Cocktail Piano Music - Judy Bowen
Long and Winding Road - Beatles
This Guy's in Love With You - Burt Bacharach
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zeppelin
Hollywood - Red Carpet Gala - 2023
2014
Hollywood - Red Carpet Gala 2022
Hollywood - Red Carpet Gala 2022
Beverly Hills - Private Party 2024
Palazzo - Las Vegas
Westgate Casino (Elvis Suite) - Las Vegas
Las Vegas - Rio Casino 2023
Las Vegas - Rio Casino 2023
Las Vegas - Bellagio 2023
Las Vegas - Paris Casino 2023
Planet Hollywood - Las Vegas 2022
Planet Hollywood - Las Vegas 2022
Marcus Performing Arts Center - Shepherd Express Gala
Chicago - The Gwen 2023
Chicago - Palmer House 2023
Peninsula Hotel - 2022
Chicago - The Gwen 2023
Hilton Chicago - Wedding Reception 2021
Hilton Conrad Suite
Atlanta - Georgian Terrace - Wedding Reception - 2017
Crystal Grand Ballroom - 50th Anniversary Party - 2019
Rio Casino - Las Vegas - Wedding - 2018
Las Vegas - 2017
JW Marriott - Indianapolis - Subaru Event - 2021
Chicago - Palmer House 2023
New Years Eve Yacht Cruise - 2019
Overview
For the perfect Cocktail Party, look no further! Judy Bowen will give your party a wonderful ambiance, whether you are having a wedding cocktail hour, elegant cocktail party or casual party. Judy has played at private parties in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Utah, Atlanta, Chicago and Milwaukee. With a Master of Music in piano from the Univ. of Illinois, she plays elegant background music, with hits from the 70s, 80s and beyond, as well as jazz and classical arrangements, so your guests will enjoy all their favorite songs.
Judy will give your party just the right ambiance so it will be the perfect cocktail party that your guests will long remember.
Reviews
31 reviews
Joakim B.
November 19, 2025Judy is truly a star.
We hired Judy for a mingle dinner in Milwaukee at the beautiful Pfister Hotel and its Blu Lounge. Judy delivered the perfect touch of piano music, greatly enhancing the ambiance of the room. We are happy to recommend her for any similar occasion. She is easy to work with, responsive, and provides excellent value for money.
Hired as: Pianist
Amanda P.
November 18, 2025Always a Hit!
This is the second time that I have contracted with Judy. She is easy to work with, open to suggestions, and a joy to listen to. I can't tell you enough - our country club members just love her!
Hired as: Pianist
Whitney M.
October 30, 2025Talented, responsive, respectful, and punctual
Judy was a pleasure to work with. We will be hiring her again for our next Vegas function.
Hired as: Pianist
Marty B.
May 20, 2025Cocktail and Dinner Music
Judy did an outstanding job at our party. Arrived plenty early, dressed appropriately and very accomadating. Her music selection was spot on! Even though dinner ran long, she continued playing until dinner was complete. I highly recommend Judy!
Hired as: Pianist
Cocktail Piano Music - Judy Bowen
Thank you for the wonderful review, Marty! I really appreciate it. Thanks for having me play - I'm glad I could be part of your celebration. I'm glad you enjoyed the music - I had a great time playing! Happy 50th Anniversary!
Marty B.
May 20, 2025Perfect Music Choices and great expression
Judy was scheduled to play for 2 hours at our anniversary event. She arrived plenty early and very accommodating g. My apologies for not helping her carry in all the equipment as I promised, but she never mentioned it, just went about setting up for her 2 hour gig (cocktails and dinner). Dinner went long and she continued playing throughout the delay without any hesitation she played for over 2 1/2 hours. Music was great, volume appropriate and her look and attire was spot on. Thank You Judy, you were awesome!
Hired as: Pianist
Cocktail Piano Music - Judy Bowen
Marty, Thanks for having me play and thank you for the great review! I appreciate your kind words. It was a wonderful party and venue - I had a great time. Congratulations on your 50th Anniversary!
Booking information
Price range: $200-$1500
Languages: English
About
For the perfect COCKTAIL PARTY, PIANIST JUDY BOWEN will give your party a wonderful ambiance, whether you are having an elegant Cocktail Party, Wedding Cocktail Hour and Dinner or a casual party. With 30 years of performing experience and a vast repertoire, she plays hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, as well as jazz arrangements and cocktail arrangements of classical music favorites.
