Pianist To The Stars - Steven Solomon

First and foremost you can expect extraordinary and memorable music at your event! You can expect an entertainer that is fun, personable, professional, reliable and very easy to work with.

If you are an Event Planner, you can expect that your clients will thank you both during the event and afterwards for recommending me to play at their event.

If you are an individual, corporation or organization booking me directly you can expect that your guests will come up to you during your event and again long after it is over and comment on how much they are enjoying or have enjoyed my music.

You can expect me to happily interact with your guests during the event. And taking any song requests they may have, if taking requests are appropriate for the kind of event you are having.

You can expect timely, direct and informative communications by me with you before the event that will insure that my role at your event will be smooth and trouble free.

Celebrities and at exclusive top end events you can expect complete professionalism, backed by over 17 years of performing professionally and my respect and highest discretion for maintaining your privacy and confidentiality about you and your event. This holds true for all of my clients and their events.

You can expect the highest level of talent and professionalism from me at your special event.

NOTE: Please read some reviews at the end of Bio. Also if you let me know right away in your quote request to me if you have or the venue is providing a piano or will I need to bring my keyboard and/or sound amplification? Also let me know if you are looking for only piano music or am I singing too. This information will enable me to give you a more accurate fee quote :)

At just 28 years old, I've been playing professionally for 18 years, since age ten. Over 1,500 performances, including Carnegie Hall. Award winning pianist. Jazz, Pop, Classical, all genres/styles, huge repertoire. Singer too. And I have a fantastic jazz pop duo ( please look up "Steve and Soo Duo") and trio. Easy and fun to work with. Highly experienced at high end corporate events, weddings, and private events. Extraordinary and memorable music at your event is guaranteed!

I've been called the 'David Copperfield of Piano' because of the magical way I 'talk' to a piano to get remarkable sound from it. I guarantee you that I'll make music magic on your piano (or my keyboard) that you and your guests and clients will be talking about and complimenting you on your choice of pianist both during and after your event.

When you contact me, I'll also send you some links to a couple of my websites where you can hear and see tons of performance clips from live events, playing and singing all genres and styles and where you'll get in-depth information on my music background and experiences.

I started piano lessons at age four. I was formally trained in both classical and jazz piano for over 14 years, through college. I have a degree in Performance and Music Education, graduated Summa Cum Laude.

I'm located in Los Angeles. Grew up in Chicago and started performing there professionally at age ten. I service clients here in the Los Angeles area and also in Chicago and nationwide too My client list reads like a 'Who's Who' of prominent people and top corporations and organizations.

I will provide remarkable background mood setting music at your corporate event, wedding or special private event. I will provide you the talent, experience and reliability you need from a pianist during a wedding ceremony where you've only got one shot to get things right :)

I can also do a more formal performance for your corporate clients, provide you the kind of music you desire at old fashioned or hip contemporary Hollywood party or intimate dinner or put on a special show for seniors where I play and sing the old hits, standards and patriotic songs they love or put on entertaining music shows for the kids that is interactive and fun. Sing a-longs, 'Name that Tune' shows and more!

Few pianists here on GigSalad in their twenties, can claim the experience, variety and depth of musical experiences and services that I can provide for you and your guests and clients. I've played at venues in Los Angeles including the Westin LAX, Disneyland, Luminarias, Crystal Cathedral, Gibson Guitar Showroom and The Towers at Laguna Woods and at private exclusive high end events (both large and intimate) for some of Hollywood's top stars and industry trendsetters (I am very discrete and respectful of my clients privacy).

I've performed around the country, including my debut at Carnegie Hall in NYC just seven years ago at age 20, at the Grand Lodge in Yellowstone National Park, Rincon Center in San Francisco, Liberace Museum in Las Vegas and at Frank Sinatra's estate in Palm Springs to name a few I've performed extensively in Chicago, my home town before relocating to Los Angeles, at nearly every major music venue in the city, including The Jazz Showcase, Symphony Center, Chicago, Millennium Park, and at major city Festivals including the Chicago Jazz Festival and at numerous high end weddings, corporate and private events. I have many clients that hire me again and again for their special events.

