The Wanderer's Musical Curations

Columbia, SC

$100 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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Journey》 Live at St Andrews Presbyterian Church 07/31/2024

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Overview

Live Piano · Jazz · Broadway · Timeless Classics
Music that unlocks something priceless:
A smile from someone who hasn’t smiled in a while
A lyric your heart never forgot
A family gathered, swaying to something they didn’t know they needed
Whether it’s birthdays, reunions, or quiet evenings,
I aim to shape every performance around the songs you remember —
and the ones you didn’t know you missed.
🎶 From Ellington’s elegance to Davis’s cool,
From Jobim’s sway to Stevie’s soul.
More than a playlist — it’s a time capsule.
Available For:
🎂 Birthdays
🏡 Backyard Reunions
🎄 Holiday Evenings
💫 Milestone Celebrations


Reviews

1 review

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Kathy P.

June 19, 2025

Fabulous talent

David played flawlessly for my party, including pieces I had requested only a week earlier. My guests were so delighted they offered to gather money to ask if he could play longer. I was absolutely thrilled and will contact him again.

Hired as: Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player

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Booking information

Price range: $100 and up

Languages: Chinese, English

Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes

What to expect

When you hire The Wanderer, you’re not just booking background music—you’re curating an atmosphere. Audiences can expect elegant, expressive solo piano that blends jazz sophistication, cinematic emotion, and soulful warmth. Whether performing timeless standards, reimagined classics, or completely improvised soundscapes, The Wanderer creates a seamless musical journey tailored to the mood of your event.

For private parties, cocktail hours, weddings, or corporate gatherings, you’ll receive a professional, self-contained performance setup that requires minimal oversight. The music will feel intimate, polished, and perfectly in tune with the environment—never too loud, never too much. It’s music that enhances the moment without overpowering it.

Clients often tell me their guests were enchanted—some moved to quiet reflection, others drawn in by the subtle beauty of the playing. My goal is simple: to elevate your event with music that is tasteful, heartfelt, and unforgettable.

About

🎹 Solo Piano | Jazz, Cinematic, Neo-Classical | Columbia, SC

The Wanderer is a genre-defying solo pianist whose music blends cinematic textures, jazz tradition, and neo-classical elegance into a spellbinding live experience. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, he performs with a quiet intensity that draws listeners into reflective, soul-stirring soundscapes—whether at intimate gatherings or upscale events.

With a touch that’s both delicate and daring, The Wanderer reimagines jazz standards, breathes new life into timeless classics, and offers improvised compositions that unfold in real time. Inspired by artists like Joe Hisaishi, Hans Zimmer, and Mulgrew Miller, his performances feel less like sets and more like sonic journeys.

Available for private parties, cocktail hours, art shows, and curated live experiences. No backing tracks, no gimmicks—just keys, soul, and the space between the notes.

Additional booking notes

My setup is simple, self-contained, and highly adaptable to a variety of spaces. Here’s what I require to ensure a smooth performance:

Space: A flat area approximately 6x6 feet for keyboard and performer.

Power: Access to one standard 110V electrical outlet within 10 feet of the setup.

Cover/Shade (for outdoor events): Protection from direct sunlight or rain is necessary to safeguard the equipment and maintain performance quality.

Sound: I provide my own professional-grade keyboard and compact PA system suitable for small to mid-sized venues. For larger events or venues with an in-house system, I can connect via standard 1/4" or XLR output.

Optional:

Lighting: Basic lighting is appreciated if performing in dim or dark environments, though I do not require theatrical lighting.

Setup and breakdown typically take about 30–45 minutes. I arrive early to ensure everything is ready well before the event begins.

Set list

Memory – Cats (Andrew Lloyd Webber)

I Dreamed a Dream – Les Misérables (Claude-Michel Schönberg)

The Music of the Night – The Phantom of the Opera (Andrew Lloyd Webber)

The Prayer – Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli (David Foster)

Time to Say Goodbye – Andrea Bocelli / Sarah Brightman

All of Me – Gerald Marks & Seymour Simons

Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma, Johnny Mercer

Blue Bossa – Kenny Dorham

Take the “A” Train – Billy Strayhorn

Misty – Erroll Garner

Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) – Antonio Carlos Jobim

There Will Never Be Another You – Harry Warren

Recorda-Me – Joe Henderson

Beatrice – Sam Rivers

My Funny Valentine – Rodgers & Hart

Cantaloupe Island – Herbie Hancock

Footprints – Wayne Shorter

St. Thomas – Sonny Rollins

Body and Soul – Johnny Green

Maiden Voyage – Herbie Hancock

Soul, R&B, & Timeless Pop Interpretations

Just the Two of Us – Bill Withers

Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers

You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Stevie Wonder

Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder

Lean on Me – Bill Withers

Let’s Stay Together – Al Green

What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Valerie – Amy Winehouse / The Zutons

Brown Sugar – D’Angelo

So Beautiful – Musiq Soulchild

Influences and inspiration

As The Wanderer, my music is shaped by a deep reverence for both emotional storytelling and sonic exploration. I draw inspiration from Joe Hisaishi and Hans Zimmer for their cinematic depth, from Herbie Hancock and Mulgrew Miller for their harmonic richness and rhythmic freedom, and from Bill Evans for his sensitivity and lyricism at the keys.

I’m also influenced by modern boundary-crossers like Robert Glasper, who fuse genres without losing soul, and by the quiet power of Keith Jarrett’s improvised solo performances.

These voices have helped shape my own language—one that moves between jazz, neoclassical, ambient, and soul—always seeking to connect with the listener’s inner world, not just their ears.

Setup requirements

Keyboard Amplifier

Digital Keyboard

Keyboard Stand

Moderate height chair

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