Pianist
Spencer
studied at Trinity College of Music with Hilary Coates. He has
appeared as soloist in many concerts and recitals. This included
a performance with the Trinity College of Music Contemporary Jazz
Ensemble at Blackheath Halls of 'Rhapsody in Blue'.
Spencer
was awarded the Trinity College of Music Keyboard Faculty Silver
Medal, and also won the Gladys Puttick Prize for Extemporisation
in 2003. He has performed at the British Library and won prizes
at Godalming Music Festival for both Piano and Organ.
This
extremely talented artiste performs regularly as part of an established
flute and harp duo and presents solo masterclasses in harp music,
techniques and technologies through the ages.
Cocktail
Piano
Spencer
has amassed considerable experience playing for wedding receptions,
civil ceremonies, drinks receptions, special anniversaries, corporate
functions and dinner parties.
Recent
appearances include the Rugby World Cup Charity Gala Dinner at
Café Royal, the exclusive drinks reception at The British
Association for Adoption and Fostering Child Benefit Comedy Gala
at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London and for the Princess Alice
Hospice at Burhill Park Golf Club. He performed regularly at Soho
restaurant Imperial China, and has appeared as part of the Riverfront
Jazz Festival.
Any
style of music is available from Bach to Beatles:
o Light background music
o Jazz and Blues
o Classical
o Pop and Rock
o Show tunes
o Any requests!
Biography
Musical
Director/ Piano/ Keyboards/ Composer/ Arranger, Spencer studied
at Trinity College of Music, London, where he was awarded the
prestigious Keyboard Faculty Silver Medal. He is one of the most
diverse musicians of his generation incorporating a wide range
of styles including musical theatre, jazz, classical and rock
idioms.
As Musical Director, he is currently collaborating with The Westenders
and Songtime Theatre Arts. He has participated as MD at the last
2 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals and also collaborates with West 11
Opera for Young People and the New London Orchestra.
As
Piano Soloist he played 'Rhapsody in Blue' with the Trinity College
of Music Jazz Band at Blackheath Halls, among many other recitals.
Spencer has also performed all over London and the South East
as a Cocktail Pianist including events such as the Rugby World
Cup Charity Gala at the Café Royal. His band, 96 Eyes,
recently appeared in Berlin at the launch of the world's largest
recording studio, 'Planet Roc'. Prior to this, they were invited
to appear at China White Nightclub, Piccadilly. Future shows include
the Purple Rooms at Chelsea Football Village.