Alan Rusbridger plays the piano

Interesting review of a book written by Guardian editor Alan Rusbridger about how he spent 20 minutes a day trying to learn to play a very difficult piece by Chopin. He says it made him a better editor. I agree - playing piano is like weight-lifting for the brain. The development of both physical skill and expression at the same time really improves your memory, intuition, articulation, language, in all areas of life


 

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Jazz Lullaby

This is really important for jazz - it shows how the basics of jazz are rooted in the basics of music - and you can't get more basic than a mother singing to her baby. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-21035103

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1LAOQKwD54)

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I had a great gig at Belvedere Restaurant last week - they've just refurbished the Yamaha upright piano they have there. I'm next to be playing there on Tuesday 24th and Monday 30th of July.

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Best jazz saxophonists in London, live at Shezan!

Recordings of saxophone / piano duo, live at Shezan in June 2012: Piano Saxophone Duo, restaurant residency in London by alexwindsor Wedding Pianist | Pianist for Hire | Jazz for Hire

Forthcoming solo piano gigs at Belvedere

Alex will be performing solo piano at the Belvedere Restaurant on the following dates in June 2012:

• Tonight (Tuesday 5th June)
• This Thursday (7th June)
• Wednesday 13th June
• Wednesday 20th June

If you can't make it, there is a video of Alex performing at the Belvedere here.

Music starts at 7pm and finishes at 11 - come and see if the music would suit your event or wedding.

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Saxophone Duo at Shezan now on Saturdays

The jazz duo residency at Shezan Restaurant now features an amazing jazz saxophonist every Saturday and incredible vocalist Maja Szymczyk every Friday. Come and check the music out to see if it is what you need for your event, or you can hear recordings of a recent performance with the saxophone/piano duo and the vocals-led duo on the websites below.

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Was honoured to perform with top jazz vocalist Maja Szymczyk to none other than Prince Harry on Friday night who'd popped into Shezan Restaurant for a curry and some fine jazz!!!

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Jazz Trio With Vocalist Maja Szymczyk

Jazz for Hire is now providing live jazz to Shezan's Restaurant in Knightsbridge every Friday and Saturday night, with fantastic jazz vocalist Maja Szymczyk accompanied by pianist Alex Windsor and double bass player on Saturdays only.

Come any Friday or Saturday to check them out and discuss arrangements for your event.

Vocals-led Jazz Trio by alexwindsormusic

(These recordings will be replaced with better quality ones soon.)

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