Howard Wilkinson

Create an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere with background music from this talented and experienced pianist.

Howard Wilkinson is an internationally acclaimed pianist whose repertoire includes love songs, light jazz and songs from Broadway, Hollywood and West End shows. Originally from the UK, Howard has spent much of his professional career in South Africa where he has performed with many of the world’s top entertainers including Astrid Gilberto (singer on the original Girl From Ipanema), Spike Milligan, Russ Conway and Eddie Calvert.

As well as playing piano, Howard is an experienced musical director in professional theatre and his credits include Singin’ In The Rain and West Side Story, he has also composed and arranged for television, cinema and stage.

His talent and versatility mean that he is adept at providing tasteful background music for a wide variety of parties and functions, and he has wide experience of playing at receptions at many top venues.

Howard normally plays for up to two-and-a-half hours (including two short breaks) and if an acoustic piano is not available at your venue, he can bring his own keyboard and PA for a small additional fee.