Music Style Classical to Jazz

Musical Influences Gerschwin

Artist History Janet Edwards was trained as a classical pianist, singer & violinist. However, as a young child she was surrounded with sheet music which ranged from Noel Coward to Rodgers and Hammerstein and from operetta to oratorio. Aged 13 she was church organist and then studied under Michael Kruszynski, the Polish concert pianist. Even in her early career as a classical musician her love of jazz, theatre and popular music shone through and her performances of Rhapsody in Blue and other Gershwin songs and piano music became paramount in her professional work. As a piano soloist she performed extensively throughout the UK including London's Wigmore Hall, the South Bank, the Alabama Halle and Amerika Haus in Munich and in1995 she gave a solo piano recital at the Barbican, for the first public performance of 'A Wedding Suite' by Sir Arthur Bliss. She was also musical director at a Royal Gala performance at Drury Lane theatre. As a piano accompanist she has toured the U.K. and Europe with international soloists of the Royal Opera House and E.N.O., including tours to Italy, France and Germany with the soprano Julia Migenes. She also accompanied many musical theatre artists at West End Gala performances. Qualifications University of Huddersfield.Music Diploma with Honours Awarded the Governors' Prize Awarded the Michael Kruszinsky Piano Prize Associate of the Royal College of Music Licentiate of Trinity College, London Diploma in Education Member of the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters

Group Members Janet Edwards

Instruments Piano

Albums Song Without Words

Press Reviews "Janet Edwards……..an artist of extraordinary talent ranging from classical through to jazz and rock." THE SUNDAY TIMES. "…a highly sensitive and versatile performer." THE TIMES "…….a fine pianist". E.M.I. MUSIC PUBLISHING LTD "……….a superbly memorable performance." AMERICA HAUS MUNICH "When I was King Rat of the Water Rats, Janet superbly enhanced my Cabaret at a Dorchester Gala Dinner. Exquisite beauty + Talent + Piano =Magic. GORDEN KAYE "Janet Edwards' smokey voice, witty lyrics and confident piano sprinkled a champagne glassful of glamour over my 60th birthday party, turning a family celebration into a sophisticated cabaret. She was great and we had a ball." BABETTES FEAST ' The Survey Says'- "Janet Edwards' One Woman Show is a knockout- Go see it !" LES DENNIS "It's always a pleasure when Janet Edwards performs at the Gatehouse. She brings personality, warmth and an amazing amount of talent to our Theatre. SEAN PRIOR THEATRE MANAGER UPSTAIRS AT THE GATEHOUSE "Janet's show "S' Wonderful, S' Marvellous" lived up to it's title, delighted the audience and gave us a night to remember". JANE SYKES. THE FUND FOR EPILEPSY "If I'm hiring a grand piano, then I'm booking Janet Edwards. Her unique blend of jazz and classics is a must for any sophisticated corporate event. JOHN PLEWS. M.D. - OVATION (IVCA/MARKETING EVENT GOLD AWARD WINNERS.)

Location London, London - United Kingdom

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