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Delicious Music
- Fort Lee, NJ
- Pianist
- Travels up to 60 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Hi! I am a fantastic award-winning pianist/composer/ author! I have thousands of songs in my repertoire! I am professional and very friendly!
I am excited to play at your HOLIDAY PARTY! I know truckloads of holiday songs! I can even do a sing-a-long!
I am all about making sure that you and your guests are having a WONDERFUL TIME. I take requests, play to what the guests are interested in hearing!
Check out my videos on YOUTUBE.
Check out the CHILLAXIC MUSIC playlist for cocktail hour music.
Regards,
Ivan
33 Reviews
Ivan was a pleasure to deal with. He was extremely responsive and organized. He was very pleasant over the phone and understood what I was looking for. He played an afternoon bridal shower with an overarching Disney theme for about 40 people at a yacht club. It was great. One of the bridal party gave him a song list with details in advance and Ivan did not disappoint! Would highly recommend him. Hope we get a chance to hire him again.
Pianist, Broadway Style Entertainment, Classical Pianist, Corporate Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment, Keyboard Player
Ivan was friendly and professional. His selection of music were great and flowed well with the ambiance of our family event.
Pianist
Ivan is fantastic, extremely talented and delivered on fun and amazing ambiance with his impressive piano skills. He arrived early, required very little if any direction, and is the consummate professional. We enjoyed his company and would recommend him to anyone looking to add elegance and create a beautiful atmosphere for their event!
Jazz Pianist, Pianist
Ivan is a great communicator and performer. It's clear he's been doing this a while. He helped us understand the general flow of the ceremony and encouraged us to think of music that we wanted to hear for it. He also assured us that if we couldn't think of anything, he'd still have music to play. We ended up going with "I Believe in a Thing Called Love" by The Darkness for the recessional. He played it perfectly.
I should also mention that he was able to bring an amp and a microphone for our officiant. In the days leading up to the wedding we spoke to confirm all our plans. He was thoughtful and proactive, not to mention very affordable! You're in good hands with Ivan.
Keyboard Player, Pianist
Ivan arrived early and got right to it. He is very pleasant and played songs we all enjoyed. Highly recommend.
Holiday Entertainment
Mr Ivan jumped in to help us with a Military Ball for the cocktail hour in the last minute! He did fantastic! He entertained the crowd with a jazz starting music while we all enjoyed a drink and admired one another! He is very good! Drfinitely recommand him!
Jazz Pianist
We hired Ivan for my daughter’s rehearsal dinner and then farewell brunch. He was amazing!!! He played the piano so beautifully at both events, was charming, so very professional and a genuinely nice man! You will not regret hiring Ivan for any affair. I would have him again and again and again!
Pianist
Ivan is an amazing Pianist! He really set the mood for our corporate Holiday Party and made it very festive! Everyone loved him! 10/10 would recommend!
Corporate Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment
We hired Ivan for an 80th birthday party and had the most wonderful time!
He patiently endured our set list requests for weeks before the actual event adding his own
Suggestions as we went.
He was so friendly and attentive, showed up promptly and happily .
he instantly became part of the party!
We recommend him highly and would hire him again for any future event!
Cabaret Entertainment, Holiday Entertainment
We were very lucky to have Ivan perform for a recent family gathering. He played beautifully. He was also a consummate professional: he was very responsive to our initial inquiry. He followed-up to confirm all the details of the event. And he was incredibly flexible and gracious and he made sure that we got the most out of his participation - he took requests, sometimes he played beautifully in the background and sometimes he accompanied guests for sing-a-longs. He took his cues from us for how we wanted the enjoy the time that he played and it made for a wonderful event. Most importantly, he was very kind and patient and engaging with guests of all ages and abilities. Really a great experience all around.
Pianist
I produced a corporate event and hired Ivan to play for the cocktail hour. He came early, setup and even started playing ahead of time as guests filtered in. He played impeccably with a wide range of songs from many genres. He was friendly, charming to the guests and took requests! He was a true class act! I highly recommend him.
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, Broadway Style Entertainment, Cabaret Entertainment, Pianist
Had a celebration for 55 adults. Hired Ivan to play background music throughout the party. Ivan was great. Very easy to work with, very professional, and well received. Ivan played exactly what I requested.
