- Los Angeles, CA
- Multi-Instrumentalist
- Contact for rates
Courtney P. said
“From the beginning he was responsive and communicative! He flowed right into the party. We celebrated and enjoyed the evening thanks to his fun attitude! ”
Carey Frank
Overview
I am a Los Angeles based Hammond organ, piano, keyboard player AND ukulele player. In addition to performing around Southern California and touring world-wide, I'm also an educator, composer and arranger. I currently teach private lessons and I'm on piano faculty at the Los Angeles College of Music.
I am able to be contracted as a solo performer (piano, organ, ukulele...), or I can contract bands of all different genres and sizes depending on your events. One of the many things that (I think) help me stand out over others is that (if size and load in allow), I'll always bring real, vintage keyboards to live events. I feel it adds to the look, feel, and sound of my band and performance!
Reviews
13 reviews
Elle F.
March 20, 2023This man and his band are the bees knees
Carey Frank and the band he brought was an absolute highlight of my wedding. Everyone who attended can’t stop talking about how amazing they were. Carey was extremely communicative and on top of EVERYTHING leading up to the event. He even allowed my fiancé to sit in on a song. They pretuned his guitar for him and absolutely slayed matching his tone and rhythm. My family is full of musicians and everyone was blown away.
Hired as: Blues Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, Multi-Instrumentalist, Party Band, Pianist
Carey Frank
Thank you for that amazing review Elle!!! We had so much fun and can't wait to see all of you at the next event
Matan
June 23, 2022Carey is an amazing talent!
Played with us at The Mint LA with TOMER.
Super talented keyboard player.
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Mike K.
September 30, 2021Very Positive Experience
I was fortunate to get in touch with Carey Frank. He delivered exactly what I was looking for in my quest for a ukulele player. In addition, he made sure I got what I wanted, was always available if I had any concerns, and was prompt. It was a pleasure working with him and I look forward to doing another project with him.
Hired as: Ukulele Player
Carey Frank
Thanks so much Mike!! Great project and I’m looking forward to more!
Janice P.
September 21, 2021Fabulous!
Carey was wonderful to work with! Our guests really enjoyed him! Amazing! Look no further. ..he 's your guy! Very professional and when I need music at my next event I will ask for him!!!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Carey Frank
Thank you so so much for the kind words Janice!! It was a very fun party and I can't wait for the next one!!
Cristina C.
June 18, 2021Carey & crew will WOW you!
My goodness, where to begin? My family and I are over the moon pleased with Carey and his band mates. From his communication, instruments, professionalism, and talent, he is the real deal!!!
To start, Carey was on point with communication. He responded quickly and was super helpful brainstorming options for our event. He gave a wide range of options- instrumental vs vocals to picking what instruments we wanted. My family and I went with drums, saxophone, and keyboard/organ.
On the day of the event, Carey arrived early to set up and was flexible with the start time. He and his bandmates were charming and kind. My family and I were truly impressed with the mobile organ and bass set up that Carey brought to the event. Such a rare experience to see and hear an organ outside a music hall/space.
I requested 70's hits and the band was on it! They also took requests! My family enjoyed dancing, singing, and watching the band play. Each member was incredibly talented and impressive! They tried to incorporate my family by encouraging to snap or sing along, making it interactive and fun. Carey even exchanged tips with my mom, who is a pianist.
Overall, I highly recommend Carey and his bandmates. You will not be disappointed! I am saving his contact information for all my future events. He's the best!
If you would like to see him in action, please check out the videos. I couldn’t upload them here so I put them all into this link:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-229WWOMD56ew2H_y7ZpFgaQ6k3sGwAr
Hired as: Multi-Instrumentalist, Organist
Carey Frank
Thank you so so much for the kind words!!!! We had so much fun!!!
Booking information
Price range: $100 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 10 - 360 minutes
What to expect
No matter the event, no matter what instrument(s) I'm bringing, no matter the size of the band... I'm sure you'll be entertained! I've only ever had great responses from all of my clients and I'm usually always asked to perform again at future events. I want to make my clients happy so I'm always making sure my bands are dressed for the occasion and on time and ready to play minutes before our set times. If I'm playing solo, I will always be early with all of the gear and info needed ahead of time so that you have one less thing to stress about on the day of your event.
