- Boston, MA
- Jazz Band
- $300-20,000
Overview
Hi, I'm a solo pianist from Clermont, Florida. I have been playing professionally for 40 years and have been a staff musicician at Disney World for 28 years. I play at the Grand Floridian Hotel in the lobby, Magic Kingdom on Main Street at Casey's Corner, the Hoop Dee Doo Revue in Fort Wilderness and at many weddings and private events on property. I have recorded 38 solo piano albums in various styles and have a wide repitore. I would love the chance to serve at your event or special occasion. I can play your piano or bring a keyboard.
Reviews
5 reviews
Andres
February 12, 2024Best Pianist Ever
Pianist for Wedding Ceremony - Jon
Jon, our ceremony pianist, provided the perfect soundtrack for our special day with his exceptional musical talent. His professionalism and caring approach to understanding our musical tastes ensured the atmosphere was exactly what we dreamed of. Jon’s performance was flawless, and we couldn’t have asked for a better pianist to add such a beautiful, emotional layer to our ceremony.
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Jillian K.
December 17, 2022Incredibly talented and a huge hit for our holiday party!
We were so glad we were able to book Jon pretty last minute for a holiday party for our company after our original music fell through - and we are so happy things turned out that way! We knew with his music career with Disney he would be incredibly talented, and he did not disappoint. He was a huge hit and really set the mood for our party - our guests were really so grateful to have the addition of live music. We can't recommend him enough!
Hired as: Pianist
Jon Sarta
Thanks so much. It was a fun night!
Mariah W.
January 4, 2022Amazing performance
We loved having Jon at our 1920s NYE party! He played music that fit the theme of our event perfectly and our Members loved it. Definitely recommend booking with Jon Sarta!
Hired as: Pianist
Alan S.
September 10, 2021Great pianist!
Jon did a great job and I would highly recommend him.
Hired as: Pianist
Judy W.
October 9, 2017Marvelous job
What a fantastic job Jon Sarta did for our Granddaughters Wedding. His performance was beyond excellent..
Hired as: Pianist
Jon Sarta
Thank you!
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Unions: AFM
What to expect
My solo piano services are Disney World are usually for wedding cocktail hours, background for parties and events and some sing along and entertaining. I do not do a stage show. I will add elegance and create a great atmosphere for your event.
About
Jon Sarta is a Pianist, Composer, Vocalist, and Recording Artist from Clermont, Florida in the greater Orlando area. Currently the Director of Music and Liturgy at Resurrection Catholic Church in Winter Garden, he has served in the music ministry as a Director and Associate Director of Music in the Catholic Church since 1990. He is best known for lively, inspirational interpretations with an influence of Blues, Gospel and Jazz Piano and having a unique ability to get congregations to fully participate in the celebration of the liturgy.
Jon’s educational background includes a BA in Fine Arts and Music from Farleigh Dickenson University, two years of post graduate work at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA with a concentration in Arranging and Music Synthesis, and a Masters of Music from the University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL.
His professional credits include being an on call staff Musician at Walt Disney World since 1989, playing at numerous venues such as; Ragtime Piano on Main Street USA, accompanying at the Hoop De Doo Review Show in Fort Wilderness, Lobby Pianist at the Grand Floridian Hotel, keyboards with the Kids of the Kingdom Band and Pianist/Organist at weddings and receptions.
He was the pianist/Hammond Organist at New Jacobs Chapel in Clermont, FL for two years backing Gospel Choirs. He was also lobby pianist at the Crown Plaza Airport Hotel and played the signature Steinway Grand at Nordstrom’s in Washington D.C. Metro and in Orlando.
Jon is the founder and currently operates MLJ Music; an independent Label with 38 released CD’s sold worldwide in the Classic Jazz, Instrumental piano music and Catholic/Inspirational genres. His Catholic Music Project series is used in many churches across the United States in smaller parishes who do not have the resources to employ a musician. He also teaches private lessons in his Clermont, FL studio, online and is available for bookings and concerts.
Additional booking notes
I can either play the piano at the venue (preferred) or bring my keyboard and amplifier. If you need a mic for announcements that is no problem at all. I request that if using the piano at the venue that it be in reasonable condition for playing (in tune, no broken keys).
Services offered
Past booked events
February 2024
03
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Clermont, FL
January 2023
20
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Winter Park, FL
December 2022
16
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Longwood, FL
December 2021
31
Friday
New Year's Party
8:30pm - 12:00am (Sat)
•
Groveland, FL
18
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Maitland, FL
September 2021
09
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Mount Dora, FL
December 2018
15
Saturday
Wedding Reception
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Lake Buena Vista, FL
December 2017
16
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Orlando, FL
October 2017
07
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
10:30am - 12:00pm
•
Lady Lake, FL
Set list
Jazz Standards
Disney Tunes
Pop tunes
Broadway
Classical
Old Jazz-Ragtime, Boogie, Blues
Requests
I mix a lot of styles and cater to the event
Influences and inspiration
Classical Piano
Jazz Piano - Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Gershwin, Porter,
Boogie Woogie and Blues Piano, Ragtime Piano
Billy Joel, Elton John, Beatles, 70-current pop
Broadway, Jazz Standards
Setup requirements
Piano at venue
Keyboard and amp (mine at additional cost)
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