About Jonathan

About Jonathan

Early on, Jonathan learnt classical piano and accompanied singers, developing an interest in the American Songbook repertoire. Later, he studied music at Goldsmiths' College specialising in jazz piano performance, graduating with a BMus (Hons) in music.

Since then he has entertained audiences as a solo pianist, or with singers, saxophonists, bassists, guitarists and in various groups and duos.

With a wide experience of work in venues throughout London, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and beyond, engagements have included:-

  • A duo residency with flautists at the Landmark Hotel, London.
  • Royal Household staff parties at Buckingham Palace with jazz singers, Liz Fletcher and Clare Foster.
  • Trio and solo engagements at Raymond Blanc's elegant Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.
  • A solo residency at the Milestone Hotel, Kensington entertaining guests including, on one occasion, Jean-Michel Jarre.
  • Playing piano in Surrey venues including: Denbies Wine Estate, Botleys Mansion, Langshott Manor, Farnham Castle, Silvermere Inn on the Lake and Loseley Park.
  • Playing piano in London/Surrey venues: Pembroke Lodge Richmond, Hampton Court House, Croham Hurst Golf Club, Lovekyn Chapel Kingston and Grove House Roehampton.
  • Pianist for weddings at Sussex locations: Battle Abbey, Nymans Gardens, Horsted Place, Buxted Park, Powdermills Hotel, Wadhurst Castle, Tottington Manor and Balcombe Place.
  • Playing piano in Kent venues: Leeds Castle, The Ferry House, Eastwell Manor, Cooling Castle Barn, Nettlestead Place and High Rocks. 
Early on, Jonathan learnt classical piano and accompanied singers, developing an interest in the American Songbook repertoire. Later, he studied music at Goldsmiths' College specialising in jazz piano performance, graduating with a BMus (Hons) in music.
Since then he has entertained audiences as a solo pianist, or with singers, saxophonists, bassists, guitarists and in various groups and duos.

With a wide experience of work in venues throughout London, Surrey, Sussex, Kent and beyond, engagements have included:-

  • A duo residency with flautists at the Landmark Hotel, London.
  • Royal Household staff parties at Buckingham Palace with jazz singers, Liz Fletcher and Clare Foster.
  • Trio and solo engagements at Raymond Blanc's elegant Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.
  • A solo residency at the Milestone Hotel, Kensington entertaining guests including, on one occasion, Jean-Michel Jarre.
  • Playing piano in Surrey venues including: Denbies Wine Estate, Botleys Mansion, Langshott Manor, Farnham Castle, Silvermere Inn on the Lake and Loseley Park.
  • Playing piano in London/Surrey venues: Pembroke Lodge Richmond, Hampton Court House, Croham Hurst Golf Club, Lovekyn Chapel Kingston and Grove House Roehampton.
  • Pianist for weddings at Sussex locations: Battle Abbey, Nymans Gardens, Horsted Place, Buxted Park, Powdermills Hotel, Wadhurst Castle, Tottington Manor and Balcombe Place.
  • Playing piano in Kent venues: Leeds Castle, The Ferry House, Eastwell Manor, Cooling Castle Barn, Nettlestead Place and High Rocks. 
2024
The Surrey Pianist
jon@thesurreypianist.co.uk
jon@thesurreypianist.co.uk