Piano Player

The Piano Player's category lists musicians who are professional piano and keyboard players. The artists play songs from a variety of genres; from classical to jazz, from popular music to blues. The pianists will create a great atmosphere for your event or function.

Graham has developed his playing skills in classical, contemporary, relaxation/new age, jazz and blues: He brings to one’s establishment a wealth of experience and an accomplished contrast in styles. His playing appeals to the differing musical tastes of any audience whose attraction may range from the mellow introspective sound of new age piano to that of distinctive blues, the groove of jazz, bounce of honky-tonk, contemporary piano, or that of beautiful and charming classical.

Martin Cox is a highly versatile pianist/singer who is as comfortable playing soft jazz in a cocktail lounge as he is belting out soul, rock’n’roll or Latin dance songs (sung in fluent Spanish) with full backings on his keyboard. He has years of experience playing in restaurants, hotels, weddings, corporate functions and festivals here and in Spain and can read the audience like the palm of his hand. His enormous repertoire covers music from the 1920’s to now, encompassing jazz, pop, rock’n’roll, Latin, soul, Motown, folk, classical and his own songs and improvisations. He has also done “Live-Karaoke” shows which he can incorporate into his show and worked extensively with children and seniors. See also listings for his popular duo “Alegria”.

Cello Bar – captivating and romantic – background music that creates a buzz. Cello Bar tint the familiar songs and sounds of the piano bar with the elegant and romantic timbre of the cello. Their repertoire of over 200 songs ranges from piano men like Elton, Billy and Peter Allen to Jazz Standards, The Beatles and Broadway. The wife and husband duo (cellist Jacqui and pianist/vocalist Brenton) have taken their music all around the world. No drum machines, no flashing lights, just beautiful and timeless modern music standards performed in unique and sophisticated arrangements. Add a touch of class to your next special event with Cello Bar.

Gary McFarlane is a professional pianist with many years experience. He has a wide repertoire of songs to suit any cocktail bar or restaurant, including many old standards and modern classics, from Fats Waller and Frank Sinatra to Billy Joel and Elton John.
Gary has an easy and accomplished style and can provide your venue or event with the perfect ambiance while your guests enjoy a relaxing drink or meal after work or before a show.

Sharon Davis, solo Jazz piano vocalist can provide the sophisticated stylish atmosphere that will make your venue something special.
She has a wide repertoire of Jazz and soothing groove music, suitable for both background music and centre stage performances.

The Duelin’ Piano Show will have you thinking you’ve stepped inside a showroom in Vegas or O’Brians bar in New Orleans. The two pianists capture the excitement and thrill of the bright city’s lights while giving an intimate experience reminiscent of the good ole time jazz and blues bars found in New Orleans. An evening with ‘The Duelin’ Piano Show’ is a great trip down a musical memory lane.

Kim Hoffmann will take you through every era of Elton John’s illustrious career with the songs, stage show, and flamboyant costumes of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and now! Journey down the Yellow Brick Road and experience the worldwide phenomenon that is Sir Elton John.

Harry Lynn Quartet started the jazz phenomenon that is Jazz in The Basement based at the Gold Coast Arts Centre Queensland, Australia, in June 2004.

Since then the band has accompanied some of the best jazz performers available today - not only local talent - but also those who are celebrated worldwide including jazz legends George Washingmachine, Lynn Rogers, John Hoffman, Linda Weston, Clayton Davis, Melissa Western, Max Miller, Tom Nicolson, Dinah Williams, Willy Qua, Sandie White, Airstream, Ashley Lewis, and Australia's Queen of Jazz Singers, Ingrid James.

Australian romantic piano sensation Fiona Joy Hawkins takes the award winning “Angel Above My Piano” to the upper reaches of the NAR world radio chart. Recorded with some of the finest string players in her native Australia, Fiona Joy Hawkins’ 'Angel Above My Piano' is a sweeping set of romantic piano compositions that is taking the instrumental world by (winter) storm. Hawkins’ collection recently won the NAR (the international New Age Reporter) Lifestyle Music Award for Best Piano Album.

Rebelquin performs cover and original in her own unique style with a captivating voice. Rebelquin covers artists such as Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, U2, Inxs, Sarah McCleod, and many other popular acts. Rebelquin backs this up with her bluesy style of guitar and piano playing. Rebelquin is best suited to Bars, Piano lounges and sunday afternoon sessions.

I am a singer/songwriter and usually perform with one or 2 other musicians in acoustic venues, but I have been exposed to many genres and really consider myself a fully dimensional musician. I also play piano and have accompanied musicians in the past. I am 23, I was born in Hamburg, Germany, moved to Israel, then to Swaziland (southern Africa), back to Israel again, to Germany for the second time, back to Israel again, to Australia and then from there to L.A... Now I have returned to Melbourne, Australia to continue pursuing my music.