If you have any further questions, please reach out!
About
Originally from South Florida, Carey Frank is now living in Los Angeles, CA. He is fortunate to be an active musician, working as a soloist and with various other musicians, genres, and groups. He has worked with the likes of Tedeschi Trucks Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Hot Tuna, The Wood Brothers, Ndugu Chancler, Marshall Tucker Band, Eric Marienthal, Jane Monheit, Munyungo Jackson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Larry Goldings, Lenny Picket, T Lavitz, Joan Jett, Martin Short, Dan Aykroyd, Josh Smith, Eric Gales, Bruce Springsteen, Social Distortion, Drake Bell, and Bob Mintzer. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Carey had a residency with Walt Disney World theme parks in Orlando, FL.
Carey received his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Central Florida and was a scholarship recipient from the Gold Coast Jazz Society and the Central Florida Jazz Society. He later received his Masters of Music in Jazz Studies at the University of Southern California, studying with Russell Ferrente (Yellowjackets), Alan Pasqua, Bob Mintzer, and Peter Erskine. While completing the final semester of his Masters, Carey released his self-produced debut album, "Keep Smiling", a #1 best seller on Amazon Music in Cool Jazz. In 2017 Carey subbed for Kofi Burbridge in the Tedeschi Trucks Band for their 2017 Wheels Of Soul tour followed by other tours for the remainder of the year until Kofi was able to return to the band. During this time, Carey released his 2nd solo album, "Something To Remember Him By" featuring guitarist, Bruce Forman.
Currently, Carey is an active Los Angeles and touring performing artist, recording artist, arranger, composer, and teacher. You can see him performing solo piano, Hammond organ, keyboards, and ukulele as well as performing with his bands; Strangers On a Saturday Night, The Organ Donors, Rumproller Organ Trio, The White Blinds, as well as with groups such as Tedeschi Trucks Band, Jimmy Vivino, Social Distortion, Lucy Woodward, Aubrey Logan, Josh Smith, Phat Cat Swingers, The Jazz Cartel, Incendio, and many more. Carey is also part of the piano faculty at Los Angeles College of Music (LACM) and Musician's Institute (MI).
Additional booking notes
Power Requirements for Hammond Organ: Ideal, (4) 20 amp separate circuits (preferably non GFI). Acceptable, (2) Quad Box 110V power
Stage Size: Ideal, 16’ x 12’ (at least 2’ or 3’ high). Acceptable, 12‘x 8’ (at least 1’ high) Minimum, 8’ x 8’
I have stage plots if needed. Also will need info on load in regarding sharp turns, stairs, grass/sand...
Services offered
Past booked events
March 2023
18
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
San Juan Capistrano, CA
August 2022
19
Friday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
Venice, CA
June 2022
15
Wednesday
Concert
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
April 2022
09
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Temecula, CA
February 2022
01
Tuesday
Personal Occasion
12:30pm - 1:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
January 2022
31
Monday
Funeral/Memorial Service
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Santa Ana, CA
September 2021
30
Thursday
Studio Session
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Garden Grove, CA
19
Sunday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Irvine, CA
June 2021
13
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Whittier, CA
09
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Burbank, CA
May 2021
16
Sunday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 6:15pm
•
San Juan Capistrano, CA
October 2020
03
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Whittier, CA
September 2020
30
Wednesday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Palm Springs, CA
05
Saturday
Wedding Engagement
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
El Monte, CA
August 2020
29
Saturday
Studio Session
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
Set list
The below list is only the first few that comes to mind from each genre. I'm happy to add any specific song requests for your events as well!
