Will Bennett, Piano Man

• Will Bennett - piano, accordion

I am 19 and have been playing keyboards for 15 years and professionally for the past 6 years. My eclectic repertoire can accommodate a wide variety of requests and styles including: cocktail, American Songbook standards, jazz, ragtime, boogie woogie, sing-along, classic rock, Motown, and classical. I arrange my songs based upon listening to vintage recordings and try to capture the heart, soul and spirit of the songs. I have classical music training, and can play music for weddings and other special occasions. I also play accordion.

I play regularly at several venues, including Tempations Restaurant in Ypsilanti, Brewed Awakenings Coffee shop in Saline, and at the Mix Marketplace in Ypsilanti. I have played at many venues in Southeast Michigan including the Blind Pig, Woodruff's, Pub 13, Crazy Wisdom Bookstore, and more.

I also have a jazz trio, The Top Hat Trio, playing upbeat, elegant swing jazz. I also work with several wonderful singers, both male and female, and can put together a cover band for jazz, American Songbook standards, and classic rock. The price per hour would depend on the number of musicians and any travel/lodging expense.

For two years, I was the jazz pianist for the Washtenaw Community College Orchestra and the year before was awarded a scholarship to the Wayne State University Jazz summer program.

I also compose music and write music and perform on keyboard for my indie-pop rock band, The White Ravens that won Best USA/International Band for the 2010 Toronto Independent Music awards. The second CD recorded by my band was recorded with Liberty DeVitto, Billy Joel's drummer of 30 years. My band has played live across Canada on Breakfast TV and one of our songs was been played live across the UK on the BBC radio.

Reviews of Will

"Remarkable . . .EVERYONE LOVED YOU and your show!  As usual, you exceeded our expectations and brought a fantastic show to our audience. Many thanks for bringing professionalism and polish to our
Music Under The Arch!" Paul and Becky Pazkowski, coordinators for Music Under the Arch Concert Series, Saline, Michigan

"I could listen to Will's playing all day." Bob Dennis, founder of the Disc Recording Studio in Detroit, who recorded Sly and The Family Stone and George Clinton and worked as an engineer at Motown recording The Supremes, amongst other luminaries.

"Will does a beautiful job and everyone loves him! His range of material is impressive. He is a pleasure to work with." Laura Gillis,
manager of Mix Marketplace, Ypsilanti.

Will's "songs come on like Ben Folds and Billy Joel taking turns. . . " Doug Coombe, Detroit Metro Times  

"Will is the real deal." Jim King, of King's Keyboards in Ann Arbor.

"Will played for us at a Piano party in March, 2012    Will knew many songs and is a wonderful piano player.  He was on time and very professional, we plan on using his services again next year." Dan Linick

"Will Bennett played our private party, in our home, on our baby grand piano, he was awesome! He arrived on time, played the
music/songs we had requested, was very professional and a whole lot of fun! Our guests sang and enjoyed themselves as we all gathered around our piano with Will at the keys. We are already getting request to do it again, and I am sure we will! I highly recommend Will  for any piano playing function. " Sherry Martin, Livonia

• American Songbook - various artists
• Jazz standards - Jazz Real Book 6
• Classic rock - various artists
• Xmas/Holiday songs - various artists
• Billly Joel medley - Billy Joel
• Beatles medley - The Beatles
• Elton John medley - Elton John
• Gershwin medley - George and Ira Gershwin
• Motown Medley - various artists
• Boogie woogie - various artists
• Ragtime/1890's - various artists
• Valentine's Day Song - various artists
• Easter Songs - various artists
• 4th of July Songs - various artists
• Halloween Songs - various artists

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

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