Conservatory trained composer, jazz pianist & singer available for weddings, receptions, galas, conventions, or any type of social gathering where some high quality music is called for. I am proficient in a variety of styles including jazz standards, R&B, pop, blues, and some classical. Whether working with a trio, duo, or just solo, I present unique interpretations of music.
11 reviews
Tracie T.
March 15, 2026He knows how to keep the crowd entertained with his talent. He is so talented the keys flow beneath his fingers. If I lived in Ohio, I would have a party every weekend just so he could play for my guests! Thank you for making my party epic!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Amy R.
December 16, 2025Ian was on time, very professional and was perfect for our event. Thanks Ian!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Julie A.
July 31, 2025Ian was fabulous! He played at my 50th birthday in February. He played all the songs we requested. I highly recommend.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Peter S.
July 29, 2025I hired Ian and his trio for a cocktail party I threw for about 40 guests. His knowledge of jazz tunes is encyclopedic. He asked beforehand if there were any songs in particular I wanted to hear. I gave him several and he made sure to incorporate them into his set. Two of my guests have since used him for other events. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Pamela W.
July 8, 2025Ian was asked to play for initial audition rehearsal and auditions for a local production involving younger children who were just starting out in musical theater. He was such an enthusiastic participant and was so inspirational to the kids!! He was patient with all of their various levels and gave them individual help as needed to sing while he played their rehearsal pieces. We will definitely be asking him back in the future!
Hired as: Pianist, Singing Pianist
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English, French
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - I can offer a COI for up to $1,000,000 in property damage or bodily injury.
Unions: AFM
Clients are treated to innovative arrangements of music from the genres of jazz, musical theater, popular, r&b, classical, and more. I am focused, detail-oriented, and always early. I am polite, easy to work with, and eager to accommodate almost any musical request on piano and vocals.
Ian was conservatory-trained under Grammy award-winner Michael Daugherty, and has shared the stage with such jazz notables as Richie Cole, Roger Humphries, and Noel Quintana.
With over 25 years of experience developing his extensive repertoire in major cities across the Northeast, Ian is an ideal match for any venue, from wedding receptions and cocktail parties, to jazz clubs and recording sessions,
to business functions and private parties:
Equipment on-hand can accommodate up to 5,000 square-foot venues. Please contact below for rates, repertoire, contracts, or with any other questions. Thank you!
I have a number of different keyboards I use, including Yamaha, Korg, and Nord. I have two 1200 Watt powered speakers, mixing board, and monitor, and two microphones. If desired, I also have my own lighting setup.
For straight-ahead jazz piano gigs, I can play anything in the iReal Pro book. This includes hundreds of standards from the canon; the "American Songbook".
I also play R&B standards including:
Bill Withers: "Ain't No Sunshine"
"Lean on Me"
"Lovely Day"
Marvin Gaye: "What's Going On"
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
Al Green: "Let's Stay Together"
"Tired of Being Alone"
The Chi-Lites: "Have You Seen Her"
Stevie Wonder: "Overjoyed"
"My Cherie Amour"
"For Once in My Life"
"Isn't She Lovely"
"Ribbon in the Sky"
"You and I"
"As"
"All I Do"
Ray Charles: "Georgia on My Mind"
"What'd I Say"
"You Don't Know Me"
"Unchain My Heart"
Donny Hathaway: "Where is the Love"
Anita Baker: "Sweet Love"
Deniece Williams: "Free"
Michael Jackson: "Human Nature"
"The Way You Make Me Feel"
"Rock with You"
I also play new or alternative R&B including:
Charlotte Dos Santos: "Watching You"
"Aria 4 Arien"
Cleo Sol: "Life Will Be"
Solange: "Dreams"
"Things I Imagined"
Alicia Keyes: "Truth Without Love"
"Is It insane"
Lianne La Havas: "Green & Gold"
John Legend: "Ordinary People"
Kadhja Bonet: "Joy"
Victoria Monet: "Moment"
"We Might Even Be Falling in Love"
PJ Morton: "Alright"
"Two Hearts"
"They Gon' Wanna Come"
Bruno Mars: "Skate
Vulfpeck: "What Did You Mean by Love?"
Kirby: "Kool Aid"
Snoh Aalegra: "I Want You Around"
Ogi: "IKYK"
"Envy"
Steve Lacy: "Black Qualls"
H.E.R: "Focus"
I also play singer-songwriter standards including:
Billy Joel: "She's Always a Woman"
"She's Got a Way"
"New York State of Mind"
"Just The Way You Are"
Elton John "Daniel"
"Rocket Man"
"Your Song"
Cat Stevens "Trouble"
"Morning Has Broken"
"Oh Very Young"
And I am always interested in learning new songs on request.
I am influenced by numerous pianist/singers stretching through the decades of the last 100 years:
George Gershwin
Hoagy Carmichael
Ray Charles
Blossom Dearie
Nina Simone
Bobby Short
Mose Allison
Billy Joel
Elton John
Carole King
Stevie Wonder
Michael Feinstein
Rufus Wainright
Norah Jones
Alicia Keyes
Ben Folds
Jean Baptiste
I have my own equipment and insurance.
Jazz Pianist
