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Takeru Saito Pianist Jazz Pianist from New York City, NY

Will travel up to 120 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 3 Reviews
  • 6 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2024
  • 1 Award or Badge
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $200 per event

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Award-winning pianist, composer, and educator based on New York City. Offering solo, acoustic bass duo, or jazz piano trio performances. Music tailored for any occasion including weddings, cocktail hours, baby shower, private party, celebrations, corporate event, etc. I can play a diverse selection of music, from classical and jazz to pop, rock, Broadway, film scores, Disney classics, and holiday songs. I’m also happy to accommodate any special song requests! Bio- In 2014 he was awarded a scholarship both from TOMODACHI Suntory Music Scholarship Fund and Rotary Club Japan to attend Berklee College Of Music, where he studied with notable musicians including Joanne Brackeen, Darren Barrett, David Santoro, Terri Lyne Carrington, and Billy Kilson. While in school he was selected to perform at U.S.-Japan Council Annual Conference held in Tokyo, an event Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador to Japan and Sinzo Abe, Japanese former Prime Minister participated in. He recorded with Grammy award-winning trumpeter Darren Barrett for his project, But Beautiful “Time For Romance”, which was released in 2018. In 2022, he was chosen to perform with Manhattan School of Music Jazz Orchestra, conducted by Jack Walrath at Dizzy’s Club Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. In the same year he earned Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from Manhattan School Of Music. He has toured throughout the US as well as Japan. Currently he is based in New York, where he has been actively performing in various venues in the city.

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Review by Allegra C.

Wedding CeremonyReviewed on October 7, 2024From Darien, CT

Takeru Saito was absolutely fantastic. We hired him for our wedding within a week of the date and he made the process so simple. His playing was fantastic and lovely, multiple of our guests commented on how wonderful Takeru was. He was respectful, professional, and an absolute pleasure. Would recommend and rehire Takeru Saito in a heartbeat!!! 10/10!!!

Review by Tayna S.

Private PartyReviewed on August 30, 2024From New York City, NY

What a pianist! We were blown away by his versatility and talent. He started the evening with moody, elegant jazz, and as the party progressed, he switched to more upbeat tunes that had everyone dancing. One guest even requested "Come Fly With Me" by Frank Sinatra, and he flawlessly played it on the spot, letting the guest sing along. Thanks to his beautiful performance and professionalism, we all had an amazing time. I highly recommend him if you’re looking for a top-notch pianist.

Review by Brian C.

Corporate FunctionReviewed on August 23, 2024From New York City, NY

We recently hosted a private party at a restaurant in NYC for around 100 clients and prospects, and Takeru was the perfect choice for our event. After watching his solo piano video, we knew his style(mixture of pop and jazz) was exactly what we were looking for, and we booked him right away. Takeru impressed us with his professionalism at every level—his communication was seamless, and his performance was nothing short of extraordinary. We requested a few specific songs in advance, and he masterfully integrated them into a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere that made our event special. We’d definitely have him perform at a future event. Thank you so much!!

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  • A Change Is Gonna Come | Sam Cooke
  • A Thousand Years | Christina Perri
  • A Whole New World | Alan Menken (from Aladdin)
  • All of Me | John Legend
  • American Boy | Estelle ft. Kanye West
  • Any Jazz Standards | Great American Songbook
  • Back to Black | Amy Winehouse
  • Bad Guy | Billie Eilish
  • Bad Romance | Lady Gaga
  • Beauty and the Beast | Alan Menken (from Beauty and the Beast)
  • Bennie And The Jets | Elton John
  • Best Part | Daniel Caesar & H.E.R
  • Blackbird | The Beatles
  • Blinding Lights | The Weeknd
  • Bring It On Home To Me | Sam Cooke
  • Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You | Frankie Valli
  • Circles | Post Malone
  • Clocks | Coldplay
  • Cold Heart | Elton John & Dua Lipa
  • Crazy | Gnarls Barkley
  • Creep | Radiohead
  • Cruisin' | Smokey Robinson
  • Cupid | Sam Cooke
  • Dance Monkey | Tones And I
  • Don't Know Why | Norah Jones
  • Don't Start Now | Dua Lipa
  • Don't Stop Believin' | Journey
  • Don’t You Worry 'Bout a Thing | Stevie Wonder
  • Dreams | Fleetwood Mac
  • Fever | Peggy Lee
  • Forget You | CeeLo Green
  • Girl From Ipanema | Antônio Carlos Jobim
  • Happy | Pharrell Williams
  • Hit the Road Jack | Ray Charles
  • I Feel Good | James Brown
  • I Heard It Through The Grapevine | Marvin Gaye
  • Just My Imagination | The Temptations
  • Just the Two of Us | Bill Withers
  • Just the Way You Are | Billy Joel
  • Killing Me Softly with His Song | Fugees
  • Lean On Me | Bill Withers
  • Let It Be | The Beatles
  • Let It Go | Idina Menzel (from Disney's Frozen)
  • Let's Stay Together | Al Green
  • Lovely Day | Bill Withers
  • Make You Feel My Love | Bob Dylan
  • Manhattan | Ella Fitzgerald
  • Moon River | Henry Mancini
  • Moondance | Van Morrison
  • My Favorite Things | Rodgers and Hammerstein(Sound of Music)
  • New York State of Mind | Billy Joel
  • Only the Good Die Young | Billy Joel
  • Ordinary People | John Legend
  • Overjoyed | Stevie Wonder
  • Piano Man | Billy Joel
  • Put Your Records On | Corinne Bailey Rae
  • Rehab | Amy Winehouse
  • Respect | Aretha Franklin
  • River Flows in You | Yiruma
  • Senorita | Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello
  • Sitting On The Dock Of The Bay | Otis Redding
  • Smooth Operator | Sade
  • So Sick | Ne-Yo
  • Someone Like You | Adele
  • Son of a Preacher Man | Dusty Springfield
  • Stand By Me | Ben E. King
  • Sunday Morning | Maroon 5
  • Take Five | Dave Brubeck
  • The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra
  • Thinking Out Loud | Ed Sheeran
  • Uptown Funk | Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
  • Use Me | Bill Withers
  • Valerie | Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse
  • Virtual Insanity | Jamiroquai
  • Waiting in Vain | Bob Marley
  • Waiting On The World To Change | John Mayer
  • Watermelon Sugar | Harry Styles
  • What a Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
  • What's Going On | Marvin Gaye
  • When You Wish Upon a Star | Leigh Harline (from Pinocchio)

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

November 9, 2024 • Baby Shower
Sat12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Orangeburg, NY
December 14, 2024 • Cocktail Party
Sat5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Westbury, NY
April 6, 2025 • Bridal Shower
Sun12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Northport, NY

Past Events

October 6, 2024 • Wedding Ceremony
Sun2:30 PM - 5:00 PM Darien, CT
August 29, 2024 • Private Party
Thu6:30 PM - 9:00 PM New York City, NY
August 10, 2024 • Corporate Function
Sat6:00 PM - 7:00 PM New York City, NY

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