About these Pianists (Jazz)

If you're adding to look a touch of class to your event, use the Last Minute Musicians entertainment directory to book a jazz piano player today! Reciting jazz classics like "All Of You", "Fly Me To The Moon' and "So What", a jazz piano player is wonderful addition to both private and public events.

Whether you're organising a wedding reception or entertainment for a formal dinner, you should always keep in mind the type of atmosphere that you are looking to create. Your musician will be able to work with you to make this happen, and to make your event as special as possible.

"We booked Jay at the last minute and we couldn't be happier with the service he provided. He contacted me beforehand to discuss the music for our ceremony and wedding breakfast. He went out of his way to get the sheet music for songs that I had requested, which made it really special for us. He is so talented and polite. Don't hesitate to book him for your event."

Stephanie's review of Jay Bradbury - Professional Solo Pianist

Ideal for:

Jazz pianists will be perfect for all sorts of formal events. If you are getting married, then a jazz piano player will be the perfect talking point for the guests at your wedding reception or over dinner. Similarly, if you are looking to entertain customers in a restaurant, then a jazz pianist will add to the atmosphere and hopefully leave them suitably impressed. If you're holding an event to entertain clients, then why not add some live music that's guaranteed to impress?

When booking Pianists (Jazz):

Traditional jazz pieces can be interpreted in many different ways and some jazz piano players will sing, while some will play purely instrumental music. For both of these reasons, it's important to carefully look through all of your potential act's promotional material, to guarantee you pick an act that plays the right music for your event.

When booking your musician, make sure you liaise with them if there is an instrument in situ that you would like them to play. Many piano players will bring an electric keyboard with them as a back up, but they will usually require information on how recently any house piano has been tuned.

Prices for Pianists (Jazz):

Most jazz piano players will charge a minimum of £150 for an event, and this will vary depending on the time of the year, the type of event and the travel distance. If you are looking to cut down on travel costs, use the "advanced search" feature to find jazz piano players near you.

About a jazz pianist's repertoire:

When it comes to jazz piano players, there is no shortage of greats for the acts on the directory to look to for inspiration. While the bulk of their material will come from "Real Book" tunes (otherwise known as jazz standards) each piano player will be influenced by different artists. Whether it's Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Herbie Hancock or Thelonious Monk, the sound of these jazz greats will echo in the players you hire.

Often, a jazz piano player will also offer some pop hits, re-arranged in a jazz style. This can be a brilliant compromise for those wanting the atmosphere of a jazz musician, but perhaps has a younger audience, or one that's not as receptive to 'pure' jazz. They will usually also be able to take a few requests, but do make sure they are provided as far in advance as possible.

The Pianists (Jazz) featured on this page are all members of the Last Minute Musicians UK entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find a jazz piano player close to you for any event. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual jazz pianists. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your wedding or event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.