- Austin, TX
- Jazz Band
- $425 and up
Overview
I have been playing & performing piano and keyboards for over 50 years. I am also a songwriter, composer and am available for solo recording, and studio session work. I am available for cocktail hours, receptions, and any event that may wish to have light jazz piano as a background. Also playing Christmas parties. Venue must have piano on-site, please.
Reviews
5 reviews
Jillian B.
September 21, 2025Awesome!
Bruce was wonderful - he played songs we requested and everyone thoroughly enjoyed it! He really added something special to our party! Thanks Bruce!
Hired as: Pianist
Brenda H.
October 26, 2023Wonderful experience!!
Bruce is a kind human being with an exceptional gift of music. Our guests were very pleased to hear him on the piano when walking into our daughters wedding. Bruce, thank you for making the wedding extra special and for entertaining our guests with your beautiful music.
Hired as: Pianist
Victoria M.
October 5, 2023Amazing Pianist!
We hired Bruce for our Christmas party and he was such a huge hit! Played special requests as well! Thank you!
Hired as: Pianist
Mauro C.
June 27, 2022Bruce was Awesome.
Bruce showed up ahead of time. He was very friendly and professional. He played exactly what we wanted to hear. Everybody at the event liked Bruce. He is a very personable person and a great entertainer. If we have another show, we will definitely hire Bruce again. Thanks Gigsalad and thank you Bruce.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist
Victoria M.
December 20, 2021Fantastic!
We absolutely loved Bruce! He was early, so pleasant, very professional, and plays beautifully! All of our guests enjoyed having him and thought he was amazing! He played Christmas songs and took requests for other songs. We had a lot of fun. We’d definitely have him again. Thank you so much!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Pianist
Booking information
Price range: $100 p/hr
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
I am versed in most genres of music, from rock to ragtime. A little bit classical with a heavy concentration on the great American Songbook. Music in the background for the most part.
About
Bruce began his piano studies at the age of seven and grew to have an appreciation for all types and genres of music. In the late 70's he began to write songs, writing melodies and chords with a collaborator and writing songs with lyrics on his own. His songwriting styles ranged from Rock, Pop, ballads, and Country.
Bruce currently lives in San Antonio and is available for studio session work, as well as corporate events, cocktail hours, and piano bar gigs. Also available for collaborative songwriting.
Additional booking notes
General requirements include a tuned piano.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
September 2025
20
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 10:30pm
•
New Braunfels, TX
February 2024
14
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
October 2023
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
November 2022
17
Thursday
Holiday Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
June 2022
25
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
San Antonio, TX
May 2022
20
Friday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Antonio, TX
December 2021
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Boerne, TX
Set list
Someone To Watch Over Me
Love Is Here To Stay
Stormy Weather
The Long And Winding Road
Your Song (Elton John)
Everything I Have Is Yours
Again
Piano Man
Honesty
Just The Way You Are
New York State Of Mind
When You Wish Upon A Star
Influences and inspiration
George Gershwin, Billy Joel
Setup requirements
Venue must supply piano
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