Live music for parties, weddings, corporate events, whatever the occasion may be!
Years of experience studying, teaching and playing out in NYC - clubs, bars, restaurants, wherever there's music.
Extensive repertoire ranging from Tin Pan Alley and Great American Songbook to modern jazz composers (Miles, Coltrane, Mingus, Monk) and post-modern stylings, not to mention requests.
My equipment: Roland FP-5 electric piano and KC-150 amp. Perfect for concert hall setting or an intimate near-acoustic feel.
Reasonable rates!! Live music shouldn't cost an arm and a leg. I'm happy to give price quotes upon request.
Instead of settling for a DJ...contact Alex DeZenzo - Jazz Pianist
9 reviews
Jennifer C.
December 23, 2018Alex was warm, professional, and his playing was awesome!!! He increased the jolly factor exponentially with his beautiful holiday music, and then even lead our group in some caroling that was so fun (even if our singing was not really choir quality, LOL). I will definitely make Alex a part of our holiday party tradition! I can't recommend him highly enough!
Hired as: Pianist
Alex DeZenzo
Thank you Jennifer, this made my day! So glad to hear you and your guests enjoyed my music. Looking forward to doing it again next year!
Suzanne G.
June 13, 2018I wanted to elevate my MIL's 80th dinner party so I hired Alex to provide live music and he did a great job. He played Jazz (and honored my MIL's request for a few Tom Jones tunes) during cocktails and dinner
and my MIL and everyone else was super impressed. Highly recommend for a festive touch to any party!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player
Alex DeZenzo
Hi Suzanne, thank you so much! I really had a great time and I’m so glad your guests did too. If you ever need my services again in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Cheers,
Alex
Chuck M.
March 27, 2018Alex played a nice medley of songs and our guests very much enjoyed the music at our annual daffodil reception and dinner.
Hired as: Pianist
Alex DeZenzo
Thank you so much, Chuck! You and your family were wonderful hosts and I’m very glad everyone had as much fun listening as I did performing. Looking forward to seeing you sometime in the future - cheers!
Jim B.
March 11, 2018Alex played for my mother’s 90th birthday party. He was prompt to reply to queries, he was accommodating, his price was fair and his musicianship was exemplary. He is friendly and has a wide range of material to play. We really enjoyed having him at our party.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Alex DeZenzo
Hi Jim,
Thanks so much for having me at your mom’s 90th! I had a blast and it seemed like she and everyone else there did, too. I appreciate your kind words as well.
I’m always looking to improve my performance, so I’m wondering what it would take for me to get a five star review from you, say, at your mom’s 100th birthday :)
Thanks again,
Alex D.
Tess U.
December 6, 2017Alex was great, he played a variety of music from classical to jazz to rock, and also specific modern songs. Highly recommended!
Hired as: Pianist
Alex DeZenzo
Tess, thank you very much for your kind feedback and for being a great host the day of the gig! I'd be happy to come back anytime your HOA has a budget meeting that could use some livening up :)
Cheers,
Alex
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English , Spanish
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Whether I'm the feature in the room or off to the side playing background music, my music will vibe with any kind of audience, from raucous cocktail party dancing to poignant walking-down-the-aisle music. I like to mix up recognizable jazz standards with r&b and pop tunes into seamless medleys that blend in with the room atmosphere but will catch a careful listener delightedly off guard. Strategic placement of requested songs, especially to surprise a loved one, also makes my day.
I've been a pianist-for-hire living in Portland, OR since 2013, having moved from Brooklyn, NY: I hold my BA in piano performance & composition from Bard College, I've been teaching individual and group piano and general music lessons for 10 years, and I've been the band leader for the Alex DeZenzo Trio, performing in the New York City area for almost 5 years starting in 2008. Aside from performing and teaching, I've also been working with vocalists for many years as an accompanist and arranger.
When it comes to preparing for a gig, you can expect the utmost professionalism and exceptional piano music crafted specifically for your event. My repertoire is based in jazz, the American Songbook and the blues, however I cater to whatever music you're looking for, including pop, swing, dance, r&b, classical, or whatever specific songs you're looking to hear.
My equipment is portable and I'm always on time, giving you one less thing to think about the day of your event. I look forward to serving you and your guests the next time you need music!
~Alex DeZenzo
Equipment:
Roland FP-5 88-key electric stage piano
Roland KC-150 65W amplifier
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Portland, OR
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Beaverton, OR
Sunday
House Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Newberg, OR
Saturday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Aumsville, OR
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Lake Oswego, OR
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 3:45pm
•
Portland, OR
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Silverton, OR
Friday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Portland, OR
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Portland, OR
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Portland, OR
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Portland, OR
Tuesday
Dinner Dance
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Portland, OR
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Portland, OR
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Beaverton, OR
Friday
Other
10:00pm - 11:30pm
•
Portland, OR
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
Early jazz pianists like Oscar Peterson and Jelly Roll Morton, more modern pianists like Bill Evans, Chick Corea and McCoy Tyner, and modern jazz pianists like Vijay Iyer, John Medeski, organist Joey DeFrancesco and Ethan Iverson of The Bad Plus all have helped shape my playing style and interest. Non-pianists include John Coltrane, Charles Mingus and Miles Davis. Throw in hip hop talents like Deltron 3030, Wu Tang, DJ Dan the Automator, minimalist composer Philip Glass and funky organ trio Soulive and you have a well rounded idea of what influences my music.
Jazz Pianist
