Doug Gortner, Party Pianist

After ten years as a big time money man, I spent thirty years as a high end administrator in Arts and Education, I moved to wonderful Nashville and decided to focus on my artistic gifts (acting, fine arts photography, but PRIMARILY building a party piano business. My first steady gig was playing in a coffee house while a Freshman at Brown University (back when the dinosaurs roamed the earth). I am a well-dressed (blazer or Madras & bow tie or Tuxedo), happy fella who will arrive early; courteous, a good communicator, willing to MC, and willing to stay late (at no extra charge). Just this year I was selected to be included in WHO'S WHO IN AMERICA as the Top Party-Wedding Solo Pianist. Humbling indeed. You can choose the tunes and order to be played. Based on 50 online reviews -- are all FIVE 5 STARS (except 2) -- many consider me the top Party/Wedding pianist in Nashville (makes me blush!). Just ask and I will send you a list of my reviews. I can play MELLOW: (Misty, Over the Rainbow, Moon River, Sunny Gets Blue, Summertime, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, Send in the Clowns, Stardust, Unforgettable,) or LIVELY and UPBEAT (Lady is a Tramp, Satin Doll, Ain't Misbehavin', Stormy Weather, My Favorite Things, Pennies from Heaven, A-Train, Teach Me Tonight, and modern jazz blues; Carpenters, Sinatra, Ella, Bosa Nova, Gershwin, Porter, Rogers, Broadway, et. I play 474 tunes from The Great American Songbook, by ear. I cannot read music so cannot play classical pieces, though I have a fine version of Here Comes the Bride. If you want classical at your wedding ceremony, Until recently I have focused only on private events. After we have worked out the details, check back with me if you want a live preview.. I would love to gussy up your private function with some sweet music. Weddings are my favorites. Give me a shout. Thanks! You can view some cell phone recordings at my YouTube Channel "Doug Gortner." Thanks for visiting. Doug