All of Me
All The Things You Are
Alone Together
Autumn Leaves
Billie’s Bounce
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Body and Soul
But Not For Me
Bye Bye Blackbird
Cherokee
Confirmation
Days of Wine and Roses
Doxy
Fly Me To The Moon
Footprints
Four
Have You Met Miss Jones
How High The Moon
I Hear a Rhapsody
I Love You
I Remember You
I’ll Remember April
I’m Old Fashioned
If I Should Lose You
If I Were A Bell
In A Mellow Tone
In A Sentimental Mood
It Could Happen To You
Just Friends
Misty
My Funny Valentine
Night and Day
Oleo
On Green Dolphin Street
Recorda Me
Satin Doll
Stella By Starlight
Scrapple From The Apple
So What
Solar
St. Thomas
Sweet Georgia Brown
Take The A Train
The Girl From Ipanema
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
Up Jumped Spring
What Is This Thing Called Love
Yesterdays
• Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson Ft. Bruno Mars
• Moves Like Jagger – Maroon 5 feat. Christina Aguilera
• Lady – Modjo
• Domino – Jessie J
• Isnt She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
• Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
• Proud Mary – Tina Turner
• We Found Love – Calvin Harris Ft. Rihanna
• Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
• Forget You – Ceelo Green
• Cant Take My Eyes Off You – Andy Williams
• Mustang Sally – The Commitments
• 9 to 5 – Dolly Parton
• Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
• Valerie – Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse
• Sway – Michael Buble
• Moondance – Van Morrison
• Stand By Me – Ben E King
• Everything – Michael Buble
• My Girl – The Temptations
• Love Is In The Air – John Paul Young
• You To Me Are Everything – The Real Thing
• Lets stay together – Al Green
• Treasure – Bruno Mars
• December 63 (Oh What A Night) – Frankie Valli
• Long Train Running – Doobie Brothers
• Im A Believer – The Monkees
• Stuck In The Middle – Steelers Wheel
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen
• Take It Easy – The Eagles
• Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
• Power of Love – Huey Lewis and the News
• Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
• Sweet Child Of Mine – Guns N Roses
• I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• Don't Stop Me Now – Queen
• Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams
• I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
• Walking on Sunshine – Katrina and the Waves
• Love Machine – Girls Aloud
• Flashdance – Irene Cara
• Its Raining Men – The Weathergirls
• Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
• Fame – Irene Cara
• Hold My Hand – Jess Glynn
• Little Lion Man – Mumford and Sons
• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
• Life With You – The Proclaimers
• Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
• Living On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
• Mr Brightside – The Killers
• Don't Stop Believing – Journey
• 500 Miles – The Proclaimers
• This Love – Maroon 5
• How Deep Is Your Love – The Bee Gees
• Reach – S Club 7
• Smooth – Rob Jones Ft. Carlos Santana
• Eternal Flame – The Bangles
• Hi Ho Silver Lining – Jeff Beck
• Dance The Night Away – The Mavericks
• Man I Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain
• Everything I Do – Bryan Adams
• Dont Stop – Fleetwood Mac
• Blame It On The Boogie – Jackson 5
• Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
• Taking A Chance On Love – Jane Monheit
• Im So Excited – The Pointer Sisters
• Rockin All Over The World – Status Quo
• Angels – Robbie Williams
• Waterloo – ABBA
• Sit Down – James
• Fever – Peggy Lee
• Hallelujah I Love Her So – Ray Charles
• Celebration – Kool And The Gang
• (Ive Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley and Jeniffer Warnes
• Wake Me Up Before You Go Go – Wham
• Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
• Fly Me To The Moon – Frank Sinatra
• Just The Two of Us – Bill Withers
• Caledonia – Frankie Miller
• Let Me Entertain You – Robbie Williams
• Heaven Must Have Sent You – The Elgins
• Thriller – Michael Jackson
• Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
• Auld Lang Syne
• A Million Love Songs – Take That
• A Moment Like This – Kelly Clarkson
• A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
• All Of Me – John Legend
• Always – Bon Jovi
