Richard Stuart

I can look good dressed casually, I like to wear music shirts - I have a large collection, or in a tuxedo. I can be very soft spoken but I'm not shy about being the Master of Ceremonies if you need me to be. I can do some light comedy in between songs and always can get an audience laughing if that's what is needed. I love to make people smile and laugh. My musical performances dazzle people. I'm great at surprising an audience with unique approaches to songs they know but don't expect. I can play most any request. I can do a set of all classical, a set of Sinatra, (with or without vocals), a set of Elvis, (again with or without vocals), a set of Beatles, a mix of country, doo wop, jazz, classical, pop, R&B, movie themes, Latin songs, classic rock, and any other genre you can imagine. I continuously add new material to my vast playlist to stay fresh and keep myself challenged and interested. I absolutely love what I do and my energy, enthusiasm and personality are contagious, enhance my performance and bring joy to my audience.

I am a very experienced, very good professional pianist, keyboardist, and accordionist, who very comfortably plays in all styles from country to classical, to pop, jazz, and R&B, and everything in between. I love to entertain and can play very quietly in the background for a dinner party, or run a sing-a-long and be the center of your event. I've got sets and songs that I do for holiday or themed parties and if you enjoy creativity and improvisation I'll do songs in a unique way - i.e. Jingle Bells as a blues works great and people love it. I've performed all over the world with bands and as a soloist. I do play in upscale restaurants and private events of all types and sizes. I also can sight read music, have great ears, and carry a tablet so there are very few songs I can't play pretty easily. I love playing stump the musician and I'll warn you I'm pretty good. My gigs are generally a lot of fun, if that's what you're looking for, or quiet and somber if that is what is required.