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Judy Bowen Pianist from Chicago, IL

Will travel up to 3000 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 22 Reviews
  • 39 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2011
  • 7 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Starting at $275 per event

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For the perfect COCKTAIL PARTY, PIANIST JUDY BOWEN will give your party a wonderful ambiance, whether you are having an elegant Cocktail Party, Wedding Cocktail Hour and Dinner or a casual party. With 30 years of performing experience and a vast repertoire, she plays hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, as well as standards and cocktail arrangements of classical music favorites. Judy has played solo piano at cocktail parties, corporate events, wedding receptions, private parties and country clubs in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Florida, Utah, Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Recent venues include the Loews Hotel (Awards Gala - Hollywood Blvd.) in Hollywood, CA; Bellagio Resort, Palazzo Casino/Hotel, Paris Casino/Hotel, Planet Hollywood Casino/Hotel and the Rio Casino/Hotel in Las Vegas; John Hancock Center, Waldorf Astoria, Hilton Chicago, Palmer House, The Gwen, Peninsula Hotel and JW Marriott in downtown Chicago; JW Marriott in Indianapolis and the Georgian Terrace in Atlanta (where the premiere of "Gone With the Wind" was held in 1939). She received her Bachelor of Music and Master of Music degrees in Piano from the University of Illinois, studying with international pianist, Joel Shapiro. Her classical background has influenced her smooth, elegant and expressive style of playing. Judy was featured among 138 cocktail pianists in a new book about cocktail pianists, "The Cocktail Piano Companion" by James Spencer of California and she also published a classical piano reference book, "A Graded Guide to the Piano Literature" in 1991. Judy will give your party just the right ambiance, so it will be the perfect cocktail party that your guests will long remember! Venues booked at: Loews Hotel - Red Carpet Gala - Hollywood, CA Bellagio Resort - Las Vegas Paris Casino/Hotel - Las Vegas Venetian (Palazzo) - Las Vegas Planet Hollywood Casino - Las Vegas Rio Casino/Hotel - Las Vegas World Market Center - Las Vegas LVM Resort - Las Vegas Private Parties - Las Vegas Private Parties - Park City, Utah Private Parties - Florida Georgian Terrace - Atlanta JW Marriott - Indianapolis Grand Valley University, Grand Rapids, MI Grand Wayne Convention Center - Fort Wayne, IN Grand River Center - Dubuque, IA John Hancock Center - Chicago Waldorf Astoria - Chicago Hilton Chicago - Chicago Hilton Chicago - Conrad Suite Palmer House - Chicago The Langham - Chicago The Gwen - Chicago Peninsula Hotel - Chicago JW Marriott - Chicago Cliff Dwellers Club - Chicago University Club - Chicago Union League Club of Chicago Anita Dee Yachts - Chicago Drury Lane - Chicago Rolling Green Country Club - Arlington Heights Royal Melbourne Country Club - Long Grove Olympia Fields Country Club Petterino's Restaurant - Chicago Marcus Center for the Performing Arts - Milwaukee Pfister Hotel - Milwaukee Hyatt Regency - Milwaukee Wisconsin Club Milwaukee Country Club Milwaukee Club Pilot House at Discovery World Bluemound Country Club Mequon Country Club Ozaukee Country Club Coast Venue - Milwaukee North Shore Country Club Town Club - Fox Point Legend at Brandybrook Country Club Westmoor Country Club Tuckaway Country Club North Hills Country Club West Bend Country Club Grand Geneva Resort - Lake Geneva Abbey Springs Yacht Club - Lake Geneva Geneva National Resort - Lake Geneva Lake Geneva Country Club Lake Lawn Resort- Delavan University Club - Madison Wisconsin Union - Madison Monona Terrace - Madison Govenor's Mansion Inn - Madison Nikoma Country Club - Madison Kalahari Resort - Wisconsin Dells Green Lake Conference Center Riverside Gardens - Appleton Oneida Country Club - Green Bay, WI Forest Hills Country Club - Rockford, IL Villa Terrace Astor Hotel Hotel Metro 88 Keys Piano Martini Lounge Baby Grand Piano Bar Wind Rose Wine Bar Ruperts on the Top Restaurant - Schaumburg Mayfair Mall Grand Avenue Mall

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Review by Glenn J.

CelebrationReviewed on October 15, 2023From Lake Geneva, WI

Review by Dan P.

Corporate FunctionReviewed on May 12, 2023From Grand Rapids, MI

Judy was wonderful to work with. Very Professional and so Reassuring. Her talent was magnificent. I Highly recommend Her for your Event! We booked about 4 months out and our ability to correspond via email was a large load off my mind as we planned our Gala. Judy's presentation and sense of style was so elegant... A true Professional!

Judy Bowen:

Thank you so much for the great review, Dan! I really appreciate it! Thanks for having me - I had a wonderful time playing and everyone was so nice. It was a lovely Gala and beautiful venue with a fabulous piano! Judy

Review by Mary Kay B.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on August 14, 2022From Madison, WI

Talented and professional...perfect for our Wedding Reception!!!

