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Zoltan Szigeti

Pianist / Keyboardist

Country: China
Based In: Budapest London Beijing Shanghai Hong Kong, China
Performs: Worldwide
From: $300

Jazz pianist with an academic background and over 20 years of international performance experience, including two album releases and television appearances. Specializing in high-quality solo jazz piano.

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Description

Piano performance.
My goal is to deliver an high quality musical experience, creating the ideal atmosphere for your special event through my expert jazz piano performance. Whether you are seeking smooth background music or captivating solos, I’m dedicated to making your event memorable and musically exceptional. Enhance the ambiance of your event with sophisticated and captivating sound of a solo jazz pianist. With a wide repertoire I offer a musical experience tailored to create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion.
Wide Repertoire: From timeless jazz classics to contemporary tunes,f ... ilm tracks, musicals, pop ballads.
Professional performance: with over 25 years of experience in live performances, I bring a high level of professionalism, punctuality, and attention to detail. I ensure the music enhances your event without overwhelming the atmosphere.
Engaging and Intimate Sound: As a solo pianist, I focus on creating an intimate and sophisticated ambiance, perfect for background music that also offers moments of engaging musical expression.
Customizable Setlists: I can incorporate specific genres, styles, or even special requests into my performance, ensuring that the music aligns with the vibe you want to create for your guests.

