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"I hired Denis for a surprise 50th Anniversary party for my parents.
Denis was a wonderful person to work with. Several people approached
me during the party and said how great and talented Denis was. He
went from playing Italian songs on the accordion to 1950s music
on his piano, to my mother's all-time favorite...Neil Diamond. I
don't think there is a song that Denis can't play - he was like
a human Jukebox! He is very much a talented musician. He made my
parents' anniversary very special."

Pamela B., Boulder Creek
"Thank you for performing at the
Junior League's Home Tour in San Francisco's Sea Cliff neighborhood.
You were the consummate professional in all of our dealings, and
your performance at our event was truly delightful! It was a particular
pleasure to see how well you interacted with our guests. Your easy
charm and your lively performance truly enhanced the ambiance of
the Home Tour, and I hope to have the pleasure of working with you
again one day."

Dru M., Junior League
of San Francisco
"Mr. D'Aoust was very professional
and arrived early. Wow! ... what an amazing talent! Denis knows
so many songs, he could play any song that was requested and not
once did he have to stop to look up the sheet music. Along with
his knowledge of music, he is a very talented singer, and he even
brings an extra microphone for the guests to use. My father and
his buddies love to sing and we have hired 5 pianists in the past,
but Denis was by far superior to the others. Way to go, Denis! Hope
to see you again real soon."

Laura W., Morgan Hill,
CA
"Denis was just perfect for our
Oktoberfest event! He was professional and easy to work with, and
our guests were thrilled with his musicality - they loved him. When
Denis played his accordion and piano, and sang his music throughout
the evening, people danced and had a wonderful time. I would recommend
Denis to anyone who wants their party to be a success."

Peggy Johnson, The Hampton
Park Association, Vacaville, CA
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Denis D'Aoust is an internationally
acclaimed pianist, vocalist, keyboardist, accordionist, organist,
composer, arranger and producer with a wide range of playing styles,
a smooth singing voice and an exceptionally wide vocal range. His
extensive repertoire includes songs in English, French, Italian
& Spanish.
Originally from Ottawa, Canada, for over 30 years Denis has entertained
at luxury hotels from Pebble Beach to Toronto, from San Francisco
to St. Moritz, Switzerland. He has appeared on television, and has
played for Queen Elizabeth, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and many
other celebrities and dignitaries. He has also served as a judge
at the Juno Awards, Canada's equivalent of the Grammy Awards.
A versatile performer, Denis can call up years of hits including
the best of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Elton John, Billy Joel,
Eric Clapton, the Beatles, the Righteous Brothers, Elvis Presley,
Errol Garner, Duke Ellington-a broad array of selections that cover
Contemporary Pop, Standards, Musicals, Jazz, Blues and Rock.
In any setting, Denis is seldom stumped by requests for specific
songs, drawing on his natural music talents to perform anything
he's ever heard, which makes him an ideal choice for any occasion
- private parties, corporate functions, weddings, clubs, restaurants,
and more - with music ranging from discrete background piano to
upbeat dance music and everything in between.
Just a few of the places where Denis has performed:
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Beach & Tennis Club, Pebble Beach
Berkeley Rose Garden
Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco
Carlton Hotel, St. Moritz, Switzerland
Casa Palmero at Pebble Beach
Cliff House, San Francisco
Corinthian Yacht Club, Tiburon
Crystal Springs Golf Course, Burlingame
de Saisset Musuem, Santa Clara University
Dolce Hayes Mansion, San Jose
Eberle Winery, Paso Robles
Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco & San Jose
Flood Mansion, San Francisco
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto, Canada
Golden Gate Club, San Francisco
Guglielmo Winery, Morgan Hill
Healdsburg Country Gardens
Hiller Aviation Museum, San Carlos
Hilton Hotel San Francisco
Inn at Spanish Bay, Pebble Beach
Irish Cultural Center, San Francisco
Joe DiMaggio's Restaurant, San Francisco
Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, NV
Maritime Museum, San Francisco
Mark Hopkins Hotel, San Francisco
Mission Santa Clara at Santa Clara University
Monterey Plaza Hotel, Monterey
Mountain Winery, Saratoga
Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco
Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club
Portola Plaza Hotel, Monterey
Presidio Chapel, San Francisco
Quail Lodge, Carmel
San Jose City Hall Rotunda
San Jose Convention Center
Saratoga Country Club
Silver Creek Valley Country Club, San Jose
Spanish Cultural Center, San Francisco
St. Francis Yacht Club, San Francisco
St. Regis Hotel, San Francisco
Stanford Faculty Club, Stanford
Sutton Place Hotel, Toronto, Canada
The Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco
Villa Montalvo, Saratoga
Wente Vineyards, Livermore
Westin St. Francis, San Francisco |
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"Not only did we thoroughly enjoy your music, but we were just thrilled
to work with you on a personal level. You were extremely responsive
to our needs and requests, you were punctual, you were flexible,
and you went out of your way to make sure that you catered to our
every wish. It's the kind of personal touch that really makes a
difference, especially on an occasion like a wedding."

Greg & Bernadette, Menlo
Park, CA
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