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Cocktail & Dinner Party Fun Elegant Music Jazz Trio

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The piano keyboard has 88 keys and somewhere among them are just about any song you have ever heard.

If you have a favorite song you would like to suggest for The Elegant Music Jazz Trio to play, send me an email eric@elegantmusic.com.

New music is an adventure. I look forward to your requests.

Elegant Music Jazz Trio

Elegant Music Jazz Trio Los Angeles, CA . 626-797-1795
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I have 2 hands and 10 fingers. Adding String Bass and Drums helps me to play an even larger repertoire, including dance music.

The Dinner Dance Party

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Elegant Rooftop Dinner Dance with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio 626-797-1795

 

Planning a party is good for morale:

Getting one’s hair cut…

Wearing those new shoes…

Jacket and tie…

Perhaps a bow tie…

Feeling more our selves we stand up a little straighter…

Getting dressed for dinner and dancing affects an instant transformation; women look beautiful and men suddenly remember their manners.

See: Rooftop Dinner Party with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio

 

“Style” Jazz at a Wedding

First Dance @ Los Verdes Country Club Wedding

Getting dressed up and showing some style is all part of planning any event. The juxtaposition of Location, Dress, Music, dynamically contribute as do decor & design. These elements are so much fun to play with when planning an event.

See: Alice and Wilson’s Beautiful Jazz Wedding @ Los Verdes Country Club

The Rat Pack

Speaking of “style” Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis and the rest of the “Rat Pack” established a style that inspired motion pictures like Oceans 8, Oceans 11, 12 & 13. Music and fashion are important design elements of these movies.

Here is the humorous song “Style” featuring Sinatra, Martin & Bing Crosby from the 1964 motion picture “Robin and the Seven Hoods”.

The Great American Song Book

“The Way you Look Tonight”, “Sway”, “Fly Me To The Moon” were popular contemporary songs (back in the day) that were made famous by performing artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong and others. These timeless melodies (Standards) comprise a collection affectionately known as “The Great American Song Book.”  In addition to playing selections from “The Great American Song Book” the Elegant Music Jazz Trio also performs Jazz Covers of popular contemporary music.

Jazz Covers Contemporary Music song list (partial)

(Amazing) Just The Way You Are, Bruno Mars  –  Skyfall, Adel  –  Firework, Katie Perry  –  Bad Romance, Lady Gaga  –  Astronomia, The Coffin Dance  –  Ena Gotta Da Vida, Iron Butterfly Jazz Cover  –  Cake By The Ocean, DNCE

George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Elliot Gould, Don Cheadle

Happy, Pharrell Williams  –  Game of Thrones, Main Theme  –  City Of Stars, La La Land  –  I’m Yours, Jason Mraz  –  I Do, Colbie Caillat  –  Get Lucky, Daft Punk  –  Beauty And The Beast – Jazz Waltz  –  Ex’s & Oh’s, Elle King  –  Shape of You, Ed Sherran  –  Tequlia, The Champs…

Pompeii, Bastille  –  I Shot the Sheriff, Bob Marley  –  Bennie and The Jets, Elton John  –  Sunday Morning, Maroon 5  –  September, Earth, Wind & Fire  –  All Night Long, Lionel Richie  –  Wide Awake, Katie Perry  –  Pon de Replay, Rhianna  –  Don’t Stop the Music, Rhianna  –  Dance Monkey, Tones and I  –  Sky Full of Stars, Coldplay…

Dressed To Kill

Girls having fun and looking good!

I like your style.

See you at the party ;-)

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 323-270-3650

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2 Successful Parties. Wedding & Event Podcast Episode 71

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Throwing a party is a creative yet simple activity:

Invite people you like…

Provide food and music you like…

Combine and mix gently.

I think the reward for a host is knowing that their guests are having a good time.

In addition to being a DJ and Master of Ceremonies I am also a Pianist and lead a number of ensembles in performances throughout Southern California.

In this episode I relay a story of playing piano for 2 different holiday parties and the common thread that bound them.

The first was a spirited gathering involving the entire neighborhood of the Venice Canal Historic District complete with a flotilla of decorated boats that cruised up and down the canals.

