Denis D'Aoust - Piano, Vocals, Accordion

• Denis D'Aoust - piano, accordion, organ

Denis D'Aoust, 5-star rated for 7 years, is an internationally acclaimed PIANIST, ACCORDIONIST, ORGANIST & VOCALIST/SINGER 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, 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."

* Multi-manual pipe and electric organs.

* Accordion (great for French, Italian & Oktoberfest themed events!).

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, the latest being -

"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 French 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."

"IT'S HOLIDAY SEASON" - full of great popular holiday songs including classics like "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" and "Let It Snow," fun songs like "Mele Kalikimaka" and "Mistletoe & Holly," and and a beautiful version of "White Christmas."

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 song list 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, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, New Year's Eve Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Restaurants, Reunions, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• I was very happy with Denis's piano playing at our Christmas Party. He was great to work with and the music was wonderful and I would hire him again. he took lots of requests and played for the adulkts as well as fun songs for the kids. He has a really nice singing voice so the Sinatra songs were great! -- Noreen H, San Jose, CA, 12/17/2011
• Before we hired Denis for our wedding, we asked to meet him and hear him play. He was very accommodating and we knew instantly that he would be perfect for us. Denis was very professional throughout the planning process and kept in good contact with us for months. Ultimately, he did a wonderful job at the wedding. The music was beautiful and we couldn't be happier. Thank you, Denis! You are definitely going to be our go-to guy for our future events. -- Kim T, San Jose, CA, 8/20/2011
• Denis is very talented, and was perfect for our event (actually, he'd be perfect for any occasion!). He has a beautiful singing voice, and is an excellent pianist and an amazing musician. And he can play every type of music there is. Plus, he's a gentleman and very easy to work with. We'd hire him again in a heartbeat. Thanks! -- Sherry B, Palo Alto, CA, 12/11/2011
• Denis D'Aoust was a hit @ our party (so lucky we found him). 100% happy with everything! Thank you Denis Jennifer T. (Palo Alto) -- Jennifer T, Palo Alto, CA, 10/22/2011
• He was a hit at our party. We would highly recommend Denis! -- Sean H, Burlingame, CA, 12/10/2011
• Denis was truly amazing at my parents 50th wedding aniversay party! He took any request and was very professional. He is easy going and very talented. I would highly recommend Denis to all my friends and family. -- Janae C, San Jose, CA, 7/24/2011
• I was not the only one impressed by Denis' performance. Many guests came up to me asking about him, praising him, and wanting his contact info. -- Charles L, Belmont, CA, 8/8/2011
• "Sipping with Sinatra" was our event. To say that Denis's performance was a smash hit would be an understatement,upon his arrival he was involved in a car accident. Being the true showman that he is,he stated,"The show must go on". Like witchcraft,he captivated residents and guests.He took us on a journey back to the days of yester-year. Taking requests,singing classics by Bobby Darin,Dean Martin etc."Old Mackie was back in town","spreading the word" Acacia Creek was transported into "New York,New York","Amore" started to flow and so did the tears of joy and remembrance. I would recommend Denis to anyone who is looking for a magical experience.Denise B. UC 5/2/11 -- Denise B, Union City, CA, 5/1/2011
• Denis was a great entertainer for our holiday party. He accommodated many requests, including many that were not holiday songs! I would highly recommend him for any occasion that calls for quality music and singing, with an extremely wide range of music genres. -- Geri R, San Francisco, CA, 12/10/2010
• If you don't like Denis' music, you'd better check your pulse. -- John T, San Mateo, CA, 5/13/2011
• Denis was incredible. We had a vision for our wedding and he delivered it and more. Whenever we need a musician again, or any friends or family need one, we're hiring Denis. Thank you so much!! Truly a wonderful talent. -- Lauren M, Northridge, CA, 4/3/2011
• Denis D'Aoust's overall talents are no question very good.His musical skills, both instrumental and vocal were great.He could compete with the best of them.He knows how to play a variety of songs and has the skill to learn new songs if given ample time to learn it.Aside from Denis' talents,his preparation and planning really stood out to us. We know Denis was talented, but we didn't know that he was not just a musician, but a very organized and prepared musician.We were new to wedding planning and.He helped us with song choices and even adviced us on what works well at certain times of the event.Although he gave us his opinion,he left it up to us to decide.GreatJob!! -- Ryan P, San Jose, CA, 1/29/2011
