Multi-Genre Pianist, singer, songwriter, accompanist
KENT on the KEYS
ABOUT
Kent Rousseau, a.k.a. KENT ON THE KEYS, is a versatile pianist, singer, songwriter, and arranger based in St Louis, Missouri. He has a B.A. in Jazz Piano from the University of North Texas College of Music, graduating in 2020. With a decade of professional experience on stage and in the studio, he brings a broad skill set that spans performance, recording, and digital media production.
PERFORMANCE STYLE
KENT ON THE KEYS always brings the fire that gets the people on their feet, with high-energy funky grooves and powerful vocals, or on the flip-side, can set the romantic mood with his mastery of jazz piano harmonies. Audience members typically commend his variety, as he pays tribute to a wider range of well-loved hits and niche classics.
After four years of performing internationally on cruise ships, KENT ON THE KEYS has developed a repertoire and stage presence suited to a wide range of audiences. His song list includes over 1000+ titles, ranging from classic jazz to contemporary pop. His favorite genres to perform are yacht rock, swamp rock, jazz, blues, R&B, soul, 80s pop, country, folk, indie/alt, film music, oldies, latin jazz, and Brazilian music.
DEMO VIDEOS
"LOSE CONTROL"
TEDDY SWIMS
A contemporary classic featuring gritty tenor range vocals!♫
"WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES"
THE DOOBIE BROTHERS
Peak late-70s yacht rock sung over an iconic funky piano syncopation!♫
"BLUEBERRY HILL"
FATS DOMINO
A timeless piano bar blues, sung with a little twang!♫
FULL SHOW FOOTAGE
SOLO INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ
KENT ON THE KEYS performing jazz piano for an upscale lounge. This show features a variety of six instrumental tunes, performed with expressive articulation and lively improvisation
ACCOMPANYING / BAND LEADING