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Ingenious jazz and commentary by an original master

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Public Concerts | Home Concerts | Educational | Churches | Speaking

1. Public Concerts:

Sowash in concert
Solo at Carnegie Auditorium, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Bradley Sowash Trio performing at a convention.
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Virtuosity and Accessibility
Bradley Sowash’s rare combination of virtuosity and accessibility has delighted listeners both here and abroad for over 20 years. Every concert contains a few familiar jazz standards, yet he is most recognized for instilling feelings that words leave untouched into his original compositions. An emotional style and formidable technique have prompted favorable reviews in national publications.

Sowash's music powerfully conjures the moods. - Village Voice

Bradley's commentaries are an integral part of every performance.  Known for his instant rapport with listeners through inspirational stories, Billboard Magazine declared "he can really move an audience along with zest and wit." (He's like a singer-songwriter except that his "lyrics" are between songs.)  At once humorous and touching, he shares his experiences as a parent, modern dance collaborator, sailor, horseman, outdoor enthusiast and world traveler making his warm, poetic melodies even more accessible to all listeners.

My wife and I, along with our daughter, really enjoyed ourselves; your playing was fantastic as was your stories. They were great! - Mathew

Booking Options:
Solo Piano
Jazz Trio (piano, bass, drums)
Quartet (trio + trumpet)
Quintet (quartet + cello/sax)

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The Bradley Sowash Sextet in concert
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2. Home Concerts
Imagine a renowned concert jazz pianist in your living room!
A home concert is a one-of-a kind performance in your home that enables your invited guests to personally interact with Bradley Sowash.  The intimacy of the setting makes it an unforgettably meaningful experience for the host, guest and performer alike.

How do you set up a house concert?
All that is required is a tuned baby grand or grand piano and a commitment to invite at least 30 people into your home with the expectation that they will enjoy a unique "concert experience" (not background music). Providing refreshments is optional. G
uests usually contribute a $10 to $15 donation to the performer.  CDs and books are offered for sale after the performance.

Your jazz piano concert was the highlight of our year! - Harold and Liz (hosts) Kissimmee, FL

What's in it for Bradley?
It's a great way to fill in an unscheduled night while on tour.  It's always more interesting to play music than to just sit around a hotel room. Plus the opportunity to connect with listeners up close is gratifying
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Interested?
First, check Bradley's touring schedule to see when he is touring your area and then contact us about arranging a performance in your home.

3. Educational Programs
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On PBS TV music education series, The Piano Guy, with host Scott Houston.

Educational and Entertaining
Bradley's educational performances, creative demonstrations and hands-on music-making workshops have delighted participants for over 15 years.

Workshops and lecture/demonstrations are arranged in schools, colleges, corporate settings, and conferences.

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4. Churches
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Innovative Programming

  • Jazz Worship
  • Sacred Concerts
  • Church Conferences
  • Guest Speaker

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5. Guest Speaker
Engaging Commentary
Although Bradley is often billed as a "speaker" in these settings, if there is a piano nearby, it will certainly be played and your guests will gain new insights even as they are entertained.  Several topics are available:

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Media Credit: Eric Poole
Bradley Sowash, composer and concert jazz pianist, explains the idea of a jazz mystery ballet at a Southern Utah Unviversity Convocation
Bradley Sowash is quite simply one of the best pianists on the contemporary scene. - Solo Piano Publications

A genuine sharing experience with the audience, and one to be remembered. - Jazz Review

What an amazing player you are. - David Nevue, Solo Piano Radio

I wouldn’t hesitate a second to speak to the quality of your performance, and the way you made it comfortable and easy to bring the show to our community. - Bonnie Harvey, Carnegie Library of Homestead, Pittsburgh, PA

His ongoing quest for excellence and his commitment to giving his all each and every time he plays provides audiences with a rare treat indeed. - Michael Wade, Alex Theatre, Los Angeles, CA

Ingenious jazz played by an original master. - Canon Peter Strimer, St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, WA

It was the spirit of your music which was key to the joy and the success of the day.  - Richard Clarke, St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, Minneapolis, MN 

Have heard nothing but raves about you. - Diane Pickett, Chautauqua, Defuniak Springs, Florida

It would be my pleasure to share your success, at Lakeside, with any presenter considering you for a engagement, in any size venue. - Keith Addy, Director of Marketing/Programming, Lakeside Association, OH

...Exhibited top-notch musicianship and an exceptional quality of character.  - Douglas F. Kridler, President and Executive Director, Columbus Association for the Performing Arts, OH

The traveling troubadour bringing a folk tune of murder in the neighboring village was presented to an audience thrilled with the news and art and something new and different. You are carrying that on - very nice - the talk, then music is really unique.  - Jon, Athens, OH (fan)

NO ONE who even comes close to your talent in composition and presentation. STYLE Baby and you have it in spades....keep creating, keep visioning new twists and ideas.....keep experiencing new things because it comes out so well in your music. - Gordon B. (fan)

 

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