Don’t hesitate to hire Ivan for your next event!
Keyboard Player, Pianist
Ivan played at my sister’s 40th birthday party and he was wonderful! He understood the vibe of the party and played accordingly, took requests from guests, and played some songs that my sister requested ahead of time. He’s very talented and was such a nice touch for our party. I would definitely hire Ivan again!
Pianist
Ivan was very accommodating, he played everything we had asked . Our event turned out just as we imagined with Ivan playing!
Keyboard Player
Ivan is by far the easiest decision when planning a wedding. We've had him provide the music to 2 cocktail hours with the same fabulous result. His playlist is extensive and he goes the extra mile by offering an exchange of ideas for song choices. I wouldn't hesitate to have Ivan for any event in our family.
Pianist
Ivan is very versatile and very talented. He is a warm and gracious person.
Pianist
I highly recommend Ivan for your next private event. He is such a nice man and is communicative, reliable and plays very well. He wants you to be extremely happy with your event. He contacts you beforehand to discuss the type of music and irons out all of the details and shows up ahead of time to prepare. He brings his own keyboard and amplifier, if needed. We hired him for our baby shower and it provided a nice atmosphere!
Pianist
I will hire Ivan again. He did a great job!
Pianist
I had a private event in my home and I was unable to find someone through my network. I was honestly hesitant to hire someone off the internet, but after speaking with Ivan I felt pretty good about hiring him. Anyway, he came on time, was professional, and honestly blew away my expectations. He could play almost any song, any style, and was able to read the room to adapt style and volume.
We will definitely be hiring Ivan again as well as referring him to our family and friends for future events.
Broadway Style Entertainment, Classical Pianist, Composer, Keyboard Player, Pianist
Ivan way exceeded our expectations for the cocktail hour. I gave him a list of American Standards and (as a Deadhead) threw in the Dead just to get a laugh. Ivan delivered on all fronts. So many people came to me that night to tell me how special he made the cocktail hour. Would certainly have him again if the opportunity arises.
Pianist
Ivan played for my son's wedding and we were so thrilled that he provided music for the event. One of the special moments of the evening was the music for the groom and me to dance together. Ivan played a waltz that transitioned into salsa and back to a waltz to end the dance. It was so much fun and we received a lot of compliments which made us happy!]
Pianist
We had Ivan stop by our house for a performance among 250+ people. Everyone’s first reaction upon entering our home was “wow, what a nice treat to have a live piano player.” Ivan was courteous, quick to respond on short notice, and talented. He took requests from the partygoers and set the mood for the entire day!
Pianist
Ivan Salinas played for my Husband's birthday party during the summer. He is a very talented musician and his playing added so much to this event. I had a pretty clear idea as to what I wanted before I connected with Ivan -and Ivan was able to give us exactly that. His repertoire was great and everyone gave him a huge thumbs up. I highly recommend Ivan Salinas.
Cabaret Entertainment, Jazz Pianist, Pianist
If you are looking for a piano player Ivan should be your number one pick he is the sweetest and most professional person I have ever worked with. He was very detailed and asks you specifically what you want and he makes it happen. Overall great experience
Classical Pianist
Ivan it’s so friendly and professional. He did such an amazing job. I just want to thank you for everything. He knew every song I want it and showed up on time and stayed longer than needed to keep my guest entertained. Thank you again.
Keyboard Player
Thank you so much Ivan , it was very nice dealing with you prior to our wedding & we got nice compliments on your performance. It’s been a pleasure having you at our big day.
Pianist
We had Ivan at our July 18th, 21 wedding & Ivan played some classics as well as an oriental piece from overseas from where we come from & he was just awesome & professional & so easy to deal with. Highly recommend Delicious Music by Ivan
Classical Pianist, Pianist
Response from Delicious Music:
Thank you Miriam! It was an honor and privilege!
Ivan Salinas entertained ( played piano) at my husband's birthday party. His repertoire was excellent and he was professional and friendly.
I've since recommended his services to both family and friends.
