You say it, I'll play it!
Excerpt from Christmas Time Is Here
"Misty" Reharm
Andrew Swenson brings world-class piano to your event, blending jazz sophistication with versatile creativity. With 12 years of experience and an exclusive internship in New York City, where he collaborated with premier orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic and worked behind the scenes with Broadway productions, Andrew delivers music that elevates any occasion. From romantic wedding ceremonies to vibrant party medleys, he plays any song in any style by ear, creating the perfect atmosphere for your guests.
3 reviews
Annie L.
September 2, 2025Andrew is amazingly talented! He can play any song, in any style requested, on the spot. Or he can play lovely background music to fit an event. He is a sensitive player and plays with great musicality. Because of his versatility and musical genius, I highly recommend Andrew for any type of event. He played music during my daughter’s birthday party and we were all blown away!
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player
Emarie C.
August 15, 2025Andrew was unbelievable! He can play any song in any key, in any style, by ear. We were giving him prompts of what to play (Claire De Lune in a jazzy style, Star Wars in Latin style, etc) and he was nailing them all. He’s prompt and reliable and I would hire him again in a heartbeat!
Hired as: Keyboard Player
Jill H.
August 15, 2025Andrew blew us all away with his incredible ability to play anything in any style by ear. He studied with top jazz pianists in New York City and has performed all over there. I’m so excited he’s local to Utah now. We had a family party and Andrew filled our home with lovely music from start to finish. I didn’t hear anything played twice and he even took requests. He played everything by ear and the styling was luxurious. Book him now, you won’t be disappointed.
Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 120 - 300 minutes
When you hire me, you’re getting more than just background music — you’re getting a tailor-made performance that matches your exact vibe. I can play any song by ear in any style, from elegant jazz standards to upbeat pop hits, and even create medleys on the spot. Whether it’s a wedding, private party, or corporate event, I adapt in real time to keep the atmosphere lively, memorable, and exactly what your guests need.
Andrew Swenson is a versatile pianist and composer who brings creativity, harmony, and emotion to every performance. Trained both formally and through years of playing by ear, he has performed professionally in New York City, including a 2023 internship that included work with the New York Philharmonic, a Broadway show (Aladdin), and collaborations with Mike Ricchiuti, a pianist known for his work on the Barbie film score.
Andrew excels at crafting medleys, improvising on the spot, and tailoring music to any style or vibe, making him equally at home playing romantic wedding ballads, upbeat party hits, or subtle background music for restaurants and events. His goal is to make audiences feel alive and inspired, transforming every event into a memorable experience.
Custom Requests Welcome – I can play any song in any style to perfectly match your event’s vibe.
Jazz
Misty – Erroll Garner
Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
All the Things You Are – Jerome Kern
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Moondance – Van Morrison
The Girl from Ipanema – Antônio Carlos Jobim
Over the Rainbow – Harold Arlen
Take the “A” Train – Duke Ellington
Summertime – George Gershwin
My Favorite Things – Rodgers & Hammerstein
Blue Skies – Irving Berlin
Stardust – Hoagy Carmichael
Night and Day – Cole Porter
Body and Soul – Johnny Green
Georgia on My Mind – Hoagy Carmichael
It Don’t Mean a Thing – Duke Ellington
Satin Doll – Duke Ellington
I Got Rhythm – George Gershwin
All of Me – Gerald Marks & Seymour Simons
How High the Moon – Morgan Lewis
Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise – Sigmund Romberg
Alone Together – Arthur Schwartz
Round Midnight – Thelonious Monk
Solar – Miles Davis
Blue in Green – Miles Davis
Nardis – Miles Davis
Take Five – Dave Brubeck
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square – Manning Sherwin
Autumn in New York – Vernon Duke
Pop & Contemporary
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Yesterday – The Beatles
Someone Like You – Adele
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
All of Me – John Legend
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
Gravity – John Mayer
Make You Feel My Love – Adele/Bob Dylan
Viva La Vida – Coldplay
Shallow – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
Hello – Adele
Let It Be – The Beatles
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Rolling in the Deep – Adele
Can’t Help Falling in Love – Elvis Presley
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Your Song – Elton John
Tiny Dancer – Elton John
Rocket Man – Elton John
Imagine – John Lennon
Someone You Loved – Lewis Capaldi
Clocks – Coldplay
Fix You – Coldplay
Yellow – Coldplay
Hallelujah – Leonard Cohen/Jeff Buckley
I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
True Colors – Cyndi Lauper
Time After Time – Cyndi Lauper
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
R&B & Soul (30+)
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
Superstition – Stevie Wonder
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
At Last – Etta James
All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Lean on Me – Bill Withers
Try a Little Tenderness – Otis Redding
Sitting on the Dock of the Bay – Otis Redding
Respect – Aretha Franklin
Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin
Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
Let It Be Me – Ray LaMontagne/Original
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Human Nature – Michael Jackson
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston
How Will I Know – Whitney Houston
Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston
I Feel for You – Chaka Khan
Ain’t Nobody – Chaka Khan
Lovely Day – Bill Withers
Me and Mrs. Jones – Billy Paul
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
My Girl – The Temptations
Stand By Me – Ben E. King
Easy – Commodores
Three Times a Lady – Commodores
Modern Instrumental / Cinematic
River Flows in You – Yiruma
Comptine d’un autre été – Yann Tiersen
Nuvole Bianche – Ludovico Einaudi
Interstellar Main Theme – Hans Zimmer
Time – Hans Zimmer (Inception)
Theme from Schindler’s List – John Williams
Hedwig’s Theme – John Williams (Harry Potter)
Game of Thrones Theme – Ramin Djawadi
Jurassic Park Theme – John Williams
The Godfather Theme – Nino Rota
Arrival Theme – Jóhann Jóhannsson
On the Nature of Daylight – Max Richter
Experience – Ludovico Einaudi
Primavera – Ludovico Einaudi
Divenire – Ludovico Einaudi
Nuvole Bianche Variation – Einaudi
Love Story Theme – Francis Lai
Cinema Paradiso Theme – Ennio Morricone
Gabriel’s Oboe – Ennio Morricone
The Mission Theme – Ennio Morricone
Now We Are Free – Hans Zimmer & Lisa Gerrard (Gladiator)
Concerning Hobbits – Howard Shore (LOTR)
The Shire Theme – Howard Shore (LOTR)
Hobbiton Morning – Howard Shore (LOTR)
Main Theme – Star Wars – John Williams
Princess Leia’s Theme – John Williams
Rey’s Theme – John Williams
Hedwig’s Variation – John Williams (HP)
The Avengers Theme – Alan Silvestri
Harry Potter Variation – John Williams
Bill Evans – lush harmonies and lyrical improvisation
Lyle Mays – cinematic textures
Chick Corea – playful creativity and genre-bending
Herbie Hancock – groove, funk, and modern jazz colors
Vince Guaraldi – melodic charm and emotional warmth
Jacob Collier – bold reharmonizations and fresh arrangements
Piano or keyboard on site (acoustic or digital
Chair or piano bench
Access for setup and soundcheck at least 30 minutes before start time
Jazz Pianist