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LOCATION:
Chicago,
Illinois
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 50 miles from Chicago, IL.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Forest Park, Hines, Lyons, Riverside, Brookfield, Maywood, River Forest, Summit Argo, Carol Stream, La Grange Park, Bellwood, Bedford Park, Melrose Park, Westchester, Burbank, Bridgeview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hometown, La Grange, River Grove, Stone Park, Western Springs, Berkeley, Franklin Park, Justice, Norridge.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Piano
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Keyboards
GENRE:
Blues, Classical, Jazz, New Age
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
1973
PAY RANGE:
$100-$125 per hour
INFLUENCES:
Bach, Debussy, Ray Charles, Andre Previn, Mac Rebennac (Doctor John), Oscar Peterson, Gershwin, Porter, Carmichael, Richard Rogers, John Williams, Elton John, Jerry Lee Lewis
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DESCRIPTION:
Chris Martin was the house pianist at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Chicago from 1989 to 2007. He currently plays at the Four Seasons Chicago. At these venues he has played for amongst others, President H. W. Bush, Chinese President Jang Jemin, The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, and Cardinal George. The list is as wide and varied as are the eminent guests who stay at these establishments. In addition to his hotel playing he has played corporate functions in every major venue in the city. He was voted best ambient music in Chicago Magazine's 2002 Best Of Chicago issue. Chris has covered the gamut musically in his career. Classicaly trained at the American Conservatory of Music, he has played in top forty bands, jazz ensembles, and performed as a solo artist for twenty years. His repertoire is vast, and his playing styles range from blues to Bach with a consumate knowledge of the American Songbook.
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SONG LIST:
Terms of Endearment - Movie Theme
Linus and Lucy\Cast Fate to Wind - Vince Geraldi
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Somewhere In Time - Movie Theme
Lady in Red - Chris Deburgh
Secret Love - Doris Day
Phantom of Opera Medley - A. Loyd Webber
Rocket Man - Elton John
A Whole New World - Disney
Greenhouse Shuffle - Chris Martin
You Lift Me Up - Josh Groban
Blue Rhondo\Take Five - Dave Brubeck
Nearness of You - Hoagy Carmichael
Moonlight Serenade - Glen Miller
Dindi - Carlos Jobim
What is This Thing Called Love - Cole Porter
Our love is Here To Stay - Gershwin
Rhapsody In Blue - Gershwin
New York State of Mind - Billy Joel
Blue Monk - Thelonius Monk
Bluesette - Toots Thielman
Sunrise Sunset/If I were a Rich Man - Fiddler On The Roof
Sophisticated Lady - Duke Ellington
Always A Woman to Me - Billy Joel
A Man And A Woman - Movie theme
So In Love - Cole Porter
Up On The Roof - Drifters
Deep Purple\Smoke Gets in Your eyes - Platters
Breezin - George Benson
Twin Peaks - Movie Theme A. Baldimante
Sailing - Chris Cross
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
Love Walked In\But Not For Me - George Gershwin
Piano Man - Billy Joel
Here Comes The Sun - Beatles
Black Bird - Beatles
Gymnopodie - Eric Satie
Prelude in C - Bach
Joy Of Man's Desiring - Bach
Someone To Watch Over Me - Gershwin
Crazy\I'm So Lonesome - Willie Nelson
Last Date - Floyd Kramer
Will You Still Love Me Tommorow - Carol King
The Little Mermaid - Disney
On The Street Where You Live - My Fair Lady
Lullaby of Birdland - George Shearing
It had to Be You
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Chris Martin was the perfect choice for our son's recent wedding reception. His professionalism was unquestionable. Our party began at 12noon and Chris was there 11:00am to get setup. Music started at 12noon as scheduled. His selection of music was thoroughly enjoyable thru out the afternoon and we couldn't have been more pleased. Joyce L. Buffalo Grove, Illinois
--Joyce L.
Glenview, IL
10/12/2008
Chris was great. Very accomodating and very talented. Will definitely use him again.
--Barbara P.
Forest Park, IL
10/4/2008
Chris was very professional. He was there early and all set up in advance of the party's start. We didn't really have any special requests for him, but I know he would have been accommodating if we had. I would highly recommend him.
--Andrea L.
Lake Forest, IL
9/19/2008
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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Saturday, November 22, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Saturday, December 06, 2008
6:00PM - Wedding
Chicago, IL
PAST APPEARANCES:
Friday, November 21, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Saturday, November 15, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Friday, November 14, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Saturday, November 08, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Friday, November 07, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
Tuesday, November 04, 2008
3:00PM - Four Seasons Hotel
Chicago, IL
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Please note, in addition to Chicago, Chris Martin also serves the surrounding towns of Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Forest Park, Hines, Lyons, Riverside, Brookfield, Maywood, River Forest, Summit Argo, Carol Stream, La Grange Park, Bellwood, Bedford Park, Melrose Park, Westchester, Burbank, Bridgeview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hometown, La Grange, River Grove, Stone Park, Western Springs, Berkeley, Franklin Park, Justice, Norridge and many other locations in and around the Chicago area.
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