Let Carol Sarao be your choice for the perfect Jazz Piano at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. Carol Sarao will travel up to 100 miles from Atlantic City, New Jersey.
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TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Atlantic City, NJ.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Linwood, Oceanville, Leeds Point, Pomona, Cologne, New Gretna, Tuckahoe, Elwood, South Seaville, Dennisville, Brigantine, Mizpah, South Dennis, Ventnor City, Margate City, Goshen, Longport, Port Elizabeth, Dorchester, Mauricetown, Ocean City, Winslow, Barnegat Light, Northfield, Whitesboro, Green Creek, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Egg Harbor Township, Cedar Brook.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Piano
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Keyboards
GENRE:
Broadway, Classical, Jazz, Ragtime
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, 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
PERFORMING SINCE:
1977
PAY RANGE:
$125-$900 per event
INFLUENCES:
Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Rickie Lee Jones, Art Tatum, Steely Dan, Earth Wind and Fire, Vince Guaraldi, Les Paul, Louie Armstrong, Pat Martino, James Taylor, Carole King, Quincy Jones, The Yellowjackets, Five for Fighting
DESCRIPTION:
Carol Sarao, an accomplished pianist who specializes in cocktail hours and wedding ceremonies, would love to offer her talents to enhance your special day. Currently the official rehearsal accompanist for both the Ballet and Modern Dance Departments at Richard Stockton College, Carol began studying piano at age 6 with private teachers, and at age 11 went on to study classical piano at the prestigious Settlement Music School in Philadelphia. As an adult, Carol had the privilege of studying jazz improvisation for seven years under pianist Jimmy Amadie (longtime accompanist for the late, great jazz legend Mel Torme.), and made her living as a professional keyboardist, performing with many popular club bands throughout the '70s, '80s and '90s, and touring extensively, from Montreal, Canada to Naples, Florida. As a founding member of Cheetah, an all-girl pop/rock band, Carol appeared at the famed Hershey Park Amphitheatre, as well as traveling to Turkey, Greece, Italy, and Bahrain to perform for American troops.
In 1989, she joined the award-winning group "Cheers, the Band," (designated 'The East Coast's Top Show Band' by Steppin' Out magazine) with whom she played an array of high-profile jobs: casinos lounges, nightclubs, showrooms in the Poconos, corporate parties, opening act for Sister Sledge and The Trammps, bar and bat mitzvahs, and even mayoral inaugurations. And, of course, weddings.
In her 18 years with "Cheers," Carol has performed literally hundreds of cocktail hours and wedding ceremonies, and played at virtually every country club in the South Jersey/ Phila. area--among them such historic venues as The Ram's Head Inn, The Flanders Hotel, the Bellevue Stratford Hotel, and the Aronomink and Overbrook Country Clubs. To each event, Carol brings unfailing professionalism and courtesy, coupled with a fresh, enthusiastic attitude. A deep appreciation for the standards of the American Songbook --particularly the great, classic songs of Porter and Gershwin-- informs her playing, and makes listening to her a joy. Let Carol Sarao's unique interpretations and sophisticated phrasing provide an elegant background for your special day.
If an acoustic piano is not available on location, Carol will be happy to bring a digital synthesizer--featuring a realistic grand piano sound--and a small amplification system. If a duo or trio is required, she can bring in any number of talented partners, including violinists, mandolin players, guitarists, flute players, singers, saxophonists, trumpet players, percussionists, and bassists.
SONG LIST:
All The Things You Are
L-O-V-E
My One and Only Love
There Will Never Be Another You
As Time Goes By
Night and Day
Wedding March - Wagner
Wedding Recessional - Mendelssohn
Trumpet Voluntaire - Purcell
Jesus, Joy of Man's Desiring
Dodi Li
Erev Ba
My Romance
Memory
My One and Only You
Someone to Watch Over Me
Girl from Ipanema
Meditation
Blue Bossa
One Note Samba
How Insensitive
How Can I Live
(In the Arms of the) Angel
Songbird
All I Ask of You
The Prayer
Time to Say Goodbye
Darn that Dream
I'll Remember April
My Favorite Things
Makin' Whoopie
Good Morning Heartache
At Last
Almost Like Being in Love
Someday My Prince Will Come
The Entertainer
Sunflower Slow Drag
Solace
Deep Purple
....and 100's more...
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PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, October 25, 2008
3:00PM - Wedding
Hulmeville, PA
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Monday, October 20, 2008
3:00PM - Taj Mahal Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Sunday, October 19, 2008
3:00PM - Taj Mahal Casino
Atlantic City, NJ
Please note, in addition to Atlantic City, Carol Sarao also serves the surrounding towns of Linwood, Oceanville, Leeds Point, Pomona, Cologne, New Gretna, Tuckahoe, Elwood, South Seaville, Dennisville, Brigantine, Mizpah, South Dennis, Ventnor City, Margate City, Goshen, Longport, Port Elizabeth, Dorchester, Mauricetown, Ocean City, Winslow, Barnegat Light, Northfield, Whitesboro, Green Creek, Pleasantville, Somers Point, Egg Harbor Township, Cedar Brook and many other locations in and around the Atlantic City area.
Saturday, October 25, 2008