Robert Alan York Music
Robert York, Piano, Jared Fowler, Bass.
The ACTUAL piano from "Casa Blanca"
Happy hour at Alice B resataurant, Palm Springs
2026, Ambassador to Austria, private party.
Nosferatu, 2025, Old Town Music Hall, Los Angeles.
New Year's Eve, 2025, private client, Indian Wells.
Yearly private party, The Madison, La Quinta.
Palm Springs Modernism Week, pianist.
Director's family, Winds of Chance. My score is on the Blue Ray release.
In 1700s French costume at Old Town Music Hall, Los Angeles.
in the stage wings at Sprekels Organ Pavillion, San Diego
Audience went wild when the lights hit my blue sequin jacket!
7/3/23 Sprekel's Organ Pavillion Concert San Diego
Speaking to a wonderful audience, July 3, 2023 Sprekels Organ Pavillon
at a practice session, OTMH, Los Angeles.
With celebrity chef Susan Feniger, owner of Alice B. restaurant, Palm Springs.
Guest of Derrik Lewis at Tropicale Tuesday 3-26-24 with Bill Sagitta, bass and Rick Ross, horn.
Overview
New Yorker Magazine: "Robert Alan York, possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of the American songbook."
Solo piano, piano/bass, piano/bass/drums. Elegant jazz and all styles. I've entertained Bob Hope, President & Nancy Reagan, and Hollywood celebrities. Local clients include; the Prime Minister of Canada, Barbara Sinatra Children's foundation, Modernism Week, and privately for many prominent families.
Organ: Silent Film accompaniment regularly at Old Town Music Hall (L.A.), private events, organ concerts/weddings/
memorials. I have performed on the largest organs in the world in Paris, France, Poland, Belgium and locally, Sprekels San Diego, on the largest outdoor organ in the world.
Reviews
11 reviews
Charles T.
December 16, 2025Our Palm Springs Wedding Pianist
We hired Robert to play our cocktail hour at our wedding in Palm Spings in November 2025 and he was fantastic! Such a nice guy and very good at what he does everybody was complimentary and really enjoyed their time! We were so lucky to find him online and would certainly recommend him and would not hesitate to book him again.
Hired as: Pianist
Dana C.
November 29, 2025Pianist
We needed a Pianist to play in our home for a private gathering. We chose Robert Alan York. He is a very accomplished Pianist. He played all our favorite music and more! He was personable and such a joy to have at our home. If you need a Pianist, Robert is the one!
Thank you for making our evening so special.
Hired as: Pianist
Robert H.
November 21, 2025Excellent to work with. He provided exactly what I needed.
Robert was a joy to work with. Very accommodating and a very talented pianist. He provided the music I needed in a very short turn around time. Thank you Robert for your professional customer service and ability to provide an excellent piece of work to accommodate our needs.
Hired as: Pianist
Nan T.
November 12, 2025Delightful playing
Robert Alan York played with out break for two hours to the delight of our guests , it was a well attended birthday party for 5 women and we all sang the Happy Birthday song as he played perfectly on the piano , three cheers for Robert.. and all his choices created a cheerful atmosphere for the party.
Hired as: Pianist
Judy R.
June 26, 2025Robert made the event a step above
Robert was a delight to work with. He is conscientious and thoughtful. The music was just what my mother would have loved for her memorial. We could of not asked for a better selection of songs
Hired as: Organist, Pianist
Robert Alan York Music
Judy, thank you so much for this. I truly enjoyed meeting you and your family and I meant what I said that it was a very joy and love filled memorial. I feel that I've made a friend.
Booking information
Price range: $250-$5000
Languages: English, French
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Insurance: $10,000 - I can easily obtain one-day event coverage for venues requiring it, but there is an additional charge for this which I will discuss with you after I receive the insurance quote which will vary depending upon the amount of coverage needed. We will discuss the cost well in advance so that you are assured of best possible fee.
What to expect
Robert York as a solo artist:
I will arrive early, appropriately dressed in agreed upon attire prior to engagement.
Robert York Trio, or Duo:
Unless otherwise requested, I, my bassist and drummer will be in tuxedo or black.
We will arrive early, set up, sound check and be ready to perform at the start of the agreed upon time. I will make certain our set-up looks correct for the given venue.
About
Robert York, B.M., M.M. began his musical career at age 14 and has performed for audiences in the United States and throughout Europe.
He made his European debut in Poland, 2009, Paris, France, 2010 and Belgium 2016.
Both a classical and jazz pianist, he has performed for such notables as Bob Hope, President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, Patti LaBelle, Michael Feinstein, Tippi Hedren, Carol Conners, and the rock band Anthrax. He has had the privilege of accompanying the talents of Shirley Jones, Ruta Lee, jazz legend Ronny Whyte, Marylin McCoo and Billy Williams of The 5th Dimension.
Recognized for his Silent Film Scores, entirely composed/improvised in real-time, he is regularly featured at the Mighty Wulrlizer at Old Town Music Hall, Los Angeles, CA as well as numerous other venues. In 2023 he performed the 4th of July concert at world-famous Spreckels Organ Pavilion in San Diego, CA, the largest outdoor organ in the world.
He is currently organist at Canyon Hills Presbyterian Church, Anaheim Hills and resides in Palm Desert, CA where he plays regularly in private homes and special events.
Additional booking notes
Robert York as a solo artist:
A grand piano is ideal, but any acoustical piano in good working condition is great!
If a keyboard is used, I will need a nearby power outlet.
Robert York Trio:
We will need power available for the Bassist and my keyboard if there is no acoustical piano. Always it's best that the power source be as close to the instruments set-up as possible but I am always flexible, whatever the situation, I can make it work!
Services offered
Set list
The American Songbook, which comprises the great songs from the 1920s-1960s, the jazz standards. I program my sets to be varied throughout the 45 minute sets so that the songs flow gracefully from one to the next and vary from Swing, Ballad, Latin.
Influences and inspiration
My jazz influences are Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi (Peanuts animation fame), Blossom Dearie, Oscar Peterson, Ronny Whyte.
My organ training is largely French, having studied extensively in Paris. My favorite composer and organist is Maurice Duruflé and of course the great César Franck and Widor. The teachers I have studied with in Paris are Sophie-Veronique Choplin of St. Sulpice church, Andrew Dewar of The American Cathedral and one-time coaching sessions with Daniel Roth, Vincent Warnier. All the Paris church organists are virtuoso musicians and mind boggling to hear in person.
Theater organ, of course the late, great George Wright, and many others. My silent film improvisations are more influenced by my study of improvisation in Paris.
Setup requirements
It's always best to discuss logistics (where the piano will be, etc.) in person.