Introduction:
Brett was born in Leicester, England, to theatrical parents. Today, he is regarded as one of Britain’s leading piano showmen and entertainers.
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Sitting on his mum's knee while watching a film on tele in 1979, he heard a song and instantly knew that playing the piano and singing was the future. His mum and dad agreed so he began piano lessons and learnt to play that song.
He reached the Royal College of Music grade 8 by the age of 15, and studied at the RNAM under the personal tuition of David Marsden, thus enabling him to become the resident pianist at the 5 star North Lakes Hotel Penrith, Cumbria.
Brett was widely known in Britain for playing and guesting in brass bands becoming a personal favourite of the world renowned Derek Broadbent. He has worked extensively in the UK becoming the resident percussionist for the Carlisle Symphony Orchestra and Cumbrian Philharmonic Orchestra, On the piano, working around the globe in residencies, tours and as a highly sought after solo act, headlining on some of the world's most prestigious cruise liners including; Cunard's QE2 and Queen Victoria, Regent Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, P&O, Princess Cruises, Carnival Cruises, NCL and HAL. He has worked extensively in the UK as a Dueling Pianist for the famous Jumpin Jaks, also as Musical Director on "The Roy Orbison Story" UK tour, Assistant MD for Danny La Rue’s "Hello Dolly", and played Buddy Holly in the UK national tour.
Despite growing international demand Brett's sophisticated style can still occasionally be seen at some of London's most exclusive hotels including, The Ritz- Piccadilly, The Conrad - Chelsea Harbour and the Millennium Hotel - Mayfair. He has worked in theatres and on TV with many internationally acclaimed artists on both sides of the Atlantic such as, The Foundations, The Platters, Leo Sayer, Go West, and was the vocal partner for the world renowned Jaki Graham, performing the award winning hit "Me And Mrs Jones" His vocal and piano talent has brought him global acclaim, Prince Charles and Camilla, and members of The Kuwait Royal family to name a few.
Brett brings a playlist that marries Billy Joel with Elton John, and Neil Sedaka with The Beatles and shuffles a few others in there to. So sit back, relax, sing along and clap your hands, and be sure not to miss his English fingers, whitish charm and high energy, as Brett rocks the Baby Grand and sings his favourite song in the whole wide world, ever, ever, ever, ever...........