Broadway Style Entertainment, Cabaret Entertainment, Classical Pianist, Jazz Pianist, Pianist
we asked Ivan to play for our garden party and he was fabulous! arrived early and was easy to work with when discussing our tastes :)
Pianist
I hired Ivan for my daughter's wedding and he was great. He is a wonderful pianist and was able to play all of her favorite songs! Would hire again
Classical Pianist, Pianist
Ivan played at our daughter´s wedding and really helped to make the event truly special, magical and musical. Our family loves music and so it was an important to find someone who would listen to our thoughts and wishes and contribute to, rather than take over the event. Ivan was attentive to our desires, offerred creative suggestions and was a pleasure to work with and then listen to.
Keyboard Player, Pianist
Loved using Ivan for our event. he came early, was well-dressed, interacted appropriately with our guests, and most importantly, played a terrific gig, which included several songs that we requested he learn. for the party. highly recommend!
Corporate Entertainment
Ivan played at my son's wedding and he did a fantastic job. He was very professional and friendly, working closely with us before the wedding to ensure we were on the same page. On the wedding day, he arrived early to set up with certainly put us at ease. He's a very talented pianist and played great music. I will definitely hire him again when my daughter gets married!
Pianist
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 500 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: AFM, UFT
What to Expect
I always arrive to every event early, I always am ready to start promptly. I am always professionally dressed, black tie, or suit, whatever is requested. I am very friendly, easy going, and fun to work with.
About
Hi! I am an award winning composer/pianist/author. My music has been played world-wide. I am very friendly and professional. I have thousands of songs in my repteroire. I am more than happy to take requests! My mission is to make sure that you and your guests have a great time!
Additional Booking Notes
I am a pianist, however I do have a keyboard and amplifier if needed. I also have a portable power pack that allows me to play outdoors!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 22, 2024 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
| December 08, 2023 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
| October 08, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 30, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| June 04, 2023 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
| December 18, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party |
| May 26, 2022 • 6:00pm - 6:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| May 22, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Baby Shower |
| May 01, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| April 11, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
| March 10, 2022 • 4:00pm - 4:45pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| December 15, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 18, 2021 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
Set List
My set list is enormous. Suffice to say, that I can play whatever you request!
Here is a very partial list:
Everything I do ( I do for you) Bryan Adams)
Aint No Mountain high Enough
All the Things You Are
A Lot of Livin To Do (Bye Bye Birdie)
A Song For You (Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, Leon Russell)
Always (Atlantic Starr)
Always Remember Us This Way (A Star Is Born)
Angel Eyes (Sinatra)
Angel of the Morning
Annies Song (John Denver)
Apologize (One republic)
April in Paris
As Time Goes By (Casablanca)
At Last
A Thousand Years. (Christina Perri)
Beauty And The Beast
Betcha By Golly Wow
Beyond The Sea (bobby Darin)
Bewitched
Blue Moon
Blue Skies (Irving Berlin)
Body and Soul
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
Can You Feel The Love Tonight (The Lion King)
Cant Help Falling In Love (Elvis Presley)
