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New Jersey jazz & pop pianist Arnie Abrams will add sparkle to your event with his expressive and energetic live piano entertainment. As one of New Jersey's finest cocktail pianists serving the NJ, NY & Philly areas, Arnie performs live piano music for weddings, corporate events, receptions, holiday celebrations and most any special occasion calling for live music. He has a wonderfully varied repertoire of music for all occasions that makes him easily adaptable to most any event. From Billy Joel to Elton John to Gershwin to classical to Broadway. Arnie can play your piano or provide his own professional portable piano and sound system for just about any venue, large and small. Contact Arn
15 Reviews
Arnie did a great job being attentive to everyone in terms of selections and volume. I highly recommend him for any dinner or luncheon.
1980s Era Entertainment, Keyboard Player, Pianist, Singing Pianist
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Hi Doug and Carolyn,
I just wanted to take a moment and say “thanks!” for having me share in your milestone celebration. I truly enjoyed performing for such warm folks as your family and friends.
All the best, Arnie
Absolutely, GREAT! A most wonderful and talented individual Thank you Arnie!!
Pianist
Arnie was warm and friendly to my family and friends. His music was just what we had hoped for, and he willingly played request, making the party festive.
We would hire him again if an occasion arises.
Pianist
Arnie performed for our cocktail hour and dinner and accompanied a singer. The evening was perfect. His music selection was varied and had something for everyone at our event. He's very talented and I'd highly recommend him.
Pianist
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Thanks so much for your kind words Chris! Thanks for inviting me to perform for the New Jersey Beekeeper's Association annual event...I really enjoyed making the music, and I also learned quite a bit about the joys of beekeeping!
We had cancelled this a couple of weeks before the party date. Just assumed Arnie would have notified you. I did it via the web site but i would engage him at a later date. since you require a star I will give him 5 for his manner in communication
Pianist
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Thank you Betsy. Please feel free to contact me anytime in the future.
Best,
Arnie
I was lucky enough to have Arnie perform for at my baby shower and it was one of the best decisions I could have made. He plays so beautifully and on top of it is a really nice man. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for beautiful background music or entertainment at any event!
Pianist
I hired Arnie to perform at my daughter's baptism and I could not be happier with my choice. He is an amazing entertainer, pianist, and singer. The only thing better is his personality. A true professional in every sense of the word, my guest would not stop complementing me on my decision. Arnie deserves all the credit however. I would not hesitate on endorsing him and I can not wait until the next event where I will most certainly invite Arnie for the entertainment.
Pianist, Pianist
I could not have made a better choice when I hired Arnie for my mother's surprise birthday party. He is very professional. Great communication prior to the party and understood exactly what type of music the atmosphere called for. We had folks ranging in age from 8-80 and he managed to please everyone. I had absolutely no worries. Thanks again Arnie for helping to make it happen. My mom is still talking about the party.
1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, Classical Pianist, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, One Man Band, Pianist, Singing Pianist
We booked Arnie for our 50th Wedding Anniversary party and could not be more pleased.
From young to old everyone was happily entertained.
Highly Recommend!!!!
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Keyboard Player, Singing Pianist
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Thanks for the kind words, Paul. I really enjoyed entertaining your family and friends...they were really terrific!
Best of luck,
Arnie
Arnie Abrams is a true showman. He wowed the audience with his 1920's music on the piano. He played Gershwin, Berlin, Porter tunes and brought us back to the Roaring Twenties. He not only played the part, but looked the part as well in his dashing 1920's attire. He is very talented and the audience loved him .
Pianist
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Thanks so much for the kinds words, Irene! It was a real pleasure performing of your favorite songs from my favorite musical era! Everyone was so receptive and I especially enjoyed all of the dancing to those wonderful songs of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, and the timeless music of that era.
All the best,
Arnie
Thanks to Arnie Abrams, our Holiday Party was a great success! Arnie had the crowd up on their feet, singing, and participating in sing-a-longs. Arnie is not only a wonderful entertainer, but his music is beautiful. He has a lovely voice. He also walked around the room to each table and chatted with the guests. We loved every moment of the evening. We highly recommend hiring Mr. Abrams to your next event! Sincerely, -- Illene Hathaway
Pianist, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, 1980s Era Entertainment, Classical Pianist, Crooner, Jazz Pianist, Keyboard Player, One Man Band, Pianist, Singing Pianist
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Hi Ilene, It was truly my pleasure performing for and accompanying your guests...call me anytime you need live music!
