Michel Petrucciani, Monty Alexander, Dave Newton, Oscar Peterson, John Taylor, Fats Waller, Bill Evans, Michel Grailler, Simon Becker, Chet Baker, Dick Hyman, Dick Wellstood
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Here is a brief biography of my career so far.
I began studying piano at the age of 8 and it wasn't long before I developed a love for jazz. I abandoned classical studies to concentrate on this at high school and eventually found myself wanting to be a professional musician. I decided to go and study music at Salford University, renowned for its jazz education.
I graduated with a first class degree and then felt it was time to catch up on my classical studies so I did my grade 8 piano during this period.
Since graduating I have worked all over the uk in many bands and as a solo pianist. I play Hammond organ for modern latin ensemble 'RSL' as well as doing as many jazz gigs as I can get my hands on. I have played at many UK fesivals, venues and aboard cruise ships whilst still finding time to go travelling around Europe for a few months, checking out the jazz clubs.
I am also a keen jazz flautist and I run my own private piano tution practice in my home town of Ramsbottom.
A big hello and warm welcome to friends and music lovers alike, many thanks for visiting my page. This is the personal page for Henry Botham and anybody looking for The Henry Botham Trio should go to www.myspace.com/TheHenryBothamTrio or follow the link in the friends section below..................................................................................... Here on this page you will be able to listen to five tracks from some of the projects I'm involved with .........................................................................................................
The opening track is a collection of stride piano solo's I've recorded including 'When You're Smiling', 'Zip a Dee Do Da', 'Smile' and 'Let's Do It'........................................................................................................... .'Your Feets Too Big' is a tune from my Harlem Swing Band 52 Skidoo (There's more at www.myspace.com/fiftytwoskidoo) ....................................................................................................... HB3 is my classic piano trio. The track featured on here, 'Trio live', is a demo version of a live gig at Matt n Phreds jazz club..........................................................................................
The other tracks are 'Solo Live', again recorded live at Matt 'n' Phreds, plus two recordings I did on Hammond organ, 'Fiij' and 'Twastard', inspired by the music of John Medeski.........................................................................................
So if you are interested in booking me or my trio, if you're a fellow lover of jazz, stride piano or flute, or if you just want to say hello then please don't hesitate to get in touch. I'd love to hear from you.
Henry Botham
hey! really sorry I didn't make it to mat n phreds on tuesday, didn't realise you'd commented! how did the gig go? we had one too at the roadhouse http://www.myspace.com/leebroderickofficial
Ah Kes!!! Its amazing!!!!! He is such a dude, way beyond his time...... I'm going to have a cup of tea in honour of Harold McNair...God bless him!! I'm over next weekend, by the way! Big hug,
Hey Henry, Thanks for looking me up. Glad you liked the gig - it was fun. Great playing too, I'm sure we'll meet again on this funny scene! All the best, Polly :)
Hi thanks for finding me. I don't think I've bumped into you around Manchester but any friend of Steve's must be ok! Nice version of Israel, one of my favourite standards. Let me know if you're bored one afternoon and fancy a jam.
