Planning an event can be quite stressful, especially if you have no idea what type of entertainment you wish to put on. If you are planning a celebration that would benefit ...
Nick van Dijk
Pianist / Keyboardist
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Also Performs As: Trombonist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Trumpeter
Country: New Zealand
Based In: London, Wellington
Performs: Worldwide
From: $300
Country: New Zealand
Based In: London, Wellington
Performs: Worldwide
From: $300
A consummate musician based in London, reader and soloist on piano & brass with rich experience in performing at the highest level in New Zealand & international gigs, 20 years as jazz lecturer at Victoria University NZ. Duo with Jess Murphy (vox/keys) as Loose Units.
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Experience
25 years as a professional musician.
Multi instrumentalist able to change instruments quickly and read parts. Can play trumpet & piano simultaneously together musically.
Perform many genres from jazz to pop, cocktail, Latin, world, classical in bands, big band, orchestras.
Played with Kenny Wheeler, Olivia Newton John, Dave Dobbyn, Chris Rea, Kiri Te Kanawa, Rodger Fox Big Band, NZSO, Black Seeds, Alan Broadbent, Robin Eubanks.
Recently performed Adele and Post Modern Jukebox tribute shows.
Sessions and recording for diverse artists.
Master of Music (distinction) from Victoria
... University 2008.
Trombonist for NZ Music Award winners: Great Stuff by Vaughn Roberts Big Band, and Homecoming by Rodger Fox Big Band with Alan Broadbent.
Music educator at all levels including 15 years full time at New Zealand School of Music, A year leading the Diploma in Contemporary Music (UCOL)
Previous Clients
Wellington International Festival of the Arts,
Corporates and weddings eg Te Papa, Sky City Casino, Deloitte, Christmas in the Park,
Long standing residencies at bars the Lido, The Settlement, Cause Celebre, Wellington Theatre, The Loft Theatre,
TV shows Dancing With The Stars (NZ) Showcase
Sessions for Record Labels Naxos, Jayrem, Mushroom etc.
Suitable for
Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Grand Opening Party Halloween Party Hanukkah Celebration High School Reunion HM Forces/Army/Navy/Military Event Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event Jewish Wedding New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Nursing / Care Home Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Prom Night Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event Retirement Party School Event Session Work Social Club Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Virtual Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception
Acting Experience
On screen musician for Dancing with the Stars (live recording), Showcase (talent show, miming own prerecorded parts).
Commercials such as Lotto..
Pit band for about 30 musical theatre/light opera shows.
Announce & MD gigs/audience patter.
Meet the Act
While music is the focus, I am genial and enjoy a balance of musical projects, getting out and about, the gym, making things. I built an acoustically treated shipping container studio and can record a band in it when not using it for rehearsals and practice. I swim throughout the year in nature.
I enjoy to compose, orchestrate, rehearse and MD, putting on regular concerts of my own inventions mixed with crowd pleasers.
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