Piano Lounge
Instrumental solo piano that fits the room: familiar, elegant and at a volume that leaves room for conversation. This is the format I play myself.
Repertoire
Songbooks
Mexican and Latin American: Manzanero, Cantoral, Consuelo Velázquez, boleros. American: Ellington, Sinatra and jazz standards. All played with jazz harmonies and phrasing.
My own compositions
Pieces such as Meet You at the Martini and Valentina, written for this kind of setting. I shape the repertoire around the place and the moment, and welcome requests in advance.
Through the day
Breakfast and morning
Gentle standards and bossa nova, present without asking for attention.
Lunch and afterwards
Boleros and Mexican songs, to make you want to stay a little longer.
Afternoon and cocktails
More swing and more familiar tunes: the moment when the piano becomes part of the plan.
Dinner
Ballads, jazz and requests, with the volume kept right for the service.
Residencies
- Before 1998
Moon Palace, Playa del Carmen: an evening residency from 7 to 9 p.m. in one of the property’s restaurants.
- Boca del RĂo
Hotel Castelo: a regular residency, with music programming woven into the dining experience.
- 2016 to 2022
Don Miguel bar, Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya: jazz standards as the evening gets going, followed by an open flow of requests from the audience.
How I fit in
My own equipment
My own digital piano and sound equipment, at a volume that leaves room for conversation. For larger spaces, I connect to the venue’s sound system.
A discreet setup
A corner near a power socket. Cables secured and out of the way.
Dressed for the occasion
Jacket and tie. Without getting in the way of the service.
Your piano
If the venue has a piano, I’m happy to play it.
Let’s talk
Tell me about your venue or event. I’ll reply personally.