The second was a Christmas house party; an open house. Neighbors and friends were coming and going. At any given time there were about 75 guests in the house. The kitchen was the focal point for food in a very large room with tall ceilings where the grand piano was.

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Party Success

The hosts of both parties thoroughly enjoyed creating their party making sure their guests had everything they needed.

It might have been that hiring a caterer with service staff would have made the task of throwing these parties easier for the hosts. Though they worked hard to see to every detail, it was evident that their parties were a success and they had fun.

And now please enjoy 2 Successful Parties. Wedding and Event Podcast Episode 71.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Host 323-270-3650

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Master of Ceremonies

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Cilicia, Artur Hakobyan Elegant Music Quartet Faith Lutheran Concert 9-20-2020

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Beautiful traditional Armenian song “Cilicia” sung by Artur Hakobyan in performance with the Elegant Music Quartet.

Cilicia was an Armenian state dating back to the 12th Century. Read more about the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia.

People need people…

There are many reasons to have a party; many reasons to be thankful. Basically, a special event provides a time and a place for guests to interact. Holidays and special occasions are anticipated as opportunities to get together. People need people, and bringing people together is well worth the effort of throwing a party or even a concert.

Artists are people, and need people to perform for…

Much like race horses who love to run, artists need to exercise their creative muscles and perform.

Over the years performing for events throughout Southern California Sheila and I work with very talented artists. It’s hardly “work.” In bringing artists and people together and creating events, we have observed that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts” and the effect created is huge!

On June 28, 2020 Sheila and I decided it was high time to perform again so we made arrangements to throw a concert on our front lawn and invite the neighborhood. At this event everyone had fun and conducted themselves responsibly maintaining a safe environment and no one got sick.

Hollywood Bowl Concert on your font lawn with the Elegant Music Quartet minus the traffic :-) 626-797-1795

See: Elegant Music Summer Concert June 28, 2020.

The above event demonstrated that good things happen when artists get together. So, I thought…

let’s do it again!

On the success of this summer event I made arrangements for another outdoor concert, this time at Faith Lutheran Church in Tujunga on Sunday September 20, 2020.

Neighborhood Musical Gathering Elegant Music Quartet 626-797-1795 Faith Lutheran Church Tujunga, CA

I can go on and on about this event. Please see the program of what we played shown below; more will be revealed in future posts.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 626-797-1795

DJ

Master of Ceremonies

Pianist

Bandleader

Host of Wedding and Event Podcast

PS: Please enjoy the above video. Here is the program of what we played:

Neighborhood Musical Gathering
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Sunday September 20, 2020
Faith Lutheran Church 7749 Apperson St, Tujunga, CA 91042

Performers:

Sheila Zimmermann, Flute – Sarah Biagini, Violin – Cathy Biagini, Cello – Eric Zimmermann, Piano – Brad Dutz, Percussion – Oscar Rospode, Accordion – Sisu Raiken, Soprano – Artur Hakobyan, Tenor

 

Somewhere/Tonight from West Side Story

Leonard Bernstein

 

Reflection from Disney’s Mulan

Matthew Wilder and David Zippel

 

Unchained Melody

Alex North and Hy Zaret

 

Game of Thrones Main Theme

Ramin Djawadi

 

Something Sacred #1 (Hymns I like):
Faith & Truth & Life Bestowing
What Wondrous Love
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
O Blessed Spring
Let Me Be Thine Forever

 

Tico Tico

Zequinha de Abreu

 

Six Feet Away

E. Zimmermann

 

Habanera from Carmen

Georges Bizet, Sisu Raiken

 

Cilicia

Traditional Armenian Song, Artur Hakobyan

 

The Prayer,

Carole Bayer Sager, David Foster, Cory Hart, Toney Renis (Sisu & Artur)

 

Encore – Con Te Partiro

Francisco Sartori, Frank Peterson, Lucio Quarantotto (Sisu & Artur)

 

There will be more video from this concert in up coming posts :-)

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My New Favorite Piano!