Chain of Fools (Aretha Franklin)
CHeap Thrills (Sia)
Cheek to Cheek (Fred Astaire, Irving Berlin)
City of Stars (La La Land)
Colors of the Wind
Cupid (Sam Cooke)
Daniel Elton John)
Dedicated to the One I Love
Dream a Little Dream
Emotion (the BeeGees)
Feel Like Makin Love (Roberta Flack)
Fight Song (Rachel Platten)
Fools Rush In (Sinatra)
From This Moment On
Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman (Brian Adams)
Hero Mariah Carey)
Hotel California (The Eagles)
How Far I'll Go (Moana)
How Sweet It Is (Marvin Gaye, James Taylor, Jerry Garcia)
I Don't Want To Miss A Thing (Aerosmith)
I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady)
I Hear A Symphony (The Supremes)
I Hope You Dance (Lee Ann Womack)
If I Ain't Got You (Alicia Keys)
I WIll Build You A Rome (Cains Offering)
I'll Be there (Jackson Five)
It Don't Mean A Thing (Duke Ellington)
It Had To Be You
It De-Lovely (Cole Porter)
Ive got you Under My Skin. (Sinatra, Cole Porter)
Just My Imagination(Temptations)
Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel, Bruno Mars)
Lady In Red (Chris De Burgh)
Let It Be (The Beatles)
Listen (Beyonce)
Love Is Here To Stay
Marry Me (Train)
Memory (Cats)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
Moonglow
Moon RIver (Breakfast at Tiffanys. Henry Mancini)
Never Can Say Goodbye (Jackson Five)
On A Clear Day
One Call Away (Charlie Puth)
One Less Bell to Answer
Put Your Head On My shoulder (Paul Anka)
Ripple ( Grateful Dead)
Roxanne (The Police)
Save the Best for Last
Shape Of You (Ed Sheeran)
She's Funny that Way (Sinatra)
Skylark
Some Enchanted Evening
Someday My Prince Will Come
Somewhere Out There (An American Tail, Linda Ronstadt)
Star Dust
Stormy Weather
THe Lady Is A Tramp. (Sinatra)
THe Man I Love
The Sound of Music
They Say Its Wonderful (Irving Berlin)
THinking Out Loud (Ed Sheeran)
Three times A Lady (Lionel Ritchie)
Till There Was You (The Music Man)
You Don't Own Me (Leslie Gore)
What A Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
When Will I See You Again (the Three Degrees)
Thunder Road (Springsteen)
Tiny Dancer (Elton John)
You Can Close Your eyes (James Taylor)
Your Song (Elton John)
You've Got A Friend (Carole King, James Taylor)
:1) Alfie (Bacharach, David, Dionne Warwick)
2) All of Me (John Legend
3) All Of Me
4) Almost Is Never Enough
5) Almost Like Being In Love (Brigadoon)
6) Always True To My Fashion (Cole Porter, Kiss Me Kate
7) A Million Dreams (The Greatest Showman)
8) And I Love Her (The Beatles)
9) And The Angels Sing
10) April Showers
11) As Long As He Needs Me…
12) A Teenager In Love
13)As Tears Go By(The Rolling stones)
14) Bali Hai
15) Blue Moon…
16) Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (Neil Sedaka)
17) Build Me Up Buttercup (The Foundations)
18) California Dreamin’. (Mamas and the Papas)
19) Call Me
20) Call Me Irresponsible…
21) Candle In The Wind (Elton John)
22) Can’t Help Falling In Love
23) Carolina In the Morning…
24)Close To You (The Carpenters)
25) Confirmation
26) Crazy (Patsy Kline)
27) Dancing On The Ceiling
Do It Again (Steely Dan)
28) Don’t Get Around Much
29) Don’t Rain On My Parade(Funny Girl, Streisand)
30) Don’t Stop Believin’ (Journey)
31) Don’t You Worry About A Thing.
(Stevie Wonder)
32) Easter Parade (Irving Berlin)
33) Easy To Love
34)Endless Love (Lionel Ritchie, Diana Ross)
35) End Of The Road
36) Fascinating Rhythm
37) Fly Me To The Moon (Sinatra)
38) Fools Rush In (Sinatra)
39) Georgia On My Mind (ray Charles)
40) Georgy Girl
41) Get Happy
42) Get Me To The Church On Time..
43) Getting To Know You
44) God Bless The Child (Billie Holiday)
45) Golden Lady…
46) Goin Out of My Head
47) Getting To Know You (THe King And I)
48) Give My Regards To Broadway
49) Glad To Be Unhappy
50) Grease…
51) Here There And Everywhere (The Beatles)
52) Hey Good Lookin
53) Hey Jude
54) Hopelessly Devoted To You (Grease)
55) How Can You Mend A Broken Heart (Beegees)
56) How Deep Is Your Love Beegees)
7) How High The Moon
58) I Can’t Stop Loving You
59) I Could Have Danced All Night (My Fair Lady)
