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Jazz Piano Eugene
Jazz Piano Eugene
 
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Live Entertainment > Pianists > Oregon Pianists > Eugene Pianists

Meg Graf

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This entertainer travels nationwide for bookings.

LOCATION:
Eugene, Oregon

TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 3000 miles from Eugene, OR.

SURROUNDING AREA:
Springfield, Alvadore, Junction City, Thurston, Veneta, Cheshire, Harrisburg, Elmira, Greenleaf, Pleasant Hill, Creswell, Marcola, Noti, Saginaw, Lorane, Halsey, Cottage Grove, Lowell, Monroe, Fall Creek, Brownsville, Blachly, Crawfordsville, Dexter, Shedd, Walterville, Walton, Curtin, Dorena, Sweet Home.

PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Piano

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Accordion, Flute, Harp, Saxophone, Violin

GENRE:
Bluegrass, Celtic, Classical, Country, Folk, Gospel, Jazz, Latin, Oldies, Polka, Ragtime, Russian

AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Chinese New Year Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Cinco De Mayo Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Daytona 500 Parties, Dinner Dances, Easter Celebrations, Election Day Parties, Father's Day Parties, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Hanukkah Celebrations, Hotels, Jingles, July 4th Parties, Kentucky Derby Parties, Labor Day Parties, March Madness Parties, Mardi Gras Party, Memorial Day Parties, Mother's Day Parties, Movie Soundtracks, New Year's Eve Parties, Oktoberfest Parties, Olympics Parties, Oscar Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Saint Patrick's Day Parties, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio S

PERFORMING SINCE:
1962

PAY RANGE:
$150-$1000 per event

INFLUENCES:
Adrian Rollini, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Paul Horn, Paul Woltz, Vince Giordano, Ed Metz, Jim Maihack, Bix Beiderbecke, Jean-Pierre Rampal, Johnny Gimble, Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, The Chieftains, Louis Armstrong, Irving Berlin


Meg Graf
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AUDIO & VIDEO SAMPLES  Help
Wild Cherries - Meg Graf on piano and bass saxMP3 Audio
Ostrich Walk - Calamity Jazz featuring Meg Graf on bass saxMP3 Audio
Eli Green's Cakewalk - Meg plays piano, bass sax, fiddle and fluteMP3 Audio
DESCRIPTION:
Having played for her first wedding at the age of 13, Meg has been providing the music for that most special of all occasions for more than 40 years. Whether the request is for the gentle strains of the Celtic harp, classical music played on piano, flute or violin, or for music focused on a specific era or region, she is honored to accomodate the wedding party.

She provides music for other special occasions: retirement receptions, anniversaries, memorial services, birthday parties, holidays, and more. Her motto is: "Music makes the world a better place!" She is eager to make certain that the music provided is appropriate for the occasion and the audience -- so one performance might feature soft background music, and the next, hot dance music.

Performing either as a soloist or with ensembles and bands of many sizes, the instrumentation can be as varied as the occasion warrants. From jazz to bluegrass to classical, folk, gospel, western swing, Latin, Dixieland to traditional folk tunes from around the world, she has what you need to fill your stage or venue with the desired ambiance.

Meg's ability to either sight-read music or play along by ear and improvise at the drop of a hat is probably the reason she's a key member of several bands and combos around the country. Notably, she plays bass sax with the Calamity Jazz Band, a Dixieland jazz band (based in Eugene, Oregon), clarinet, baritone sax and flute with the Lincoln Pops Big Band (from Gleneden Beach, Oregon), flute with the Eugene Symphonic Band (of Eugene, Oregon), piano with the Black Derby Jazz band (based in San Antonio, Texas, accordion and a hodge-podge of instruments with "Anything Goes." Her group "The Sousaphonics" features 5 multi-instrumentalists, playing everything from Hungarian rhapsodies to rock 'n roll. She substitutes with another big band, with a bluegrass group, plays with the Oregon Old-Time Fiddlers, and performs at ragtime festivals.

Please note that the song list provided below is only a very small sampling from her repertoire; intended to give a general idea of the variety offered.

