Ever since I graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music, I've been performing at all manner of events. I can play popular, contemporary, jazz, or classical music for your wedding, bar mitzvah, benefit, or party. Requests welcome!
I also run Bossa PDX, a Portland-based bossa nova and Brazilian jazz band. Our instrumentation is vocals, piano, flute or sax, guitar, bass, and drums. This group can also be booked on GigSalad.
4 reviews
Michael E.
April 24, 2023Kerry was the perfect addition to our event! Everything she played sounded flawless, fit the energy of the room perfectly, and went above and beyond to learn a special arrangement for us that night. I would never hesitate to hire her in a heartbeat!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Zac H.
November 28, 2021First time GigSalad user - I hired Kerry and her quartet for a surprise 50th anniversary event for my parents - challenging as the pandemic continues. Kerry was the first on GigSalad to respond (within hours of me submitting my request).
She was very communicative and responsive during the planning - sharing sample set lists and being very flexible with set up (it was outdoors under cover with some rain).
And the event was fantastic she and her quartet are complete pros and the music was beautiful. Most importantly, my parents were blown away and dancing like I hadn’t seen them do it quite a while. It was a total joy and the band was amazing, beautifully playing recognizable hits with their own twist. Would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thanks Kerry and band for making the day such a joy!!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Bruce N.
December 28, 2019She added just the right touch to our annual Wassail Party after our Holiday Concert, at Trinity Cathedral. Hoping she’ll come back and play for us again ... Bruce
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Kerry Politzer, Pianist
Thank you! I had such a wonderful time playing for your event.
Amy E.
October 23, 2015I scheduled Kerry after a last-minute cancellation after which she graciously agreed to step in. I knew she was professional and very well trained, but I was not prepared for the sheer scope of expertise she displayed. She wove together several jazz standards with new, always-entertaining improvisations, with a level of skill I have not seen in entertainers at my workplace before. My residents were immediately hooked and sad when the performance ended. Would book again in a heartbeat.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
Here is what you can expect - a professional, reliable pianist who communicates with you regarding your needs and arrives 20-30 minutes before the event (or earlier, if keyboards and amplifiers are involved). When I perform with a group, we all adhere to the same standards of professionalism. I take pride in what I do.
A New England Conservatory of Music graduate, Kerry Politzer plays a wide variety of piano music, from classical to Broadway to Brazilian jazz. She spent many years gigging around New York City before moving to Portland, where she currently serves as an adjunct instructor in the music department at Portland State University.
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Portland, OR
Monday
Cocktail Party
1:00pm - 1:45pm
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Lake Oswego, OR
Saturday
Anniversary Party
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Portland, OR
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 10:00pm
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Portland, OR
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Portland, OR
I can really play any material you desire, from Cole Porter to Coldplay!
My favorite musicians are Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk, Milton Nascimento, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Joni Mitchell, Inara George, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bill Evans (the pianist), Elis Regina, Chico Buarque, the Wailin' Jennies, Shawn Colvin, and many more...
Jazz Pianist