Best,
Arnie
Arnie was a master of all the music he played and created a fun atmosphere for the party. After dinner, many had loads of fun with a sing-a-long that he made easy by providing the lyrics. You'll thoroughly enjoy him!
Pianist
Arnie played the keyboard and sang at my sister's birthday party! We had a blast! He has a wide array of music that we all know and love. My family and friends really enjoyed him. I am looking forward to having him entertain our next party!
Keyboard Player
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Hello Melissa,
Thanks so much for sharing your throughts and the great review. I had a wonderful time performing for your family and friends. I especially enjoyed the sing along portion of our evening. Call me anytime you want some musical fun!
Kind Regards,
Arnie
Arnie was the keyboard player and emcee at our recent bar mitzvah luncheon. He was great - he was easy to work with and very flexible. His music was beautiful and he was a terrific emcee. He was responsive to the crowd and everyone enjoyed his music. He led the candlelighting ceremmony and our guests had great things to say about him. We would absolutely highly reccomend Arnie and look forward to working with him in the future.
Keyboard Player
Response from Arnie Abrams:
Thanks so much! I had a great time providing the music for the adults at your son's Bar Mitzvah!
Best of luck, Arnie
Thank you! Your music gave us just the ambiance we wanted during the first portion of our gala. It is good to know that you are right here in the Monmouth County area any time we are looking a pianist for events like yesterday's.
I will pass on your request for vocalists to my group as well as to other musicians I know. I will be sure to let them know that not only are you an excellent musician, you are also a very nice person to work with.
I will put you on our mailing list to let you know of upcoming concerts. FYI, we have two coming up in May, so check out our website www.njchambersingers.org. and maybe we'll see you in our audience one day!
- Chris E., New Jersey Chamber Singers
Pianist, Jazz Pianist, Pianist
Booking Info
Price Range: $200-$1,200
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $2,000,000 - General liability.
What to Expect
I love to perform so I am not the type of piano player who hides in the corner. I will mingle with your guests and find out the music that they enjoy and do my best to make them happy with music that they all recognize.
About
New Jersey pianist Arnie Abrams will add sparkle to your party with his expressive and energetic piano performance. As one of New Jersey's finest pianists serving the NJ, NYC & Philadelphia area, Arnie performs live piano music for weddings, corporate events, receptions, dinners, holiday parties and most all special occasions. He has a wonderfully varied repertoire of music for all occasions that makes him easily adaptable to most any event. Arnie also has a talent for mingling with your guests to involve them, and designing his music selections to capture the theme and mood of your special event.
For weddings, whether yours is in a garden setting or in the grandest of churches or temples, Arnie will perform the perfect pre-wedding music for your guests to set the mood and perfect ceremony music that you desire. Engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, champagne brunches and cocktail or dinner receptions are his specialties. Free consultation is always available for personalizing your ceremony or function.
Arnie can provide his professional portable piano and sound system for small, intimate gatherings, or larger venues. He also works with both female & male vocalists who specialize in songs from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, & those great performers & song writers of the 40's, 50's & 60's, to Linda Ronstadt, Elton John, Billy Joel, and the 70' & 80's rock and roll era.