60) I Cover The Waterfront
61) I Don’t Know How To Love Him…
62) I Get A Kick Out of You
63) I Hope You Dance
64) I’ll Follow The Sun…
65) Imagination…
66) In A Sentimental Mood (Ellington)
67) In My Life (The Beatles)
68) In The Still of The Night (Cole Porter)
69) I Only Have Eyes For You
70) It Don’t Mean A Thing (Ellington)
71) I Will Survive (Gloria Gaynor)
72) I Won’t Give Up (Jason Mraz)
73)Jesus Christ Superstar
74) Just a Gigolo
75) Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack)
76) Lady Sings The Blues
77) Lay Me Down
78) Let Me Entertain You
79) Like Someone In Love
80) Lush Life
81) Make It To Me (Sam Smith)
82) Mean To Me
83) Memory
84) Michelle
85) Midnight Blue
86) Mona Lisa
87) Mood Indigo
88) More Today Than Yesterday
89) My Favorite Things
90) My Funny Valentine
91) My Mammy
92) My Melancholy Baby
93) Night and Day
94) Night Fever (Bee Gees)
95) Oh What a Beautiful Morning
96) Oklahoma
97) Ol Man River
98) On A Clear Day
99) One Mint Julip
100) Over The Rainbow (Judy Garland)
101) People (Streisand)
102) People Will Say We’e In Love
103) Piano Man (Billy Joel)
104) Pipeline
105) Please Come To Boston
106) Power Of Love
107) Puff The Magic Dragon
108) Puttin On The Ritz
109) Rock-ABye Your Baby
110) San Francisco
111) Satin Doll (Ellington)
112) Send In The Clowns
113) Shape of You (Ed Sheeran)
114) Sir Duke (stevie Wonder)
15)S Sixteen Going On Seventeen
116) Solitude (Ellington)
117) Someday My Prince Will Come
118) Somewhere Out There
119) Someone To Watch Over Me (Gerfshwin)
120) Sophisticated Lady
121) So Sick
122) Summertime (Gershwin, Porgy and Bess)
123) Suzie Q
124) Swanee (Gershwin)
125) Sweet Caroline
S’Wonderful
127) Take Me Home Country Roads
128) Tears On My Pillow
129) That Lucky Old Sun
130) That Old Black Magic 1
31) The Impossible Dream
132) The Song Is You
133) There’s A Kind of Hush
134) The Way We Were
135) The Way You Look Tonight
136) They Call The Wind Mariah
137) This Diamond Ring
138) Three Coins In The Fountain
139) Tiger Rag
140) Tiny Dancer (Elton John)
141) To Love Somebody (Bee Gees)
142) Tomorrow
143) Unchained Melody
144) Unchain My Heart (Ray Charles)
145) Up Where We Belong
146) Volare
147) Walk Away Renee
148) Walk On By (Dionne Warwick)
149) What Did I Do To Be So Black &Blue..
150) What The World Need Now Is Love
151) When Sunny Gets Blues……
152) When Your Lover Has Gone
153) Wild Horses
154) Yes We Have No Bananas…
155) You are The Sunshine Of My Life
156) You’d Be Nice To Come Home To
157) Young at Heart
158) You’re Never Fully Dressed W/O a Smile
Time in A Bottle
I Dont Want to Miss A Thing
Embraceable You
Cant Take My Eyes Off You
Fly Me To The Moon
Dont Know Why
You Raise Me Up
The Wind Beneath My Wings
Time Passages
Unforgettable
Sara Smile
Somebody Loves Me
Smoke Gets In Your eyes
Where I Wanna Be
LatelyMore
Makin Whoopie
Cant Get Used To Losing You
Call Me
Gaucho
Consider Yourself
Roxanne
Hotel California
Lady In Red
Rikki Dont Lose That Number
When WIll I see You Again
See You In September
Save The Last Dance For Me
La Vie En Rose
THis Magic Moment
When Irish Eyes Are smiling
Peg
I Choose You
A Taste Of Honey
Baby Face
AInt She Sweet
One Boy
Friendship
I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy
She Touched Me
Black Magic Woman
Aint Misbehavin
Secret Agent Man
Suspicion
A Whole New World
Sealed with A Kiss
Kiss On My List
Josie
Easter Parade
Girl From Ipanema
Misty
A Night In Tunisia
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Take Five
Straight No Chaser
Take The A Train
Lonely Tear Drops
Hey Jude
Thats Life
I Whistle A Happy tune
You Keep Me Hangin On
You Lost That Lovin Feelin
How Far I'll Go
Dear Theodosia
You'll Be Back
Beyond the Sea
Our Day Will Come
Isnt She Lovely
Climb Every Mountain
Baby Its You
When You WIsh Upon A Star
These Boots Are Made For Walkin
They Call The Wind Maria
As Long As He Needs Me
Shape of Me
Brandy
Desfinado
This Masquerade
Witchcraft
All Shook Up
Cry Me A River
Setup Requirements
Keyboard (iff needed) , Amplifier, Portable Power Pack, Microphones (if needed), electric cords