Serenade Events
- Portland, OR
- String Quartet
- 136 Verified Bookings
Nicole S. said “We got lots and lots of compliments at the event last might. Professional and very talented. I highly recommend!”
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Ever since I graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music, I've been performing at all manner of events. I can play popular, contemporary, jazz, or classical music for your wedding, bar mitzvah, benefit, or party. Requests welcome!
I also run Bossa PDX, a Portland-based bossa nova and Brazilian jazz band. Our instrumentation is vocals, piano, flute or sax, guitar, bass, and drums. This group can also be booked on GigSalad.
Kerry was the perfect addition to our event! Everything she played sounded flawless, fit the energy of the room perfectly, and went above and beyond to learn a special arrangement for us that night. I would never hesitate to hire her in a heartbeat!
First time GigSalad user - I hired Kerry and her quartet for a surprise 50th anniversary event for my parents - challenging as the pandemic continues. Kerry was the first on GigSalad to respond (within hours of me submitting my request).
She was very communicative and responsive during the planning - sharing sample set lists and being very flexible with set up (it was outdoors under cover with some rain).
And the event was fantastic she and her quartet are complete pros and the music was beautiful. Most importantly, my parents were blown away and dancing like I hadn’t seen them do it quite a while. It was a total joy and the band was amazing, beautifully playing recognizable hits with their own twist. Would hire them again in a heartbeat! Thanks Kerry and band for making the day such a joy!!
She added just the right touch to our annual Wassail Party after our Holiday Concert, at Trinity Cathedral. Hoping she’ll come back and play for us again ... Bruce
Response from Kerry Politzer, Pianist:
Thank you! I had such a wonderful time playing for your event.
I scheduled Kerry after a last-minute cancellation after which she graciously agreed to step in. I knew she was professional and very well trained, but I was not prepared for the sheer scope of expertise she displayed. She wove together several jazz standards with new, always-entertaining improvisations, with a level of skill I have not seen in entertainers at my workplace before. My residents were immediately hooked and sad when the performance ended. Would book again in a heartbeat.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Languages: English, Spanish
Here is what you can expect - a professional, reliable pianist who communicates with you regarding your needs and arrives 20-30 minutes before the event (or earlier, if keyboards and amplifiers are involved). When I perform with a group, we all adhere to the same standards of professionalism. I take pride in what I do.
A New England Conservatory of Music graduate, Kerry Politzer plays a wide variety of piano music, from classical to Broadway to Brazilian jazz. She spent many years gigging around New York City before moving to Portland, where she currently serves as an adjunct instructor in the music department at Portland State University.
April 22, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 13, 2021 • 1:00pm - 1:45pm | Cocktail Party |
November 27, 2021 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Anniversary Party |
December 21, 2019 • 8:30pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 30, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
I can really play any material you desire, from Cole Porter to Coldplay!
My favorite musicians are Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Wayne Shorter, Thelonious Monk, Milton Nascimento, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett, Joni Mitchell, Inara George, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Bill Evans (the pianist), Elis Regina, Chico Buarque, the Wailin' Jennies, Shawn Colvin, and many more...
Nicole S. said “We got lots and lots of compliments at the event last might. Professional and very talented. I highly recommend!”
Jessica T. said “Had our Holiday Company Party at Coopers Hall with UpFront Band doing the music portion and they were fantastic. Great communication prior to event, was…”
Kiki M. said “Absolutely amazing ensemble! I am so thrilled with this group. It was everything that I could have hoped for. They go above and beyond and made it an…”
Marnie R. said “Hired Felix and Fingers for my 40th birthday. Mike and Robert KILLED IT. Great banter, kept the energy up, incredible voices. They even played Let it…”