GROUP MEMBERS:
David Nelson - piano, trombone, tuba
David Konowalchuk - guitar, mandolin, banjo
Lorraine Wadsworth - piano
Curt Williams - banjo, guitar
Zachary Konowalchuk - fiddle
Mark Hazzard - piano
John Muellner - percussion, harmonica
Vicki Cox - trumpet, percussion, voc
Robert Rubin - piano, accordion

SONG LIST:

  • Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring - Bach
  • El Taconazo - Mexican folk tune
  • Canon in D - Pachelbel
  • L'Arlessiene Suite - Bizet
  • Salut d'Amor - Elgar
  • Traumerai - Schumann
  • Shebeg and Shemore - Irish folk tune
  • Time in a Bottle
  • Pineapple Rag - Scott Joplin
  • Whitewash Man - Jean Schwarz
  • China Rag
  • Last of the Ragtime Pioneers - Galen Wilkes
  • Wild Cherries - Ted Snyder
  • Unchained Melody
  • Always
  • Apex Blues
  • Eatin' Time - Irene Cozad
  • Dill Pickles - Chas Johnson
  • Policy King
  • Queen Raglin
  • My Heart - Lil Hardin Armstrong
  • Waltzing the Blues Away - Irving Berlin
  • Beer Barrel Polka
  • Mi Amor por Ti
  • Si tu vois ma Mere - Sidney Bechet
  • Lion Tamer Rag
  • Whiskey before Breakfast
  • Pig Ankle Rag
  • Ragtime Annie
  • Flop-Eared Mule
  • Japanese Sandman
  • Crying Myself to Sleep - Irving Berlin
  • South
  • Down Yonder
  • Shanty in old Shantytown
  • Darktown Strutter's Ball - Shelton Brooks
  • Hava Nagila
  • His Eye is on the Sparrow
  • Amazing Grace
  • Aloha Oe
  • San Antonio Rose
  • Rose of Washington Square
  • Bare Necessities
  • Watermelon Trust
  • St. Louis Tickle
  • Frisco Rag
  • Sonatas - F Clementi
  • Anytime
  • What a Diff'rence a Day Makes
  • Laura - David Raksin
  • Moonlight Sonata - Beethoven
  • Wedding March - Lohengrin
  • Im Ushkadar - [Turk traditional]
  • Sonatinas - Kuhlau
  • Mais que Nada
  • Girl from Ipanema
  • Under the Double Eagle
  • God Bless America
  • Old Folks at Home - Stephen Foster
  • Ain't Misbehavin' - Fats Waller
  • Stevedore Stomp - Duke Ellington
  • Camino a Emaus
  • Sleepy Hollow Rag
  • Begin the Beguine - Cole Porter
  • Cab Driver
  • Chattanooga Choo-Choo
  • Danny Boy
  • Fly Me to the Moon
  • Hello, Dolly!
  • Misty
  • Mona Lisa
  • Shadow of your Smile
  • Are you Lonesome Tonight?
  • Cryin'
  • Dream - Johnny Mercer
  • Georgia on my Mind
  • I Fall to Pieces
  • Moon River - Henry Mancini
  • Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay
  • The Way you Look Tonight
  • What a Wonderful World
  • Blue Velvet
  • Careless Love
  • Evergreen
  • What is this Thing Called Love?
  • Rockin' Chair
  • Sweet Dreams
  • Crazy - Willie Nelson
  • Good Night, Sweetheart - Ray Noble
  • I'll Have a Blue Christmas
  • Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
  • I'll be Home for Christmas
  • Sunrise, Sunset
  • Echoes from the Snowball Club - Harry Guy
  • Climb every Mountain - Rogers/Hammerstein
  • Venecia Sin Ti
  • Brazil
  • Blue Goose Rag
  • Someone to Watch over me
  • My Buddy
  • Moonlight in Vermont
  • Moon of Manakura
  • The Nearness of You
  • Green Dolphin Street
  • Wave
  • Poor Butterly
  • The Torch
  • I Don't know Why
  • 3 0'Clock in the Morning - Julian Robledo
  • I don't want to set the World on Fire
  • Aunt Hagar's Blues
  • Cielito Lindo
  • When you wish upon a Star
  • Alice Blue Gown - Harry Tierney
  • Among my Souvenirs - Horatio Nicholls
  • Bill Bailey - Hughie Cannon
  • Baby, won't you Please come Home?
  • Blue Moon - Rogers/Hart
  • Carolina Moon - Benny Davis
  • Charmaine - Erno Rapee
  • Little Coquette
  • Don't get around much any more - Duke Ellington
  • Rock-a-bye your Baby - Jean Schwartz
  • Star Dust - Hoagy Carmichael
  • Taking a Chance on Love - Vernon Duke
  • Peg 'o my Heart - Fred Fisher
  • Red Sails in the Sunset - Hugh Williams
  • Rose Room - Art Hickman
  • Roses of Picardy
  • Stumbling - Zez Confrey
  • Sunday - Ned Miller
  • From Monday On
  • You've got to see Mama every Night - Billy Rose
  • I'm in the Mood for Love - Jimmy McHugh
  • Siboney - Ernesto Lecuona
  • Munequita Linda
  • Whispering - J Schonberger
  • Cleanin' up in Georgia - Harry Guy
  • Alexander's Ragtime Band - G. Cohan
  • Exactly Like You - Jimmy McHugh
  • Whiffenpoof Song - Meade Minnigerode
  • Mashed Potatoes - C. L. Woolsey
  • Anniversary Song - Al Jolson
  • Come Rain or Come Shine - Harold Arlen
  • I'll See you in my Dreams - Isham Jones
  • I Love You Truly - Carrie Jacobs-Bond
  • The World is Waiting for the Sunrise - Ernest Seitz
  • Johnson Rag - Guy Hall
  • When I Fall in Love
  • Greensleeves
  • many more....
  • RELATED PRESS KITS:
    Calamity Jazz Eugene, Oregon


