Big Band Music - and Much More!
Have you ever heard Big Band music pounded out on a piano?
If not, you're in for a treat!
Big Band Music - Featuring the Piano Man!
Bill Figley has been playing the piano since he was about 5 years old (for 94 years!) He incorporates a number of styles into his music, including swing, Big Band, gospel, inspirational, Broadway, patriotic, music box, and folk.
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Bill creates his own arrangements and has nearly 1000 songs
in his repertoire. He typically plays his entire concerts
without a note of written music.
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Although Bill has retired from performing in live concerts, you can still enjoy his music by purchasing one of his CDs - more info here.
They're the "next best thing to being there!"
Where Does Bill Perform?
Bill has performed in churches, hospitals, assisted living centers, and at various social events including Labor Day celebrations, dinner parties and birthday celebrations. He also has assisted in fundraisers for various causes.
Bill has played at numerous locations in both the Columbus and Dayton areas, as well as other locations in Central Ohio, and is well loved wherever he goes. He has, on many occasions, been able to pull up an old song from memory, much to the delight of the person who requested it. In some cases, they had been unable to find anyone who could find or play the song!
Since he has retired from active travel for concerts, Bill has performed numerous online piano programs to the delight of family and friends.
Piano Concert Program Selection
Bill offered an incredibly wide selection of piano programs, including customized concerts.
It would be impossible to list all of them, but here are several music categories:
- Folk Music
- Patriotic Music (including marches)
- Gospel Music
- Big Band Music
- Broadway Musical Hits
- 20s and 30s music
- 40s and 50s music
- Love Songs
- Christmas Programs
- Holiday Themes (including Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Memorial Day,Thanksgiving, etc.)
- Seasonal Concerts
(Winter Blues, Spring Music, Summer concerts, and Autumn Melodies) - Country Music
Bill even created programs based on color and girls names, among many others!
In addition, Bill always interacted with his audiences, telling short anecdotes that relate to the music, and then asking his listeners for special requests as well.
His high energy, amazing talent and friendly demeanor left so many wishing the concert could continue long after the event was over!
~ You can find Bill's commentary on nearly all of the above categories of music by scrolling through this website!
* Please note: Bill has discontinued scheduling live concerts since the 2020 lockdown. However, he was still actively speaking, performing and writing at 99 years young!
Learn more about Bill's Music and Memories by clicking the links below.
A Concert (including video or audio) with Bill Figley is truly a place
where Music and Memories Meet.
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