Erik Schmidt-Hjelt Pianist from Eldorado Springs, CO

*****Important: Just relocated to the Denver/Boulder metro area after residing near Vail, Colorado. Thanks for being here! You have the opportunity to help an important new member of the local musician community! You're a great person! Thank you! Very listenable, relaxing, martinis, wine, appetizers, fine dining, weddings, soulful, gorgeous & inspirational- Musical excellence, expressed through 88 keys. With around 30 years experience at his ripe young age, Erik's skillful piano stylings are second to none. His music has been showcased at many prestigious venues, including the world-famous, historic, four-diamond Ahwahnee Hotel in Yosemite National Park, the Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch and the Arrabelle in Vail, Colorado. From 2016 through 2018 Erik's piano stylings were featured at the pre-eminent Kings Club, at the Sonnenalp, also in Vail. He opened a concert for Wynton Marsalis & performed a duo with Billboard chart-topping jazz pianist Eric Reed. His newest album, due in 2019, includes many accomplished recording artists and Grammy award winners. His music is channeled on Pandora and is also available on Spotify. Performed with prowess: pop piano hits, original compositions, jazz standards & soulful pop tunes with inspiration & lush harmonies. His funky rhythmic sense is rare for a keyboardist. Award-winning; well-over a dozen accolades in scholastic festivals. His music is particularly well-suited to fine dining & romantic settings. A musical complement to the gorgeous landscapes of Colorado, which have inspired Erik's smooth jazz compositions.