Smokin' The Ivories


From George Gershwin to Elton John & Fats Waller to Ray Charles - pianist, vocalist, actor and impressionist -Brian Gurl engages the audience in a rich potpourri of exciting musical arrangements, artful antics and piano shenanigans. Together with a bassist, drummer and horn player, Brian paints a picture with his music -whether it's bees buzzing around him (flight Of The Bumble Bee) or the dazzling splendor of The Rhapsody In Blue.







Highlighted by a Tribute to the Great Piano Entertainers of the 20th Century, Brian also showcases his adept knack for mimicry - singing and playing a scintillating fusion of Jazz, Rock 'n Roll, Ragtime, Boogi-Woogie, Broadway, The Blues and Pop.



" Wow! Both matinee and evening audiences were enthusiastic with their applause and rose for standing ovations at the end. I have heard many The Rhapsody In Blue played by many fine pianists over the years, but never with more flair, more sensitivity, more emotion and such fire!"

Orville Splitt:
Englewood Performing Arts







SELECTIONS INCLUDE:
I Got Rhythm, Music! Music! Music!, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, Crocodile Rock, Flight Of The Bumble Bee, I Dreamed A Dream, Rainbow Medley, You Are So Beautiful, Eleanor Rigby, Makin’ Woopie, Rhapsody In Gershwin, Imagine, Circle Of Life and others.