Doug Gortner--Elegant Cocktail Piano Pianist from Nashville, TN

Much to my amazement, if you google "Best Jazz Pianist in Nashville" my smiling face & bow tie will be near or at the top of the list. I am considered by many to be one of, if not the top party pianist in Nashville. Recently, I responded to an invitation from Steinway Piano Gallery to add my headshot to their "Gallery of Steinway Piano Artists" wall. I also did a five minute schtick for a promotional movie for Yamaha Pianos. I am a well dressed (Blazer and bow tie or my Tuxedo), happy fella who will arrive early; sober, clean, and dressed to the nines, flexible, courteous, willing to MC your event, &, and willing to stay late at no extra charge. Just last week (May, 2024) I was informed that my Bio. will be included in Who's Who in America. Very flattering indeed. I play solo piano to add a touch of class to your Party, Wedding Reception or Rehearsal Dinner, or Corporate function. I play Classic Standards, Show Tunes, a Ton of Secular Christmas Tunes, and Modern Jazz. I often receive compliments on my obvious PASSION for the music. If you reside within 20 miles of Hillsboro Village, I will AUDITION for you. You can hear some of my music on YouTube: "Doug Gortner." I CANNOT READ MUSIC, HENCE CANNOT PLAY CLASSICAL PIECES (although I did perform for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra), but I do a nice version of Here Comes The Bride and a jazz version of Amazing Grace. I started playing professionally in a Coffee House (remember them?) while a student at Brown University and have played in restaurants, lounges, & many weddings and private parties since that time. HERE ARE REVIEWS FROM OTHER SITES -- I HAVE BEEN AWARDED FIVE STARS IN ALL CATEGORIES, ON ALL BUT TWO OF MY FORTY-FOUR REVIEWS: Best Pianist Ever! Tom Neff, Nashville I have had Doug at a number of events, that have ranged from a large opening at the Nashville Public Library to Christmas parties, to small intimate events, and he has always been beyond terrific. I simply choose one of the times for the date given below for this review. First of all, he can play anything, so that makes it really fun and easy. He is extremely personable, and is just a pleasure to have as a guest, much less someone who is working the event. He is completely self-contained in terms of equipment, so again, that makes it really easy; if you have a piano, great. If you don't, that is great too. He is always on time, and truth is will play longer than necessary, and is not a "clock watcher." I could not recommend Doug more highly, and I cannot wait to have the need for his musical skills again! Awesome Entertainer Tuck H. , Nashville Doug did an absolutely fabulous job entertaining our guests at a housewarming event for approximately 60 people. The selection of tunes was spot on and Doug knows how to keep the party lively with the right combination of music. He is also a heck of an interesting guy as we learned from talking to him during a break. You can't go wrong if you are looking for a pianist for your event.!!!!! Birthday/Anniversary Party, Gary, Private party near Paducah, Kentucky Doug is the absolute perfect pianist if you are looking for talent, professionalism, personality, likability and depth of knowledge of piano standards and jazz in general. He and Kathleen blended perfectly with all our guests and his renditions of all the best lounge numbers added just the right amount of conviviality and gaiety to our party. EXTREMELY TALENTED Rife in Belle Meade, TN, Professionalism: 5, Acco mmodating 5, Overall Talent: 5 DOUG IS THE MAN! Michael, Murfreesboro, TN. Tons of compliments. He great on the piano, but also a fabulous storyteller and presence. HANDS DOWN A MUST Kyle in Brentwood, TN He made great conversation with the guests, played flawlessly, arrived early, and was almost the last to leave. DOUG WAS FANTASTIC! By Christine J., Nashville Doug was fantastic at our brunch wedding reception! DOUG PLAYS MUSIC THAT WARNS YOUR HEART! By Renee W., Nashville This was from ALIVE HOSPICE where I volunteer. PERFORMED FOR TWO EVENTS AT OUR LUXURY DEALERSHIPS. By Mat C., Nashville

• Over the Rainbow | Judy Garland
• I Left My Heart in S.F. | Tony Bennett
• Stardust | Hoagy Carmichael
• Summertime | Gershwin
• Misty | Errol Garner/Johnny Mathis
• Satin Doll | The Duke
• The Nearness of You | Hoagy Carmichael
• As Time Goes Bye | Casablanca
• The Lady is a Tramp | Frankie/Ella
• Lullaby of Birdland | George Shearing
• Moonlight in Vt | Ella
• Ain't Misbehavin' | Fats Waller
• My Funny Valentine | Sinatra
• In the Wee Small Hours | Sinatra
• Stars Fell on Alabama | Ella and Frankie
• Send in Clowns | Streisand
• When Sunny Gets Blue | Johnny Mathis
• Darn That Dream | Frankie
• Rainy Days & Mondays | Carpenters
• Secret Love | Doris Day
• Here's That Rainy Day | Sinatra
• Moanin' | Bobby Timmons
• It Happened in Monterey | Frankie
• Sweet Georgia Brown | Louis Armstrong
• Angel Eyes | Frankie
• When Irish Eyes are Smiling | George M. Cohan
• The Way We Were | Barbra Streisand
• My Favorite Things | Rogers & Hammerstein
• One Note Samba | Antônio Carlos Jobim
• Ol' Rockin' Chair | Hoagy Carmichael
• I Loves You Porgy | Gershwin
• Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas | Everyone
• Winter Wonderland | Everyone
• I'll be home for Christmas | Everyone
• Santa is coming to town | Everyone
• The Christmas Song | Mel Torme
• Silver Bells | Everyone
• Frosty the Snowman | Everyone
• Jingle Bells | Everyone
• Rudolph the Red | Everyone
• Let it Snow | Everyone
• Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas | Everyone
• White Christmas | Bing Crosby