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Piano in an intimate low-lit room

Jazz with impeccable manners

Cocktail PianistLate-night elegance.

Cool jazz, timeless standards and beautifully judged live piano for cocktail hours, dinners and private celebrations.

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Solo piano · Duo · Jazz ensemble

Solopiano with intimacy
Duo—bandensembles on request
By eara repertoire without edges

The Chet Baker connection

Music that knows how
to listen.

The finest cocktail piano does not fill every silence. It gives the room somewhere to breathe.

My connection to jazz runs through performances with musicians including trumpeter Geoff Simkins, who played with Chet Baker. That lineage shaped an instinctive, conversational approach to music.

Standards, bebop, soul and contemporary songs drift into one another according to the room—sophisticated without becoming formal, present without interrupting conversation.

Jazz musician performing in atmospheric light
A little blue note. A little candlelight.

From solo to ensemble

Choose the shape
of the sound.

Begin with the atmosphere you want; the line-up follows.

01

Solo piano

Intimate, flexible and ideal where conversation remains central.

02

Jazz duo

Add saxophone, trumpet or double bass for musical conversation and colour.

03

Jazz trio

Piano, bass and drums bring a fuller pulse without losing refinement.

04

Full ensemble

A quartet or band gives larger celebrations presence and momentum.

Live jazz performance on a dark stage

A taste of the set

Standards after
dark.

The set moves freely between the Great American Songbook, cool jazz, soul and unexpected modern arrangements.

  1. 01My Funny ValentineChet Baker
  2. 02Fly Me to the MoonFrank Sinatra
  3. 03MistyErroll Garner
  4. 04At LastEtta James
  5. 05Feeling GoodNina Simone

Effortlessly handled

Made to feel
spontaneous.

  1. 01

    Choose the setting

    Cocktail hour, private dinner, hotel, wedding or corporate reception.

  2. 02

    Choose the scale

    Solo piano or a hand-picked jazz ensemble to suit the room.

  3. 03

    Shape the repertoire

    Share favourite artists, songs and anything you would rather avoid.

  4. 04

    Let it unfold

    The set responds to conversation, arrivals and the natural energy of the evening.

The music made the whole evening feel like an intimate members’ club. Sophisticated, warm and completely effortless.

Private dinner client

Good to know

Questions, answered.

What is cocktail piano?

It is sophisticated live piano designed to create atmosphere around conversation—often drawing on jazz, soul and elegant contemporary music.

Can you provide other musicians?

Yes. Duo, trio, quartet and larger jazz line-ups can be assembled around the venue and atmosphere.

Can guests request songs?

Yes. Requests are welcome where they suit the moment, and important choices can be arranged in advance.

Is this suitable for weddings?

Very much so. Cocktail piano works beautifully for drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening transitions.

For rooms with atmosphere

Give the evening
its own soundtrack.

Tell me about the venue, guest numbers and the mood you have in mind.

Set the mood