- Warrenville, IL
- Jazz Pianist
- Contact for rates
Ann G. said
“Matt was amazing. His added talent to the ceremony made it that much more special. His communication was excellent. ”
Alif Muhammad
Overview
Looking for a jazz musician with charisma, professionalism, and expertise? If you want an artist who is no stranger to local stages, including Ravinia Park and Symphony Center and Chicago's legendary Plaza Club, you've already found him! Alif Muhammad has performed, composed, and taught professionally for fifteen years throughout Chicago. Muhammad has composed over 70 full-length musical pieces for his venues. Hire him for any occasion, whether you need jazz, Oldies pop, world music, or even classical percussion! Contact Alif Muhammad today for your next engagement!
Reviews
5 reviews
Katie E.
June 9, 2018Terrific Pianist
Alif was terrific. We made several requests which required him to learn new material, and he did so with no issue, and performed it as if he had been playing it for years. He did a great job with both the ceremony and cocktail hour, with no rehearsal and limited guidance. We had a little trouble with communication a month before the event, which is the only reason this isn't a 5 start review. However, we were able to connect after about a week and the actual event was outstanding.
Hired as: Pianist
Mark M.
May 14, 2017Entaertaining and Fun
Alif perforfoarmed like to professional he is and entertained our crowd. Immediately was able to pair with another pianist he had never met and amazed the patrons dueling and playing with the other player.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Micah M.
November 6, 2016Phenomenal
He was absolutely amazing. Hired him an extra hour, he was THAT Good.
A must hire!!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
About
Alif Muhammad is a Chicago-born musician, composer, and educator, joining McKay Arts Management as its main cast’s musical director in June 2011. Giving professional performances since the age of 15, he has performed clarinet, piano, drums, and mallet percussion music in youth ensembles for Chicago’s Symphony Center and Ravinia Park. After his tenure as the resident pianist of the legendary Prudential Plaza Club, Mr. Muhammad has composed over 75 original compositions while teaching music and general education to hundreds of public school students for seven years. Until joining McKay Arts Management, he studied symphonic wind and string instruments, as well as East Asian folk music, performing traditional instruments at several festivals. Mr. Muhammad’s synthesizer works can be heard underlying various portions of two stage shows.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2018
27
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Evanston, IL
February 2018
03
Saturday
Children's Birthday Party
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
May 2017
12
Friday
Birthday (Adult)
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
February 2017
11
Saturday
The Red Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
December 2016
14
Wednesday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
Chicago, IL
November 2016
19
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
2:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Skokie, IL
05
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
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