Hire NJ Pianist Arnie Abrams for Your Private or Corporate Event

New Jersey Musician Arnie Abrams for the Best Live Music in NJ, NYC & Philadelphia

NJ Pianist Arnie Abrams started playing piano at the early age of 5. At that young age, he began copying the hand movements of his father, an accomplished, self-taught pianist in his own right. His dad played exclusively by ear, and despite the fact that he could not read a single note, Howard Abrams knew and could play thousands of songs, all by ear. Howard's musical signature was his high-energy 'Harlem Stride' style, which Arnie inherited, and is what he is known for in the local New Jersey, metro New York City & Philadelphia areas today, along with his talented ear for picking up songs quickly and playing them after just hearing them once or twice on the radio. Arnie also realized that he was blessed with perfect pitch, which helps him enormously when he works with other New Jersey musicians and vocalists.

Arnie Abrams studied classical, pop and jazz piano in New Haven and later in the Buffalo area. Longing to play the more popular tunes, Arnie's dad taught him how to play by “ear” without the use of sheet music, helped him to develop his musical ear, and taught him many of the most wonderful standards that were so popular during his musical golden era. This NJ Pianist combines his classical and jazz-trained techniques with the ‘Harlem Stride’ style, enthusiasm and "heart" that his dad passed onto him. The result is the gift that he shares with his audiences for performing many of the most popular tunes produced over the past 70+ years. He also works with other New Jersey Musicians.

NJ Pianist Arnie Abrams is one of the finest New Jersey musicians around. For the best in live music for your holiday party, cocktail party or wedding, contact Arnie Abrams.

Arnie Abrams grew up in the mid 70's, so many of his favorite musicians and artists are from that period. His influences include, Billy Joel, Elton John, Frank Sinatra, Barry Manilow, James Taylor, Chicago, Eagles, Jim Brinkman, Burt Bacharach, Tony Bennett, Barbra Streisand, Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, The Beatles, Steely Dan, Ludwig van Beethoven, Frederic Chopin, Scott Joplin, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Harry Connick, Jr., Michael Feinstein, Broadway Show Tunes, and many, many others. You can find a partial song list from Arnie Abrams here.

Arnie began his musical career in the New Haven, CT area, playing piano in many restaurants and piano bars including The Recovery Room (an upscale restaurant & bar that was connected to a hospital!), Tandom's, The Summit House, 500 Blake Street, and App's Ristorante, just to name a few.

This NJ Pianist later worked as a booking agent and performing musician for Richard Neal Productions in Hamden, CT, where he learned the music business and worked with numerous fine musicians and vocalists in many different and diverse venues.

Today, in addition to weddings, private parties and corporate events, you’ll find NJ pianist Arnie Abrams playing classical, pop & jazz piano frequently at several upscale New Jersey restaurants including Raven & The Peach in Fair Haven, The Porterhouse Grill in Old Bridge, and Steakhouse 85, where you will find this New Jersey musician on select evenings.

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