Dedicated and highly skilled in playing all styles, including jazz, rock, pop, blues, and country, with hundreds of songs in my repertoire. I have broad appeal and skill at connecting with a wide range of audiences.
I've played hundreds of venues around the world, from Carnegie Hall to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and performed for the President of the United States. Accompanied dozens of artists, and had my own band for 15 years.
Completely self contained if necessary. High end portable piano and sound system sufficient for most venues.
We hired Skip for a milestone birthday party for 50 guests. He arrived early, got set up, and did sounds checks. His equipment was high quality, and his playlist outstanding. We were extremely pleased with his role in making the party special and memorable.
If you are having trouble deciding on a pianist stop looking and book Skip now! I gave him a list of songs and a few song requests that he learned for my wedding. It was absolutely beautiful. He is easy to work with and brings all the equipment needed for the event. I was absolutely stunned with his performance! Just wonderful
Price Range: Contact for rates
I Think first and foremost, I am not just a piano player, but a professional. Having a background in the music industry and business, makes a difference in how smooth your performance can go for the agent and the audience. I am not the least expensive, but highly worth the amount requested and will give more than 100%. (Bio and list of major artist worked with upon request)
I like to arrive early and in plenty of time to be set up so the event will go accordingly. Dress and attire is very important to the performance you are working. So, this is always a part of my job before I arrive, knowing how to look for your event. Having the best in equipment and instruments, when needed to bring for the show, is very important. I pride myself in the fact that I have taken a lot time and energy picking out some of the best equipment to give you the best sound needed, wanted and expected by a professional. (Equipment list upon request)
Just being a great piano player, does not make you a great performer. A performer can play anything requested, should that situation arise. A performer is personable and knows how to mingle with the guest on their break, making the music a true part of the event happening for the evening. They also know when NOT to be a part of the audience when that is appropriate . In other words, they know when and how to fit in to make everyone a part of the music experience for the evening.
I am a performer as well as a piano player. Yes I play standards and request of all genres, but i am a creator, and capturing an audience is what I do best. (Standard song list available on request)
Arrived in Nashville playing ragtime/honky tonk piano at Shaky's Pizza Parlor. Went on the road after that doing the country music thing with Tammy Wynette and other artists through the mid 80's.
Played hundreds of venues around the world, from Carnegie Hall to The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and performed for the President of the United States. Accompanied dozens of artists, and had my own band for 15 years.
After touring with Nashville artists, I put a band together called Hot Pursuit. We played the club and small venue scene through 2003. I played private functions and gatherings till 2009 when I started playing piano bar and other local venues. Play all kinds of music, from jazz and blues to rock and country, to the old standards.
Dedicated and highly skilled in playing all styles, including jazz, rock, pop, blues, and country, with hundreds of songs in my repertoire. I have broad appeal and skill at connecting with a wide range of audiences.
| July 19, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
| October 16, 2021 • 5:30pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| October 26, 2019 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| October 26, 2019 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| September 08, 2019 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| December 10, 2016 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm | Christmas House Party |
Ain't Misbehaving - Fats Waller
All of Me - Frank Sinatra
All the Things You Are - Kern/Hammerstein
Almost Like Being in Love - Gene Kelly
April In Paris - Thelonious Monk
As Time Goes By - Louis Armstrong
At Last -Etta James
Autumn Leaves - Nat King Cole
Behind Closed Doors - Charlie Rich
Beyond the Sea - Bobby Darin
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain - Willie Nelson
Blue Skies - Art Tatum
Bluesette - Curtis Fuller
By the Time I Get to Phoenix - Glen Campbell
Cannon in D
Crazy - Patsy Cline
Cry Me a River - Ella Fitzgerald
Close To You -The Carpenters
Danny Boy - Elsie Griffin
Days of Wine and Roses - Andy Williams
Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