• If the scale went to 10, Denis would be a 10 all the way! He performed for my nephew's baptism party and he was AMAZING! We heard compliments from our guests for him the entire time of the event and the next day we still had comments on how exceptional his performance went. All the songs he chose were favorites of the crowd and from kids to elders, we all enjoyed his talents. I would DEFINITELY book him again! -- Stephanie B, Pacifica, CA, 8/14/2010
• Denis is the real deal. He was on time, dressed perfectly, and his set list perfect for the people at my event. Everyone present commented on how great he was. It was such a pleasure working with Denis, for any future events, he will definitely be our first choice! -- Darlene F, San Jose, CA, 9/25/2010
• For our "Italian Night", Denis entertained us with accordion music and soft music and vocals during dinner. We then took the dance floor, and he was very open to requests. Denis is multitalented as well as very professional. Our "Italian Night" was a big success. -- Nancy W, San Francisco, CA, 4/17/2010
• The Life Of The Party! That's Gigmasters' motto, and that's what Denis was, again. We've now hired him five times, 3 Christmas parties, my own 50th, and yesterday he wowed everybody at my aunt Barbara's 80th B-Day party. She's a great Dean Martin fan, and Denis filled her many requests for Dino Hits, even singing in Italian. He walked around the room playing accordion, then after dinner sat at his piano and had everybody dancing. He played everything from the Chicken Dance to YMCA. My cousin's 55th b-day's coming up this summer...guess who she's gonna hire! -- Peter M, El Sobrante, CA, 5/15/2010
• Absolutely accomadating and very professional. -- Jim P, Napa, CA, 7/22/2010
• We celebrated a Big Birthday with 120 friends. We had great food & drink, a charming & comfortable setting and perfect weather; but Denis was the key and magic ingredient that made the day outstanding! -- Lana B, Sonoma, CA, 4/17/2010
• Last year we hired Denis to play & sing for my father's 80th birthday party. He was so great that this year we hired him to play & sing for my mother's 80th birthday - he again was wonderful. Their 60th anniversary is coming up and we're definitely going to hire him for that. He knows an so many songs - not only songs my parents like, but songs for everybody there of all ages. He's not only talented, but polite and always set up ahead of schedule. Great job! Thanks, Denis! -- Daniel J, San Jose, CA, 3/13/2010
• This performer was very professional and talented. His musical style was a perfect match for our Mediterranean-themed luncheon banquet. With his accordian, he strolled the aisles as if stolling the boulevards of France or the piazzas of Italy. The audience was encouraged to clap and sing along. He also performed stationary on his digital piano. His repetiore of songs lent a festive and nostalgic air to the event. Many of our guests who have attended this annual event for many, many years stated that this was the best event in their memory and it was due to the wonderful talent of Mr. Denis D'Aoust. -- Liz P, San Jose, CA, 7/17/2009
• We hired Denis to play piano and accordion and to sing for my 50th birthday party - and again he was great. He knows SO MANY SONGS!!! Two years ago we hired him to for my mother's 80th birthday party, and he knew all her favorite songs. This time he knew all MY favorite songs, plus he sang in French for some of our guests, and in Italian for some other guests. We can't praise him enough - he's very talented, he can play just about any song that people request, he always shows up early, he's polite - all around the perfect entertainer for anyone's party. -- Anne Marie W, Napa, CA, 6/27/2009
• 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
• What an amazing talent! Denis was everything we had hoped for, and more. This was an anniversary party so there were people of all ages, and he was able to play and sing a wonderful variety of music that pleased everyone, young and old and in between. And he is very charming and polite, just a pleasure to work with. We would definitely, strongly recommend him for any occasion where someone wants an excellent pianist (and accordionist!) with a beautiful singing voice. -- Suzanne L, Napa, CA, 6/6/2009
• 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
• Denis was perfect. He set the perfect mood for our event. Throughout the evening people were telling me how much they loved the music and what a great addition is was to the event. He made me look like a genius. He arrived on time, did exactly what we agreed upon and was totally professional. I am hoping to hire him every year for our event. -- Tim S, San Francisco, CA, 1/28/2012

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