Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos
- Chicago, IL
- Dueling Pianos
Samantha M. said “We hired Felix & Fingers for our annual company Christmas party, and they were wonderful! From the initial phone call to inquire about hiring them,…”
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Professional, captivating, and entertaining -- Marc Hoffman's range of styles and exceptional vocals make him the ideal musical entertainment choice for any occasion, from a small gathering to a large celebration. He has performed nationally and internationally for festivals, weddings, corporate events, university functions, and in jazz clubs. He has entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum, Speedway Motorsports Inc., the Blumenthal Center, and the Grove Park Inn. He was the exclusive musical entertainment for former President Gerald Ford's family during his granddaughter's wedding.
Marc also performs as a duo and trio. (piano, bass, drums)
Marc was perfect- just what we needed for a beautiful background ambience for the rehearsal dinner.
Kudos!
Response from Marc Hoffman:
Thank you, Marcie! It was a beautiful event and I am so glad it all came together.
Marc was a delight and a hit at our NYE Party! My guest loved him.
He was very professional and
engaging. I would highly recommend him to others
Tom Cook
We enjoyed Marc’s great piano playing and lovely singing voice! Would recommend him highly. Easy going but totally professional.
Response from Marc Hoffman:
Janet - It was lovely meeting you and your guests and thanks again! - Marc
Sorry for the late review! We hired Marc Hoffman to play the piano and sing at our church for a Christmas Concert. It was strictly Christmas music and was open to the community. Marc is such a talented pianist and soloist. It was a perfect mixture of old and new songs. We received high praises about him after the concert. He was very friendly and professional. We highly recommend him and look forward to having him play and sing again for us in the future! Terry Peoples played the bass along side of him which just added that much more to the concert! They were both amazing, and we couldn't have asked for better. Thanks again Marc and Terry!
Marc was great for my husband's 40th birthday party. He was extremely professional and seemed to easily understand what we wanted for the event. We were pretty specific regarding the type of music and the mood we were trying to create, but then let him go with it. And, everything was perfect. We loved his music selections and of course, he played beautifully. Several of us decided that we'll be looking for him at venues in the future and if we have a party again, we will be sure to call him first. I still can't believe how lucky we were to have him for this event.
Response from Marc Hoffman:
Jennifer - I can't thank you enough for the kind words. You hosted a wonderful party in your lovely home and it was a pleasure for me to provide entertainment. I do hope to work with you again soon! Best regards - Marc
Price Range: $200-2000.
Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes
Insurance: Yes
Unions: ACF
Marc Hoffman solo, duo, trio or larger ensembles always strive to provide the correct music, mood (and volume) for each setting. If the gig is more of a performance we will interact with the audience. For cocktail-type events we can be wall flowers!
Professional, captivating, and entertaining -- Marc Hoffman, solo or with trio, plays a diverse range of styles with exceptional vocals that make him the ideal musical entertainment choice for any occasion, from a small gathering to a large celebration. Marc Has performed nationally and internationally for festivals, weddings, corporate events, university functions, and in jazz clubs. With his trio have entertained crowds at the North Charleston Coliseum, Speedway Motorsports Inc., the Blumenthal Center, and the Grove Park Inn. They have provided all the music for private weddings, from the ceremony to cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. And they were the exclusive musical entertainment for former President Gerald Ford's family during his granddaughter's wedding reception. This is a testament to their versatility, as they perform anything from Tony Bennett to The Beatles to Motown – from jazz to pop to light classical – under the direction of bandleader Marc Hoffman, a highly respected pianist, vocalist, composer, musical educator and performing artist. Marc and the trio or band are happy to emcee your event and wireless miss are available
The Marc Hoffman Trio and Quartet carefully program the perfect music for each event. Marc is also available for bookings as a soloist or with duo, five-piece ensembles.
After establishing himself as a composer and performer of film, theatre, pop, and gospel music, Marc Hoffman began pursuing his passion for jazz in the early 1990s. As a pianist and vocalist, Marc performs over 75 dates a year with a repertoire of original jazz and his own arrangements of standards, ballads, and pop. He most often performs with his trio, but works as a soloist and with other ensembles as well, at concerts, festivals, clubs, and other public and private events. Marc’s music has been performed across the US and in the UK and Europe.
Marc Hoffman grew up in Salisbury, NC, received a degree in composition from the North Carolina School of the Arts, and completed additional study in film composition at the University of Southern California. He has studied at The Dartington International Summer School of Music in Devon, England. His composition teachers have included David Ott, Leo Arnaud, Neil Hefti, and Sherwood Shaffer. He is a member of BMI and the American Composer's Forum. Marc is also founder and artistic director of the Salisbury School of Music.
Marc’s original instrumental recordings include Long Way Home, piano music blending jazz, light classical and his unique style of composition and performance; and more recently Curioso, a remixed and re-mastered version of a previous CD compilation that features all-original, eclectic jazz with Tim Gordon (Mr. Groove) on sax, Grammy nominee John Sharp on guitar, Terry Peoples and Nathan Scott on bass, and Gray Fallin (The Brubakers), Mike Lanier and Ryan Scott on drums and percussion.
Vocal recordings include Christmas Time, I Will, and Dream of God.
Marc’s recent film work includes the score for "The Mill" for producer Ralph Singleton and director Grainger Hines. Marc was also music director for the film and placed songs from 13 artists from the US and the UK. Previous film credits include Music Historian for the 1985 film, "Revolution."
In August of 2010, Virillion Music Publishing released Marc’s first children’s book and accompanying CD entitled Sleep, Little Child, based on an original lullaby. Marc's first book and companion DVD, Essential Worship Keyboard was released by Emerald Books in 2007.
