Brian Clemens | Pianist & Bands | Events
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Hadley Castle
Overview
Brian Clemens is an international pianist/arranger/bandleader originally from Los Angeles, now booking events throughout Washington, DC and the DMV area. His background includes resident pianist work at The Ritz London, performances at iconic London hotels including The Dorchester and The Savoy, and productions touring the UK and Europe.
Available for weddings, private parties, corporate events, cocktail hours, holiday parties, galas, hotels, and restaurants. Brian performs solo piano or customized groups with vocals, bass, drums, horns, and more.
Styles include jazz, swing, cocktail piano, Latin, R&B, pop, Christmas, and elegant background music. Full piano setup available upon request.
Reviews
8 reviews
Zoe L.
September 10, 2026Wow just wow - such talent
We hired Brian for my sisters 40th birthday, he was absolutely the highlight. Such an awesome pianist and he played a wide selection of songs and 'requests'. At one stage everyone was up singing along with him. Really genuine person and super talented. Highly recommend for any event to make it extra special, we would hire him again in a heartbeat
Hired as: Pianist
Brian Clemens | Pianist & Bands | Events
Thank you Zoe for the fantastic review and kind words, it was a pleasure playing for your sister's birthday!
Ann D.
December 8, 2019Brian was great!!
Brian was great! Arrived a little early to get acquainted and was the perfect entertainment during our cocktail party! I would highly recommend Brian!
Hired as: Pianist
Chris O.
November 30, 2019Fantastic
Brian is a true professional and amazing pianist and performer. He is a tremendous asset to any event and knows how to bring the audience in!
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Mary G.
June 17, 2019So good, we want to book him again!
Excellent entertainment, we asked for 60's music and we got a little Elvis, a little Beatles and a lot of variety. We danced a lot, we had so much fun. And Brian is very easy to work with, too.
Hired as: 1960s Era Entertainment
Pamela H.
June 17, 2019Brian was spectacular!
We hired Brian for a small get together in May and he was absolutely fantastic! We requested a mixture of pop, Broadway, and Disney music and he provided just that! Very talented musician and made our event come to life. Also he was very punctual, took requests, and made sure we were perfectly satisfied with the music. Will definitely have him back again in the future! Thanks, Brian!
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, Pianist
Brian Clemens | Pianist & Bands | Events
Thanks Pamela! I had a lot of fun performing at your dinner party. Thank you for the kind words and see you next time!
Booking information
Price range: $300 - $2,500
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 360 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Insurance for Musician / Event Entertainment Services
What to expect
Every performance is tailored to the event, setting, and atmosphere you are looking for.
For weddings, cocktail hours, dinners, receptions, and private events, I can provide anything from elegant solo piano or piano and vocals to a jazz trio, quartet, cocktail band, party band, horn section, or larger ensemble.
The repertoire can range from jazz standards, swing, Great American Songbook, Latin and Bossa Nova to Christmas music, R&B, Motown, pop, blues, and contemporary favorites. I’m equally comfortable providing understated background music or a more energetic performance that becomes a focal point of the event.
Leading up to the event, I’ll work with you directly to make sure the lineup, music, timing, and setup fit what you have in mind. I take professionalism seriously, including clear communication, arriving with plenty of setup time, and making the process as easy as possible for the client and venue.
About
Brian Clemens is a pianist/arranger/bandleader originally from Los Angeles. After earning his master’s degree in Jazz Performance and studying under Grammy Award-winning pianist/arranger Bill Cunliffe, Brian established himself in the Los Angeles music scene before relocating to London, where he became an in-demand performer, musical director, and arranger.
After several years in London, Brian recently made the decision to return to the U.S. and is now based in the Washington, DC area, serving clients throughout DC, Northern Virginia, Maryland, Baltimore, and the wider DMV region.
In London, Brian founded and leads Luminoso, an acclaimed jazz-pop band performing original music and arrangements influenced by the Great American Songbook, swing, Latin music, R&B, and orchestral pop. The group has toured throughout the UK and Europe, performing at leading jazz clubs including Nardis in Istanbul, Jamboree in Barcelona, b-flat in Berlin, and PizzaExpress Jazz Club in London.
Brian also directs a touring big band production, presenting themed concert shows across UK theatres and at London’s historic Wilton’s Music Hall.
