5.0 (24)
Top Performer
43 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Robin R. said “Daniella was the perfect choice to play the piano during our dinner party. She is a great musician and selected the perfect music for the event. Looking forward to having another event so I can invite...”

Katrina Sudman, Pianist

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Oak Park, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Joy S. said “Katrina was prompt and very professional. She played beautifully and the guests enjoyed the background music.”

Jerri Nance Music Studio

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
17 Verified bookings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Pianist
  • 23 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Edward E. said “Great musician great personality would hav her back again”

DoMi Piano

4.34 (6)
9 Verified bookings

  • Glenview, IL
  • Pianist
  • 7 miles from Evanston
  • $200 – $900 per event

Goran D. said “Everything went very well. You made our wedding and cocktail party wonderful. Thank you so much.”

Chris Martin pianist

5.0 (19)
33 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • $200 – $500 per event

Nicolet S. said “Played well, polite and supports Toys for Tots!”

Joshua Uhe

5.0 (6)
10 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $300

Anne R. said “Joshua accompanied my students in our spring violin recital! He arrived early and helped the event run smoothly. From the beginner pieces to concertos he made every student sound marvelous! He was...”

Kyle Retsky

5.0 (9)
10 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $75

Norman W. said “Kyle knows how to "Go With The Flow" He was awesome a true entertainer and accompanist - He'll be booked next Summer for another private party ay my place!!! ”

Cocktail Piano

5.0 (4)
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Melissa W. said “We contacted Mark just two weeks before our event & he replied immediately. His videos showed his talent & we hired him. He played every genre with ease. Our clients raved during the event & the...”

Andrew Tuite Piano

5.0 (5)
14 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $200

Thom J. said “We hired Andrew to play at a party in our apartment. It was one of the best evenings we've had in a long time. Andrew arrived early to set up and did a magnificent job of keeping our party going....”

Irene Zissis

5.0 (3)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $350 per hour

Kristin C. said “Irene played piano for our holiday party. Her music selections were upbeat and fun, a pleasure to listen to. Irene played music for the cocktail portion of the party and the sing along, and both...”

Jeff Manuel- Pianist

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $200

Christina W. said “Jeff did an amazing job playing for my sister’s celebration of life. This type of event is always difficult as you don’t always know the mood of the room. We wanted to create a a happy/upbeat...”

Frank Bielski, Pianist

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • $50 – $175 per hour

John F. said “Frank did a great job has really good equipment played great set of Christmas sings”

Modern Piano Playing

5.0 (2)
11 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $120

Justin F. said “Fantastic ability, very flexible and easy to work with!”

Chicago's #1 Recommended Pianist!

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Michele S. said “Richard is a highly skilled musician - his music provided the perfect accompaniment to our father's memorial service. He is really good at what he does. ”

James Gilliland

5.0 (5)
13 Verified bookings

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Pianist
  • 13 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Abbie G. said “I'm James's eldest daughter. My father plays the piano in a way I cannot even describe. He has been writing songs since a young age and can play the piano with his eyes closed. I've seen him. Also,...”

Tom Pirovano

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Pianist
  • 20 miles from Evanston
  • $300 – $800 per event

Donna K. said “Everyone enjoyed Tom music. Perfect!!!”

Robyn Vitson Music

5.0 (5)
2 Verified bookings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Pianist
  • 23 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Jessica N. said “I've been hiring Robin for years to perform at different senior living communities, and she is wonderful. Her beautiful voice and talent on the piano always captivate our residents, and she brings a...”

Harmonic Keys

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Downers Grove, IL
  • Pianist
  • 23 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $300

Ken S. said “Jaitin Pallath did an outstanding job at the anniversary party. He played exactly what we wanted for four hours. He arrived in plenty of time to get use to the keyboard and check sound levels. Once...”

Piano Tim Barton

5.0 (4)
10 Verified bookings

  • Grayslake, IL
  • Pianist
  • 28 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $250

Laura S. said “Tim gave a great performance for our graduation party, he was very personable and entertaining!”

Stacy Jager

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Lockport, IL
  • Pianist
  • 37 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $300

Yvette L. said “Stacy was wonderful to work with!”

Event Pianist

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Plainfield, IL
  • Pianist
  • 39 miles from Evanston
  • Contact for pricing

Taylor O. said “Great way to start off our wedding! Exceptional cocktail hour pianist. Fun and lively repertoire.”

  • Highland Park, IL
  • Pianist
  • 11 miles from Evanston
  • Starts at $750

Chicago Elegant Piano - Elevate Your Event with Timeless Live Music Bring sophistication and elegance to your next event with Chicago Elegant Piano. Led by...

  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • 12 miles from Evanston
  • $300 – $1,000 per event

David Hedlund is a contemporary and jazz pianist known for creating elegant, engaging atmospheres through his performances. With a versatile style that blends...

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Quick facts for Pianists in Evanston, IL

17,986 quotes sent

In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,986 quotes to event planners.

18th most popular

Pianists rank #18 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 8,694 Pianist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

1.9 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.9 days (on average) to hire a Pianist.

Evanston ranks #4

Evanston is the 4th most popular city for Pianists requests in Illinois.

Popular events

Pianists are typically hired for Christmas Parties, Cocktail Parties, and Wedding Ceremonies in Evanston, IL.

Illinois ranks #5

Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.

Past events for Pianists in Evanston, IL

Excellent

Pianist

5.0

October 7, 2026

4 hours

Kyle is excellent!!!! Great player, and highly professional. Highly recommended!!!!!!
Event total

$260

About booking Pianists in Evanston, IL

Piano music can add a touch of elegance to any gathering! Hire a pianist to provide background music at your corporate event, wedding ceremony, restaurant, cocktail hour, or holiday party. Some pianists are vocalists as well and can sing and play all your favorite songs. These professionals can perform many styles of music across multiple musical genres including jazz, pop, classical, and more.

The cost of hiring a professional pianist in Evanston, Illinois will vary depending on the type of event, the length of the performance, and the piano player’s skill level. Classically trained pianists with years of experience performing will often charge more than those that are just getting started playing piano for private events. Contact local solo pianists to get a quote customized for your occasion.

While browsing Evanston pianists, look at photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples of their performances. This will help you learn more about their style and song list. Then read reviews from past clients to see if they are easy to work with and have experience at events like yours. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, performance lengths & scheduled breaks, setup requirements, and special song requests.

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Pianists serving the Evanston, IL area

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