Welcome to Brian Keith Music. Brian Keith is a guitar player from the East Coast of the United States who plays instrumental jazz, classical and rock music in a trio/duo/ solo setting,

Brian began playing at a young age and pursued jazz guitar in high school. With his experiences and knowledge expanding in the jazz realm, Brian entered The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pa as a jazz guitar major. Later he entered Rowan University earning his Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education studying jazz guitar with Joe Frederico and classical guitar with Joe Mayes. Brian plays up to 120 gigs a year and plays at weddings, coffee houses, restaurants, bars, and other venues
displaying his talent and proficiency on the guitar.

For booking info email Brian at brian@briankeithmusic.com.

Brian Keith Trio bio

Brian Keith
trio/duo
Performing instrumentals standards in Jazz, Blues, Latin, Rock and Swing
856-266-4983


Brian Keith: Guitar
Brian began playing at a young age and pursued jazz guitar in high school
with his experiences and knowledge expanding in the jazz realm. Brian entered The University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Pa as a jazz guitar major. Later he entered Rowan University earning his Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Education studying jazz guitar with Joe Frederica and classical guitar with Joe Mayes. After Rowan University, Brian became an instructor at The New Jersey School of the Arts. Teaming up with saxophonist Joe Holland in 1996, Brian formed Quickpeak, a smooth jazz group playing frequently at weddings, coffee houses, restaurants and other venues displaying his talent and proficiency on both the classical and jazz guitar. Over the years, Brian has become an active performer playing as much as 120 gigs a year. Artists who have greatly influenced Brian through the years are John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter and Pat Martino.

Rory Haynes: Upright Acoustic and Electric Bass
Rory Haynes (bass) currently resides in Philadelphia, PA. Rory is a freelance Jazz Artist working with several ensembles in the region. Rory can be heard on the latest Temple University Jazz Band release
“Mean What You Say,” on Sea Breeze records. Rory performs regularly at the Cape May Jazz Festival in Cape May, NJ. Some notable venues Rory has performed at include the Kimmel Center Philadelphia, PA, The
Kennedy Center for the Performing arts in Washington DC, and the Villanova Jazz Festival in Media, PA. Rory attended the Betty Carter Jazz Ahead 2004 program at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington DC; a week long series of workshops with professionals specializing in the compositions of the attendees. Some of Rory’s influences include Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Duke Ellington.


Elmo Wolf: Drums
Elmo began his musical career in high school by starting his own band which played clubs in the Philadelphia region as well as in York , Williamsport and Allentown, Pa. His band also performed in New York City, Hamilton, Ontario and the New Jersey shore points. Later he formed a Country/Southern rock group. More recently he has been playing with a few blues bands in the Philadelphia area. Elmo originally studies with the late Paul Paterson, a well known Philadelphia drum teacher and has studied with phil Giordano. Famous drummers who have influenced Elmo over the years are Gene Kruppa, Mel Lewis, and Joe Morello.

Brian Keith trio/duo song list

A Foggy Day
Isn’t she lovely
Satin Doll
A Night in Tunisia
It Don’t Mean A ThingShadow of Your Smile
All Blues
Sister Sadie
All of Me
Lady Bird
Someday my Prince will come
All the Things you are
Lush Life
Sophisticated Lady
As Time Goes By
Saint Thomas
Au Privave
Mack the Knife
Speak Low
Autumn Leaves
Masquerade
Stella by Starlight

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy
Stolen Moments
Black Nile
Michelle
Straight, No Chaser
Blue Bossa
Milestones
Summertime

Misty
C Jam Blues
Moanin
Take Five
Corcovado
Moments Notice
Take the “A” Train
Cute
Moondance
Tequila

Moonlight in Vermont
The In Crowd
Day Tripper My Favorite Things
The Lady is a Tramp
Days of Wine and Roses
My Funny Valentine
The Preacher
Desafinado
There will never be amother you
Dolphin Dance
Night in Tunisia
The way you look tonight

Night and Day
Tune Up
F Minor Blues
Night Train
Four on Six
Nostalgia in Times Square Under My Skin
Freddie the Freeloader
Unforgettable