Set-List

The Great American Songbook, Standards, Film tunes, Musicals, Classical, pop ballads, contemporary tunes
Selected repertoire list:
1. A child is born
2. A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square
3. A shine of your shoes
4. A time for love (Johnny Mandel)
5. A time for us
6. Agua de Beber
7. Ain’t misbehavin ’
8. Air – J.S. Bach (Classical)
9. Alfie (Burt Bacharach)
10. All at once (Whitney Houston)
11. All of me
12. All the things you are
13. Almost like being in love
14. Alone together
15. And I love you so -Hellen Reddy
16. Angel eyes
17. As time goes by
18. A ... utumn in New York
19. Autumn leaves
20. Bach: Ave Maria (Classical)
21. Basin Street Blues
22. Be my love
23. Beautiful love
24. Bewiched
25. Black and blue (Fats Waller)
26. Black Orpheus
27. Blame it on my youth
28. Blue bossa
29. Blue Monk
30. Blue Moon
31. Blue skies
32. Bluesette
33. Body and soul
34. Bridge over trouble water (Simon and Garfunkel)
35. But beautiful
36. But not for me
37. Bye bye blackbyrd
38. Cabaret
39. Cakewalk (Oscar Peterson)
40. Can you feel the love tonight
41. Candy
42. Canon -Pachelbel (Classical)
43. Can’t take my eyes off you
44. Carolina shout
45. Cavatina (Stanley Myers)
46. Ceora
47. Cheek to cheek
48. Climb every mountain (The sound of music)
49. Close to you (The Carpenters)
50. Close your eyes
51. Come Sunday
52. Corcovado
53. Danny boy -Londonderry Air
54. Darn that dream
55. Days of wine and roses
56. Dinah
57. Do-Re-Mi (The sound of music)
58. Don’t get around much anymore
59. Don’t know why -Norah Jones
60. Dream a little dream of me
61. East of the Sun
62. Edelwise (The Sound of Music)
63. Elgar: Love Greetings (classical)
64. Embraceable you
65. Emily
66. Endless love (Diana Ross-Lionel Lichie)
67. Everything happens to you
68. Exactly like you
69. Feelings (Loulou Gaste- played also by Morris Albert)
70. Flamingo
71. Fly me to the moon
72. For all we know
73. Fur Elise- Beethoven (Classical)
74. Gee baby
75. Georgia on my mind
76. Going home (Kenny G)
77. Gone with the wind
78. Greatest love of all (Whitney Houston)
79. Handful of keys
80. Haunted heart
81. Have you met miss Jones
82. Have yourself a merry little Christmas
83. Heal the world (Michael Jackson)
84. Here’s that rainy day
85. Hey Jude -The Beatles
86. How am I supposed to live without you (Michael Bolton)
87. How deep is the ocean
88. How deep is your love -Bee Gees
89. How high the Moon
90. How insensitive
91. I could write a book
92. I don’t know why (Norah Jones)
93. I dreamed a dream
94. I fall in love to easily
95. I got it bad and that’s ain’t good
96. I have nothing -Whitney Houston
97. I just fall in love again (The Carpenters)
98. I let a song out of my heart
99. I like the likes of you
100. I loves you Porgy
101. I need to be in love (The Carpenters)
102. I only have eyes for you
103. I remember Clifford
104. I thought about you
105. I will always love you (Whitney Houston)
106. I will be there (Michael Jackson-Jackson 5)
107. I will wait for you (Les Parapluies de Cherbourg)
108. I wish you love
109. I’ll be around
110. I’m getting sentimental over you
111. I’ve never been in love before
112. If I only had a brain (The wizard of Oz)
113. If I were a rich man (The fiddler on the roof)
114. If you could see me know
115. In a mellow tone
116. In a sentimental mood
117. Indiana
118. Indigo Moon -Elisa Milne (Classical)
119. Infant Eyes (Wayne Shorter)
120. Interstellar (Film theme)
121. Isn’t she lovely (Stevie Wonder)
122. It could happen to you
123. It don’t mean a thing if you aint got a swing
124. It had to be you
125. It might be spring as well
126. It was almost like a song
127. Jingle bells
128. Jitterbug waltz
129. Just friends
130. Just the way you are -Billy Joel
131. Kanding love song (Chinese folk song)
132. Kissing in the rain (Korean song)
133. La Vie En Rose (Edit Piaf)
134. Latin/straight with backing track:
135. Laura
136. Layla (Eric Clapton)
137. Let it be -Beatles
138. Let it snow
139. Like someone in love
140. Lond age and far away
141. Looking through the eyes of love
142. LOVE
143. Love is here to stay
144. Love me tender (Elvis Presley)
145. Lover man
146. Lullaby of Birdland
147. Lulu’s back in town
148. Lush life
149. Mac the knife
150. Make someone happy
151. Maple leaf rag (Joplin)
152. Memory (The Cats)
153. Midnight Sun
154. Misty
155. Molihua (Chinese folk song)
156. Mona Lisa
157. Mood Indigo (Duke Ellington)
158. Moon river
159. Moonlight in Vermont
160. Morning has broken (Cat Stevens)
161. Moulin Rouge
162. My favorite things
163. My foolish heart
164. My funny valentine
165. My heart San Francisco
166. My heart tells me
167. My heart will go on (Theme of Titanic)
168. My one and only love
169. My romance
170. My way
171. My wild Irish rose
172. Mylord (Edit Piaf)
173. Never let me go
174. Never Said (Wayne Shorter)
175. New York State of mind (Billy Joel)
176. Night and day
177. Nive work of you can get it
178. Nocturne -Respighi (Classical)
179. O grande Amor
180. On Green Dolphin Street
181. On the sunny side of the street
182. One day my prince will come
183. One morning in May
184. One note samba
185. Part of your world (Disney)
186. Peace (Horace Silver)
187. Perdido
188. Pianoman (Billy Joel)
189. Polkadots and moonbeams
190. Prelude to a kiss
191. Puissance at glorie
192. Pure imagination
193. Raindrops falling in you
194. Rainy days and Mondays (The Carpenters)
195. Rapsody in Blue (selected parts) -Gershwin
196. Reality
197. Round midnight
198. Ruby my dear
199. Sakura Sakura (Japanese folk song)
200. Satin doll
201. Saving all my love for you (Whitney Houston)
202. Schumann Kinderszenen (Classial-swing)
203. Seascape
204. Secret garden (Japanese song)
205. Sheep may safely graze -J.S. Bach (Classical)
206. Shiny stockings
207. Singing in the rain
208. Silent night
209. Sleigh ride
210. Smoke gets into your eye
211. Some other time
212. Someone to watch over me
213. Somewhere (West Side Story)
214. Sophisticated lady
215. Spring can really hang you up the most
216. Stella by starlight
217. Strangers in the night
218. Strollin’
219. Summer ‘42
220. Summer of 78 (Barry Manilow)
221. Summer samba (So Nice)
222. Summer wind
223. Summertime
224. Sur L’etoile de Paris
225. Sweet Lorraine
226. Take five
227. Take the A train (Duke Ellington)
228. Taking a chance for love
229. Tea for two
230. Tears in heaven (Eric Clapton)
231. Tenderly
232. Thank you for the music (ABBA)
233. The beauty and the beast (Celine Dion – Peabo Bryson)
234. The Christmas song
235. The entertainer (Joplin)
236. The gentle waltz
237. The girl from Ipanema (Jobim)
238. The heart of mine
239. The man I love (Gershwin)
240. The nearness of you
241. The shadow of your smile (Johnny Mandel)
242. The swan -Saint Saens-Godowsky (Classical)
243. The very thought of you
244. The way you look tonight
245. The windmills of your mind
246. Theme of Forrest gump
247. Theme of Schindler’s List (John Williams)
248. There will never be another you
249. Time after time
250. Time on my hands
251. Too much to heaven (Bee Gees)
252. Triste (Jobim)
253. Two sleepy people
254. Unforgettable (Nat Cole)
255. Very early (Bill Evans)
256. Waltz -Chopin (Classical)
257. Waltz for Debby
258. Watermelon man
259. Wave (Jobim)
260. We are the world (Michael Jackson)
261. What a wonderful world (Lewis Armstrong)
262. What are you doing the rest of your life
263. When I fall in love
264. When lights are low
265. When the summer comes (Oscar Peterson)
266. Where do I go from here
267. White Christmas
268. Who can I turn to (Anthony Newly)
269. Wonder why (Sammy Cahn)
270. Wonderful tonight (Eric Clapton)
271. Xiao Tang Shui (Chinese folk song)
272. Yardbird suite
273. Yesterday (John Lennon)
274. Yesterday once more (The Carpenters)
275. Yesterdays
276. You are not alone (Michael Jackson)
277. You are the sunshine of my love
278. You are too beautiful
279. You don’t know what love is
280. You must believe in spring (Michel Legrand)
281. You needed me
282. Your eyes (Cosma)
283. Wouldn’t it be lovely (My fair lady)
284. On the street where you live (My fair lady)
285. I’ve grown accustomed to her face (My fair lady)

