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Mirroring Mozart's now infamous Royal critique of "..too many notes!", Jon England's first review in 1984 attracted the more generously humorous footnote of "...never plays one note, where twelve will do!" As you'll discover whilst being bathed in the most beautiful, romantic and scintillating performances to be enjoyed at the piano in many moons, the breathtaking clarity of his joyous technique will definitely leave you wanting "More", not less. From his first professional outing aboard the world famous Q E 2 Cruise liner performing alongside the Glenn Miller Orchestra and Vic Damone, through his melodiously packed discography and numerous seasons in the upscale show-lounges, concert venues, radio and TV broadcasting shows of his homeland (England, yes - England!), Jon's intuitive and entirely self-taught natural talent have treated delighted audience's ears around the world. Drawing early inspiration from keyboard giants Liberace, Fats Waller, Carmen Cavallaro and Oscar Petersen - his ability to weave a rich musical texture using every note on the piano caught the attention of the BBC (Britain's PBS) leading to the unique, live, "At Your Request" weekly broadcasts honoring the widest range of 'melodic-memory' requests imaginable ... preserved for all time on his "On The Air" album series. Whilst equally at home performing solo or with full orchestra, a remarkable multi-instrumental capacity enables Jon to orchestrate, arrange, perform, engineer, produce and present his entire concert repertoire live on stage exactly as it is heard when broadcast, with Jon playing all the instruments; a-la Les Paul and Mary Ford, other early multi-layered recording idols of his. A freshly smiling mix of Roger Moore and Hugh Grant coupled with a self-effacing yet infectiously humorous sense of engaging ease on stage has made Jon and his "Velvet Piano" show such a sought-after commodity - this, plus standards and classics including "Begin the Beguine", "Titanic", "Eddy Duchin" favorites, "New York, New York", Broadway Medleys, "Rhapsody In Blue" alongside Ragtime and Classical 'must-haves'.
Share in the uniquely enjoyable glow of this wonderful talent.
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