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Pianist Andy Bossov

Pianist Andy Bossov

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4.17 
(4 reviews)
  • Chicago, IL
  • Pianist
  • Travels up to 120 miles
  • Generally $100/hour for performances.
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It Had To Be You singalong

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It Had To Be You singalong

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Hanukkah in Santa Monica solo

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"Dizzy Fingers" piano solo

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Beethoven, Sonata "Pathetique" 1st Movement

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Overview

Lifelong pianist performing all styles Bach to Rock and accompanying singers and other instrumentalists. Parties, events, shows, lessons, original customized parodies and singalongs.


4 Reviews

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Anita K. • August 13, 2022

Fantastic!

Today was our sister's 80 birthday party. We live outside Philly and she lives outside of Chicago. We couldn't make the trip but wanted her to know how much we love her and wish we were there.

My husband came up with the idea of a singing telegram. Doing research for people in Chicago Andy Bossov came up. Andy does more than a three minute singing telegram, he puts on show!!! Andy did several personalized songs with details and facts we provide, He engaged with audience and most importantly, he was a hit!!!

We got lots of calls and texts raving about the the songs? The performance, and his personality.

We weren't able to attend the party in person, but Andy was there representing us and he was amazing.

Andy was a pleasure to work with beforehand and he was a star at the party!!!

Thank you Andy!

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Keyboard Player
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Jim B. J. • September 28, 2020

Impeccable!

I so much appreciated Andy Bossov’s professionalism and talent! I didn’t think I could find someone to play my father’s complex classical piano prices at his “celebration of life” but Andy came through and honored my fathers memory. He is a very friendly gentleman also! Jim Bielefeld

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Pat • May 19, 2019

OK. BUT MUCH ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT...

Mr. Bossov overall was a nice gentleman, however, there is an issue of professionalism that can be improved upon.

Mr. Bossov was on time. That was excellent.
Mr. Bossov is knowledgeable about music...
that was awesome.
However, Mr. Bossov had a little difficulty with interacting our Director and Producer in terms of taking too much command of the session instead of taking a more humble position in being instructed accordingly.

For example, Mr. Bossov noted several times "I dont know why I am here." That's not professional. Clearly the request of his talent was important enough to the Producers to hire / pay him.

The Producers / Director expectation was that Mr. Bossov would be proactive and interactive but not to the point where communication would become strained or tense.

Mr. Bossov spent a great deal of time over talking and giving his own directives throughout the session.

For example, at one point the Producer posed a question to the Director, Mr. Bossov felt the need to insert himself into that moment and interject to the Producer: "I can answer that for him."

To which, the Producer had to respond to Mr. Bossov, "No, I am asking him [Director] a question and he is capable of answering for himself."

At another instance, the Director had to ask Mr. Bossov, "What is the tension here?"

Mr. Bossov at another point simply got up from the keyboard with warning or notice and walked out of the rehearsal room. Again, not professional, not to formally excuse oneself.

So, while Mr. Bossov is SUPER TALENTED and does provide MANY GREAT INSIGHTS, yet talent and knowledge without being bridled through tactfulness lends itself to a disruptive environment.

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Keyboard Player
Pianist Andy Bossov

Response from Pianist Andy Bossov:

Producer was not at all forthright about both a transcriber and director participating in the session. Given my background and why I was hired, that my musical opinions weren’t sought out made my presence superfluous as it turned into a directorial and concept meeting rather than music session. I told the transcriber and the singer/composer I was going to spit out my gum (which I knew was possible in the bathroom next door). Songs were not even formulated so as to have a beat or clear tonality, so there was little possibility to formulate songs for the recording that was attempted.

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Eleanor W. • March 17, 2018

Gifted and versatile pianist for classical, pop and improv

I used Andy as an accompanist. He followed my singing perfectly, could play in any key, and improvised the accompaniment in creative ways. I also heard him sing some classic pop songs, accompanying himself. He exudes joy and excitement that's contagious and gets everyone involved. He plays moving classical music, too!

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Response from Pianist Andy Bossov:

Thanks for your kind words, Eleanor — and for referring me to GigSalad!

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Price Range: Generally $100/hour for performances.

Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes

About

Hi! I like to help people enjoy life through music. Since age four, my love for piano and singing has led me to performing in all kinds of settings: from music directing Broadway revues in Eastern Europe to singing Barbershop at Carnegie Hall. My parody songs have tickled major donors and my classical playing has been welcomed from opera studios to senior residences. A native Chicagoan and graduate of Northwestern, I lived in New York and Florida most of my adult life until returning to Chicago in recent years. I was a featured at Mariano’s food stores throughout the Chicago area, and continue to play solo engagements, as well as Chicagoland Duo performances at a variety of senior residences.

Services Offered

Pianist Keyboard Player

Upcoming Booked Events

August 12, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm Teen Birthday Party

Past Booked Events

May 08, 2023 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Corporate Event
September 26, 2020 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm Dinner Party
May 18, 2019 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Personal Occasion

Set List

American songbook
Broadway
Classical
Ragtime
Pop
Humor
Jewish folk and religious
Christmas
Improv

Influences & Inspiration

Clever lyrics
Soaring melodies
Humorous performers

Setup Requirements

Yours or mine

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