Biography

Zoltan Szigeti is a Hungarian-born pianist, composer, and educator specializing in jazz. Recently, he has been working as a university faculty member in China - Associate Professor and mentor at Berklee College of Music - Online Extension School. Zoltan holds the "Foreign Expert" certificate issued by the Government of the People's Republic of China in Yunnan Province. In addition to his college faculty teaching work, he also gives concerts and holds master classes at various music institutions in Southwest China.
Zoltan and his quartet have participated in numerous significant music perform ... ances, including jazz festivals, music festivals, and theater concerts. In addition to these group endeavors, Zoltan frequently showcases his talent as a solo jazz pianist, performing at various venues across Europe and China while collaborating with a diverse array of artists.
Zoltan has also earned recognition as a skilled piano accompanist, selected as the touring pianist for several prominent singers. Notably, he was selected pianist of jazz vocalist Tina May's (UK) China Jazz Tour in 2019 and accompanied renowned American-Chinese opera singer Deng Gui Ping during her theater concert performances.
In 2018, Zoltan was invited to be a mentor and member of the International Mentor Collective at Berklee College of Music - Online Extension School.
As a bandleader (The Zoltan Szigeti Quartet), Zoltan recorded the album "Just Friends" 2023 (Starsing Records, Shanghai) and as a sideman (pianist) for the album CD "Jungle Lost" 2021 (Pollux Music-Label: Modern Sky).
Zoltan's commitment to music education and inclusivity is evident in his role as a music director at the public elementary school "School for the Visually Impaired," in Southwest China. Here, he composes piano and choral music specifically for visually impaired children, demonstrating his dedication to making music accessible to all. His music publication credits include piano compositions, orchestral arrangements and transcriptions, performance and instructional pieces for piano ensembles, music for choir and voice, and teaching works for jazz piano education.As a jazz pianist, Zoltan was influenced by several greats, including Dave McKenna, George Shearing, Bill Evans, Ray Kennedy, and Kjell Öhman

Reviews (4 Reviews)

Zoltan Szigeti - Pianist / Keyboardist - Budapest London Beijing Shanghai Hong Kong, China Event Location: Henri 2010, Shulin Steet 71 Kunming, Yunnan, China Event Type: Venue/event piano performances 27th December 2024

Having had the pleasure of hosting Zoltan Szigeti at The Henri 2010, our French restaurant-wine club since 2016, I can confidently say he is among the finest performers we've ever worked with. His piano skills are extraordinary, showcasing impeccable technique, artistry, and a deep understanding of jazz piano music. Zoltan regularly participated in our French Culinary & Wine events as a solo pianist, occasionally joined by guest musicians and renowned vocalists. Zoltan’s repertoire is impressively wide. This versatility has made them a favorite among our guests, who consistently praise their engaging and soulful performances. Beyond their musical talent, Zoltan has an innate ability to connect with the audience, creating an atmosphere that’s both lively and intimate. We are very fortunate to have had him as part of our lineup over the years, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone seeking a top-tier jazz pianist who can captivate any crowd.

Reviewed by: Mrs.and Mr. Philippe Henri

Zoltan Szigeti - Pianist / Keyboardist - Budapest London Beijing Shanghai Hong Kong, China Event Location: Copper Jazz Club, Shuncheng Plaza, Kunming, Yunnan, China Event Type: Music events/performances 30th November 2022

I had the honor of having Mr. Zoltan Szigeti as the resident pianist at COPPER Jazz Club from 2021 to 2022, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. Zoltan is an extraordinary jazz pianist with technical mastery, musicality, and creative, virtuoso improvisational skills. His performances consistently elevated the atmosphere of our club, leaving audiences captivated and inspired. Zoltan performed regularly at our jazz club, 3-4 nights per week, as a resident pianist with his quartet, featuring bass, drums, and vocals. Beyond his exceptional talent, Zoltan exhibited outstanding professionalism and a warm, approachable demeanor. He was always punctual, well-prepared, and eager to engage with both staff and guests, making him an absolute pleasure to work with. Our patrons frequently expressed their admiration for his artistry, and many became regulars, drawn by the magic of his music. Zoltan’s time at COPPER Jazz Club was truly unforgettable, and I wholeheartedly recommend him to an ...