Don't it Make Your Brown Eyes Blue - Crystal Gayle
Faded Love - Bob wills
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
For the Good Times - Ray Price
Georgia - Ray Charles
Girl From Ipanema - Stan Getz
He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones
Hello - Lionel Richey
Here's That Rainy Day - Tony Bennett
How Am I Supposed To Live Without You - Laura Branigan
I Can't Help It - George Jones
I Can't Stop Loving You - Ray Charles
I Get A Kick Out Of You - Frank Sinatra
I Wanna Be Around - Tony Bennett
If - Bread
Imagine - John Lennon
It Had to be You - Harry Connick Jr
I'll Always Be In Love With You - Eddy Arnold
I'll Always Love You - Dolly Pardon
I'll Be Seeing You - Bing Crosby
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Hank Williams
I've Got the World on a String - Frank Sinatra
Just the Way You Are - Billy Joel
Lara's Theme - Ray Conniff
Last Date - Floyd Cramer
Linus & Lucy - Vince Guaraldi
Love Me Tender - Elvis Presley
Love Story - Andy Williams
Mack the Knife - Bobby Darin
Make the World Go Away - Eddy Arnold
Memory - Barry Manilow
Michelle - Beatles
Misty - Errol Garner
Moon River - Any Williams
Moondance - Van Morrison
Most Beautiful Girl - Charlie Rich
My Funny Valentine - Rogers and Heart
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
My Way - Frank Sinatra
New York New York - Frank Sinatra
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
Night and Day - Cole Porter
O Mio Babbino Caro - Puccini
On the Street Where You Live - Dean Martin
One For My Baby - Billie Holiday
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Picture of Me Without You - George Jones
Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head - BJ Thomas
Route 66 - Nat King Cole
San Francisco - Tony Bennett
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Secret Love - Doris Day
Send in the Clowns - Judy Collins
Sentimental Journey - Doris Day
Shadow of Your Smile - Tony Bennett
She Thinks I Still Care - George Jones
Smile - Nat King Cole
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - The Platters
Someone to Watch Over Me - George Gershwin
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland
Somewhere in Time - Roger Williams
Stand By Your Man - Tammy Wynette
Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael
Stormy Weather - Art Tatum
Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra
Summer of 42 - Peter Nero
Summertime - George Gershwin
Sunshine On My Shoulders - Bob Denver
Take Five - Dave Brubeck
Take the A-Train - Duke Ellington
Tennessee Waltz - Patti Page
Thats Just the Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby
The Way We Were - Barbra Streisand
The Grand Tour - George Jones
The Man I Love - George Gershwin
The Nearness of You - Hoagy Carmichael
The Rose - Bette Midler
The Very Thought of You - Billie Holiday
The Way You Look Tonight - Maroon Five
They Can't Take That Away From Me - Frank Sinatra
This Masquerade - Leon Russell
Turn of a Friendly Card - Alan Parsons Project
Turn the Page - Bob Seger
You Were Always On My Mind - Willie Nelson
Unchained Melody - Righteous Brothers
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole
When Sonny Gets Blue - Johnny Mathis
Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Yesterday - Beatles
You Are So Beautiful - Joe Coker
You Are The Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
You Don't Know Me - Ray Charles
You Make Me Fell So Young - Michael Buble'
You and Me - Tammy Wynette
Your Song -Elton John
Christmas
White Christmas
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Linus and Lucy
Santa Clause is Coming to Town
Silent Night
Winter Wonderland
Oh Holy Night
What Child is This
Midnight Clear
Blue Christmas
A Christmas Song
Jingle Bell Rock
Jingle Bells
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Let it Snow
Wedding Ceremony Music
Cannon in D
Bridal Chorus -Richard Wagner
Wedding March -Felix Mendelssohn
Ode To Joy -Beethoven
Skinny Love -Birdy
I Get To Love You - Ruelle
Oscar Peterson, Art Tatum, Bill Evans, Erroll Garner, Floyd Cramer
Completely self contained
Nashville, TN 
Pianist
28 Verified Bookings Michael B. said “We had Doug play piano for our wedding’s welcome party and he was just a delight. Tons of compliments all night as he was able to keep the “vibe” going…”
Nashville, TN
Country Band
21 Verified Bookings Otto H. said “This young man will go . Music was awesome and he remained engaged with my guest. We will book him again very soon if Nashville doesnt get him first”
Madison, TN
Singing Pianist
11 Verified Bookings Kathleen S. said “Cody was perfect for our party! Very professional, happy to accommodate all of our requests. He is an excellent musician - played a variety of songs from…”
Madison, TN
Keyboard Player
Laura E. said “Eliot was a superb accompanist for my violin performance. Well prepared and great musicality. Highly recommend.”
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