Shake up your business with a proven crowd builder –

pianist Ed Vodicka.

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Los Angeles is Ed Vodicka’s home-base, and also where he maintains a large fan base.  From the first months that he moved here in the late 1990s, Ed became a staple in the L.A. jazz club scene, much through the mentorship of the great studio drummer, Earl Palmer.

Earl played and hosted one of the most widely attended weekly music nights at the famous Chadney’s in Burbank, right across from NBC studios.  There, on a weekly basis, music and entertainment biz royalty would come to check in with their friend and mentor, Earl.  Perhaps he had helped them cut one of their giant hit records; perhaps he did them an extra favor and played for one of their most important television appearances; he might have performed on the score to their most important film; or just maybe they simply revered him as they grew up in the business.  That’s why on any given night you might find Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Lou Rawls, Bonnie Raiit or Quincy Jones in the audience.  They all came to see Earl.

It’s in that environment that Ed Vodicka got his start in Los Angeles.  Not long after Ed’s arrival in town, he and Earl met, and Earl asked Ed to join his trio on piano.  That led to the recognition and following Ed enjoys to this day.

In addition, Ed, Earl and John Heard initiated the jazz music at what was to become another valley hot-spot, Charlie O’s. Ed played three nights a week at Charlie’s — one with Earl and two with bassist Heard and drummer Roy McCurdy — accompanying a veritable “who’s who” of the jazz world as featured guest artists.

All of this, as well as his busy studio and performance schedule makes him one of the recognizable names around town.  His large, well-organized mailing list keeps the public informed of his performances, and always draws a large, party-ing crowd — whether as a sideman for other performers or headlining one of his own evenings of music at venues like Catalina’s Bar and Grill in Hollywood.

But when all is said and done, audiences come to see Ed for two main reasons:  great music, and to see Ed.  On the “personal” side, his crowd pleasing personality and humor make him a natural people magnate — on the musical side, he knows how to excite a crowd, has the respect of his peers, and reviewer Scott Yanow of the L.A. Jazz Scene calls him “one of the finest jazz pianists currently in the Los Angeles area.”

At this time, Ed is offering several combinations of small groups — and is seeking a  venue to stir up his magic on a several-night-per-week basis.  The ensembles are either the classic piano trio (acoustic piano, acoustic bass and drums) or quartet (with the addition of guitar) OR the unique Hammond B-3 jazz organ ensemble.  This can range from jazz organ duo (organ and drums) to quintet (organ, drums, guitar, tenor sax and trumpet) featuring an all-star lineup of players.  Each of the musicians in Ed’s ensemble carry built-in crowd appeal and marquee value.

Particularly interesting for a venue may be one of the  Jazz Organ Ensembles.  For very small venues, the organ duo takes up less space than a trio with a piano, and can play extremely softly  during dining hours. For a large, aggressive venue, the organ (being electronic) can crank it up and kick energy over any crowd.  In addition, in the last several years the “rebirth” of the hip, retro organ ensemble has become a proven crowd pleaser.

Ed is also endorsed by Steingraeber Pianoforte North America — exclusive importer of the world’s most expensive piano the Steingraeber Phoenix. This ultra-exclusive instrument has been hand-crafted in the Black Forest region of Bavaria since 1852.  In certain high profile venues, Steingraeber North America will provide one of it’s unique instruments at no cost to the venue in return for promotional consideration.  (click here for more information on the Steingraeber promotion)

Call or email Ed today to discuss how he can help build your business and create an atmosphere that will keep customers coming back again and again!

Phone:  818-761-1000

Email:  Ed@edvodicka.com