On Broadway
Unit 7
Georgia
One Note Samba
Giant Steps
Over the Rainbow
Waltz for Debby
Girl from Ipanema
Watch what Happens
Green Onions
Pink Panther
Wave
Green Dolphin Street
Well You Needn’t
Groovin High Road Song
Witchcraft

What is this thing called love
Hard Day’s Night
When I Fall in Love
Have you met Miss Jones
When Sunny gets blue
Here’s that Rainy Day
Wildflower
How High the Moon
How Insensitive

Brian Keith Venue list

Belvedere Inn
402 N. Queen Street
Lancaster, PA17602

Iron Hill Brewery
30 E. State Street
Media, PA 19603

The Pelican Club
501 Beach Ave
Cape May, NJ 08024

Big Fish Bistro
3535 Route 1
Princeton, NJ 08540

Stephen’s Prime
W, State Street
Media, Pa 19603

The Priory
233 W. Market Street
Newark, NJ 07102

Borders Books & Music
Rt. 1 at Province Line Road
Princeton, NJ 08540

Longwood Gardens
U.S. Rt. 1
Kenneth Square, PA

Rembrandt’s
23rd & Aspen Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130

Dover post article about Brian

Classic jazz guitarist keeps it different,
professional

By Kelli Myers
Staff writer

Even a broken wrist can’t stop Brian Keith Stemetzki
from strummin’ on his six-string.

The 33-year-old guitarist, known simply in the music
biz as Brian Keith, wouldn’t let a recent car accident
get in his way of doing what he does best – and what
he’s been doing since the sixth grade.

With a piece of metal lodged through his right wrist
bone, he’ll play alongside Dave Kaczorowski (upright
bass) at the Maple Dale Country Club this Friday
evening.

At more upbeat events, Stemetzki will include drummer
Elmo Wolf in his set, but for this gig will focus on
his signature low-key, smooth and melodic style
featuring no vocals, an upright bass and his acoustic
guitar (aka the Brian Keith Jazz Duo).

Listening to The Beatles as a kid was all it took to
get this natural guitarist off the ground. A few music
lessons later, he was playing in numerous rock bands
in the Philly and New Jersey areas throughout his
teenage years.

Following high school, Stemetzki studied jazz
performance at The University of the Arts in Philly,
and later earned a degree in music education from
Rowan University.

He eventually became an instructor at The New Jersey
School of the Arts and later teamed up with
saxophonist Joe Holland in ’96 to form Quickpeak, a
smooth jazz group playing mostly at weddings,
coffeehouses and restaurants.

His time with Quickpeak was well spent, he said, but
it was soon time for a change.

Now, Stemetzki is a social worker by day and books his
own gigs by night, playing an average of 10 shows per
month.

“Music is definitely my creative outlet … it’s always
been a part of who I am,” he said.

Although most of his works are jazz covers, Stemetzki
will throw in some Beatles tunes, originals, and songs
from the blues, Latin and swing genres to keep
audience members on their toes.

“I don’t just play for myself like jazz musicians
often tend to do,” he said. “I try to please people,
and jazz typically doesn’t have that big of an
audience, so I’m always trying to grab more people.”

Influenced by greats such as Miles Davis and John
Coltrane, Stemetzki will mix it up with one of his 10
different guitars – his favorite’s the ES335 – and
different songs at each event.

“I’ll pick songs out of a book, or think of something
off the top of my head,” he said. “I’ll do a Beatles
or Hendrix song instrumentally … just try to do things
people haven’t heard.”

For Stemetzki, he’ll keep at it, and no matter where
he ends up, will always remember his first U2 concert
in 1984, and will always keep his morals at heart.

“It’s about quality … being there on time, keeping the
music good and looking professional,” he said. “I
always knew I wouldn’t be a big rock star, but I love
this. If you love something, you do it. I can’t
imagine not doing it.”

Media

The club really enjoyed your guitar program. We all learned something about guitars. (I myself just thought there were two basic designs--electrical & acoustic). You really educated us. The music was very pleasant to listen to. Especially nice was the casual atmosphere you created. The ladies didn't feel uncomfortable talking occasionally in low tones to one another, as well as helping themselves to another cup of coffee or tea. It really created the cabaret effect, and made for a very relaxing time after the luncheon. I heard many positive comments about your performance.

Thank you for making our Valentine luncheon an event to remember.

Janet Punzak, Program
Huntingdon Valley Women's Club