Don Antal Music
Overview
Don Antal Music (solo cocktail pianist) is the ideal choice where quality music and a pleasant ambiance are required. Don plays a wide variety of tunes from the Great American Songbook (Sinatra, Bennett, Joel, Jobim, etc.), light jazz/pop tunes that are non-intrusive to conversation and add that special sparkle to your party!
With Don, you get a solo pianist plus a jazz trio too via track technology, adding bass, drums and occasionally guitar/strings to his performances. Listen to his Keyboard Sampler to hear what Don sounds like live - all performed by ONE musician!
As a former member of the USAF Band in Washington, DC, you can be assured of Don's professionalism and musicianship!
Reviews
18 reviews
Locascio
January 1, 2018Fantastic
Don provided excellent music for our reception. He and a guitarist played while dinner was served. It made the whole event warm and classy. I can't give him a better review - book him today.
Hired as: Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, Pianist
Don Antal Music
Hi Mr. Locascio (Paul),
Thank you for your kinds words and generosity. Chad and I truly enjoyed playing for you, your friends and family - especially your mom. She is a true jazz lover and it was great having a running conversation with her throughout the evening. Wish you and your new bride all the best!
Stacey C.
September 19, 2017Great for our Rehearsal Dinner Party
Don was perfect! It took me forever to find what we needed and he was perfect! Great background music for our party of 150. Everyone loved it and his sounds was perfect for the event.....not too loud, not too overpowering....just right! It was an outside cocktail party and he added to the party to make it extra special. Thank you Don!
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Don Antal Music
Thanks for the kind words, Stacey... Yours was one of the best gatherings I have played in a while - a fun group of friends and family!
All the best,
Don
Nicole S.
March 9, 2017Awesome Performer!
Don was phenomenal. We hosted a reception for our conference and he arrived 1 1/2 hours before the event, was extremely professional, and delivered a stellar performance. I would recommend Don for any and everyone coming to or in the Charleston area for their event(s). We plan over 150 events per year. Don is one of the best! Thanks, Don!
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Chris F.
September 13, 2026Class act
Don was hired just days before my event and arrived on time, and even played about 30 mins longer than we had expected. He was natural with filling in quiet periods with his music. Would hire again in a heartbeat!
Hired as: Pianist
Takeiah S.
May 29, 2019Amazing show!
Absolutely great performer!! Our residents THOROUGHLY enjoyed Don & we look forward to inviting him back in the future!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Don Antal Music
Thank you for your kind words, Takeiah! I loved playing for your enthusiastic group. And especially Jeanne, a very sweet lady who at 101 insisted on sitting beside me and who applauded every tune - wow! :-)
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $200
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
As a single or duo, we are non-intrusive to conversation and provide that special sparkle to your party! Think ambiance, classy, compact and unobtrusive!
We have played for cocktails/dinner party of 25 people to a major Lions Club banquet of over 300 people and every type and size event in between!
We also provide a jazz trio, quartet or quintet if your occasion demands a larger group!
About
Don is a cocktail pianist / keyboard player with a wealth of experience, playing professionally for over 40 years. Don is a former member of the USAF Band in Washington, DC. He served under three Presidents, as both a musician and arranger, playing for official ceremonies and social gatherings at the White House, Andrews AFB and upscale Washington area hotels. A multi-instrumentalist, Don also plays soprano, alto, and tenor saxophones, clarinet and flute which he is able to play in the Duo setting with his guitarist partner.
Teaming with a guitarist or saxophonist, the Duo performs light jazz and pop, ranging from the timeless music of Frank Sinatra & Ella Fitzgerald to Diana Krall & Norah Jones with a little country and shag thrown in for good measure!
Additional booking notes
We are completely self-contained and require a small footprint in a room - a corner with a single electrical outlet is ideal.
Services offered
Past booked events
September 2026
12
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Covington, KY
December 2023
15
Friday
Christmas Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Cincinnati, OH
October 2019
26
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Charleston, SC
May 2019
23
Thursday
Dinner Party
4:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Charleston, SC
December 2018
31
Monday
House Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Charleston, SC
17
Monday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
North Charleston, SC
November 2018
03
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Moncks Corner, SC
December 2017
28
Thursday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Charleston, SC
16
Saturday
Holiday Party (Christmas)
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Charleston, SC
14
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
North Charleston, SC
July 2017
29
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Mount Pleasant, SC
June 2017
28
Wednesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Savannah, GA
April 2017
08
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Charleston, SC
March 2017
08
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Isle Of Palms, SC
November 2016
16
Wednesday
Campus Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Charleston, SC
April 2016
02
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Charleston, SC
Set list
As a keyboard player, Don plays a wide variety of tunes from the Great American Songbook (Sinatra, Bennett, Joel, Jobim etc.), light jazz and pop tunes that will add that special sparkle to your occasion!
Influences and inspiration
We specialize in the Great American Songbook (standards, Big Band tunes, etc.) and the classic pop tunes that have endured from the 50's to today. A sprinkling of beach and country classics rounds out our repertoire!
Setup requirements
we can fit into a small space - a corner or approx 8 x 8 ft with electric
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