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    CLIENT FEEDBACK:  

    The event was a House Blessing and 60th Birthday Party. We were delighted with the music Meg played accordian and flute, plus another musican accomplied her on banjo. The theme was Italian the music was perfect for the event. Everyone enjoyed themselves. It was a great party. She traveled to Tucson from Washington State. The guests were very impressed and also wanted to have her for their parties. We highly recommend Meg for your events.
    --Carol B.

    Tucson, AZ
    1/19/2008

    She arrived and was set up ahead of the guests. She stayed until the last guest had departed. Her playing was lovely and included my requests. I am very pleased with my gigmaster experience.
    --Leigh D.

    Salem, OR
    5/22/2008

    Originally what I had in mind for the event was different than what happened. It was perfect. Meg adapted to what the congregation was doing and particularly the mood of the children. It was a special day and worth every penny. We will be having them again. My only regret was that we hadn't had them come sooner.
    --Sandra K.

    Hillsboro, OR
    12/23/2007

    Meg is a beauty both inside and out which is elegantly reflected through her music....
    --Julie K.

    Hood River, OR
    8/26/2007

    Meg was wonderful and a delightful person to work with. She ensured that my daughter's wedding was everything she hoped for. Thank you, Meg!
    --Roxanne B.

    Boise, ID
    7/21/2007

    Meg was great. She showed up early and played late. I never had to worry about her. Meg came in introduced herself and then played away! She made the event wonderful!
    --Megan M.

    Depoe Bay, OR
    7/7/2007

    Meg arrived early..and spent a few minutes talking to my 95 year old mother... even took a photo as it was Mom's birthday. when the party started she played for 2 hours..she is so talented and friendly. all songs were wonderful..Her catalog of songs seemed endless...we had to switch to the piano due to accoustics in the room but it all worked out beautifully. I highly recommend Meg and wish she could play for me every week...what a wonderful talented musician and lovely person. thanks Meg so very much. the entire family joins me in a round of applause for you . you made the party so very special Nancy Newman and family
    --Nancy N.

