Booking
Jim Henning (Pianist)
Jim is available for private parties or
public performances. He has played at many functions (anniversaries,
benefits, weddings, corporate functions, Bah-mitzvahs, cocktail parties,
etc.) in the Northern Ohio (U.S.A.) area during the past 10 years. His
emotional performances are well received by a wide range of ages;
children, as well as senior citizens. A pianist since the age of 8, Jim
excelled in improvisational skills. Rarely being satisfied with
"written" music, he takes a song and expands on it, adding
beautiful embellishments and unique interpretations. Usually performing as
a solo artist, his stylistically original interpretations are best
appreciated without distractions.
Ideally, he is best suited where
upscale, sophisticated, high-quality music is appreciated.
The inoffensive
nature of his performances (at reasonable volume levels) are ideal for
intimate situations, rarely taking away from conversation. Instead, his
emotional style transforms the atmosphere into an uplifting
experience. Your guests will come away feeling upbeat, peaceful, and have
an overall positive experience. Jim is gifted with the ability to
emotionally move
people.
While most at home on an acoustic
piano (grand, baby grand, or upright), we can also provide a
"digital" piano with P.A. system. This is ideal where no
piano is available (even outdoors), or for larger parties and halls, where
a real piano would not be heard over the ambient noise.
The other
advantage of this "electronic" option, is a much larger palette
of sound. Jim is no longer limited to one sound (piano), but has a full
compliment of other natural and synthetic instruments at his
disposal (listen to samples under "Pricing Option 2" ...link below). If you
want more than "instrumental" music, Jim can add vocals, as
heard in "Pricing Option 3" samples (click on link below).
Listen to samples of Jim's live
performances on our pricing page.