Additional Booking Notes
I use the finest professional gear for my music, so the piano sounds like a piano, drums sound like drums, and all instruments are very realistic. Most musicians do not pay attention to the details like I do.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| June 25, 2023 • 12:30pm - 3:30pm | Dinner Party |
| January 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 21, 2019 • 9:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 27, 2017 • 12:00pm - 2:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| February 11, 2017 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Convention/Trade Show |
| December 17, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| October 14, 2016 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| October 26, 2013 • 7:00am - 11:00am | Birthday Party |
Set List
Angel Eyes
Ain't She Sweet
Aja
Alexander's Ragtime Band
All About Soul
All By Myself
An Innocent Man
Autumn in NY
Bad Day
Ballad of Billy The Kid
Beatles Tunes-MANY
Begin the Beguine
Bennie & The Jets
Billy Joel Songs-MANY
Breathe (2 am)
But Not For Me
Cabaret
Camelot Medley
Can You Read My Mind
Candle In The Wind
Could It Be Magic
Darktown Strutters Ball
Desperado
Don't Know Why
Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonite
Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me
Elton John Songs-MANY
Embraceable You
Etude in Eb
Evergreen
Fire & Rain
Fly Me To The Moon
For You, For Me, Forevermore
Frank Sinatra Songs-MANY
Funeral For A Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
Gershwin Songs - MANY
Girl From Ipanema
Girl Of My Dreams
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart
I Honestly Love You
I Left My Heart (in San Francisco)
I Think I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
It Had To Be You
It's Too Late
Jealosy
Johnny Be Goode
Just the Way You Are
Killing Me Softly
Layla
Levon
Liebestraum
Love Me Tender
Mandy
Maple Leaf Rag
Masquerade
Maybe I'm Amazed
Melancholy Baby
Millitary Polonaise
Misty
My Life
My Way
My Ship
New York State of Mind
New York, New York
On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
On the Street Where You Live
Only Fools Fall In Love (Wise Men Say…)
Over The Rainbow
Pathetique Sonata
Pennies From Heaven
Phantom Of the Opera Songs
Piano Man
Rikki Don't Lose That Number
Rocket Man
Saturday In The Park
Scenes From An Italian Restaurant
She's Always A Woman To Me
Solace
Someone Saved My Life Tonite
Someone to Watch Over Me
Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
Stand By Me
Stardust
Streetlife Serenader
Strangers In The Night
Summer, Highland Falls
Take Me To The Pilot
Tarantella
The Entertainer
The Godfather
The Stranger
The Very Thought of You
The Way We Were
The Way You Look Tonight
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Theme from Cats (Memory)
Theme From Ice Castles
Theme from Somewhere In Time
Time
Tiny Dancer
Volare
When I'm 64
You Are Too Beautiful
You Ought To Be In Pictures
You're 16, You're Beautiful & You're Mine
Your Song
Influences & Inspiration
Billy Joel, Elton John, Sinatra, George Gershwin, Harry Connick,Jr., too many to list.
Setup Requirements
Only electricity within 10 feet of the performance location.
Testimonials
Dear Arnie,
Thank you for providing us with terrific entertainment today. Our members were really "wowed" by you! Everyone had very complimentary comments regarding your talent as well as your enthusiasm while performing. It was a treat for us to have such a lively, fun-filled gathering and certainly put everyone in the holiday spirit. Also, thanks so much for bringing the song books so we could sing along with you, as well as providing copies of your CDs.
We really appreciate your making the drive from Freehold to Flemington to play for us. We wish you a very Happy Holiday Season and hope to see you again.
– Marie S., Flemington Woman's Club
Hi Arnie,
We've been meaning to write back to you and say thanks again for being an integral part of what ended up being a truly magical evening. As all our guests and family told you (and told us over the last couple weeks!), you were really wonderful. My parents and grandparents heard their wedding songs, and thank you so much for playing them, and especially for learning "Because." My grandparents are both well into their 90s, and it was such a wonderful tribute to them to be able to hear their wedding song played at our wedding.
Of course, we would be more than happy to serve as a reference for you in any way we can, and we will definitely not forget about you for any events that we, or our family or friends, have in the future. If it is possible to get on a mailing list of your public performances, we would love that too.
Anyway, thanks again, and all the very best to you this holiday season and throughout the new year...
– Sandy and Tom W., Woodbury, NY
Arnie was magnificent. His music skills--singing, playing--were exemplary. He has a magnetic personality that pleased everyone. Everyone at the party loved his performance and many asked for his card. He helped make our 50th a memorable event.
– Dr. and Mrs. Allan W., West Nyack, NY
Thank you for making our special day even more special. It meant the world to us for playing at our wedding. Thank you for your excellent performance!
– Kristin & Michael
We want to thank you for a wonderful performance at our engagement party. We have received nothing but raves on your behalf. We will see you again at La Fontana soon.
– Linda & Brian