Gillian Berkowitz
Aerosmith: I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
Overjoyed-Stevie Wonder
Summer- Joe Hisaishi
Love Story +Canon in D Taylor Swift
Daylight Ceremony Version Taylor Swift
Till There Was You Romantic Piano
Classical Piano @Louiis Vuitton NYC
Since You've Been Gone Piano Cover
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Classical Piano
Rachmaninoff Prelude op. 23 No. 6 in E flat Major
Dat Dere Bobby Timmons
from the Whitetail Trio (Boston trio)
A Thousand Years
White Christmas
I Feel The Earth Move
The Christmas Song
Vampire- Olivia Rodrigo Piano Cover
Elegant Event Pianist
Gillian Berkowitz
Ensemble Group
Overview
An elegant jazz and classical and pop pianist for any special occasion.
Gillian provides beautiful music with an exquisite ambiance for any occasion. Whether you are seeking classical genres from Mozart to Hisaishi, standards from Ella and Frank to Michael Buble', Bossa Nova, Broadway favorites, or pop and contemporary hits from yesterday and today, she tailors the event seamlessly.
Gillian Berkowitz is also a Broadway Music Director and pianist who has performed in over 50 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Currently performing on Broadway in Mamma Mia, Hamilton, Wicked and Chicago.
Options include trio/duo instrumentation, Frank Sinatra style vocalist with piano or band.
Reviews
47 reviews
Lisa G.
March 27, 2017What an amazing pianist!
After agreeing to book Gillian for our corporate event, she did not disappoint! Such a lovely, friendly and flexible musician. She played beautifully and entertained our guests all night. I won't be hesitating to book Gillian again for our next event. Thank you so much!
Hired as: Pianist
Michael G.
December 4, 2016Exceptional performance at a VIP event!
Gillian has that unique combination of outrageously gifted musician and affable entertainer where she adapts her style to a wide variety of environments. From a whimsically fun party to a more serious corporate event, she tunes her ear beyond the music and into the souls of her audience.
Michael George
CEO | Continuum
Hired as: Classical Pianist, Jazz Pianist, Pianist
Bora Y.
May 5, 2026The best pianist for your event!
Gillian was an absolute joy to have at our intimate family celebration. She has such a calm and sweet demeanor, and she approached every guest with genuine attention. She took the time to ask how everyone was doing and whether they had any musical requests, thoughtfully making note of each one and playing them throughout the event. Our kids loved engaging with her on the piano, learning and hearing live version of their favorite music.
Her musical talent is truly exceptional—she seamlessly plays across classical, jazz, and pop (bonus+ Broadway music!) genres. It’s not easy to move between styles so effortlessly, yet she perform it with mastery! Her presence elevated our atmosphere, making the celebration feel both elegant and deeply personal.
We’re so grateful to have had Gillian be part of such a special day. We would love to work with her again in the future!
Hired as: Pianist
Jeannie S.
April 27, 2026Absolutely wonderful!
We can’t say enough good things about Gillian. Not only can she play anything you want from show tunes to real rock and roll and everything in between, she is a lovely person. A class act and utmost professional. Would absolutely book her again.
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Gillian Berkowitz
It was such a pleasure and thank you again!!!
Amy S.
December 17, 2025Add such a sparkle to our event
Gillian was so wonderful! Her playing was delightful and warm and set the perfect tone for our intimate holiday party. Would highly recommend!
Hired as: Pianist
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up
Insurance: $2,000,000 - New York, and MA
What to expect
Provides a polished, sophisticated experience. Various musical styles and choices of ensemble size to fit any occasion from solo artist to duo/trio to full band including vocals.
Professional portable keyboard with amplification also offered and can be placed anywhere indoors/outside regardless of outlet.
Photo/video services are also available for proposals. We are seasoned musicians who strive to make each event seamless and beautiful.
About
GILLIAN BERKOWITZ/PIANIST
Currently Gillian is performing in Wicked, Chicago, Mamma Mia and Hamilton on Broadway. She was previously The Pianist for The Lehman Trilogy(Director Sam Mendes) on Broadway. She was the Music Director for the premiere of Empire The Musical at New World Stages this past summer.
