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Overview
Andy Bossov, a pianist in Chicago, performs a wide range of musical styles spanning Broadway show tunes, jazz and pop standards, rock and roll oldies, classical and novelty piano, Jewish folk selections, and Christmas music. Gifted in pop, classical and improvisation, Andy brings the joy of music wherever he goes and captivates audiences of all ages and backgrounds with his unique blend of humor and story-telling. In addition to teaching piano and beginning voice, he also performs as pianist and singer with The Chicagoland Duo and the Chicagoland Carolers, and is credentialed to perform civil/universalist wedding ceremonies based on his earlier career in the clergy!
19 Reviews
Our family Christmas Sing-along was a great success and lots of fun. Andy was a great accompanist and joined in the family fun. He is a very personable guy with a great talent for entertaining. He added to our evening by taking requests.
Holiday Entertainment
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
It was one of my top three Christmas parties ever! Thanks for the fun. All best in 2022☮️🎶
He played the whole spectrum with gusto!
We will mention him to all are friends for future parties.
Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks, J. A great time was had by all!
A friend of mine who lives halfway across the country was recently diagnosed with cancer. His fiancée threw him a "F*** Cancer" party that I could not attend. I hired Andy to show up at the venue and play a few of his favorite songs and pass along a message of support. Andy went above and beyond from start to finish. His performance was amazing (I livestreamed in) and everyone was so impressed with him. He was extremely responsive in setting up the event and coordinating details, set up quickly and professionally, and delivered a truly memorable performance. I received countless text messages and calls saying how great Andy was and he really made my friend's day so special. Thank you, Andy. 5 stars. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Keyboard Player, One Man Band, Pop Singer, Singing Pianist, Singing Telegram, Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Wow! Thanks, Michael! I’m very happy to hear this. All best to JA, S and their little one — and you!
Andy was amazing to work with and so talented. Highly recommended.
Holiday Entertainment, Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks, Cam! You are a terrific organizer and terrific performer!
I hired Andy to surprise my mothers-in-law with a mini-concert for their 5th wedding anniversary. Andy went above and beyond expectations and I HIGHLY recommend him. He offered to customize a song with details about their lives in addition to performing a number of songs (piano and singing) and the results were AMAZING. The moms laughed, cried, danced, smiled, and had an experience that they'll never forget. Andy was so easy to work with as he was communicative and reliable. He's a great guy and is extremely talented and personable. Scoop him up! You'll be so glad you did!
Singing Pianist, Singing Telegram
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
It was my delight to be part of this celebration! Thanks for your kindness.
Andy played a 65 minute set during our cocktail hour. He played instrumental songs with a focus on The Beatles and Rolling Stones (per our request). Andy was playing as soon as our ceremony ended upstairs through the end of cocktail hour. His set flowed and we had multiple compliments about his playing. Thanks for being a part of our big day!
Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
It was my pleasure! Thanks so much and best to you on your journey together!
Andy was a nice guy and very accommodating. I was a little disappointed, however, that he wasn’t more rehearsed because he forgot the words to 2-3 songs. Otherwise, great performer!
1940s Era Entertainment, Keyboard Player
Andy is a good musician and nice person. The event started at 6:00 pm Andy came at 7:30 pm.
That is not good.
He said that the address was wrong but I checked the order and it was right
We will see for next events if we contact you for him.
Thank you
1940s Era Entertainment, Broadway Style Entertainment, Cabaret Entertainment
Andy was great to work with!
Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks! Congratulations again!
Andy was a great asset to our "Great Gatsby/Roaring 20's" themed corporate event! He really set the mood and kept the energy of the room up through the cocktail and dinner hours. I would love to utilize Andy again at a future event and I highly recommend him. Thanks Andy!
Jazz Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks!!
Andy was great! We loved having him play at our event!
Pianist
Very friendly, great variety of of songs, highly recommend.
Jazz Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks, Gino, and congratulations to V! Go NU!
We hired Andy for my mom’s surprise retirement party. He was entertaining and did a great job catering to the crowd. We plan on hiring him for future parties!
Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist, Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
It was my pleasure to help celebrate Mom’s career and help eat all that great food! Thanks!
Photos from this event
Andy went above and beyond to prepare music for my moms wake. I strongly recommend him for any event.
Classical Pianist, Funeral Music, Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks, Jim. May she RIP☮️
Andy is extremely talented and knows how to cater to any audience. We had him perform in the lobby of our office tower in the morning when folks arrived (7am-10am) and received rave reviews. We will be booking him again this month :) Thank you Andy!
Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks!!!
We booked Andy for a Valentine's Day "speakeasy" event and he dazzled us with his Roaring '20s tunes. Highly recommended.
Jazz Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks! It was “spooktacular” hearing about all of Chicago’s famous ghosts!
Andy was absolutely wonderful! We booked requesting a holiday party playlist and ended the evening with show tunes and a bit of Elton John!! Highly recommend. Thank you for a a fantastically festive evening!!
Broadway Style Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Variety Entertainer
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
It was a great time!
Andy was very impresionalble and made the night's entertainment memorable. The conversation and the laughs were welcoming. His strong suit is definitely the more comedic songs. Makes you want to sing along and brightens the day.
Singing Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks, Kevin!
Andy was wonderful and sooo much fun..
Holiday Entertainment, Singing Pianist, Variety Entertainer, Pianist
Response from Chicago Piano by Andy:
Thanks, Sheila!
Booking Info
Price Range: $100 and up
Gig Length: 15 - 360 minutes
Languages: English, Hebrew, Some Yiddish
Website: Visit website
Phone Number: Call
About
Andy studied piano at Oberlin Conservatory, then completed his B.M. in theory and composition from Northwestern University, and enjoys playing everything from Beethoven to Broadway. Andy is an experienced and responsive accompanist, reading scores or improvising according to the style.
Andy music-directed a Broadway revue touring Eastern Europe, sang with a barbershop chorus in Carnegie Hall, and has accompanied improv comedy shows sailing the Pacific. He began studying at age four, continuing through college and beyond. He has enjoyed incorporating music into previous professional work in public relations, arts management, and the clergy.
In his earliest years, Andy used to drive his family crazy when he would sing himself to sleep! He sang in and accompanied children's choirs regularly, then studied voice in high school in addition to accompanying other musicians and pit bands. Into adulthood, he began combining his piano and vocal skills at parties and other celebrations. This trend continued throughout his professional life and has of late become a primary focus of his professional activity.
Following his winning of a local songwriting competition in 8th grade, Andy went on to compose and arrange for his annual high school variety shows (conducting the pit orchestra senior year) and arranged for/conducted the annual musical theater showcase (which toured Eastern Europe under the aegis of Friendship Ambassadors). He wrote/produced radio ads and worked on the staff of a New York recording studio, and was always helping to turn people's raw compositional material into performable scores. He is once again functioning in this role for songwriters and theater composers.
Since his teenage years, Andy willingly composed parody songs for special celebrations to honor the birthdays or anniversaries of friends, family members and co-workers. This stemmed from his early admiration of performers like Alan Sherman, Tom Lehrer and Weird Al Yankovich who combined their musical skills with contemporary satire.
Andy enjoys teaching piano to children and adults, inspiring them to pursue a lifetime of musical enjoyment.
Additional Booking Notes
Andy has a keyboard, headset microphone, and speakers/sound system.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| June 17, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| June 21, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
| September 02, 2023 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Past Booked Events
| May 13, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| February 04, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| December 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party |
| December 11, 2022 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | School Assembly |
| December 10, 2022 • 9:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| September 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
| August 13, 2022 • 1:30pm - 1:45pm | Birthday Party |
| July 09, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| May 27, 2022 • 9:00am - 9:15am | Surprise |
| April 02, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| March 26, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| February 06, 2022 • 3:30pm - 3:45pm | Birthday Party |
| December 25, 2021 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm | House Party |
| December 18, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | House Party |
| November 06, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| October 16, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 07, 2021 • 11:30am - 11:45am | Birthday Party |
| October 02, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| September 25, 2021 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
| September 23, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| September 11, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| June 26, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm | Surprise |
| June 12, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
| May 28, 2021 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Surprise |
| March 28, 2021 • 1:30pm - 1:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| January 02, 2021 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| October 22, 2020 • 7:00am - 10:00am | Corporate Event |
| March 06, 2020 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
| February 08, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cultural Event |
| December 31, 2019 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | New Year's Party |
| December 21, 2019 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | House Party |
| December 15, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 15, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Home party |
| December 15, 2019 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Home party |
| November 30, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
| November 30, 2019 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Studio Session |
| October 29, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Corporate Event |
Set List
American Songbook -- Gershwin, Porter, Berlin...
Art Songs -- Schubert, Schumann Weill...
Broadway -- Sondheim, Rogers and Hammerstein, Schwartz, Menken...
Cabaret -- Kanter and Ebb, The Rat Pack
Choral -- accompanist
Classical -- Beethoven, Chopin, Bach, Rachmaninoff...
Comic -- Alan Sherman, Tom Lehrer, Al Yankovich...
Funeral -- Ave Maria, Lord's Prayer, classical, On Eagles' Wings...
Holiday -- Christmas, Chanukah, New Year's, Valentine's Day...
Novelty -- Zez Confrey, Bumble Boogie, Chop Sticks Extravaganza...
Oldies - 50's-60's -- Elvis, Sock Hop, Folk,
Opera -- accompanist, Tosti songs...
Original Parodies -- I compose for your special occasion
Patriotic -- Veterans Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day
Pop - 70's-90's -- Elton John, Grateful Dead, Beatles, Billy Joel...
Ragtime -- Scott Joplin, Eubie Blake
Religious -- Church services, Synagogue services, Jewish current
Wedding -- Standards and requests, I also officiate Universalist/Jewish
Social