Music For Occasions
~ where the magic and the music meet ~

Michael Smolens is a veteran musician living in the Bay Area who has inspired many people by his performances, recordings, and teaching. You might have heard him at a wedding, private event, corporate function, sacred setting, or perhaps in a radio interview, or a concert hall like Yoshi's Jazz House, or on one of his six CD releases.

With over 30 years of performing experience, he brings a rich and diverse musical background to all of his performances as a bandleader, arranger, improvisor, and teacher.  His repertoire includes classic as well as refreshingly different works from Jazz and Broadway, Latin and Pop, and Classical and Sacred.

In addition to being a pianist, vocalist, and alto flautist, Michael plays numerous instruments from around the world—including West-African balafon, Middle-Eastern dumbek, Caribbean steel pan—to spice up your event.  He is available both as a soloist and as a bandleader for duo through octet formats.

Weddings

Ceremony Options

Piano/keyboard and/or alto flute

Vocals with piano/keyboard

World music instruments

Reception Options

Solo piano & piano/vocal

Duo ensembles

Jazz, pop, and classical ensembles

World music instruments

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Private Parties, Corporate Events,
Banquets, Gallery Openings

Solo piano & piano/vocal

Duo ensembles

Jazz, pop, and classical ensembles

World music ensembles

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