Larry Chinn

Palo Alto, CA

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Travels up to 150 miles

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Emmy Awards

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Electric piano trio

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Overview

If you need jazz for your event, I have over 3 decades of experience playing solo, leading a piano duo/trio and accompanying singers and horn players in both duo or small ensembles. I've had the good fortune to have extended tenures with Al Molina, Margie Baker and Jules Broussard. I have also worked with Branford Marsalis, Frank Wess, Nate Pruitt, John Handy, Pharoah Saunders, Mark Murphy, and Richie Cole. I've performed in locales ranging from neighborhood pubs, to luxury hotels and this area's premier jazz venues like Yoshi's, Pearl's, Stanford, San Jose and Monterey Jazz Festivals.


Reviews

8 reviews

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Doug S.

June 26, 2024
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Larry and his band were great.

I was so busy that I had very little time to interact with Larry. They were set up, started promptly, didn't need me to be involved at all. He selected songs that were appropriate for the small setting so we weren't overwhelmed. A number of guests remarked on how good the music was. The party ran a bit long and he offered to play past the time we had agreed to if I wanted him to stay. I would recommend Larry again.

Hired as: Jazz Pianist

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Larry Chinn

Thank your for the very nice review opportunity to play for your party. The trio enjoyed playing for your very kind and friendly guests. We also appreciated the helpful staff and nice venue. Have safe travels and maybe we'll connect again. Take care.


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Hans S.

February 13, 2023
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Fantastic jazz music

Larry Chinn plays wonderful jazz music. He is well connected in this Bay Area music world, and he arranged a jazz quartet which did a fantastic job entertaining the crowd. They know how to play, interpret, and form a great sounding cohesive ensemble. It was also a joy just to watch them play together, and interact between themselves. These guys are pros, and it shows they have as much fun playing, as the crowd was having fun hearing and seeing them play. Highly recommended!

Hired as: Jazz Pianist


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Alex N.

December 12, 2022
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Amazing

Larry added an extra touch to our holiday party. He was very easygoing and set a good atmosphere for our event.

Hired as: Jazz Pianist

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Larry Chinn

Thank you Alex for the very kind review and also for making the gig very easy for me. Not only did the venue have a very nice piano and you provides a complimentary parking space in San Francisco at the height of the holiday traffic, everyone was very warm and welcoming.


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Jonathan D.

December 27, 2021
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Great

Larry did a wonderful job playing for our small cocktail party. We will have him back soon!

Hired as: Jazz Pianist


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Chris K.

August 23, 2021
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Great music

Eclectic mix

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Larry Chinn

Thank for your generosity and opening your home for me to play piano for your mother's birthday celebration. I appreciate the opportunity to play jazz and learn some Armenian music.

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About

If you need jazz for your event, I have over 2 decades of experience playing solo, leading a piano duo/trio and accompanying singers and horn players in both duo or small ensembles. I've had the good fortune to have extended tenures with Al Molina, Margie Baker and Jules Broussard. I have also worked with Frank Wess, Nate Pruitt, John Handy, Pharoah Saunders, Mark Murphy, Harvie S and Richie Cole. I've performed in locales ranging from neighborhood pubs, to luxury hotels and this area's premier jazz venues like Yoshi's, Pearl's, Stanford, San Jose and Monterey Jazz Festivals.

I have professional stage equipment with digital keyboard, microphones, amplification and am available for work ranging from receptions to nightclubs. I can perform as a solo pianist or put together ensembles with vocals, horn players and rhythm instruments.

Services offered

Past booked events

March 2025

28

Friday

Restaurant/Bar Event

5:30pm - 8:30pm

Millbrae, CA

June 2024

23

Sunday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 8:00pm

San Rafael, CA

February 2023

11

Saturday

Dinner Party

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Redwood City, CA

December 2022

07

Wednesday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 7:00pm

San Francisco, CA

September 2022

10

Saturday

Wedding Reception

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Carmichael, CA

December 2021

17

Friday

Cocktail Party

5:00pm - 9:00pm

San Jose, CA

August 2021

21

Saturday

Birthday Party

4:30pm - 8:30pm

Piedmont, CA

December 2019

07

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

5:30pm - 7:30pm

Saratoga, CA

February 2018

10

Saturday

Holiday Party

7:30pm - 9:00pm

San Francisco, CA

March 2017

25

Saturday

Birthday (Adult)

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Burlingame, CA

May 2016

29

Sunday

Wedding Engagement

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Danville, CA

January 2014

18

Saturday

Private Party

7:00pm - 10:00pm

San Jose, CA

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