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Gillian Berkowitz Pianist, Duo and Trio Pianist from New York City, NY

Will travel up to 25 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 7 Reviews
  • 9 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2016
  • 4 Awards & Badges
  • Virtual Services Offered
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $300 per event

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An elegant jazz and classical pianist for any special occasion. Gillian provides beautiful music with an exquisite ambiance for any occasion. Whether you are seeking standards from Ella and Frank to Michael Buble' and Harry Connick Jr, brazilian standards, classical repertoire, Broadway favorites, or contemporary hits from yesterday and today, she tailors the event seamlessly. Gillian Berkowitz is also a Broadway Music Director and pianist who has performed in over 50 Broadway and Off-Broadway shows including Hamilton, Some Like It Hot, Jersey Boys, School of Rock, To Kill A Mockingbird, The Lehman Trilogy, Avenue Q. Whether you are seeking American Songbook Standards from Ella and Frank, Michael Buble' and Harry Connick Jr, Brazilian Standards, Broadway favorites, or contemporary pop hits from yesterday and today, she tailors the event seamlessly. Options include trio/duo instrumentation. Piano/Cello/Violin/Guitar/Upright or Electric Bass. If there is no piano, I can provide a professional portable keyboard with amplification which can be placed anywhere regardlesss of outlet. Gillian Berkowitz/PIANIST Gillian is currently performing on Broadway in Hamilton and Some Like It Hot. Previously, Gillian was the Pianist in The Lehman Trilogy(Director Sam Mendes) at the Nederlander Theatre, as well as onstage pump organist in the acclaimed Broadway play To Kill A Mockingbird (adapted by Aaron Sorkin,directed by Barlett Sher).Past engagements include Music Director for Everyone Comes To Elaine's workshop (Jeff Calhoun director). She also served as Associate Conductor of Avenue Q. Previous credits include Pianist for the British productions of The Lehman Trilogy: both at the Piccadilly Theatre in London's West End and for the US Premiere at The Park Avenue Armory. (www.armoryonpark.org) She has partnered with Krug Champagne creating music for Krug Echo tastings in New York. She has also collaborated with Kevin Duda Productions creating a new show for the high seas of Regent Cruise Lines. Recently she was featured in the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra's Duo Pianist Gala as both performer and arranger. She has been featured as both a soloist and collaborator playing jazz, pop, classical, contemporary, and theatre music in venues across New York City including The Rainbow Room, 54 Below, Jazz At Lincoln Center, Green Room 42, Park Avenue Armory, Town Hall, Birdland, Merkin Hall, City Winery, Le Poisson Rouge, and both the Consulate General of Hungary and the Australian Consulate. Her two trios: City Swing Trio and The Whitetail Trio perform for corporate and private events across New York and New England. She has also performs with the Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra. Gillian has conducted When You’re In Love, the Whole World is Jewish in collaboration with Jason Alexander and music directed productions of Vanishing Point: A New Musical www.vanishingpointthemusical.com/Home.html She composes and performs with The Sheba Ensemble, promoting Jewish music with a unique contemporary twist (www.theshebaensemble.com) and is a pianist for Scarlett Entertainment and Honeydew Artists. Gillian is also an adjunct faculty member at Pace University. ? She holds a double Bachelors of Music in Performance and Music Education from Ithaca College, and a Master of Music degree in Jazz and Commercial Music and Composition from NYU.

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Review by Catherine P.

Wedding ReceptionReviewed on April 25, 2022From New York City, NY

Gillian was wonderful! She added the perfect touch of elegance to our wedding reception! Would definitely recommend!

Review by Melissa F.

Cocktail PartyReviewed on March 4, 2022From New York City, NY

Gillian was great! Will definitely use in the future and recommend to others!

Review by Susan A.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on May 6, 2018From New York City, NY

Gillian is special....She honored the list of songs we provided her, playing everything beautifully - and with warmth, joy and smiles.. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed her music. Her piano playing supported and elevated the overall level of happiness and joy we were all experiencing.

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  • Aint' Misbehavin' | F.Waller/A.Razaf/H.Brooks
  • Blue Skies | I.Berling
  • Bye Bye Blackbird | R.Henderson/M.Dixon
  • Cheek to Cheek | I .Berlin
  • Corcovado | A.C.Jobim
  • Desafinado | A.C.Jobim/N.Mendonça
  • Don't Get Around Much Any More | D. Ellington
  • Easy To Love | C.Porter
  • Georgia On My Mind | H.Carmichael/S.Gorrell
  • God Bless The Child | B.Holiday/A.Herzog Jr.
  • I love you | C.Porter
  • It Don't Mean A Thing | D.Ellington/I.Mills
  • Just Friends | J.Klenner/S.M. Lewis
  • Just One of Those Things | C.Porter
  • My Favorite Things | R.Rodgers/O.Hammerstein
  • My Romance | R.Rodgers/L.Hart
  • Night And Day | C.Porter
  • On The Sunny Side Of The Street | J.McHugh/ D.Fields
  • 'Round Midnight | T.Monk
  • Satin Doll | D.Ellington/B.Strayhorn/J.Mercer
  • Skylark | H.Carmichael/J.Mercer
  • Stomping at Savoy | E.Sampson
  • The Days Of Wine And Roses | H.Mancini/J.Mercer
  • The More I See You | H.Warren/ M.Gordon
  • When I Fall In Love | V.Young/E.Heyman
  • Canon in D | J. PACHELBEL
  • Bridal Chorus | R. WAGNER
  • Wedding March | F. MENDELSSOHN
  • Ode to Joy | L.W. BEETHOVEN
  • The Four Seasons Spring; 1st Mvm | A. VIVALDI
  • Ave Maria | F. SCHUBERT
  • Air on the G String | J. S. BACH
  • Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring | J.S.BACH
  • Meditation | J. MASSENET
  • The Swan | C. SAINT-SAENS
  • Swan Lake. Main Theme | P.I. TCHAIKOVSKY
  • Minuet in G Major #1 | J.S.BACH
  • Pavane | G. FAURE
  • Intermezzo to Act 3 from Cavalleria Rusticana | PIETRO MASCAGNI
  • Clair De Lune | C. DEBUSSY
  • Eine kleine Nachmusic 1st Mvm | W.A.MOZART
  • O Mio Babbino Caro | G. PUCCINI

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Past Events

January 27, 2024 • Anniversary Party
Sat5:00 PM - 7:00 PM New York City, NY
April 24, 2022 • Wedding Reception
Sun5:00 PM - 6:00 PM New York City, NY
February 24, 2022 • Cocktail Party
Thu6:00 PM - 8:00 PM New York City, NY
November 5, 2021 • Wedding Reception
Fri5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Providence, RI
September 11, 2021 • Private Party
Sat7:30 PM - 9:30 PM New York City, NY
December 23, 2019 • To Kill A Mockingbird
Mon7:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York, NY
December 22, 2019 • To Kill A Mockingbird
Sun7:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York, NY
December 21, 2019 • To Kill A Mockingbird
Sat7:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York, NY
December 20, 2019 • To Kill A Mockingbird
Fri7:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York, NY
December 19, 2019 • To Kill A Mockingbird
Thu7:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York, NY
December 18, 2019 • To Kill A Mockingbird
Wed7:00 PM - 10:00 PM New York, NY
December 16, 2019 • Green Room 42
Mon7:00 PM - 9:00 PM New York, NY

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