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Pianist Eric Zimmermann @ The California Club 626-797-1795

I enjoy the privilege of performing in some of the most beautiful locations throughout Southern California.

Elegant Music Jazz Trio – Rooftop Dinner Dance

Some have beautiful grand pianos that I enjoy playing very much.

Los Angeles Pianist Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music Valley Hunt Club

 

The “masked” Elegant Music Jazz Trio playing “Covid Compliant Swing”

Very often I have to bring a portable piano. I love my new piano! It sounds great, it feels great.

Here is a video of me playing my new keyboard in a performance with the “masked” Elegant Music Jazz Trio.

 

The event was an Autumn Dinner Party.

We are smiling underneath. Really :-)

Here is what we played:

-Autumn Leaves

-Canadian Sunset  

-Under Paris Skies Waltz

-Autumn Serenade

-Bad Romance

-Harvest Moon 

-Moten Swing

-Time of the Season

-Poinciana 

-Beauty And The Beast

-For The Love Of You

-My Favorite Things

-All Blues

-Firework

-Puttin’ On the Ritz

-Moon Dance

-Let’s Face The Music and Dance

-Moonglow 

-Game of Thrones

-Havana

-Old Devil Moon 

-Blue Moon

-Fur Elise

-Jingle Bells Cha Cha

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Pianist Eric Zimmermann @ Shutters on the Beach, Santa Monica, CA

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann Elegant Music 

DJ

Master of Ceremonies

Pianist

Bandleader

Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

Invitation. Neighborhood Musical Gathering by Elegant Music

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Neighborhood Concert by Elegant Music
Elegant Music Quartet with special guests perform motion picture themes. 626-797-1795

“It’s time to gather again…

…enjoy the company of each other…

and listen to…

…a music performance!”

Eric Zimmermann
Elegant Music 626-797-1795

DJ

Master of Ceremonies

Pianist

Bandleader

Host of Wedding & Event Podcast

Earlier this Summer…

Fun was had by all at the Elegant Music Summer Concert June 28, 2020. It was a neighborhood block party that turned into a concert.  We received many compliments from our neighbors and friends.

Please see pictures, music program and read all about the Elegant Music Summer Concert June 2020 at the link below.

See: Elegant Music Summer Concert June 2020

 

Since then, a common question we’ve been asked,

“When is the next performance?” 

 

Elegant Music Neighborhood Concert
Elegant Music Concert 9-20-2020

 

Here is the answer to that question:

“You are Invited…”

Date: Sunday, September 20, 2020.

Location: Out Doors at Faith Lutheran 7749 Apperson Street, Tujunga, CA. 91042. (On the corner of Apperson and Mount Gleason.)

Time: 5:00 We gather.

  • Pack a picnic.

 

  • Bring your lawn chairs.

 

  • Find a good place to sit for the concert.

 

  • Say hello to your friends and neighbors.

 

6:00 Performance:

 

Elegant Music Quartet

Enjoy the Performance!

The Elegant Music Quartet with special guests will perform
a variety of music including
Classical, Broadway, & Motion Picture Themes.

 

Featured Soloists:

 

Flute – Sheila Zimmermann

Violin – Sarah Biagini

Cello – Cathy Biagini

Piano – Eric Zimmermann

Accordion – Oscar Rospodie

Soprano – Sisu Raiken

Tenor – Artur Hakobyan.

 

See Video: Elegant Music Video Index

 

Flute & Piano
Sheila and Eric Zimmermann. Founders of Elegant Music 626-797-1795

Admission is free.

Suggested donation: $10 at registration (check or cash)
Venmo @elegantmusicconcerts  Paypal: elegantflutist@yahoo.com

RSVP Sheila Zimmermann 323-270-3651 elegantflutist@yahoo.com

Here is my cell phone: 323-270-3650

It is going to be like enjoying a performance at the Hollywood Bowl (without the traffic :-)

Sincerely, Eric & Sheila Zimmermann Elegant Music 626-797-1795

 

PS: This outdoor event is purely for fun and recreation. In your attendance please be mindful of your responsibility to maintain a safe environment in which we can all enjoy music and the company of each other.

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