Let Roger Wright be your choice for the perfect Classical Piano at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. Roger Wright will travel up to 3000 miles from Los Angeles, California.
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LOCATION:
Los Angeles,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Los Angeles, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Glendale, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Bell, Hollywood, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Montebello, South Gate, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Willowbrook, Compton, La Canada, Montrose, North Hollywood.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Classical Piano
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Keyboards
GENRE:
90's Hits, Broadway, Chamber Music, Classical, Jazz, Klezmer, Oldies, Pop, Rock, World Music
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
Gargoyles - (III) Roger Wright - Piano Masterpieces
DESCRIPTION:
Roger Wright is a classically trained pianist who has played professionally for fifteen years, providing the highest level of musical entertainment for private parties, weddings, corporate events and other special occasions. He has a dazzling piano style known for its lush tone and Romantic phrasing, and his versatility ranges from light classical to ballads, rock to ragtime, Broadway to the old standards, and much more. He can add elegant background music, or step it up a notch and lead a variety of fun sing-alongs. His timeless repertoire appeals to listeners of all ages.
Roger also performs solo recitals, collaborates with instrumentalists and singers, and performs with larger groups, including concertos with orchestra. A native Texan, Roger was born in 1974, and has been performing to the acclaim of audiences worldwide since his debut with the Houston Symphony at the age of eighteen. Recent performances include recitals in Charleston (SC), Chicago, Cincinnati, Fort Worth, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, San Antonio, San Diego and San Jose (CA). His performances have been broadcast on ABC Australia, CBC Radio Canada, 105.1 K-Mozart in Los Angeles, WFMT-FM Chicago, WQXR in New York City, and on David Dubal’s celebrated series Reflections from the Keyboard. In addition, he works with singers in individual coaching sessions, and accompanies artists, teachers and students from the University of Southern California in rehearsals, masterclasses, competitions and performances. He has toured in the United States and abroad with the acclaimed Comedian Harmonists, Hudson Shad, and last year the group appeared in “Wall to Wall Stephen Sondheim,” a gala event in New York City's Symphony Space, celebrating the 75th birthday of the famed Broadway composer, who was in attendance.
Competitive highlights include 1st Prize, 2003 San Antonio International Piano Competition (also received awards for Best Performance of the Commissioned Work and Best Performance of a Romantic Work; Gold Medal, 1998 Frinna Awerbuch International Piano Competition in New York City; Finalist, 2000 Esther Honens International Piano Competition in Canada; and one of thirty competitors selected for the 2001 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.
In addition to the piano, Mr. Wright is a serious Scrabble player and was the winner of the 2004 National Scrabble Championship in New Orleans, broadcast by ESPN. He has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning, and interviewed on The Today Show and The Jimmy Kimmel Show.
Mr. Wright currently resides in Los Angeles where he enjoys performing, teaching, collaborating and composing his own music.
SONG LIST:
Tonight
So in Love
Tomorrow
Lullaby of Broadway
Somewhere
Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)
There is Always One You Can't Forget
Night and Day
Fascinating Rhythm
Begin the Beguine
As Time Goes By
People
No One is Alone
Anything Goes
I Got Rhythm
Tea For Two
I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face
Dancing in the Dark
Everything's Coming Up Roses
Climb Every Mountain
As Long As He Needs Me
September Song
Time on My Hands
Memories of You
Not a Day Goes By
Making Whoopee!
