Pete (pianist)

  • from £250 in London Help
  • from £250 in South East
  • from £250 in East of England
  • from £270 in South West
  • from £270 in East Midlands
  • from £280 in West Midlands

Tasteful cocktail pianist Pete draws extensively on the classic American jazz songbook, including Cole Porter, Jerome Kern and Richard Rogers and is perfect for wedding receptions, dinners and other occasions requiring non-intrusive background music.

Pete studied jazz piano at the Royal Academy of Music in London in the early 90’s. Since then, he has been in high demand both as a solo performer, leading his own trio and as a member of his own jazz quartet. His corporate engagement experience includes Marks and Spencer’s and Whitbread PLC.

Pete's eclectic musical influences range from Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell to John Tavener and James MacMillan, as well as folk and ethnic traditions. As a jazz pianist, Pete's drawn inspiration from Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans as well as more contemporary such as John Taylor and Keith Jarrett. He has recently released his debut album with his new trio, and his playing has been described by revered jazz pianist & broadcaster Julian Joseph as "lucid, imaginative and communicative".

Performance information

Line-up Solo piano
Performance duration 2 x 50 minute sets
Performance area required 6ft wide x 4ft deep
Set-up/sound-check duration 20 minutes

Booking options

Extra performances £40 for an extra 50 minute set

What people say

  • Pete played at our wedding recently and his music helped create a very special and memorable atmosphere. He played beautifully for us in the church and we then enjoyed some wonderfully cool jazz at our reception. So many of our friends and family have told us that the music was a key part of a day they'll always remember. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Pete. Not only is he a gifted musician, he was also very professional to deal with and was happy to discuss a range of musical choices with us and make helpful suggestions.

    Clair and Will Hart, Wedding, London, October 2009

  • The music is of the highest quality and we would happily recommend Pete. He has been extremely popular with the customers and also the team here and shall be missed. Pete is professional and reliable and draws on a wide range of repertoire, including requests. He’s able to judge sensitively the right music for the occasion.

    Gemma Green, Assistant Manager, Restaurant, Middlesex, July 2009

Repertoire

  • When I Fall In love
  • My Funny Valentine
  • Our Love Is Here To Stay
  • Autumn Leaves
  • Summertime
  • The Way You Look Tonight
  • My Romance
  • Just Friends
  • A Foggy Day
  • Bye Bye Blackbird
  • All Of Me
  • Stella By Starlight
  • The Song Is You
  • Bewitched
  • The Nearness Of You
  • God Bless The Child
  • I Thought About You
  • Darn That Dream
  • Someday My Prince Will Come
  • Alice In Wonderland
  • My Favourite Things
  • Killing Me Softly
  • In A Sentimental Mood
  • My Foolish Heart
  • I Hear A Rhapsody
  • I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  • All The Things You Are
  • What A Difference A Day Makes
  • Here’s That Rainy Day
  • I Should Care
  • Polkadots and Moonbeams
  • Skylark
  • Tenderly
  • Yesterdays