About Hank, his live piano music, lessons and CDs...

Hank grew up in Wilmette, IL, a north shore suburb of Chicago where he studied jazz piano with master teacher Alan Swain throughout his development years. At New Trier High School in Winnetka, IL, Hank became the No. 1 All-State Jazz Pianist for two consecutive years. He then won a full scholarship to DePaul University School of Music, focusing on both classical and jazz music, and graduated with a Bachelors of Music Degree in Jazz Studies. Since the age of 15, he worked as a full-time piano player in Chicago in restaurants, country clubs, and hotels as well as with wedding bands, jazz groups, and blues bands. This Chicago experience forged a dynamic piano style.
At age 27, he ventured away to play piano aboard cruise ships year-round and traveled world-wide. For 8 fun years, he played alongside talented musicians from all over the United States and other countries. As bandmaster for Princess Cruises, Hank directed the showband on many of their ships, including the Pacific Princess, the original "Love Boat" of the hit television series. Hank and his wife Karen live in New Milford, CT. Hank is the resident piano player at J.D. Tucker's restaurant in Washington Depot, Thursday evenings and Sunday brunches. He plays live music for private parties, senior centers and other events. He also offers piano and guitar lessons to lucky students in Litchfield and New Milford. To listen to his music live, click here, or to enjoy it now, in your home or on your iPod, download his cuts.