Alongside his concert work, Brian has extensive experience in London’s luxury event and hospitality scene, including work as resident pianist at The Ritz London and performances at The Dorchester, The Savoy, The Peninsula, Harrods, Annabel’s, and private events throughout the city, including engagements through leading London entertainment agency Sternberg Clarke.
With more than 15 years of professional experience, Brian is equally at home performing solo piano, accompanying vocalists, leading small groups, directing larger bands, or arranging music for a custom event.
Additional booking notes
Professional keyboard/piano equipment and amplification can be provided for venues or private homes without an on-site piano.
Solo piano and smaller groups require minimal performance space. For larger ensembles, stage space, amplification, and any additional technical requirements can be coordinated with the client or venue in advance.
If your venue already has a piano or sound system, I’m happy to coordinate directly with the venue regarding the setup.
Past booked events
December 2021
17
Friday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Huntington Beach, CA
December 2019
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Dana Point, CA
November 2019
28
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Rolling Hills, CA
August 2019
24
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Long Beach, CA
June 2019
15
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Carson, CA
May 2019
31
Friday
Dinner Party
5:00am - 6:00am
•
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
11
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
March 2019
13
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Fullerton, CA
February 2019
16
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Irvine, CA
Set list
Pop / R&B / Classics
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Just the Two of Us – Grover Washington Jr. feat. Bill Withers
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
Dancing Queen – ABBA
My Girl – The Temptations
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Let It Be – The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Piano Man – Billy Joel
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Killing Me Softly – Roberta Flack / Fugees
Levitating – Dua Lipa
Rock with You – Michael Jackson
How Deep Is Your Love – Bee Gees
Moondance – Van Morrison
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
American Boy – Estelle feat. Kanye West
Hips Don’t Lie – Shakira
Whenever, Wherever – Shakira
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
New York State of Mind – Billy Joel
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road – Elton John
Overjoyed – Stevie Wonder
Human Nature – Michael Jackson
It’s Too Late – Carole King
Close to You – The Carpenters
Here, There and Everywhere – The Beatles
The Long and Winding Road – The Beatles
All of Me – John Legend
Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
Saving All My Love for You – Whitney Houston
The Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston
Knocks Me Off My Feet – Stevie Wonder
The Winner Takes It All – ABBA
S.O.S. – ABBA
You’re So Vain – Carly Simon
That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne Warwick feat. Elton John, Gladys Knight & Stevie Wonder
Just Once – James Ingram
When I’m Sixty-Four – The Beatles
Friends in Low Places – Garth Brooks
Jazz Standards / Latin
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim
As Time Goes By – Herman Hupfeld
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
Come Fly with Me – Frank Sinatra
Someone to Watch Over Me – George Gershwin
When You Wish Upon a Star – Leigh Harline
On the Sunny Side of the Street – Jimmy McHugh
It’s Only a Paper Moon – Harold Arlen
Till There Was You – Meredith Willson
The Very Thought of You – Ray Noble
Cry Me a River – Arthur Hamilton
Besame Mucho – Consuelo Velázquez
Quizás, Quizás, Quizás – Osvaldo Farrés
Wave – Antônio Carlos Jobim
Almost Like Being in Love – Lerner & Loewe
I’m Beginning to See the Light – Duke Ellington / Johnny Hodges / Harry James
On the Street Where You Live – Lerner & Loewe
Have You Met Miss Jones? – Rodgers & Hart
There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren
All the Things You Are – Jerome Kern
Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael
Body and Soul – Johnny Green
My Romance – Rodgers & Hart
Isn’t It Romantic? – Rodgers & Hart
Our Love Is Here to Stay – George Gershwin
Stella by Starlight – Victor Young
On Green Dolphin Street – Bronisław Kaper
It Could Happen to You – Jimmy Van Heusen
In a Sentimental Mood – Duke Ellington
Polka Dots and Moonbeams – Jimmy Van Heusen
I’ll Remember April – Gene de Paul
I’ll Be Seeing You – Sammy Fain
These Foolish Things – Jack Strachey
They Say It’s Wonderful – Irving Berlin
…and more.
Influences and inspiration
Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Tony Bennett, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Billy May, Nelson Riddle.
Setup requirements
Standard electrical power outlet
Suitable performance area / stage space. Shaded if outside
Access to venue for load-in and setup
If using the venue’s piano: Piano in good working order and tuned prior to the event