Reviewed by: Mr. Zhao Shi Lun

Zoltan Szigeti - Pianist / Keyboardist - Budapest London Beijing Shanghai Hong Kong, China Event Location: Xiamen Grand Theatre, China, Liuzhou Music Festival Event Type: Theatre concert, Music Festival

This letter sincerely recommends Zoltan Szigeti as an outstanding and dedicated musician and jazz pianist. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Zoltan Szigeti, a jazz pianist, since 2014 and work with him as a double bass player in the Benoit Stasiaczyk Quartet in China in various jazz performances, notably jazz concerts at the Xiamen Grand Theater and jazz performances in the Liuzhou Music Festival, in China. Mr. Szigeti was recommended for the pianist position in our newly formed quartet by our band leader, French vibraphonist Mr. Benoit Stasiaczyk, a former professor of Xinhai Music Conservatory in Guangzhou, China. I emphasize this because Mr. Szigeti's cooperation with us was exemplary, and the cooperation he presented to us deserves much appreciation. Zoltan's pianistic talent is genuinely exceptional, setting the highest standard. His piano playing, with his instrumental virtuosity, represents a profound understanding of music and creativity. Zoltan's positive attitude, gen ...

Reviewed by: Daniel Zanker

Experience

I am a Hungarian-born jazz pianist with over 25 years of professional performance experience, currently working as a university piano teacher and performing pianist based in one of China’s major public universities. Participated in numerous significant music performances, including jazz festivals, music festivals, theatre concerts, venues, events as a solo jazz pianist, across Europe and China, collaborating with a diverse array of artists. Has also worked professionally as a piano accompanist for jazz and pop vocalists, was selected as the touring pianist for several prominent and internati ... onally notable singers. Earlier also worked as a cruise pianist, composed film music in Sweden, teaching piano at a Swedish college from 2008 to 2011, and teaching jazz piano at Chinese universities since 2012. Since 2016, I have also served as a mentor for students at Berklee College of Music's Online Extension School. I have released two official album, are officially available on major music platforms. I’m Fluent in English and Swedish, I can also communicate in Norwegian, Danish, and basic Mandarin Chinese. My repertoire includes jazz standards, the Great American Songbook, pop ballads, musicals, film tracks and classical piano works. I have the ability to quickly learn new material and I have strong sight-reading skills. I'm passionate about live performance, I have a keen interest in solo piano performances, but also jazz ensembles, and studio recording sessions. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, a Master’s Cert. from Berklee College of Music, and postgraduate diplomas (ALCM and LLCM) in Piano Performance from the London College of Music, University of West London.

Previous Clients

Holland River Line, (The Netherlands)
Page and Moy Holidays, UK
Xiamen Grand Theater
Yunnan Grand Theater
Henri 2010 French Cuisine, Wine & Music (China)
Copper Jazz Club (China)
The Metropolitan - Club (China)
Alley Bar (China)
My Feelings -Club (China)

Suitable for

Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christening Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Graduation Party Grand Opening Party Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event

Physical Characteristics

Height: 181

Weight: 76

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Brown

Shoe Size: 42

Skin tone: White

Meet the Act

Married, speaking four languages, love history and culture, regular long distance running sport, no smoke, no alcohol.

Virtual Services Offer

Solo jazz piano performances

I am a Hungarian-born jazz pianist with over 25 years of professional performance experience, currently based in China as a university piano teacher and performing artist. My career encompasses diverse roles, including performing as a solo jazz pianist across Europe, working as a cruise pianist in the 2000s, composing film music in Sweden, teaching piano at a Swedish college from 2008 to 2011, and instructing at Chinese universities since 2012. Since 2016, I have also served as a mentor for students at Berklee College of Music's Online Extension School.
I have released two official albums, including *Just Friends* by The Zoltan Szigeti Quartet (2023), under Shanghai Starsing Music Ltd. The album is officially available on platforms such as Spotify, YouTube, and other major music services.
Fluent in English and Swedish, I can also communicate in Norwegian, Danish, and basic Mandarin Chinese. My repertoire includes jazz standards, the Great American Songbook, pop ballads, musicals, and classical piano works. I am known for my ability to quickly learn new material and for my strong sight-reading skills.
Passionate about live performance, I have a keen interest in solo piano performances, jazz ensembles, and studio recording sessions.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Music Performance, a Master’s Certificate from Berklee College of Music, and postgraduate diplomas (ALCM and LLCM) in Piano Performance from the London College of Music, University of West London.