About the King of Cocktail, Joe Bickerstaff


  • Joe has worked in the finest London hotels and clubs (see a selection below) as solo lounge pianist and in jazz groups.
  • He has entertained royalty and celebrity alike both at home and abroad, including tours to Australasia, Africa and the Middle East as well as much of Europe.
  • Joe has a vast repertoire spanning the Great American songbook, the jazz and bossa nova standards, classic pop and soul, blues and stride piano classics.
  • Joe is equally at home crafting a serene atmosphere for a sophisticated cocktail party or making a party go with an upbeat and swinging bang.
  • Joe is self-taught and brings his passion for his life-long journey of discovery through the piano, to each performance. He has been playing piano for over 25 years and brings his considerable experience in judging an audience to every occassion.
  • Joe works extensively with singers both as piano vocal duo or by adding various combinations of bass, drums and horn players to form a full band. Please have a listen to the demos on this website here, for some examples of different line ups.
  • Available for any event anywhere with or without piano. Joe can organise the hiring of a suitable piano and its tuning or provide a top of the range keyboard and amplification system, up to a full PA system and lights depending on requirements.
  • Joe is a fully paid up member of the Musicians Union and through the membership benefits from full public liability insurance.
  • All the electrical equipment supplied is PAT tested according to the legal requirements. Certificates can be are available to be viewed upon request.
 
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