Marc Hoffman lives in Salisbury, NC with is wife, Anne and young daughter, August.
I can provide my own keyboard, small PA and lights
December 11, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
April 30, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
August 28, 2020 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 31, 2019 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | New Year's Party |
December 20, 2018 • 6:30am - 9:30am | Birthday Party |
December 06, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
May 17, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
November 19, 2016 • 2:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
July 29, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 20, 2016 • 8:30pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
March 19, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | Dinner Party |
May 02, 2014 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Other |
June 29, 2013 • 11:00am - 1:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
Standards/Jazz
All of Me
Answer Me
As Long As She Needs Me
As Time Goes By
At Last
Autumn Leaves
Beguine The Beguine
Bewitched
Blue Moon
Blue Monk
Body and Soul
Cast Your Fate to the Wind
Cherry Point
Come Rain or Come Shine
Cute
Don’t Blame Me
Don’t Dream of Anyone But Me
Embraceable You
Fine And Mellow
Fly Me to the Moon
Fragile
Girl From Ipanema
Hefti
I Concentrate On You
I Get A Kick Out of You
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
I’m In The Mood For Love
I Only Have Eyes For You
It Can’t Be Wrong
Kiss Me First
Like Blue
Like Young
Lil’ Darlin’
Linus and Lucy
Lush Life
Misty
Moonlight In Vermont
More Than You Know
My Cherie Amour
My Heart Stood Still
Night and Day
Oh What A Night
Our Love Is Here to Stay
Please Don’t Do It In Here
Repetition
Route 66
Satin Doll
Someone to Watch Over Me
Splanky
Stardust
Stella By Starlight
Stormy Weather
Summertime
Take Five
The Best Is Yet to Come
Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye
The Best of My Love
The Look of Love
The Way You Look Tonight
Three To Get Ready
Too Young To Go Steady
Unforgettable
What Is This Thing Called Love
What the World Needs Now
When I Fall In Love
Why Did I Choose You
Recent Pop
Home Michael Buble’
Sway Micheal Buble’
Turn Me On Norah Jones
Come Away With Me “ “
Bless the Broken Road Rascal Flatts
When You Say Nothing Alison Krauss
I Will “ “
It’s Your Love Tim McGraw
100 Years Five For Fighting
Better Together Jack Johnson
Waiting On An Angel Ben Harper
Wedding Favorites
What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Israel Kamakawiwo'ole
Butterfly Kisses Bob Carlisle
How Sweet It Is The Temptations
My Girl The Temptations
Home Michael Buble’ The Way You Look Tonight Tony Bennett
Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
Van Morrison
‘Til There Was You Meredith Wilson
It Had to Be You Jones/Kahn
Everything I Do Bryan Adams
Grow Old With Me John Lennon
More Bobby Darin
When I Fall In Love Nat King Cole
You Are The Sunshine of My Life Stevie Wonder
Ribbon In The Sky Stevie Wonder
My Love Paul McCartney
Maybe I’m Amazed “ “
All I Ask of You Andrew Lloyd Webber
You’ll Always Be My Little Girl Tim McGraw
Daddy’s Little Girl “ “
Give Me Forever John Tesh/James Ingram
You Shouldn’t Kiss Me Like This Toby Keith
Then Brad Paisley
My Wish For You (Mother/Son) Rascal Flatts
The Time of My Life David Cook
Shagging/Beach
Under the Boardwalk The Drifters
Up On A Roof The Drifters
Sixty Minute Man The Dominoes
Sweet Home Chicago The Blues Brothers
Miss Grace The Tymes
At Last Etta James
With This Ring The Platters
R&B/Dance
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You Marvin Gaye
Play That Funky Music Wild Cherry
Get Down Tonight KC & the Sunshine Band
Brickhouse Commodores
Soul Man Sam & Dave
Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett
My Girl Temptations
I Heard It Through the Grapevine Marvin Gaye
Let’s Get It On Marvin Gaye
Let’s Stay Together Al Green
Superstition Stevie Wonder
For Once In My Life “ “
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Barry White
The Twist Chubby Checker
Animal House Medley
Double Shot Swinging Medallions Louie, Louie The Kingsmen
Good Lovin’ Rascals
Shout Otis Day & the Knights
1970s
Rocket Man Elton John
Brown-Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Moondance “ “
Crazy Love “ “
Just the Way You Are Billy Joel
Carolina On My Mind James Taylor
Stir It Up Bob Marley
Margaritaville Jimmy Buffett
Ain’t Too Proud to Beg “ “
Stuck In The Middle With You Steeler’s Wheel
Dock of the Bay Otis Redding
Ballads
You Send Me Sam Cooke
The Best of My Love The Eagles
Hey Girl The Rascals
Wonderful Tonight Eric Clapton
I Can’t Help Falling In Love With You Elvis
People Get Ready Rod Stewart/Jeff Beck
Hey Girl The Rascals
Unchained Melody Righteous Brothers
People Get Ready Al Green
The Beatles
And I Love Her
Twist and Shout
I Saw Her Standing There
Drive My Car
I Wanna Hold Your Hand
Hard Day’s Night
Can’t Buy Me Love
Got To Get You Into My Life
In My Life
Imagine
Something
Oh Darlin’
Maybe I’m Amazed
I Will
1950s
All Shook of Me Elvis
Blue Suede Shoes “ “
Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis
Earth Angel The Penguins
Only You The Platters
You Belong to Me The Duprees
Rock Around the Clock Bill Haley
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