She performed The Lehman Trilogy in London's West End, and was also the alternate pianist for the US premiere of The Lehman Trilogy at the Park Avenue Armory, New York. Previous credits include (link hidden) Organist in Broadway's To Kill a Mockingbird, and Associate Conductor of Off Broadway's Avenue Q. She has performed piano, keyboard, accordion, and vocals in over 50 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows. Selected previous work includes Jersey Boys, Head Over Heels, Wicked, School of Rock, Mamma Mia!, Billy Elliot, and A Bronx Tale. Gillian Berkowitz has been featured as both a soloist and collaborator playing jazz, pop, classical, Latin, and theatre music in venues across New York City including 54 Below, Lincoln Center, Green Room 42, Town Hall, ,Birdland, Merkin Hall, City Winery, Le Poisson Rouge and both the Consulate General of Hungary and the Australian Consulate. She composes and performs with the Sheba Ensemble and is a pianist for Scarlett Entertainment and Honeydew Artists. Gillian Berkowitz is also an adjunct faculty member at Pace University.
Her two trios: City Swing Trio and Whitetail Trio perform for corporate and private events across New York and New England.
Set list
Partial Standards List:
What Is This Thing Called Love, C. Porter
When I Fall In Love, Heyman, Young
Satin Doll, Ellington
La Vie En Rose, Edith Piaf
How High The Moon, M. Lewis
It Don’t Mean a Thing, Ellington
Besame Mucho, Velazquez
Sunny Side of the Street, Mchugh/Fields
Embraceable you, Gershwin
I’m Beginning to see the light, Ellington
Autumn Leaves, Mercer
Lullaby of Birdland, G. Shearing
There Will Never Be Another You, Warren/Gordon
I Feel The Earth Move, Carole King
Someday my Prince Will Come, Churchhill
It Had To be You, Jones/Kahn
The Way You Look Tonight, Kerns, Field
Don't get around much anymore, Ellington
Lady be Good - George Gershwin
Bernie’s Tune - Bernie Miller
All the Things You Are - Jerome Kern
I can’t give you anything but love - Jimmy McHugh
Beyond the sea, Trenet
I Love You, C. Porter
Black Orpheus, Bonfi
But Not For Me, Gershwin
Sway, Ruiz
S'Wonderful, Gershwin
Putting on the Ritz - Irving Berlin
Accustomed To Her Face, Lerner/Lowe
Partial Brazilian List:
Triste
Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
Samba do verão (So Nice)
Garota do Ipanema ( The Girl from Ipanema)
Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
Desafinado (Off Key)
Aguas de Marco (Waters of March)
Samba de uma nota so (One Note Samba)
How Insensitive
Partial Classical List:
Prelude in C Major, J.S. Bach
Claire De Lune, Debussy
Papillons, R. Schumann
Prelude C# Minor, Chopin
Prelude Eb Major, Rachmaninoff
Partial Contemporary List:
Don't Know Why, Norah Jones
When I Was Your Man- Bruno Mars
You are the sunshine of my Life, Stevie Wonder
Blackbird, Beatles
The Luckiest, Ben Folds
Many The Miles, Sara Bareilles
Your Song, Elton John
I Feel The Earth Move, Carole King
She's Got a Way, Billy Joel
New York State of Mind, Billy Joel
Make You Feel My Love, Bob Dylan
Chariot- Gavin DeGraw
You Know I'm No Good, Amy Winehouse
Forget You, Ceelo
Don't Stop Believin- Journey
Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Bob Crewe, Bob Gaudio
The Luckiest- Ben Folds
Partial Broadway:
For Good, Broadway Wicked
This is The Moment, F. Wildhorn
All I Ask Of You, A. L. Webber
Some Enchanted Evening, Rodgers and Hammerstein
Seasons of Love, Jonathan Larson
Some Other Time, Bernstein, Comden and Green
Winner Takes It All/Dancing Queen, Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus,
Send In The Clowns, Sondheim
Getting To Know You, Rodgers and Hammerstein