You can find out much more about my music background and see and hear over 100 performance videos and recordings at my website and at my youtube channel. When I give you a quote I'll include the links (GigSalad does not allow me to post them here).

SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: While I have a portable keyboard/sound system available, if you have a 'REAL' piano at your event for me to play, and you let me know that in your bid request, I will quote you a special reduced fee!! Please click on my 'Request Free Quote' button for a very competitive bid and outstanding music...as it very well may be the start of an extraordinary and memorable musical experience for you and your guests :)

Let's work together to make your event extraordinary, memorable and super fun for your clients, guests and you! I'll look forward to hearing more about your event and submitting a bid to you....and remember if you have a 'real' piano at your event, let me know and I'll quote you a very special reduced fee. Thanks for taking the time to read all of this....greatly appreciated! ...Steve.

Btw, I also write and perform original pop music, under the moniker of "Skatterplot."

Below are some reviews from very happy clients...

"So glad we hired Steven to be playing at the piano during our corporations annual awards dinner where we honor our companies top national sales reps. Great communications before the event, insuring everything went smoothly during the dinner. So many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed Steven's music and his variety of selections. We booked Steven on the spot for another upcoming event. Hire him! Your clients and guests will be very happy!"
Review by Christine R. ... KRAFT FOODS

"What a wonderful job you have done at each of our After Hour Events! You are such a wonderfully talented young man and we are so honored to have you entertain our customers and community members. And you looked just fabulous in your tux!"
Review by Kusten H. ...NORTH COMMUNITY BANK.

"Steven did such an amazing job at our wedding ceremony. He was very professional, always answered all my calls and the music was perfect. I would definitely recommend him to everyone. :)"
Review by Terry K.

"As co-founder and chair of the Al Sears Jazz Festival, I want to express my appreciation for your consummate musicianship and professionalism as a performer at the Festival for the past four years. Your facility at the piano was impeccable and the fine audience response was proof of that. I have lost count of the number of times our patrons have shared with me their amazement at your ability to so beautifully transition from the music of Bach to Brubeck to The Beatles!"
Review by William M., Co-founder and Chair,... AL SEARS JAZZ FESTIVAL

"We wanted live music for our outdoor retirement party. Steve was exactly what we were looking for. Great mix of piano and vocals. I'd highly recommend him for your event."
Review by Vince A

"Steve Solomon was the sweetest, most wonderful person to work with. He is an incredibly talented pianist and our party would have been nothing without him. We appreciated his company and you should ABSOLUTELY use him for your event!"
Review by Morgan B

"Steven was absolutely phenomenal! He was a great addition to my sister in laws bridal shower. All the guests were so impressed and commented on how talented he is. Stevens music pleased the masses and he played a wonderful arrangement. He and his manager are very professional and great at organizing. They were right on time and minimal set up. I cannot speak highly enough of Steven as a musician and professional. I look forward to having him play at future events!"
Review by Kaylin G.

"Working with Steven was a pleasure from beginning to end. He promptly responded to my initial inquiry and since that point was incredibly accommodating, available and enthusiastic about working at our event. We were hosting a school fundraiser and he was nothing less than wonderful. His music was broad reaching, took requests from guests and read the feel of the night perfectly. We had other audio questions (I am technologically challenged) and his manager were more than helpful throughout the night. I would HIGHLY recommend Steven to play at your party. He was a fantastic addition to the night!"
Review by Stefanie B.

You can read lots more reviews on my website :)

It's important to know if you or the venue will be providing a piano for me and/or a sound system if needed. If not I will bring my keyboard and sound amplification equipment and if singing, a microphone, stand and necessary other equipment.

If your event is an outdoor event then will will need to discuss contingency plans for inclement weather. It's best for me and the piano and/or my keyboard and equipment not to be under direct sunshine, if possible. And the equipment should not be exposed to precipitation.

If there are other entertainers,such as a band or a DJ working during other times at your event, it would be good for all of us to be in contact with each other before the event to coordinate logistics if necessary.