    Eugene, OR
    1/14/2007

    Meg and her friends, Fred and David, provided a terrific evening of entertainment for our Holiday Party in our home on December 2, 2006. I found Meg through Gigmasters and was confident in her from our first conversation. She assembled a trio perfect for our evening. Meg handled all of the arrangements professionally; she phoned me several times, inquired about our wishes and, without any disruption of other party preparations, arrived in the mid-afternoon with Fred to set up on the balcony over the entry hall in our home. The three musicians were in place and ready to play well before the first guest arrived. Meg, Fred and David played classical Christmas flute/harp etc., as the evening began. As the party dynamics grew, so did the music. Meg is great at selecting music appropriate for the mood of the event through the evening. The music remained fresh and fun even though the party began at 6:30 and they played until after midnight. We also really appreciated the talent and versatality of each of the three musicians with regard to the variety of instruments and types of music they play. In addition, we appreciated their passion for music and entertaining. Meg and Fred traveled from Eugene, Oregon to our home in Bend, Oregon; David came from Tri-Cities, Washington, each at least a three hour drive. They seemed just as eager as we were to make our event memorable and fun for our guests. Finally, Meg, Fred and David were delightful to have in our home. We look forward to having them return for another event. If anyone has any questions I can help with, please feel free to call at 310-480-2889. Susan
    --Susan C.

    Bend, OR
    12/2/2006

    They did a great job playing a variety of music. Everyone at the picnic enjoyed listening to the music. We received very positive comments on the band.
    --Debra A.

    Corvallis, OR
    8/26/2006

    Meg was a joy to work with. She was extremely accomedating to our needs. She was professional, talented, timely and exactly what we were looking for. Meg obviously does what she does because she has a love and a passion for playing music. I would recommend her to others and hire her again. She made our Wedding even more special than it already was! Kimberly Munn:)
    --Kimberly N.

    Yoncalla, OR
    8/19/2006

    Meg added a distinctive flair to our wedding. We wanted a simple but elegant affair and Meg met and exceeded this request. Her tune selection fit the occasion. I would use her talents in the future.
    --Candace R.

    Grants Pass, OR
    5/18/2007

    Meg did a great job. She was very helpful in the choosing of music and very easy to work with. Very Professional.
    --Anna B.

    Sandy, OR
    8/18/2007

    I had Meg play for my guest before and while I was walking down the aisle. Unfortunately I didn't hear the before, but hear my guest were enjoying themselves very much. I caught a sound briefly as I passed on my way down the aisle, and it was lovely, after that I was a nervous bride in a totally zoned out place and could barely hear the I do's hahhahaa. My husband has informed me it was just lovely though.I did tell Meg I would be using her again for future events.
    --Judy G.

    Salem, OR
    4/16/2008

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    UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, July 26, 2008
    1:00PM - Saint Mark Catholic Church
    Eugene, OR

    PAST APPEARANCES:
    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, July 12, 2008
    5:00PM - Point Defiance Park
    Tacoma, WA
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    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, May 31, 2008
    10:30AM - St. Mary Catholic Church
    Eugene, OR

    Gigmasters Booking Thursday, May 22, 2008
    10:30AM - Belcrest Memorial Park
    Salem, OR
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    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, May 17, 2008
    3:00PM - 97140
    Sherwood, OR

    Gigmasters Booking Wednesday, April 16, 2008
    3:30PM - Illahe Hills Country Club
    Salem, OR
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    Gigmasters Booking Thursday, March 13, 2008
    6:00PM - Seasons In The Park
    Vancouver, BC

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, January 19, 2008
    4:00PM - Home Or Club
    Tucson, AZ
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    Sunday, December 30, 2007
    10:00AM - Valley River Inn/Sweetwaters
    Eugene, OR

    Gigmasters Booking Sunday, December 23, 2007
    10:30AM - Aloha Christian Church
    Hillsboro, OR
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    Sunday, December 16, 2007
    10:00AM - Valley River Inn/Sweetwaters
    Eugene, OR

    Thursday, November 29, 2007
    12:00PM - Hult Center SHOcase
    Eugene, OR

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    Please note, in addition to Eugene, Meg Graf also serves the surrounding towns of Springfield, Alvadore, Junction City, Thurston, Veneta, Cheshire, Harrisburg, Elmira, Greenleaf, Pleasant Hill, Creswell, Marcola, Noti, Saginaw, Lorane, Halsey, Cottage Grove, Lowell, Monroe, Fall Creek, Brownsville, Blachly, Crawfordsville, Dexter, Shedd, Walterville, Walton, Curtin, Dorena, Sweet Home and many other locations in and around the Eugene area.



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