Kit is an award-winning professional pianist based in Portland, OR. He is widely considered one of the most reliable, professional, and charismatic pianists in the state.
Kit has received accolades from some of the worlds finest musicians, including Jennifer Batten (Michael Jackson), David Torn (Madonna), and Bernie Grundman (mastering engineer for 10% of the top-selling albums of all-time).
Some artists he specializes in include Journey, Billy Joel, Elton John, Bob Marley, Usher, Alicia Keys, Michael Buble, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, as well as the latest hits on the iTunes charts.
Kit performed for at our holiday office party! Kit is an amazing artist! My entire staff loved hearing him play. I would recommend Kit without hesitation.
John Burton, Jr., CPC
President
Emerald Staffing, Inc.
www.emeraldstaffing.com
Kit was early to the venue and very professional in his attitude. As well, he is a very talented musician playing a great variety of tunes. He encouraged requests and had a very large repertoire. He also volunteered to make announcements and played our special song beautifully. Like he says and delivers, he is worth what he charges. We were very happy having play for our 50th wedding anniversary party.
Kit was wonderful at our recent Friends of Music donors’ reception!
Response from Kit Taylor - Piano & DJ:
Thanks Bruce! Really great meeting you.
Kit was great. The music selection appealed to all who attended. He even got everybody up dancing. The real treat was the breaks with keyboard solos. A very talented guy.
Kit was fantastic. His music selection was perfect for our mixed age group of 140 people. He provided soulful memories as well as upbeat dance tunes. On top of that he is just a great guy who worked to make our party a success.
Response from Kit Taylor - Piano & DJ:
Thanks Rudy! Had a great time. A fine place you've got out there. Hope to work together again.
Kit did an amazing job. He and Trevor really went above and beyond and made the occasion truly memorable, from the wonderful piano to the amazing singing. He was very accommodating and also helped with his own ideas. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a piano player. Thank you so much Kit.
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Kit was awesome!!! He was extremely easy to work with and so much fun to have at the event. He was great at reading the room and playing music that the crowd loved.
Great addition to our holiday party!!!
I hired Kit recently to play piano and DJ for my daughters wedding, and though I knew he would be good, it went even better than expected. Kit can play any song you ask, and is a great communicator, also often times going above and beyond what was expected to accommodate various hurdles thrown at him. As a DJ, he does not take long breaks, in fact I don't know if I remember him taking one at all, and he kept the crowd dancing with a great mix of genres and styles. He also took requests on the fly. He has a commanding speaking voice, and was able to get the attention of guests when needed, but without being rude or overbearing. It was a great experience. Thanks Kit!
Price Range: $499-$3899
Gig Length: 5 - 500 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability
Unions: BMI
A variety of solo piano music. Everything from soulful/funky standards, to uptempo pop/rock. Energy, charisma, interaction.
KIT TAYLOR is a 12x award-winning singer/songwriter, pianist x producer based in Portland, OR, USA. He was accepted into the prestigious Berklee University in Boston, MA.
Kit is currently best known for working with recent America’s Got Talent finalist Jimmie Herrod on Kit’s debut pop single, “Lately (Time Stops for You)” featured on the album “Love + Pain”.
Kit was part of what is now known as the “magical” classes of (phone number hidden)2 in the music program @ Clackamas Community College. Directed by Lonnie Cline, both the classical and mainstream jazz choirs from those years have produced an astonishing number of prodigal musicians. These include singer Paul Creighton, R&B star Jarrod Lawson, pianist Rich Turnoy, pianist Jed Wilson, singer David Kruger, composer Ostin Drais, drummer Micah Kassell and countless others.
Jarrod himself was recently mentioned by Michelle Obama in a televised and written interview with Entertainment Weekly. When asked what artists she was currently listening to, Obama mentioned Beyoncé, Jon Batiste, and Lawson.
As a pianist Kit is most often compared to Bruce Hornsby, Jim Brickman and Brad Meldhau.
As a songwriter, Kit writes in a variety of genres, but his music is most often compared to composers, songwriters and producers like David Foster, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Phil Collins and Max Martin.
Kit has studied under the likes of Nashville songwriter Craig Carothers (Trisha Yearwood), platinum-certified songwriter Marv Ross (Quarterflash), engineer and producer Bob Stark (Esperanza Spalding, Everclear), former VP of Warner-Chappell Publishing Judy Stakee (Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, Jewel), songwriter Jon Asher (writer of Britney Spears’ first #1 single in ten years, “Mood Ring”), Hollywood re-mixer Ron Bartlett (two Oscar nominations; “Bladerunner 2049” and “Life of Pi”), and Cliff Goldmacher (Grammy-winning songwriter for Keb Mo)
Kit's achievements and accolades are vast and don't need to be listed here. Just visit (link hidden).
The best sound will come if there is a baby grand piano provided. However I can also bring my own gear; speakers, keyboards, etc. if there is no piano at the location.
| December 11, 2021 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Christmas Party |
| June 27, 2021 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| September 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
| September 01, 2019 • 4:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| July 21, 2019 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Surprise |
| December 14, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
No request is out of reach. Favorite music includes 80's, 90's, Michael Jackson, Journey, Sinatra, and many, many others.
Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Coldplay, Phil Collins, Sting, Elton John, Harry Connick Jr.
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