| Mark Eisenman: Music for your event |
| Acoustic is
Best |
My approach to music is non-amplified (if
possible), and acoustic. This means that my various groups
can best be heard where there is an acoustic piano. Rooms
that have this requirement are available, and I strongly
urge people to book their event at venues that have the good
taste and common sense to provide a real piano that is well
maintained and tuned.
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| Accommodating |
However in the event that a piano is not available, I can make arrangements to provide a piano. This may be an electronic keyboard, acoustic upright, or even a grand piano. It depends on your budget. This is another good reason to think about the music early on in the planning, because booking a room without a piano will add to your final cost. Please feel free to consult me about which venues have adequate pianos. You can be sure that any venue that is serious enough to have a good instrument will have everything else in order. It represents a commitment to quality. |
The Choice is Yours, From Solo Piano to Larger Groups
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As leader, I can contract musical 'guests' such as horn
players and vocalists. A partial list of them can be found
in my Experience Counts Page. My network of talent is
constantly expanding with my teaching and accompanying work.
I am also available for solo piano cocktail parties
and other events.
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I must remind every
potential client that the ability to deal with people is
impossible to put in a sound file. This skill is very
important however, because the ability to roll with the
situation and deal with the guests, and other professionals
involved in your event, is what can make or break the event.
This is where experience counts a great deal. |
The
Music
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The music I choose to play is only the
best in the tradition of standard and jazz based material.
Special requests can be accommodated. The range of
experience that I and the musicians that I work with have,
make it very difficult to provide a sample of the music. If
fact any number of samples only serves to limit the client's
perception of what music I can make available. |
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Most of the files represent work that I have done for other people.They represent some of the range of music, and the quality of playing you'll hear at your event.
For a list of my repertoire please drop me a line at jazzpiano@sympatico.ca
I have an obvious joy and love for the music, and communicate this to the audience. In addition, the musicians I hire have knowledge of Jazz and Standard Music that can best be described as vast. All the members of the bands I assemble are very experienced players, have been in demand as accompanying musicians for years, and bring this wealth of experience together to provide the best in Jazz music.
For example, my first call bass players have toured extensively with Oscar Peterson and George Shearing.
All of the above, and my professional and businesslike approach means that you're dealing with a person with integrity. A contract will be filed so as to make sure all the details are right.
When I'm hired for your event it's a commitment.
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