Denis D'Aoust - Pianist & Vocalist

Denis D'Aoust, 5-star rated for 4 years, is an internationally acclaimed PIANIST, KEYBOARDIST, ORGANIST, ACCORDIONIST & VOCALIST with an extensive repertoire, a wide range of playing styles, and a natural talent that allows him to play & sing any song – Standards, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Latin & more. He has performed solo for Hollywood celebrities, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, and for Queen Elizabeth II.

Denis has a smooth singing voice with an exceptionally wide vocal range, and is blessed with perfect pitch. Along with English, his repertoire includes songs in French, Spanish & Italian. Denis can provide music using –

* Acoustic piano

* Acoustic piano supplemented with bass pedals and a digital rhythm programmer, which allows him to sound like a trio.

* His state-of-the-art portable digital piano (Korg SP-500), which allows him - as a single performer – to sound like a trio, a quartet, and many types of bands...essentially making him a "one-man band."

Denis has played & sung at hundreds of private parties, weddings, and corporate functions for Fortune 500 companies, and has performed at some of the world's leading hotels – from the San Francisco's Fairmont Hotel to the Inn at Spanish Bay in Pebble Beach, from Toronto's Four Seasons and Sutton Place Hotels to the prestigious Carlton Hotel in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Besides solo performances, he has led and played in his own bands, and has appeared solo and as a band member on television.

Denis has recorded & released four solo CDs, including his brand new CD "Come Fly With Me" which features a variety of great standards such as Frank Sinatra's "Come Fly With Me" and "Fly Me To The Moon," a beautiful rendition of Edith Piaf's "La Vie En Rose," a fun version of "That's Amore, two contemporary classics – Elton John's "Your Song" and Billy Joel's "Piano Man" – and more, including the ever-popular "What A Wonderful World" and "The Way You Look Tonight."

DENIS IS A FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL MUSICIAN AVAILABLE FOR DAYTIME & EVENING EVENTS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA & BEYOND.

NOTE: It's not possible to list all the songs in Denis' repertoire in the space below - a complete songlist can be provided on request. Please scroll down for Online Contact Form.

• Always
• Amor, Amor, Amor
• As Time Goes By
• (You've Had A) Bad Day - Daniel Powter
• Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
• Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
• Crocodile Rock - Elton John
• Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
• Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Georgia On My Mind
• Girl From Ipanema
• Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
• Home - Michael Buble
• I Left My Heart In San Francisco - Tony Bennett
• I'm A Believer - (from Shrek)
• I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
• It's Still Rock & Roll To Me - Billy Joel
• Just The Two Of Us
• La Vie En Rose
• Lady Is A Tramp
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Memory - (from Cats)
• Moondance
• My Life - Billy Joel
• Night & Day
• Old Time Rock & Roll
• Phantom of The Opera medley
• Piano Man - Billy Joel
• Pretty Woman
• Quando, Quando, Quando
• Right Here Waiting
• Solamente Una Vez
• Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John
• Steppin' Out With My Baby - Tony Bennett
• Stormy Monday Blues
• Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra
• Thank You - Dido
• That's Amore - Dean Martin
• Unchained Melody
• Under The Boardwalk
• Unforgettable
• The Way You Do The Things You Do
• The Way You Look Tonight
• The Wedding Song (There Is Love)
• What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• What's New
• When I Fall In Love
• When I'm Sixty-Four - Beatles
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life - Stevie Wonder
• You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You - Dean Martin
• Your Song - Elton John
• Traditional Wedding Music
• Show tunes
• Uptempo Jazz
• French, Italian & German accordion music
• Holiday favorites
• ... and MANY, MANY MORE!!!