Judy has played solo piano at cocktail parties, corporate events, wedding receptions, private parties and country clubs in Las Vegas, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Atlanta, Florida, Utah, Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Recent venues include the Loews Hotel (Awards Gala - Hollywood Blvd.) in Hollywood, CA, Private Party - Beverly Hills, CA; Bellagio Resort, Palazzo Casino/Hotel, Paris Casino/Hotel, Planet Hollywood Casino/Hotel and the Rio Casino/Hotel in Las Vegas; John Hancock Center, Drake Hotel, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Chicago, The Gwen, Peninsula Hotel and JW Marriott in downtown Chicago; JW Marriott in Indianapolis and the Georgian Terrace in Atlanta (where the premiere of "Gone With the Wind" was held in 1939).
She received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Piano from the University of Illinois, studying with international pianist, Joel Shapiro. Her classical background has influenced her smooth, elegant and expressive style of playing. Judy was featured among 138 cocktail pianists in a new book about cocktail pianists, "The Cocktail Piano Companion" by James Spencer of California and she also published a classical piano reference book, "A Graded Guide to the Piano Literature" in 1991.
Judy will give your party just the right ambiance, so it will be the perfect cocktail party that your guests will long remember!
VENUES BOOKED AT:
Loews Hotel - Red Carpet Gala - Hollywood, CA
Private Party - Beverly Hills, CA
Bellagio Resort - Las Vegas
Venetian (Palazzo) - Las Vegas
Paris Casino/Hotel - Las Vegas
Arte Museum - Shops at Crystals - Las Vegas
Planet Hollywood Casino - Las Vegas
Westgate Casino - Tuscany Villa
Rio Las Vegas Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
World Market Center - Las Vegas
LVM Resort - Las Vegas
Private Parties - Las Vegas
Private Parties - Park City, Utah
Private Parties - Florida
Georgian Terrace - Atlanta
JW Marriott - Indianapolis
Grand Valley University - Grand Rapids, MI
John Hancock Center - Chicago
Drake Hotel - Chicago
Waldorf Astoria - Chicago
Hilton Chicago
Hilton Chicago - Conrad Suite
The Gwen - Chicago
Peninsula Hotel - Chicago
JW Marriott - Chicago
University Club - Chicago
Union League Club of Chicago
Navy Pier Yacht - Chicago
Drury Lane - Chicago
Marcus Performing Arts Center -Milwaukee
Milwaukee Art Museum
Pfister Hotel - Milwaukee
Hyatt Regency - Milwaukee
Wisconsin Club
Milwaukee Country Club
Pilot House at Discovery World
Bluemound Country Club
Milwaukee Club
University Club
Mequon Country Club
Ozaukee Country Club
North Shore Country Club
Town Club - Fox Point
Westmoor Country Club
Legend at Brandybrook Country Club
Tuckaway Country Club
North Hills Country Club
West Bend Country Club
Grand Geneva Resort
Abbey Springs Yacht Club
Geneva National Resort
The Riviera - Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva Country Club
Lake Lawn Resort
University Club - Madison
Wisconsin Union - Madison
Monona Terrace - Madison
Edgewater Hotel - Madison
Sky Bar - Madison
Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells
Villa Terrace - Milwaukee
Astor Hotel
Hotel Metro
88 Keys Piano Martini Lounge
Ruperts on the Top Restaurant
Mayfair Mall
Grand Avenue Mall
COCKTAIL PIANO SONGLIST:
Colour My World - Chicago
Stairway to Heaven - Led Zepplin
Hello - Lionel Richie
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Just the Way You Are - Bruno Mars *
You Are So Beautiful- Joe Cocker *
Sweet Love - Anita Baker *
Kiss From A Rose - Seal
Long and Winding Road - Beatles *
Still - Lionel Richie
My Future - Billie Eilish *
Ventura Highway - America *
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face - Roberta Flack *
Ribbon in the Sky - Stevie Wonder *
Your Song - Elton John
A Song For You - Cher *
Marry Me - Train
Yellow - Coldplay *
If - Bread *
My Love - Paul McCartney
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
Purple Rain - Prince
Can You Feel the Love Tonight? - Elton John *
More Than Words - Extreme *
U Don't Have to Call - Usher *
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Lavender Haze - Taylor Swift
Rolling in the Deep - Adele *
Clocks - Coldplay *
On Golden Pond *
It Must Have Been Love - Roxette
Tin Man - America *
Horse With No Name - America *
Just the Two of Us - Bill Withers *
Can't Help Falling In Love *
God Only Knows - Beach Boys *
Got To Get You Into My Life - Beatles *
All Of Me - John Legend *
Beth - Kiss
Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum
Norwegian Wood - Beatles *
The One - Elton John
Superstar - Cher *
This Guy's In Love With You - Bacharach *
Yesterday - Beatles *
What You Won't Do For Love - Bobby Caldwell *
This Masquerade - Leon Russell *
Faithfully - Journey
Wrapped Around Your Finger - Police
Imagine - John Lennon
Hotel California - Eagles
Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
Blue Eyes - Elton John *
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road - Elton John
Rocket Man - Elton John
Sweet Child of Mine - Guns & Roses
Walk Like an Egyptian - Bangles
Something - George Harrison
When I Fall In Love - Linda Ronstadt *
Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
Have I Told You Lately - Eric Clapton
