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- New York City, NY
- Pianist
- Travels up to 30 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Jazz up your event, with pianist Jonathan L. Segal. Jonathan performs jazzy versions of the Great American Songbook. The kind of songs you'd hear from Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick, Michael Buble.
You will find me affable, pleasant, charming and funny. That's my nature.
1 Review
He was wonderful. Would definitely hire again.
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Response from Jonathan L. Segal:
Thanks so much for that!
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 1 - 240 minutes
What to Expect
Swinging versions of The Great American Songbook. Gershwin, Cole Porter, Sinatra, etc. Can be just piano, or singing also if you like.
About
"A stylish and frisky singer and a pianist with a rollicking touch. " New York Times.
Having an event? Jazz it up! Singer Pianist Jonathan L. Segal performs jazzy versions of "The Great American Songbook" at events all over the New York City area, including the music of Gershwin, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, and other great songwriters from the stellar age of American song. He brings a sense of joy and fun to the kind of swinging songs that you've heard sung by Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Harry Connick and Michael Buble.
Jonathan L. Segal is a pianist, singer, entertainer, songwriter, and music educator. He’s had a diverse career. He has written music for television, including themes and songs for "Monday Night Football", "Another World", "Mighty Mouse, the New Adventures", and "One Life To Live" (for which he received an Emmy-nomination). He has starred in theatrical tours of Broadway shows ("Pump Boys & Dinettes"), music-directed on TV ("Afterdrive" starring Denis Leary, two Tom Brokaw specials), accompanied a number of music greats (Chuck Berry, Dizzy Gillespie), entertained as a singer/pianist at hundreds of events (events for Broadway’s Tony Awards, the British Consulate, Al Gore, Mayor Bloomberg, The Discovery Channel, many major corporations), concertized ("The Great American Songbook on the Jazzy Side") played jazz in Tokyo, worked in industrial theater for many more corporations, music directed off-Broadway ("Hello Muddah, Hello Faddah") and worked on Broadway (teaching the Von Trapp children their songs for “Sound Of Music” and playing in The Radio City Music Hall Pit Orchestra).
He has been a blue ribbon judge at the Emmy Awards, and appeared in Who’s Who in Entertainment and Who’s Who in Emerging American Leaders. He has acted in film ("Baby It’s You") and on radio. He has also taught music and music directed theatrical productions in camps, public schools and private schools. He teaches piano privately and coaches singers.
Jonathan has worked with a wide range of performers including Dizzy Gillespie and Chuck Berry. He received an Emmy nomination as a TV songwriter, and starred in the national theatrical tours of "Pump Boys And Dinettes" and "Song Of Singapore" Jonathan has performed at parties in New York City for Al Gore, Mayor Bloomberg, The British Consulate,The Discovery Channel, etc. Each year he performs Broadway's Tony Awards Nominees Luncheon at The Rainbow Room, and The Tony Awards Honorees Luncheon at Tavern on The Green.
Jonathan can perform solo, or in duo, trio, or quartet settings. Available for: Corporate Parties Dinner Parties, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties, Weddings, & Bar-Mitzvahs. Based in New York City, some of the places Jonathan has performed are:
Tavern On The Green, Gracie Mansion, Club Uraku in Tokyo, The Rainbow Room, The Waldorf-Astoria, Lutece, 21, The Four Seasons, The Harvard Club, The Plaza Hotel, The Water Club
...As well as many other fine establishments and homes.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| November 10, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| November 30, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Corporate Event |
| October 17, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
Set List
Examples (from an endless song list)
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Isn't It Romantic
Someone To Watch Over Me
A Nightingale Sang In Berkely Square
Ain't Misbehavin'
Night And Day
As time Goes By
Route 66
Let's Get Away From it All
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
On The Sunny Side Of the Street
I Get A Kick Out Of You
Witchcraft
Autumn Leaves
Pennies From Heaven
Honeysuckle Rose
The Lady Is A Tramp
On The Street Where You Live
I've Got You under My Skin
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Just the Way You Look Tonight
My Funny Valentine
I've Got Rhythm
Embraceable You
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
I Thought About You
Brother Can You Spare A Dime
Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out
Isn't It A Pity
You Go To My Head
Kansas City
Hallalujah I Love Her So
Beatles
Carol King
Classical, sometimes on the jazzy side.
Broadway
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Influences & Inspiration
Every jazz pianist, among others.
Testimonials
Jonathan Segal performed at our wedding reception. In meetings and conversations prior to the event, Jonathan was very professional and accommodating and was able to work in almost all of the songs we requested. As for the performance itself, Jonathan was magnificent. First off, he was very easy going and funny. He adjusted well to the ebb and flow of the party, and always played the right song at the right time. Second, he was very nice and accommodating when it came to people at the party getting up to sing. He showed tremendous creativity and flexibility. Finally, he was a hit with the few children at the event. The guests were very impressed, and so were we.
– V. Spadafora
Your performance was absolutely wonderful at my daughter's wedding. Thank you not only for your unerringly right selection of songs, but also for selecting a bass player and drummer to complement you so perfectly. Everyone enjoyed the music and dancing (to think I was worried about people not dancing!) and especially your vocal interpretations. I had spent a happy number of months listening to, and enjoying your tape. It was a treat to hear you in person! Thanks again. You lived up to my every hope!
– -G. Evans
"I just wanted to send you a note to thank you for performing so marvelously at my parent's 50th Anniversary party last October 5th. When I first started looking for a musician for the party I wanted someone to perform certain music in a special way. You far surpassed my expectations of that wish. You helped make my parents special night even more wonderful with your style, warmth, and professionalism. Not only were you a pleasure to listen to and chat with, but I never had to think about anything regarding the music during that evening. You just "did your thing". In planning this party I was hoping to have a good time myself. Because of your professionalism I was able to relax and enjoy the night. Your music encouraged people to dance and I was able to watch my parents dance together to such a lovely repertoire of songs. Again, thank you for adding to my parents special night by providing such outstanding and delightful music."
– -N. Trestman
"We wanted to show our client how we appreciated their business. We succeeded, due to your talent and professionalism. Your performance at what could have been a common place corporate cocktail party turned it into a very special and memorable event! Usually, at these kinds of parties, people have a drink, gobble down hors d'ouvres and leave. Instead, this party went into overtime! Everyone enjoyed your music and enjoyed themselves. They relaxed and we got to see another side of our client. Thank you for making this a wonderful evening. Please add our name to your list of delighted corporate clients. you have our recommendation."
– -J. Aaronson, Global Account Manager, Octel Communications
"I didn't have the chance to tell you how very pleased I was with your work on Sunday at The Waldorf-Astoria. you are a very talented performer and I
want to thank you again for all your effort.'
– -M. Klein
"You were sensational, fabulous...I could go on and on!"
– -T. Hinderstein