Craig Hendry
- Hillsborough, NC
- Singing Pianist
- 4 Verified Bookings
Teresa T. said “Craig was a great addition to our event. He is professional and polished, a great look for any event. He knows how to take the spotlight when needed or…”
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I am a pianist trained privately, at the George Mason Jazz Workshop (summer 2014), and independently who plays jazz pieces with mixtures of blues, fusion, and rock influences and songs by artists such as Elton John, Billy Joel, etc. I also have composed and recorded several pieces that are a sort of jazz fusion and many ballads. I play mostly instrumental but I have musical colleagues who sing, play guitar, etc. with me in "Rock Ensemble" and other groups and I may sing a couple songs.
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Gig Length: 30 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
An audience member can expect a very courteous performer who is young but passionate about music, has experience performing, loves to talk and express himself to people in word and song, and has a talent he wants to pursue in the public sphere and in higher education. Very involved performances with a large group cannot be expected as I am still a student who has mainly worked in small combos and independently.
I am a pianist trained privately, at the George Mason Jazz Workshop (summer 2014), and independently (myself) who plays a lot of jazz pieces with mixtures of blues and rock influences and songs by artists such as Elton John, Billy Joel, etc. I also have composed and recorded several pieces that are a sort of jazz fusion and many ballads. I play mostly instrumental but have musical colleagues who sing, play guitar, etc. with me in "Rock Ensemble" and other groups and I may sing a couple songs.
My experience:
1. piano and guitar lessons
2. recitals and school/church events
3. praise band
4. guitarist and pianist while acting in musicals
5. Rock Ensemble for three years (Lucius Wilson)
6. a one week jazz class, jazz club, and a jazz camp at George Mason
7. piano gigs at a coffee house
8. gigs at Alamance Country Club and work with an alumnus/ singer from my school
9. work with a professor at my school (a trained saxophone and piano player)
10. composition and recording tracks (one copyrighted piece so far)
At most, I would bring a keyboard with a stand and an app, a guitar or too if I have guitarists with me, and maybe a microphone if I need it, if I sing, or if I bring a singer (the latter will probably happen a lot).
1. Around 10 compositions
2. Elton John and Billy Joel
3. Christmas Songs
4. Mixture of songs by people like Ray Charles, John Mayer, The Beatles, etc.
Elton John, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Michael Jackson, etc. are past acts who have influenced me. My music teachers at school, church, etc. and groups such as John Mayer, Zac Brown Band, and Snarky Puppy (jazz fusion) are current influences on my music.
Microphone, a seat, accessible outlet/power strip/chord, etc.
Teresa T. said “Craig was a great addition to our event. He is professional and polished, a great look for any event. He knows how to take the spotlight when needed or…”
Elaine H. said “Very communicative and professional! Our guests loved his playing and song selection. He filled our home with wonderful music. I highly recommend!”
L.d.dockery said “Overtone P. made its mark on me when at my grandsons school event. A young lady was singing as he played along the melody, letting her move he song and…”
We can customize a combo to your event. We can make the group as small as you want or as large as you want.