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life - Barbra Streisand *
Solace - Scott Joplin
* denotes jazz arrangement
CLASSICAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven
Clair de Lune - Debussy
Canon - Pachelbel
Meditation - Massenet
Adagio - Albinoni
Piano Sonata - Chopin
Piano Concerto - Chopin
Sonata Op. 109 - Beethoven
Pathetique Sonata - Beethoven
Air in G - Bach
Largo - Bach
Requiem - Lacrymosa - Mozart
Sonata K. 545 - Mozart
STANDARDS:
Alfie *
Autumn Leaves
Misty
Moonlight in Vermont
Over the Rainbow
Satin Doll
Strangers in the Night
Take the A Train
Tenderly
The Way You Look Tonight
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
03
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
Past booked events
May 2026
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Oak Park, IL
02
Saturday
Wedding Reception
11:30am - 1:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
November 2025
18
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
14
Friday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
October 2025
28
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
September 2025
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Winnetka, IL
04
Thursday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
August 2025
31
Sunday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Green Bay, WI
23
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
June 2025
28
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Evanston, IL
25
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chesterton, IN
May 2025
19
Monday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Two Rivers, WI
17
Saturday
Anniversary Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Fond Du Lac, WI
11
Sunday
Restaurant/Bar Event
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
March 2025
26
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
February 2025
14
Friday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
November 2024
28
Thursday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
River Forest, IL
28
Thursday
Dinner Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
La Grange, IL
September 2024
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Naperville, IL
August 2024
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
May 2024
26
Sunday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
23
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2023
08
Friday
Convention/Trade Show
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Fort Wayne, IN
October 2023
01
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
September 2023
10
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
July 2023
22
Saturday
Bridal Shower
11:00am - 2:00pm
•
Barrington, IL
June 2023
28
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
23
Friday
Restaurant/Bar Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lake Bluff, IL
March 2023
17
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:30am - 8:00am
•
Middleton, WI
February 2023
13
Monday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2022
21
Wednesday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Glenview, IL
November 2022
12
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2022
24
Saturday
Wedding
6:00pm - 8:00pm
July 2022
30
Saturday
Wedding
6:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2022
14
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Lisle, IL
07
Saturday
Private Party - Whitefish Bay
3:30pm - 6:30pm
04
Wednesday
Corporate Event - Madison
5:00pm - 9:00pm
March 2022
30
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
11
Friday
Grand Geneva Resort
5:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2022
04
Friday
Grand Geneva Resort
5:00pm - 8:00pm
January 2022
29
Saturday
Grand Geneva Resort
5:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2021
31
Friday
New Years Eve
6:00pm - 10:00pm
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Kenilworth, IL
11
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Hinsdale, IL
04
Saturday
Christmas Brunch
12:00pm - 4:00pm
November 2021
13
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
October 2021
09
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Green Bay, WI
September 2021
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
18
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Madison, WI
05
Sunday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
July 2021
25
Sunday
Restaurant Gig
4:00pm - 7:00pm
11
Sunday
Restaurant Gig
4:00pm - 7:00pm
June 2021
27
Sunday
Restaurant Gig
4:00pm - 7:00pm
20
Sunday
Restaurant Gig
4:00pm - 7:00pm
19
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
12
Saturday
Anniversary Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
May 2021
23
Sunday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 2:30pm
•
Franklin, WI
21
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Dubuque, IA
April 2021
23
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 2021
20
Saturday
Cocktail Reception
1:00pm - 5:00pm
February 2021
13
Saturday
Grand Geneva Resort
6:00pm - 9:00pm
October 2020
16
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2020
19
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brookfield, WI
