Matthew Bason Pianist and Vocalist

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Matthew is a hugely popular & in-demand pianist performing worldwide - Musical Excellence and Entertainment whatever the occasion!

Matthew has been performing in public since 1994. His repertoire spans a vast array of genres - classical; jazz; contemporary; Bollywood; ragtime; blues; latin - and he is always exploring new music. A popular concert and event artiste, his work is predominantly made of contemporary and jazz performances, as he is well-known for his creative flair and 'knack' for improvisation - it is very rare than any 2 performances are the same. He is a very popular and frequent performer around the U.K., mainland Europe, USA and Canada (plus 2 tours of New Zealand and Australia as an organist); with many return visits to venues yearly. He has held residencies at: Sopwell House, St. Albans; Rubens at Westminster (London); The Connaught at Mayfair (London); Kettering Park Hotel and Spa, Northants; The Savoy, London; Althorp House, Northampton; ……..he is currently one of the resident pianists at The Quod, Oxford He is a "Lyric Baritone" vocalist, performing jazz, swing, blues, and musical theatre - although he does go into the realm of rock and roll and contemporary music when the need arises! Often performing with the nickname "Crooning Keys", he either accompanies himself on piano, or Roland Atelier (for orchestral and big-band sounds). Whatever the occasion, along with his excellent presentation and rapport with audiences, Matthew brings musical excellence and superb entertainment to all.

What to expect

Matthew's repertoire is extensive and diverse, and he is always adding new and refreshing material to his sets. Requests are undertaken "off-the-cuff", and he is able to quickly learn (either by sheet music or 'by ear') specific pieces of music required for any event or occasion. As a vocalist, he performs predominantly jazz/Rat-Pack/20s to 40s vintage, musical theatre and popular classic covers from 60s to 00s, and as an instrumentalist, he performs all that plus classical and improvised music. A white baby grand piano shell can be provided for visual effect.

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Q: How long does setup take? A: Around 30 minutes - normally a lot less, depending on access and working around other people.
Q: What are your space and power requirements? A: Space - variable, depending on what you book. Power - access to 1 socket.
Q: Do you take requests? A: Yes

Matthew is a hugely popular & in-demand pianist performing worldwide - Musical Excellence and Entertainment whatever the occasion!

Q: How long does setup take?

A: Around 30 minutes - normally a lot less, depending on access and working around other people.

Q: What are your space and power requirements?

A: Space - variable, depending on what you book. Power - access to 1 socket.

Q: Do you take requests?

A: Yes

Matthew is a hugely popular & in-demand pianist performing worldwide - Musical Excellence and Entertainment whatever the occasion! View More

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