Music Services
If you are looking for music for your venue or event, elegant, listenable, sophisticated jazz standards and popular melodies are available for your enjoyment. Formats include piano solo, duo, trio, quartet, and quintet in contemporary & traditional jazz styles. If you would like to see a performance, simply check the itinerary for the appropriate group and venue, and come down and listen.
Engagements
Bob has performed at many venues, including The Kitano, and Detour, both in New York City, City Café, in Garden City, 69 Wall St., in Huntington, the Oakdale House, in Oakdale, the Old Inlet Inn, in Bellport, the Three Village Inn, in Stony Brook, Café Capri, in Westbury, Jaspers, in New Hyde Park, Montgomery’s, in Glen Cove, and various Barnes & Noble and Borders Books stores. Bob has also played extended engagements at La Grange restaurant in West Islip, the Ritz-Carlton on Amelia Island, FL, the Homestead Resort Hotel in Hot Springs, VA, and Asparagii, in Plainview, NY.
Songs & Styles
Bob’s music is, at its core, low volume, intimate, instrumental piano jazz, with an occasional up-tempo, energetic number. Songs by Henry Mancini, George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Johnny Mandel, Frank Loesser, Richard Rogers, Alec Wilder, Bill Evans, Harold Arlen, Duke Ellington, and Jerome Kern. He also includes more modern tunes such those by Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, and the occasional original from his recordings.
Listen
“Country” (Keith Jarrett)
“The Very Thought of You”
“Alone Together”
Testimonials
“Bob Hinz has played at numerous parties for special occasions at my home. He brought delight and enjoyment to all the guests and truly enhanced the evenings. Bob is extremely talented and played from a wonderful selection of music, both jazz and classical, adding a magical touch to the parties. He is highly talented and professional, and has since been hired by guests of mine for events of their own. I would recommend Bob highly to anyone and hope to have him play again at special events.” Marilyn Macron, Rockaway, NY
Events & Publicity
Having music at your venue will draw more business by creating an intimate ambiance and enhancing the atmosphere. Bob has a small but loyal following of fans, students, and fellow musicians. He publicizes all of his gigs in person at local businesses, via email, on social media, and on his website. Musicians of all kinds regularly come to sit on his gigs.