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Albert Ahlf Music & Ahlfabet Swing Group

Nyack, NY

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Piano Man!

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Ain't that a kick in the head

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My Way - Frank Sinatra

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Solo Jazz Piano for Cocktail Hours/Background Music

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Swing Group LIVE

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Fly Me To the Moon!

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Jazz Piano Trio

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You Give Love a bad name - Swing version

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Bridge Over Troubled Water - Solo Piano

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Fur Elise Jazz Variations

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Piano bar entertainment!

Overview

Hello, my name is Albert Ahlf. I provide versatile live music tailored to your event and budget.

Solo: Piano and vocals for cocktail hours, piano bar-style hits across decades, or relaxed listening/dance music.

Duo/Trio: Keys/vocals with bass/drums and optional trumpet or sax.

Band Options: From trio to full band with horns and 3-part female harmonies.

Special Option: Piano with 3-part female vocals—great for intimate events.

Swing Band: Performing classic swing, NOLA jazz, traditional pop, and jazzed up pop and rock tunes, inspired by Louis Armstrong and The Andrews sisters, and Frank Sinatra with a lively, danceable sound.


Reviews

3 reviews

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Bill H.

December 20, 2025

Wonderful pianist for all occasions!

We had Albert play at a retirement party, he performed all styles and took requests. It was esp. fun to do karaoke with live music!
Highly recommend!

Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist


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Robert F.

November 21, 2025

Superb Swing

You are transported back into the 1920s listening to the swing band. The instrumentation is superb especially the keyboard. The vocalists create Harmony and reverie as one is ushered back into the original era of Swing. Albert Alf is a master musician, maestro and Talent who continues to wow his audiences whether in the genre of Swing or in so many other creative contexts

Hired as: Swing Band


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Milan E.

September 20, 2023

Great people to work with!

I worked with Ahlfabet Swing Group last swing for a Lindy Hop Social Dance and they put on an amazing show. They were very professional and had good communication when it came to coordinating for the event. They also sound really amazing!

Hired as: Swing Band

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

We will provide you with quality music and entertainment for any event. Weddings, corporate events, birthdays, etc!

About

Hello my name is Albert Ahlf, my music and band manifests in several formats all depending on what is preferred for each event.

Solo: As a highly experienced professional pianist and singer, I can:

-Play cocktail hour piano,
-Piano bar entertainment with vocals which includes hit songs from all decades and multiple styles
-And even just solo piano and or piano/vocal music of varied styles for listening or dancing

Duo/Trio: This format usually entails myself on keyboards and vocals, along with a drummer/bassist and a trumpet or saxophone.

Trio: Keyboards/bass/vocals, Trumpet/Saxophone, and Drums
Quintet: Keyboard/vocals, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone
Full Band: Keyboard/Vocals, Bass, Drums, Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone, 3 female vocalists (harmony vocals)

OR a new fun format we have also started doing which is worth considering is just piano and female 3 part harmony vocals. This is budget friendly and perfect for intimate spaces and events.

My swing band plays 20s 30s and 40s style swing jazz music and traditional pop/R +B. We consist of 3 horns, 3 vocals, keyboards (with left handed bass), and drums. We have a big sound and model ourselves after the big band swing tradition pioneered by Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and groups such as the Andrews Sisters. My swing band can vary in size depending on needs and budget. We can do the following formats:
Ms swing band specializes in Swing music, NOLA styled Jazz, Traditional Pop Music, and Classic R+B from the 20s-50s. We can riff and jive and make your event fun and lively with good wholesome classic music guaranteed to make you jump out of your seat.

Additional booking notes

We provide our own equipment and are technically self sufficient. All we ask is for reasonably placed electrical outlets near the space in which we will be performing.

Past booked events

March 2025

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gig salad

All-day event

Set list

Swing band song examples:

Jumpin at the Woodside - Count Basie
Cheek to Cheek - Boswell Sisters
Take The A Train - Duke Ellington
Goody Goody - Ella Fitzgerald
Caldonia - Louis Jordan
No More, All I do is dream of you, Sincerely - McGuire Sisters
Bie Mir Bist Tu Shein - Puppini Sisters
I Want to Linger - Andrews Sisters
For Dancers Only - Jimmie Lunceford
Basin Street Blues - Louis Armstrong
Royal Garden Blues - Louis Armstrong
Ain't Misbehavin - Fats Waller
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write myself a Letter - Boswell Sisters
Minnie the Moocher - Cab Calloway
Lollipop - Chordettes
Can't Buy Me Love - Beatles (Swing Version)
I've Got Rhythm - George Gershwin
I'm Beginning to See The Light - Duke Ellington
When the Saints go Marching In
When You're Smilin - Louis Armstrong

And More!

Influences and inspiration

Count Basie, Louis Armstrong, Andrews Sisters, Mcquire Sisters, Boswell Sisters, Louis Jordan, Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Coleman Hawkins, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra.