Chris Ott - Pianist

Wake Forest, NC

$250 - $450

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Can't Help Falling In Love

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Perfect feat. Pachibel's Canon

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The Way You Look Tonight

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Chris Ott Trio

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Linus & Lucy

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Wedding at The Granger Homestead in Canandaigua, NY

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Wedding Ceremony at Chapel Hill Church in Rochester, NY

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Private Party at Rich Products Corporation in Buffalo, NY

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Private Event with The Chris Ott Duo, Chapel Hill, NC

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Playing at The Century Club, Rochester, NY

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Wedding at The Wadsworth Homestead in Geneseo, NY

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Chris Ott Trio, Wake Forest, NC

Overview

Chris performs instrumental piano music for wedding ceremonies and receptions, corporate events, and parties. He has a vast and often surprising repertoire of songs that ranges from standards, jazz & blues to pop and rock songs from all eras, including present day. In addition to Gershwin and Sinatra tunes, he enjoys performing songs by artists such as Adele, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Bruno Mars, Elton John, Beatles, Ed Sheeran, Radiohead, and many others.

In addition to solo piano dates, Chris currently plays with The Chris Ott Jazz Duo & Trio. Please see his complete schedule, reviews, and audio and video samples on his website, Chris Ott - Pianist.


Reviews

8 reviews

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Chris A.

December 10, 2025
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Chris Ott Smooth Operator

A class act! Transformed the evening event into an extraordinary memorable extravaganza. Flexible, Entertaining and Reliable. Looking forward to the next Booking.

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Jon E.

June 16, 2025
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Great communication and event

Thanks Chris!

Hired as: Pianist


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Julie C.

February 17, 2025
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Valentine's Day Performance

Our 55+ community had the pleasure of hosting Chris Ott for our Valentine's Day event, and he was an absolute delight! His beautiful music captivated everyone, earning him a well-deserved standing ovation from the homeowners. We look forward to having Chris perform at many more of our future events.

Hired as: Pianist


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Alison T.

October 25, 2021

Professional, talented, and personable!!

Chris played the keyboard for our outdoor wedding ceremony and it was beyond perfect!  From the beginning of our correspondence, through our wedding day, Chris was professional and extremely easy to work with.  He helped with song selection, provided all of his own equipment, and was able to accommodate a few family members singing with him.  I highly recommend him to anyone looking to hire an amazing pianist for their event!

Hired as: Pianist


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Caitlin C.

July 7, 2019

Talented musician; would definitely recommend!

Chris played at our outdoor wedding ceremony and cocktail hour in June. He was organized and accommodating throughout the whole planning process. In the months leading up to our ceremony, he offered to learn any new songs, if we had wanted anything that wasn’t on his comprehensive list.

He was professional and talented. His music was beautifully played and many of our guests were complimentary. My husband and I didn’t do a first look, so when I walked down the aisle, this was our first time seeing each other. Having Chris play ‘A Thousand Years,’ as I walked down the aisle created a special moment for us. His music created an inviting and warm ambiance during cocktail hour. Chris was accommodating and flexible with a few quick setup changes when it started to sprinkle. We had a great experience with Chris and would definitely recommend him to others!

Hired as: Pianist

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Booking information

Price range: $250 - $450

About

Chris Ott grew up in Buffalo, N.Y. and has been playing piano since the age of 4. He studied piano with Grace Barnes at the Bradley Music Institute in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. He has extensive experience, playing with many different groups / genres.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

November 2026

06

Friday

Wedding Cocktail Hour

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Raleigh, NC

Past booked events

December 2025

06

Saturday

Product Promotion

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Chapel Hill, NC

June 2025

27

Friday

Cocktail Party

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Chapel Hill, NC

14

Saturday

Birthday Party

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Raleigh, NC

February 2025

14

Friday

Holiday Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

Pittsboro, NC

July 2024

25

Thursday

Chris Ott Trio at Rohrbach Brewing - Railroad St.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

June 2024

14

Friday

Chris Ott at Prosecco Restaurant

6:30pm - 8:30pm

May 2024

10

Friday

Chris Ott at Prosecco Restaurant

6:30pm - 8:30pm

April 2024

12

Friday

Chris Ott at Prosecco Restaurant

6:30pm - 8:30pm

March 2024

28

Thursday

Chris Ott Trio at Rohrbach Brewing - Railroad St.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

08

Friday

Chris Ott at Prosecco Restaurant

6:30pm - 8:30pm

February 2024

16

Friday

Chris Ott at Flight Wine Bar

6:30pm - 8:30pm

09

Friday

Chris Ott at Prosecco Restaurant

6:30pm - 8:30pm

January 2024

25

Thursday

Chris Ott Trio at Rohrbach Brewing - Railroad St.

6:00pm - 9:00pm

12

Friday

Chris Ott at Prosecco Restaurant

6:30pm - 8:30pm

10

Wednesday

Chris Ott Trio at Faircraft Brauhaus

6:00pm - 8:00pm

06

Saturday

Chris Ott at Flight Wine Bar

6:30pm - 8:30pm

August 2019

09

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

01

Thursday

Solo Piano At Bristol Harbour

6:00pm - 9:00pm

July 2019

18

Thursday

Solo Piano At Bristol Harbour

6:00pm - 9:00pm

12

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

June 2019

14

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

06

Thursday

Solo Piano At Bristol Harbour

6:00pm - 9:00pm

May 2019

10

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

April 2019

12

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

March 2019

08

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

February 2019

08

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

January 2019

11

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

December 2018

14

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

November 2018

14

Wednesday

Jazz Duo at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

5:30pm - 8:30pm

September 2018

16

Sunday

Anniversary Party

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Chili, NY

14

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

August 2018

10

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

July 2018

13

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

June 2018

08

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

02

Saturday

Religious Celebration

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Syracuse, NY

May 2018

11

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

April 2018

13

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

March 2018

09

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

February 2018

09

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

January 2018

12

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

December 2017

29

Friday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

16

Saturday

Solo Piano at Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

07

Thursday

Holiday Party (Christmas)

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Rochester, NY

October 2017

13

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

September 2017

29

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

July 2017

14

Friday

Mansfield Ave. - Towpath Grill

7:00pm - 10:00pm

07

Friday

Solo Piano - Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:00pm - 9:00pm

December 2016

23

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

6:30pm - 9:00pm

November 2016

25

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

6:30pm - 9:00pm

18

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

6:30pm - 9:00pm

04

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

6:30pm - 9:00pm

September 2016

30

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:30pm - 9:00pm

August 2016

27

Saturday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:30pm - 9:00pm

19

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:30pm - 9:00pm

July 2016

08

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:30pm - 9:00pm

June 2016

17

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:30pm - 9:00pm

May 2016

20

Friday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant

6:30pm - 9:00pm

07

Saturday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

7:00pm - 8:00pm

April 2016

09

Saturday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

7:00pm - 8:00pm

March 2016

12

Saturday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

7:00pm - 8:00pm

05

Saturday

Prosecco Italian Restaurant - Solo Piano

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Set list

Standards:
A Foggy Day
Ain't Misbehavin'
All I Have To Do Is Dream
All Of Me
All The Things You Are
Angel Eyes
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Bewitched
Blue Skies
Can't Help Falling In Love
Fly Me To The Moon
Georgia
I Got It Bad
It Had To Be You
Just Friends
Just The Way You Are
Lady Is A Tramp
L-O-V-E
Misty
Mona Lisa
More
My Favorite Things
New York, New York
New York State Of Mind
Night And Day
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Over The Rainbow
Satin Doll
Sentimental Journey
Shadow Of Your Smile
Somewhere My Love
Strangers In The Night
Summertime
Summer Wind
Take The A Train
That's All
The Godfather Theme
The Good Life
The Way You Look Tonight
Unforgettable
Volare
What A Wonderful World
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Witchcraft
Yellow Bird
You Don't Know Me
Young At Heart

Jazz, Latin, and Blues:
Alice In Wonderland
All Blues
Autumn In New York
Black Orpheus
Besame Mucho
Blue Bossa
Bye Bye Backbird
Corcovado
Feels So Good
Footprints
Freddie Freeloader
Game Of Thrones
Girl From Ipanema
Green Dolphin Street
Have You Met Miss Jones
Home At Last
How High The Moon
Love For Sale
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Moanin'
Morning Dance
My Favorite Things
On Green Dolphin Street
Red Baron
Road Song
So Nice (Summer Samba)
Someday My Prince Will Come
​Song For My Father
So What
Stormy Weather
Watermelon Man
Wave
Well You Needn't
When Sunny Gets Blue
Whisper Not
You're In Love, Charlie Brown

90's - Current:
#41
All Of Me
Angel Eyes
A Thousand Years
Can't Stop This Feeling
Clocks
Counting Stars
Crash Into Me
Enjoy The Silence
Hallelujah
Hymn For The Weekend
I Can't Make You Love Me
Kiss From A Rose
Love Story
Marry You
No Surprises
One Call Away
Photograph
Someone Like You
Speed Of Sound
Stolen
Sugar
The Cave
The Scientist
Thinking Out Loud
Titanium
Wildest Dreams
Wingsuit
Yellow

Light Rock and Broadway:
Ain't No Sunshine
Always On My Mind
And I Love Her
Annie's Song
Arthur's Theme
As Long As He Needs Me
Babe
Baby, I Love Your Way
Boys Of Summer
Can You Feel the Love
Dancing in The Dark
Everybody Loves Somebody
Feel Like Makin' Love
Fields Of Gold
Fire And Rain
Follow You, Follow Me
For All We Know
For No One
Have I Told You Lately
Here Comes The Sun
Here, There And Everywhere
Hey You
High Hopes
Hold Me Now
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
How Deep is Your Love
If
Isn't She Lovely
Just Like Heaven
Killing Me Softly
King Of Pain
Lady
Landslide
Layla
Longer
Love Me Tender
Love Of My Life
Love Song
Moondance
My Eyes Adored You
Nights In White Satin
One Hand, One Heart
Open Arms
Peg
Piano Man
Precious And Few
Raindrops Keep Falling
Sara Smile
She's Always A Woman
Shine On You Crazy Diamond
Something
Somewhere
Songbird
Sound Of Silence
Stairway To Heaven
Stand By Me
Sunrise Sunset
Take My Breath Away
Thanksgiving
The Way We Were
Think Of Me / Angel Of Music
Time After Time
Time In A Bottle
Tonight I Celebrate My Love
Unchained Melody
Under the Boardwalk
Us & Them
Voices Carry
Waiting For A Girl
We've Only Just Begun
What I Did For Love
What Is And What Should Never Be
What The World Needs Now
Wild Horses
Wish You Were Here
Witchita Lineman
Yesterday
You Are So Beautiful
Your Song

Traditional Ceremony:
Air From Water Music
Air On A G String
Canon in D Major
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Minuet In G
Prelude In C
Bridal Chorus (Here Comes the Bride)
Trumpet Tune
Ave Maria
Come Thou Long Expected Jesus
Lord Of All Hopefulness, Lord Of All Joy
Lord Of The Dance
Prayer Of St. Francis (Make Me A Channel Of Your Peace)
Amazing Grace
Hornpipe (from Water Music)
Ode To Joy (Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee)
Trumpet Voluntary in D (Prince Of Denmark's March)
Wedding March

Contemporary Ceremony:
A Groovy Kind of Love - Phil Collins
​A Thousand Years - Christina Perri
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
All Of Me - John Legend
Amazed - Lonestar
Angel Eyes - Jim Brickman
Annie's Song (You Fill Up My Senses) - John Denver
Can You Feel The Love - Elton John
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Presley
Endless Love - Lionel Richie
Every Breath You Take - The Police
Fields Of Gold - Sting
​Flightless Bird, American Mouth (Twilight) - Iron & Wine
From This Moment On - Shania Twain
Glasgow Love Theme - Craig Armstrong (Love Actually)
Happy Together - The Turtles
Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles
Here, There And Everywhere - The Beatles
​If It's Magic - Stevie Wonder
​In My Life - The Beatles
I Choose You - Sara Bareilles
Lady - Lionel Ritchie
​Longer - Dan Fogelberg
Marry You - Bruno Mars
Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens
​One Hand, One Heart - Bernstein (West Side Story)
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Rainbow Connection - Sarah McLachlan
River Flows In You - Yiruma
Romeo & Juliet Theme - Nino Rota
Somewhere (West Side Story) - Sondheim / Bernstein
Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
​Stolen - Dashboard Confessional
Thanksgiving - George Winston
The Homecoming - Hagood Hardy
The Notebook Theme - Zigman
The Wedding Song (There Is Love) - Mary McGregor
We've Only Just Begun - Carpenters
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Cocker
You Matter To Me - Sara Bareilles
​Your Song - Elton John

Holiday Music:
A Holly Jolly Christmas
Away In A Manger
Blue Christmas
Christmas Is Coming
Deck The Hall
Do You Hear What I Hear
Feliz Navidad
Frosty The Snowman
​Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
​Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Here Comes Santa Claus
I'll Be Home For Christmas
I Saw Three Ships
​It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
I's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
Joy To The World
Let It Snow
O Holy Night
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
O Tannenbaum
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree
Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Silent Night
Sleigh Ride
Suzy Snowflake
The Christmas Song
The First Noel
The Little Drummer Boy
​The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Up On The House-Top
We Need A Little Christmas
We Three Kings
​We Wish You A Merry Christmas
What Child Is This (Greensleeves)
White Christmas
Winter Wonderland

and many more!

Setup requirements

Chris can provide a portable keyboard with a professional speaker system that sounds like a grand piano for no additional charge.

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