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One of the most outstanding members of The Bash for 2023!

Best of 2023

Sarasota

Florida

I am a solo keyboard instrumentalist. I prefer to play real pianos, but I do have my own electric piano  to use when needed. 
When I perform, I accompany myself with MIDI bass and drums that I custom program for my arrangements. The result is a one man jazz band that sounds like a piano trio.
My repertoire includes classic American songbook standards, straight ahead  jazz, pop, and funk. I don’t sing but if you prefer to have a singer I have several that I work with. 
I have been playing professionally since I was 14 years old. Nearly 60 years.
I started as a rock ‘n’ roll drummer in the 60s during the time of the “British invasion“. During the 70s, I got some professional education at Berklee College of music in Boston, and played saxophone and keyboards in the typical funk/horn bands of the 70s. 
In the 80s, I settled in Sarasota Florida, and played mostly piano and some saxophone. 
In the 80s and 90s I played mostly blues and what was considered oldies music at the time. In the late 90s I got away from playing in bands for a while and started my own recording studio in Sarasota. For nearly 20 years I had a dual career as a High school math teacher and a recording engineer. 
I retired from teaching 11 years ago, and have recently turned over the management of the recording studio, though I still own it.
During these past 20 years, I have concentrated more on the American songbook and post bebop jazz.
I have videos on TikTok. 
My profile name is SteadyEddie
@eddiekindjr6
If you hire me for your event, I can provide cocktail Jazz background music as well as dance music. You can expect me to arrive on time, behave professionally, and respect the expectations of the venue.

Ed was timely, professional and talented. Communication was great as well. Will hire him again. 

Great job and wonderful communication throughout the entire booking. Ed continuously followed up to make sure we were satisfied and ready for our event, ranging from equipment to song requests. Last minute we had an issue with our speakers so we called Ed and he easily brought his own. Seriously, awesome job and very talented! Thanks Ed! 

Very upbeat and kind - followed our wishes to play Christmas songs for the very young and the young at heart!! And let us sing along! 

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Ed was communicative, showed up early and stayed late.  He was friendly and an excellent pianist.

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