Carson Young is a Brooklyn-based pianist and educator in the greater NYC area. In addition to his newly released record, "Feeling it Now," he holds a Master's degree from the City College of New York where he studied with Bruce Barth, Ray Gallon, Steve Wilson, and Mike Holober. He also has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee where he studied with former Jazz Messenger Donald Brown. Carson is sure to impress listeners with his unique originals featuring a heavy blues emphasis and bebop presence.
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Antonio E.
November 18, 2025Carson played piano at our engagement party, and he was absolutely phenomenal. His instinct for when to play—and what to play—kept the entire evening flowing effortlessly, filling the speakeasy in NYC with elegant, atmospheric jazz. It set the perfect vibe for the night.
Carson was also incredibly professional and communicated clearly with us throughout the planning process, which made everything seamless. If you’re looking to elevate your next event with a classy, unforgettable jazz experience, you should absolutely hire Carson.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Price range: $300 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 400 minutes
If you hired Carson Young for a jazz event setting, expect to hear jazz standards with a youthful, soulful, and bluesy twist, ensuring to ignite the fires of your event and make it a meaningful and memorable experience for everyone.
If you hired me for my Steely Dan Tribute expect to hear crowd favorites such as Rikki Don't Lose that Number, Doctor Wu, Kid Charlemagne, and rareties such as Mr. Sam, I Got the News (Katy Lied Outtake), and Runnin Child.
Carson Young is a Brooklyn-based pianist and educator in the greater NYC area. In addition to his newly released record, "Feeling it Now," he holds a Master's degree from the City College of New York where he studied with Bruce Barth, Ray Gallon, Steve Wilson, and Mike Holober. He also has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee where he studied with former Jazz Messenger Donald Brown. Carson is sure to impress listeners with his unique originals featuring a heavy blues emphasis and bebop presence.
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For a jazz event setlist, we would play songs like:
The one I love belongs to someone else
Party time- Lee Morgan
Lulu’s back in town
A sleepin bee
Pep Talk- Sullivan Fortner
It might as well be spring
Very Early
Maybe September
Isn’t it Romantic
Yours is My Heart Alone
Laverne Walk
My Ship
Sunny or Along Came Betty (funky)
Get Happy (Up)
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
ESP
If ever I would leave (Bossa)
Is that so
Broadway
Parisian thoroughfare
What’s new
Liza
Yesterdays
Ornithology
Day Dream (Ellington)
I Understand
My Heart Belongs to Daddy
I surrender dear
Where are you
Off minor
Sweet Lorraine
Lucky to be me
Moose the Mooche
On the Trail
Samba de Orly
Overtime (Phineas Newborn Jr)
So Sorry Please
Introspection
Billy Boy
Free Wheelin’ (Joe Henderson)
Effendi
Little willie leaps
Chasin’ the bird
Criss Cross
Humpty Dumpty
Moose the Mooch
Prelude to a Kiss
After you’ve gone
Lover
Airegin
Monks mood
Monks dream
Come rain or come Sharne
Bye ya
Triste
Without a song
Con Alma
Half Nelson
Own sweet way
Windows
East of the sun
You and the night and the music
Can’t get started
Caravan
Remember April
So sorry please
Isfahan
I remember Clifford
Scotch and water
My Funny Valentine
For My Steely Dan Tribute Set, we play songs like:
Night By Night
Your Gold Teeth II
Rose Darling
Barrytown
Kid Charlemagne
Mr. Sam
I Got the News
Green Earrings
Doctor Wu
Any Major Dude Will Tell You
People who have influenced me most as a pianist and musician are players such as Hank Jones, Bill Charlap, Brad Mehldau, Donald Brown, Wynton Kelly, Bud Powell, Herbie Hancock, Barry Harris, Donald Fagen, Gram Parsons, NRBQ, Ben Folds, and the Byrds
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