Andre is a virtuoso Jazz pianist of the highest calibre. He can play solo or can be can be accompanied by double bass, guitar, sax, trumpet, female vocals or drums (or any combination of these musicians).
Andre is one of the most in demand and respected jazz pianists from the Manchester music scene and has been playing with top musicians from the region for the last 20 years. Andre has accompanied some well know names in Jazz such as Wynton Marsalis, Alan Barnes, Dave O’ Higgins, Scott Hamilton, Greg Abate, to name a few. He also once played with Peter Kay who decided to get up and do an impromptu song with Andre’s band at an event!
Andre can play background jazz which will give a touch of class to any event. His larger combinations can be suitable for the end of an event and adding vocals can give the band a completely different feel. He is suitable for wedding ceremonies and afternoon drinks (and can play outside if required with a digital piano), corporate events and parties. Andre is happy to play an in tune piano at the venue, or supply his own digital piano. If you are looking for authentic jazz and swing from a world class musician, then Andre is the ideal pianist for your event.
Andre has played in many different bands at weddings, corporate events, parties, festivals and venues for the last 20 years. Pianist Andre has toured in a band across Europe with Simply Red, played with a Salsa band at Glastonbury festival and played at many highly respected Jazz venues (606 club, Pizza Express Soho, Matt N Phred’s, JazzLive at The Crypt, and Cleopatra’s Needle NYC to name a few.
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We give you a bespoke price based on the exact location of your event. The pricing below is based on a central location for your area so you have an idea of what your price will be. The exact price will be given in the booking process after you’ve provided the location details.
Do you have your own PA and instruments?
Yes, I can bring a small compact PA, or a larger systems if there are more guests. Some venues have a real piano, I'm happy to play this or bring a digital piano
Is your music all instrumental?
Unless you've selected a vocalist with our band then it will be all instrumental. We have many soloists who will lead the band without a vocalist.
What type of event is your music suitable for?
Wedding ceremonies, wedding afternoon drinks, corporate parties (particularly networking events), parties, openings.
How big is the band?
I can play as a solo pianist, or add other musicians such as a singer, a double bassist, a guitarist or a sax player.
Can we choose the instruments for the band?
Yes. We have a team of musicians, you can select your favourite instruments and we'll put it together as a band
Do you play music suitable for dancing?
For an end of the night band we would need at least 4 musicians. Our solo, duo and trio are ideal as background music.
What type of event is your music suitable for?
Wedding ceremonies, wedding afternoon drinks, corporate parties (particularly networking events), parties, openings.