• Amazed – Lonestar
• At Last – Etta James
• Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
• Better Together – Jack Johnson
• Big Me – Foo Fighters
• Brightside of the Road – Van Morrison
• Cant Help Falling In Love With You – Elvis Presley
• Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
• Cheek To Cheek – Ella Fitzgerald
• Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Michael Buble
• Crazy Love – Van Morrison
• Dance With My Father – Celine Dion
• Daydream Believer – The Monkees
• Dont Wanna Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
• Dreams – Gabrielle
• Dreams on Fire – A R Rahman
• Earth Angel – The Temptations
• Empire State of Mind – Alicia Keys
• Endless love – Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie
• Especially For You – Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan
• Feels Like Home – Chantal Kreviazuk
• For Once In My Life – Stevie Wonder
• From Head To Toe – Smokey Robinson and The Miracles
• From This Moment – Shania Twain
• God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
• Good Man – Josh Ritter
• Grow Old With Me – Tom O'Dell
• Grow Old With You – Adam Sandler
• Handbags And Gladrags – Stereophonics
• Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
• Heaven – Bryan Adams / DJ Sammy Candlelight
• Hold On – Michael Buble
• How Do I Live – LeAnn Rimes
• How Long Will I Love You – Ellie Goulding
• How Long Will I Love You – The Waterboys
• How Wonderful you are – Gordon Haskell
• I Cant Help Myself – The Temptations
• I Knew I Loved You Before I Met You – Savage Garden
• I Only Have Eyes For You – Ella Fitzgerald
• I Swear – All 4 One
• I Wont Give Up – Jason Mraz
• If I Aint Got You – Alicia Keys
• Im In The Mood For Love – Jamiroquai and Jools Holland
• Im Yours – Jason Mraz
• Iris – The Goo Goo Dolls
• It Had To Be You – Harry Connick Jnr
• It Means Nothing – Stereophonics
• It Must Be Love – Madness
• Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
• Kissing You – Desree
• Kiss Me – Sixpence None The Richer
• La Vie En Rose – Louis Armstrong
• Let There Be Love – Nat King Cole
• Lets Fall In Love – Diana Krall
• Lets Get Married – The Proclaimers
• Let Your Love Flow – The Bellamy Brothers
• L-O-V-E – Nat King Cole
• Love Is All Around – Wet Wet Wet
• Magic – Colbie Caillat
• Magic – Coldplay
• Make You Feel My Love – Adele
• Marry You – Bruno Mars
• My Baby Just Cares For Me – Nina Simone
• Never Let Her Slip Away – Andrew Gold
• New York New York – Frank Sinatra
• Night To Remember – Bryan Adams
• Only Exception – Paramore
• Only You – Yazoo
• Our Love Is Here To Stay – Ella Fitzgerald
• Perfect Day – Lou Reed
• Power Of Love – Jennifer Rush
• Rule The World – Take That
• September – Earth Wind and Fire
• Someone Like You – Van Morrison
• Something About The Way You Look Tonight – Elton John
• Something Good – Hermans Hermits
• Songbird – Eva Cassidy
• Sunday Morning – Maroon 5
• Talk Tonight – Oasis
• The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face – Roberta Flack
• The Story – Sara Ramirez
• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
• These Arms Of Mine – Otis Redding
• This Years Love – David Gray
• Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
• Up Where We Belong – Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes
• Wasnt Expecting That – Jamie Lawson
• Waterfall – Stone Roses
• We Have All The Time In The World – Louis Armstrong
• What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
• When You Say Nothing At All – Ronan Keating
• Where You Lead – Carole King
• Wherever You Will Go – Charelene Soraia
• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
• You Are The Best Thing – Ray La Montagne
• You Do Something To Me – Paul Weller
• You Got Me – Colbie Caillat
• You Make My Dreams Come True – Daryl Hall and John Oates
• Your Song – Ellie Goulding
• You're My Best Friend – Queen
• You're Still The One – Shania Twain
• You're The Best Thing – Style Council
Influences and inspiration
Ray Charles
The Beatles
Oscar Peterson
Bill Evans
Jake Shimabukuro
Jimmy Smith
Billy Joel
Elton John
and the list goes on!
Setup requirements
Power Requirements for Hammond Organ: Ideal, (4) 20 amp separate circuits (preferably non GFI). Acceptable, (2) Quad Box 110V power
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