Set 01Cocktails & dinner
- MoondanceVan Morrison
- Your SongElton John
- Georgia on My MindRay Charles
- Fire and RainJames Taylor
- Ain’t No SunshineBill Withers
- Wonderful TonightEric Clapton
- Stand by MeBen E. King
- What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong
Richmond, Virginia · Available regionally
The soundtrack your event deserves.
Accomplished piano, warm vocals, and 35+ years of knowing exactly what a room needs—from elegant atmosphere to an unforgettable singalong.
5.0 GigSalad rating35+ years performingSolo → Band scalable formats
Made for memorable moments
WeddingsCorporate EventsPrivate PartiesCocktail HoursDinner MusicFundraisersHoliday Events
Vintage Soul◆Classic Pop◆Yacht Rock◆Jazz Standards◆Rock & Roll◆Audience Favorites
Sample repertoire
Familiar songs.
Fresh in the moment.
Each performance is customized around the room—from relaxed cocktails to classic favorites and end-of-night singalongs. Special requests are welcome with advance notice.
Set 02Classic favorites
- Take It EasyEagles
- Listen to the MusicThe Doobie Brothers
- Brown Eyed GirlVan Morrison
- The WeightThe Band
- Drift AwayDobie Gray
- Old Time Rock and RollBob Seger
- Tennessee WhiskeyChris Stapleton
- Piano ManBilly Joel
Set 03Soul & singalongs
- SuperstitionStevie Wonder
- My GirlThe Temptations
- Mustang SallyWilson Pickett
- Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green
- Signed, Sealed, DeliveredStevie Wonder
- You May Be RightBilly Joel
- Don’t Stop Believin’Journey
- With a Little Help from My FriendsBeatles / Joe Cocker
Planner-ready
Easy from the first reply to the final note.
Mark understands that the entertainment is one part of a much bigger plan. Expect clear communication, a clean professional setup, appropriate volume, and an experienced performer who can adjust without constant direction.
Confirm the vision
Timeline, venue, audience, dress, special songs, and the atmosphere you want.
Arrive prepared
Enough time for a tidy load-in, complete setup, and soundcheck before guests arrive.
Read the room
Music, interaction, and volume adapt naturally as your event moves from one moment to the next.
35+years of live performance
Meet Mark
A life in music—and the instincts that come with it.
Mark Szafranski is a Richmond-based pianist and vocalist whose career spans intimate private events, celebrated venues, tribute shows, restaurants, festivals, and full-band stages.
He has performed with The Soul Providers, Hazeltone, Mother’s Little Helpers, the Bart Chucker Band, Janet Martin, and Big City, while continuing to perform solo and with outstanding musicians throughout Richmond and the Outer Banks. His sound draws from Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Billy Joel, Van Morrison, classic soul, jazz standards, and American rock and pop.
Clients book Mark for accomplished musicianship and remember him for making the room feel connected, relaxed, and genuinely fun.
The experience
Music that reads the room.
Great live music should do more than fill the silence. It should create the atmosphere people remember.
Mark moves naturally from sophisticated background music to familiar favorites and lively audience participation. Every set is shaped around the event, the guests, and the energy in the room.
Right music, right moment
Tasteful during cocktails and dinner; energetic when the celebration is ready.
A genuinely broad repertoire
Soul, Motown, classic rock, jazz, pop, country, ballads, and favorites across generations.
Easy for the planner
Clear communication, polished setup, appropriate volume, and smooth coordination from start to finish.
Watch Mark perform
See the music
come to life.
A selection of live performance clips will be added here soon—from intimate piano and vocals to full-band energy.
Clip 01Video coming soon
Solo Piano & Vocals
Clip 02Video coming soon
Soul & Classic Favorites
Clip 03Video coming soon
Duo or Trio Highlights
Clip 04Video coming soon
Full Band Energy
Choose your sound
From one piano to a full room.
Start intimate. Add energy. Every format is built around your event.
Most versatile01
Solo Piano + Vocal
Warm, expressive, and remarkably flexible—ideal for creating atmosphere without overpowering conversation.
- Cocktail hours & dinners
- Private and corporate events
- Holiday gatherings
More texture02
Duo or Trio
Add guitar, saxophone, drums, or bass for richer arrangements and a stronger musical lift.
- Receptions & celebrations
- Restaurants & wineries
- Fundraisers & special events
Full energy03
Full Band
A handpicked group of top musicians for events that call for a bigger sound and a true show.
- Weddings & galas
- Festivals & public events
- Custom instrumentation
★★★★★“Professional, talented, and easy to work with.”
★★★★★“He really set the scene.”
★★★★★“A spectacular addition to our holiday party.”
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Let’s make your event sound unforgettable.
Solo bookings begin at $350. Every event receives a custom quote.