Younger Than Springtime
Bewitched
Some Enchanted Evening
Forty-Second Street
More Than You Know
Send In the Clowns
Mack the Knife
Oh What a Beautiful Morning
Someone to Watch Over Me
Where or When
Summertime
Who Can I Turn To
Enbraceable You
Speak Low
All the Things You Are
And All That Jazz
Anyone Can Whistle
Where is Love
Cabaret
If Ever I Would Leave You
The Sound of Music
My Favorite Things
Don't Cry For Me Argentina
Falling in Love with Love
How are Things in Glocca Morra
I Could Have Danced All Night
Wouldn't It Be Loverly
If I Loved You
You'll Never Walk Alone
Sunrise, Sunset
My Funny Valentine
Where or When
Luck Be a Lady
Ol' Man River
People Will Say We're In Love
Memory
On A Clear Day
Till There Was You
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Try to Remember
What Kind of Fool Am I
I Love You For Sentimental Reasons
I'll Be Seeing You
Let There Be Love
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
You Light Up My Life
Blue Moon
Moon River
Nobody Does It Better
Big Spender
Godfather Theme
New York, New York
Doctor Zhivago
Ice Castles
Love Story
The Greatest Love of All
Against All Odds
Singing In the Rain
More Than You Know
Brazil
Almost Like Being In Love
Love Is a Many Splendored Thing
What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life
The Shadow of Your Smile
Maybe
The Candy Man
Over The Rainbow
Up Where We Belong
A Time For Us (Romeo and Juliet)
Inspector Clouseau
Besame Mucho
Mona Lisa
Fantasy Island
More Than Words
Always
Ebb Tide
Feelings
I Just Called
Misty
Nobody Does It Better
On The Wings of Love
If You Say My Eyes
Wind Beneath Wings
You Light Up My Life
We've Only Just Begun
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
You Are So Beautiful
Amigos Para Siempre
Lullaby of Birdland
When I fall In Love
The Entertainer
Maple Leaf Rag
Bethena
Refuge of a Lie
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Roger was so accommodating and professional I would recommend him to any party planner, or special event.
We needed Roger to 'fill-in' at a last moment, after the accompanist for our vocal performer could not perform for our event. Roger had no problem stepping in. He offered 'rehearsal' time if needed, but it was not possible to coordinate.
NO PROBLEM. He is such a PRO! The performance went off without a hitch, all of my guests assumed they had performed together regularly.
Roger went on to play for us during the evening and my guests were impressed by him, and by my 'expertise' in putting on such a show.
THANK YOU! Roger
And Thank you GIGMASTERS.COM for your reliable and convenient service.
John V.
--John V. La Verne, CA 5/12/2007
Roger's presence at my parents' anniversary celebration inspired a beautiful, professional atmosphere. Having him was a gift in itself. Among Roger's many aspects for which we were grateful, we greatly appreciated his promptness, friendly and welcoming demeanor toward our guests, competitive price, and willingness to learn a song specially for our party- we could not have asked for anything more. His talent and thoughtfulness went far beyond expectation- a real treasure among pianists.
--Julianne M. La Jolla, CA 8/13/2006
Roger came thru for me with flying colors. As a vocalist, it is important to trust your accompanist. Within one day, a one hour run thru and rushed sound check; Roger exuded the professionalism which allowed me to perform my best for my client. The event I used Roger for was a trying one and yet it seemed that he could have been up to even greater challenges. I was particularly pleased with Roger in that he was very comfortable playing my concert pieces which ranged in genre from Jazz, to classic American Musical Theatre, light opera, French leider, and contemporary vocal pieces. Roger's talent and musicianship allowed me the freedom to sing a wide range of vocal styles. I would use Roger again and would not hesitate to recommend his services as an accompanist and solo performer.
--Mario R. San Diego, CA 7/15/2006
Only the highest praise for Roger, we can't wait to plan another party to hear him play, again. Thank you !
--Robert S. Long Beach, CA 3/26/2006
Roger did a great job from start to end. He replied promptly to all my email inquiries, showed up exactly at the agreed time, played exactly what we agreed to, accommodated us by playing an extra hour beyond the schedule time, and was kind and professional to the party guests. I would definitely hire him again. Great job, Roger.
--Greg V. Long Beach, CA 12/16/2005
Please note, in addition to Los Angeles, Roger Wright also serves the surrounding towns of Alhambra, Bell Gardens, Glendale, Huntington Park, Maywood, Monterey Park, Bell, Hollywood, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Montebello, South Gate, Burbank, Beverly Hills, Inglewood, Rosemead, San Gabriel, San Marino, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Lynwood, Pico Rivera, Toluca Lake, Universal City, Willowbrook, Compton, La Canada, Montrose, North Hollywood and many other locations in and around the Los Angeles area.
Saturday, May 31, 2008