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  • COCKTAIL PIANO MUSIC
  • Colour My World | Chicago
  • Stairway to Heaven | Led Jepplin
  • Can't Help Falling in Love | Elvis
  • Kiss from a Rose | Seal
  • Sweet Love | Anita Baker
  • You Are So Beautiful | Joe Cocker
  • Still | Lionel Richie
  • Purple Rain | Prince
  • Just the Way You Are | Billy Joel
  • Ventura Highway | America
  • Just the Way You Are | Bruno Mars
  • This I Promise You | NSYNC
  • I'll Make Love to You | Boyz II Men
  • All of Me | John Legend
  • Whiter Shade of Pale | Procol Harum
  • Diamond Girl | Seals & Crofts
  • Your Song | Elton John
  • Long & Winding Road | Beatles
  • Superstar | Cher
  • The One | Elton John
  • What You Won't Do For Love | Billy Paul
  • Hello | Lionel Richie
  • Ribbon in the Sky | Stevie Wonder
  • Got to Get You Into My Life | Beatles
  • My Love | Paul McCartney
  • Imagine | John Lennon
  • This Guy's in Love With You | Burt Bacharach
  • What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life? | Barbra Streisand
  • Have I Told You Lately | Eric Clapton
  • On Golden Pond | Movie
  • Yesterday | Beatles
  • It Must Have Been Love | Roxette
  • Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton
  • If | Bread
  • Blue Eyes | Elton John
  • This Masquerade | Geroge Benson
  • New York State of Mind | Billy Joel
  • Something | George Harrison
  • Come Sail Away | Styx
  • A House is Not a Home | Luther Vandross
  • When I Fall in Love | Linda Ronstadt
  • Beth | Kiss
  • The Way We Were | Barbra Streisand
  • That's the Way of the World | EW&F
  • Wrapped Around Your Finger | Police
  • After the Love is Gone | Earth Wind & Fire
  • Norwegian Wood | Beatles
  • Always and Forever | Luther Vandross
  • Nights in White Satin | Moody Blues
  • Solace | Joplin
  • COCKTAIL MUSIC - STANDARDS
  • Alfie | Burt Bacharach
  • Autumn Leaves | Johnny Mercer
  • The Way We Were | Barbra Streisand
  • Misty | Johnny Mathis
  • Moonlight in Vermont | Frank Sinatra
  • My Funny Valentine | Rogers/Hart
  • New York, New York | Frank Sinatra
  • Over the Rainbow | Judy Garland
  • Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
  • Moon River | Andy Williams
  • Strangers in the Night | Frank Sinatra
  • Take the A Train | Billy Strayhorn
  • Tenderly | Nat King Cole
  • The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra
  • Unforgettable | Nat King Cole
  • COCKTAIL MUSIC - CLASSICAL ARRANGEMENTS
  • Moonlight Sonata (arr.) | Beethoven
  • Clair de Lune (arr.) | Debussy
  • Canon in D | Pachelbel
  • Meditation | Massenet
  • Adagio | Albinoni
  • Pathetique Sonata | Beethoven
  • Piano Concerto | Chopin
  • Nocturne | Chopin
  • Prelude - Suite Bergamasque | Debussy
  • Rhapsody Variation | Rach/Paganini
  • Ave Maria | Gounod/Bach
  • Air in G | Bach
  • Largo | Bach
  • Requiem - Lacrymosa | Mozart
  • Sonata K. 545 | Mozart
  • Sonata K. 330 | Mozart
  • Sonata K. 332 | Mozart
  • Sonata K. 457 | Mozart
  • Piano Concerto | Mozart
  • Prelude | Chopin
  • Etude | Chopin
  • UPBEAT PARTY SONGS
  • Dream On | Aerosmith
  • Hotel California | Eagles
  • Walk Like an Egyptian | Bangles
  • Come Sail Away | Styx
  • Livin' On A Prayer | Bon Jovi
  • Margaritaville | Jimmy Buffett
  • I Love Rock & Roll | Joan Jett
  • Your Mama Don't Dance.. | Loggins & Messina
  • Old Time Rock & Roll | Bob Seger
  • Bad Bad Leroy Brown | Jim Croce
  • Rock & Roll All Night | Kiss
  • Jump | Van Halen
  • Sweet Child of Mine | Guns & Roses
  • Cake by the Ocean | DNCE
  • Shut Up and Dance | Walk the Moon
  • Get Lucky | Daft Punk
  • Sweet Caroline | Neil Diamond
  • Build Me Up Buttercup | Foundations
  • Twist & Shout | Isley Bros.
  • Billy Jean | Michael Jackson
  • Shake Your Body Down | Michael Jackson
  • Celebration | Kool & the Gang
  • Ladies Night | Kool & Gang
  • Let's Groove | E W & F
  • Play That Funky Music | Wild Cherry
  • Get Down Tonight | KC & the Sunshine Band
  • Shake Shake Shake | KC & the Sunshine Band
  • That's The Way I Like It | KC
  • Le Freak | Chic
  • Super Freak | Rick James
  • Tequila | Champs
  • Benny & the Jets | Elton John
  • Crocodile Rock | Elton John
  • Don't Let the Sun Go Down | Elton John
  • Rocket Man | Elton John
  • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road | Elton John
  • Piano Man | Billy Joel
  • Boogie Oogie Oogie | Taste of Honey
  • Caribbean Queen | Billy Ocean
  • Another Brick in the Wall | Pink Floyd

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Past Events

December 17, 2023 • Christmas Party
Sun11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Saint Charles, IL
December 8, 2023 • Grand Wayne Convention Center
Fri5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Fort Wayne, IN
October 29, 2023 • Red Carpet Gala - Loews Hotel
Sun6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Hollywood, CA
September 30, 2023 • Celebration
Sat2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Lake Geneva, WI
September 10, 2023 • Cliffdwellers Club
Sun12:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chicago, IL
June 28, 2023 • Palmer House
Wed6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Chicago, IL
June 27, 2023 • Bellagio Resort
Tue5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Las Vegas, NV
May 11, 2023 • Corporate Function
Thu5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Grand Rapids, MI
February 13, 2023 • Rio Casino
Mon5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Las Vegas, NV
January 23, 2023 • Paris Casino/Hotel
Mon8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Las Vegas, NV
January 3, 2023 • Marcus Center - Performing Arts
Tue5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Milwaukee, WI
October 15, 2022 • Peninsula Hotel
Sat5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Chicago, IL

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