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• We contracted Denis for my daughter's sweet 16 at Hayes Mansion and he turned out to be everything we expected and more. Denis was very professional,talented and accommodating. He provided beautiful music during our reception and dinner hours. He was on time, dressed elegantly, needed no hand holding and his music and singing created an elegant and very beautiful atmosphere. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wishes to hire a truly talented professional. Denis sings in multipule languages and all of the positive comments we received related to his beautiful voice and music ability. He was awesome! -- Susana L, San Jose, CA, 5/30/2009
• Denis was terrific and I would book again when the situation arises. Thank you Denis for everything. Robert -- John Robert M, San Francisco, CA, 5/13/2009
• He music and performance was excellent, and all the guests complemented my choice of entertainment. I have already given his name to some friends for future occasions. I was very happy with him. -- Caroline B, Santa Monica, CA, 9/4/2008
• I hired Denis for a surprise 50th Anniversary party for my parents.Denis was a wonderful person to work with. I was a little nervous about hiring someone off of the internet but when I heard him play and saw the reaction of my guests, I was very happy with my decision. Several people approached me during the party and said how great and talented Denis was. Denis was like a human Jukebox. He went from playing Italian songs on the accordian to the 1950's music on his piano, to my mothers all time favorite...Neil Diamond. I don't think that there is a song that Denis can't play. He is very much a talented musician. He made my parents anniversary special. -- Pamela B, Boulder Creek, CA, 6/28/2008
• Denis was a delight to have in our home and his music certainly helped to make our event a huge success. We will definately use Mr. D'Aoust in the future. Thank you, Kathleen Knox -- Kathleen K, Millbrae, CA, 4/24/2008
• We had a wonderful experience with Denis, he made our day even more special. Denis is very professional and accomodating. All our guests were delighted with his music, he set the perfect ambiance. We would recommend Denis to everyone. Brides: he is the perfect musician, zero stress, one less headache. -- Viviana M, San Francisco, CA, 3/21/2008
• Denis was a pleasure to work with. He is a very talented pianist and an amazing singer. He also has great stage presence. Denis met with many of our singers before the event and they all enjoyed working with him. He was patient with my many requests and was always professional. I would hire him in the future and loved working with him. -- Kathleen S, Burlingame, CA, 2/23/2008
• Denis played at my company's holiday party last night and really created a warm and festive atmosphere with his music. He is a talented musician and we all enjoyed his song choices and vocals. -- Andrea P, Woodland, CA, 12/13/2007
• Denis was a pleasure to work with. He helped to make our event more enjoyable for our guests. The variety of music he played was perfect and his singing was wonderful. He was very accommodating to our schedule and helped to keep the party swinging and in the holiday mood. Thanks again Denis, you were great! -- Kathy F, San Jose, CA, 12/9/2007
• I knew immediately from the time I found Denis on Gigmasters, that he was just perfect for our Oktoberfest event. Visiting his website and listening to his demos was very enjoyable. My entire experience making the arrangements with Denis were so easy and professional, I felt very comfortable with every aspect of the process. Our committee received so many compliments from the guests at our party about Denis' performance. Our guests were thrilled with Denis' musicality; they loved him. When Denis played and sang his music throughout the evening, people danced and had a wonderful evening. I would recommend Denis to anyone who wants their party to be a success. -- Peggy J, Vacaville, CA, 10/6/2007
• At the time that I considered hiring Denis I read the comments from previous clients and I recall one person remarked that Denis not only arrived on time but was early for the job. I can certainly attest to that as we had the same experience. His music was delightful. He is not intrusive with his music - does not overpower people with it. Denis is welcoming but is sensitive to the fact that some guests may not want to be interrupted by a strolling musician standing very near. I was thoroughly satisfied with the music and would not hesitate to recommend Denis to others. Rosemary Cozzo -- Rosemary C, Daly City, CA, 9/27/2007
• Denis is very professional, and extrememly talented. Denis is a seasoned entertainer, obviously, and I would call upon him again and again in the future. I had many of my guests asking me about him and 'where did you find him??'. I was pleased, and so were my guests. Thanks Denis, you are a steal at that price! Sheryl Tocionis (Baca) -- Sheryl T, Los Gatos, CA, 8/25/2007
• Denis was AWESOME. He was right on target and seamless, and his beautiful music helped us get through the ceremony. During the reception, Denis' excellent timing with a small quip and musical adlibs helped the bride and groom get through their welcome message and acknowledgements. Denis' talent is for sure hard to find. He knows exactly what to play to keep the party rolling. We hope to work with him again someday. THANKS DENIS! -- Pia R, Sunol, CA, 6/23/2007
• Denis played the accordian and sang Italian songs for our 40th anniversary. He played while he strolled through groups of our guests and later led a block long stroll from the ceremony to the reception, while singing and continuing playing the accordian. Our guests were following him, laughing and talking all the way. He asked what type of attire we preferred, ranging from a tuxedo to a costume. We decided that a Venician gondolier costume would be perfect. Overall, we could not have been more pleased with Denis' performance as well as his professionalism. He was prompt in his response to our initial inquiry, timely in his arrival at our event, and incredibly flexible and charming in every way. He helped to make our 40th Anniversary an event all of our guests will remember. Thank you, Denis! -- Bill G, Tiburon, CA, 6/17/2007
• great job!!!! Denis was the perfect entertainer for our party and we will continue to have him back over and over again, no matter what our party theme shall be. He can do it all. We received many compliments on him and give him the highest rating. Any future clients of his can be assured that he will make your party a success. -- Kathleen F, Morgan Hill, CA, 5/11/2007
• Denis was great at pre-connecting with me prior to the event. He checked with me on arrival and was prompt and ready to play ahead of time. He is a gifted singer and accordian player. -- Jan N, Las Vegas, NV, 3/25/2007
• In short: Denis was FANTASTIC!! He exceeded our expectations. Excellent talent; he was able to sing/play anything we requested (and we had an age range from 12 to 81) but played the correct genre of music when we were too busy having fun to request anything. Extremely professional but great personality too; he fit right into the party with some fun and appropriate banter between numbers. Everyone commented on his exceptional talent, breadth, professionalism, and great personality. Perfect! -- Paula P, Concord, CA, 3/16/2007
• It was great working with Denis. All the guests thought that a CD was playing in the background and were shocked to come to find out there was a real piano player with a great voice. Denis was very professional. He even sang in Spanish. Denis comes highly recommended. -- Cinthia L, Discovery Bay, CA, 12/2/2006
• I was extrememly impressed with Denis from the moment I saw him on Gigmasters. His experience and the high ratings he received intrigued me, and I was so surprised and relieved when he immediately contacted me to confirm the details of my wedding. It is a stressful time in the wedding planning process, and he made me feel completely at ease. When PJ and I met Denis and his wife Doris, they made us feel at home, and were extremely helpful in guiding us through our musical choices for the ceremony. Doris even volunteered to help coordinate with Denis at the church to ensure everything went smoothly. His music on the piano was absolutely beautiful and his voice is amazing. Denis helped to made our wedding day truly beautiful and it was a wonderfully memorable experience. I would highly recommend Denis for a ceremony, or any other event as he will definitely exceed your expectations! Sincerely, Tazia and PJ Pelosi -- Tazia M, San Jose, CA, 9/1/2006
• I cannot begin to say enough good things about Denis! From the time we began looking on Gigmasters, till the day after our wedding, he super served us in every possible way. He even sent through pictures of us and our first dance (not to mention how wonderful he sings and plays the piano)! If you are looking for a great talent to play at your event, i highly recommend booking Denis for it, you will NOT be disappointed! Mark and Jami Feldman -- Mark F, Geyserville, CA, 6/3/2006

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