New York State of Mind
Summer Highland Falls
All Things In Time
Make You Feel My Love
Music Directing a musical
1st Regional Premiere of American In Paris (live piano playing every performance)
1st Regional Premiere of American In Paris (live piano playing every performance)
Playing a friends wedding in a makeshift jazz band
I've been doing this a long time - throwback to High School Sterling Scholar Awards Ceremony
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A native Utahn with over 20 years of piano performance under his belt.
You can catch me at midtown Manhattan bars like Mimi's, Da Marino's, Don't Tell Mama's - and even a few suburban restaurants like Underhills Crossing, and Wicked Wolf II.
I love classic piano rock like Billy Joel and Elton John, but love playing jazzed up pop standards like Taylor Swift, Norah Jones, and Adele.
Since coming to New York I've played corporate events, private birthday parties, upscale cocktail hours, dinner services, and dueling piano bar events alike - and I can't wait to play yours!
9 reviews
Michaela K.
April 1, 2022Had a cocktail event that called for live music. Thought it would be someone who’d just show up with some classics to play. Marshall made the effort to connect beforehand to specially curate an entire musical experience based off of the style of our event and the music tastes of our special guests. Favorite cover songs to smooth background music Marshall is the musician for you. Wow.
Hired as: Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist
Brooklyn M.
March 31, 2022marshall was so lovely at our event. he was very pleasant to listen to and very professional. he read the room very beautifully and lit up the venue through his music. will definitely be hiring again.
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Sierra S.
March 31, 2022As Miss Idaho 2014, I attended (and hosted!) a lot of events. After my sister asked Marshall to play at her wedding and reception, I booked him for a couple of cocktail hours, promo events, etc. At the time he was living in Utah and was also so amicable about the travel between Idaho and Utah! He’s literally built out playlists for every event to match the mood and has a Mary Poppins bag of songs ready for request. He’s the happiest, funniest, quirkiest person I’ve worked with (and he does magic, ask him to do a magic trick… it’s wild). He’s become a dear friend of mine - but even if he wasn’t - I would say book him. He’s only elevated every event he’s been a part of with me.
Hired as: Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist
Dallin F.
March 29, 2022Marshall not only plays the piano extremely well; he leads you along an interactive musical journey through your favorite songs, along with some new discoveries along the way!
Hired as: Singing Pianist
Marshall Madsen Studios
This is the comment of the century! I miss you dearly.
Paris M.
March 29, 2022Marshall is more than just a musician, he is a performer. I can honestly say he has such a presence that endears you. If I walk into a place and he is the pianist/performer I know I’m in for a treat. He can set the mood of a place perfectly and you can tell he’s comfortable in what he does.
Hired as: Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist
Marshall Madsen Studios
You're the sweetest! Thank you! ❤️
Price range: $300+
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 360 minutes
A lot of Elton John and Billy Joel (no Scenes From an Italian Cafe).
I'm expanding my Pop 40 Sapphic Punk library. I love Adele, T-Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and Norah Jones - but revel in jazz standards by the Rat Pack, Fatz Waller, Count Basse, Frank, Dino, Sammy, and so many more. I'll always be a fan of Disney, and try to sneak in as many tunes as possible - all while keeping your event classy, jazzy, smooth, happy, and vibin!
A consummate performer my whole life - I've always been most fond of the medium of music. I've played to concert stadiums of 25,000+, and jammed through intimate evenings with just a few friends.
After training in Musical Theater, I went immediately into Arts Education - working with three universities in Utah before teaching full time at a private preparatory.
When COVID hit, I turned my love of storytelling into a work-from-home marketing salary — writing commercials to keep my creativity in tact.
I moved to New York in June of 2021 and instantly joined some old college friends playing the local bar scene. I've played corporate fundraisers, backyard birthday parties, late night loft get-together's, cocktail parties, and weddings alike. More than anything, I'm just happy to play.
I still work as a freelance copywriter - but I'm much more excited to bring some jazzy classics to whatever event your hosting.
I do have equipment for rent - however it's an additional fee for the equipment itself and the time it takes to travel with it, set up, strike, and maintain.
That said, I do travel with it a decent amount and can make arrangements where necessary.
Please ask for my library - it's extensive and ever growing.
Every setlist is unique to every event, and I want to make sure you get the most out of yours.
Paul Simon
Elton John
Paul McCartney
Peter Frampton
Victor Borge
Jerry Lewis
Jerry LEE Lewis
A local community theater actor that I saw play a stellar Cat In The Hat in Seussical the Musical when I like ... 10...
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