March 2020
09
Monday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2019
31
Tuesday
New Years Eve Yacht Cruise - Chicago
8:00pm - 11:55pm
30
Monday
Christmas Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Brown Deer, WI
28
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Appleton, WI
21
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
18
Wednesday
Christmas Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Milwaukee, WI
06
Friday
Bar Gig
7:00pm - 11:00pm
September 2019
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
August 2019
31
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Yacht - Chicago
6:00pm - 11:00pm
09
Friday
Private Party - Milwaukee Country Club
6:00pm - 9:00pm
July 2019
20
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Lake Geneva
4:30pm - 10:30pm
07
Sunday
Anniversary Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Lemont, IL
06
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Legend at Brandybrook
5:00pm - 6:30pm
June 2019
22
Saturday
Charity Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
08
Saturday
Anna Shea Chocolate Lounge
7:00pm - 9:30pm
01
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Racine, WI
May 2019
25
Saturday
Anna Shea Chocolate Lounge
7:00pm - 9:30pm
24
Friday
Country Club Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
11
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Madison, WI
04
Saturday
Kentucky Derby Party
3:30pm - 6:30pm
April 2019
11
Thursday
University Club - Madison, WI
6:00pm - 8:00pm
March 2019
23
Saturday
Anna Shea Chocolate Lounge
7:00pm - 9:30pm
22
Friday
Charity Event - Union League Club - Chicago
6:00pm - 8:00pm
16
Saturday
Anna Shea Chocolate Lounge
7:00pm - 9:30pm
08
Friday
Charity Event - Habitat for Humanity
6:00pm - 8:00pm
02
Saturday
Anna Shea Chocolate Lounge
7:00pm - 9:30pm
February 2019
16
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
South Barrington, IL
December 2018
31
Monday
New Years Eve Yacht Cruise
8:00pm - 11:55pm
22
Saturday
Christmas Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Winnetka, IL
14
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Mequon, WI
01
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Rockford, IL
October 2018
27
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Oak Brook, IL
September 2018
02
Sunday
Wedding Reception - Las Vegas
12:00pm - 2:00pm
July 2018
30
Monday
Convention/Trade Show
1:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2017
31
Sunday
NYE Yacht Cruise - Chicago
9:00pm - 11:55pm
09
Saturday
Private Christmas Party - Chicago
6:00pm - 9:00pm
08
Friday
Private Christmas Party - Chicago
6:00pm - 9:00pm
November 2017
25
Saturday
Private Birthay Party - Highland Park, IL
6:00pm - 8:00pm
23
Thursday
Thanksgiving Dinner - Trump Tower - Chicago
5:00pm - 9:00pm
07
Tuesday
Corporate Event - Chicago
10:00am - 12:00pm
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception - Atlanta, GA
6:00pm - 7:30pm
October 2017
28
Saturday
Private Birthday Party - Chicago
6:00pm - 10:00pm
14
Saturday
Private Birthday Party - Las Vegas
7:00pm - 10:00pm
July 2017
30
Sunday
Wedding Reception - Drury Lane
7:00pm - 10:30pm
June 2017
17
Saturday
Lake Lawn Resort - Delavan
6:00pm - 11:00pm
08
Thursday
Corporate Event - JW Marriott
6:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2017
26
Friday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
24
Wednesday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
19
Friday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
17
Wednesday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Sunday
Graduation Party - Chicago
4:00pm - 8:00pm
13
Saturday
Private Party - Wauwatosa
9:00pm - 10:00pm
12
Friday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
10
Wednesday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
06
Saturday
Private Party - Whitefish Bay
3:00pm - 7:00pm
05
Friday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
03
Wednesday
Private Club
5:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2017
25
Saturday
Wine Bar Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
December 2016
31
Saturday
NYE Yacht Cruise
8:00pm - 11:50pm
20
Tuesday
Christmas Party - Chicago
7:00pm - 10:00pm
04
Sunday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
03
Saturday
Country Club Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
November 2016
19
Saturday
Private Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
October 2016
29
Saturday
Halloween Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
08
Saturday
Private Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
01
Saturday
Class Reunion
6:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2016
04
Sunday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2016
03
Wednesday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:00pm
July 2016
23
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 11:00pm
19
Tuesday
Corporate Event - Hyatt
5:00pm - 7:00pm
May 2016
07
Saturday
Private Party
3:30pm - 6:30pm
January 2016
30
Saturday
Corporate Event - Pfister Ballroom
7:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2015
31
Thursday
NYE Yacht Cruise
8:00pm - 11:50pm
January 2015
10
Saturday
Lake Lawn Resort
6:00pm - 11:00pm