Chris88Williams Classical and Jazz instrumental piano and Pop Rock with vocals

Based in Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

PRICE
from $200 (CAD)

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About / Biography

I am a professional piano player, teacher and songwriter.

I can perform ambient classical and jazz piano, and/or pop rock piano with vocals.

I have been performing solo, with duo's and bands for over 30 years. My gigs have been weddings, anniverdary parties, restaurants and resorts, bars and clubs.

What ever your event is I am confident I can add a musical touch to make it even more special.

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Location

Based in Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)

This is a partial list of classical, jazz and rock piano I have in my repertoire.

Prelude in C - J.S. Bach

Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven

Nocturne op 9 - Chopin

Sonata Pathetique 2nd Movement - Beethoven

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - J.S. Bach

Fur Elise - Beethoven

Waltz in Am - Chopin

Rondo a la Turca - Mozart

Funeral March - Chopin

Bridal Chorus - Wagner

Wedding March - Mendelssohn

Blue Moon

Ain't Miss Behavin'

Fly Me To The Moon

Georgia on my Mind

Crazy

All of Me

Can't Help Falling in Love

Always on My Mind

Ain't She Sweet

Blue Skies

Bad Bad Leroy Brown - Jim Croce

Bennie and the Jets - Elton John

Piano Man - Billy Joel

Lady Madonna - The Beatles

Light My Fire - The Doors

My Life - Billy Joel

Only The Good Die Young - Billy Joel

Rocket Man - Elton John

Watching The Wheels - John Lennon

Werewolves of London - Warren Zevon

You Can Leave Your Hat On - Joe Cocker

Your Song - Elton John

Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel

Imagine - John Lennon

Layla - Eric Clapton

In My Life - The Beatles

Wild World - Cat Stevens

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

An electrical outlet for my digital piano and small P.A. system.


What information do you require about a venue?

Location.
Load in and out options.
Parking options.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I can bring anything required.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

I have performed at weddings which is always nice to be part of someone's special event.
One of my favourite gigs is The Couple's Resort in Whitney Ontario.


What's your favourite type of event?

My favourite type of event is to be the ambient instrumental (cocktail) piano player, although I really do like playing and singing Billy Joel, Elton John and those types of singing piano players.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I started learning and playing classical piano as a child. In my teens I was the organist at a small church in Shannonville, I was trained to be a piano teacher at Arden's Music in Belleville Ontario, and started playing classic rock piano and organ in bars and restaurants with 4 and 5 piece bands.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

I love learning and playing J.S. Bach, Beethoven and Chopin. When I feel like "rockin' out" I love Elton John, Billy Joel and Burton Cummings.
My favourite artist is Elton John, and the greatest song of all time is Glamour Boy by Burton Cummings.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Since I play different types of events, there is no typical set up and performance times. I have played ambient instrumental piano where all I need to do is show up and sit down at the provided piano, but if I have to bring my own gear, set up time could be around an hour to two hours.
I am happy to play as little or as much is asked of me. I have played at wedding ceremonies where my contribution was only 3 pieces during the ceremony, but I'm also capable of playing up to four 45 minute sets with 15 minute breaks in between each.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I am happy to take requests.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Professional.

Recent Clients

Chris88Williams has performed for these clients:

Private parties

Venues

Chris88Williams has performed at these venues:

The Couples Resort

The Carlu

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Recording Session

Virtual Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Classical

Christmas

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Covers

Motown

R&B

Rock

Classic Rock

Rock 'n' Roll

Features:

Instrumental

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