Gus Carmichael

Gus Carmichael studied piano with Audrey Innes from St Mary's Music School and David Parkhouse from London. Although trained in classical music, he is able to play in a wide range of different styles. He currently plays in a jazz quartet and with various singing groups and solo singers. He also does accompanying work for students at Edinburgh college and teaches piano privately. Over the years he has worked with various singers and bands including the folk singer Mary Sandeman, the associates singer Billy Mackenzie, Rowan Atkinson at private engagements, Boxing Clever band, Red 2 red reggae band and The Singing Waiters vocal ensemble. For many years he worked for the entertainment agency as resident pianist in the Sheraton and at various hotels and special occasions in Scotland. Gus also plays in a jazz/swing duet called Honeysuckle Swing with the singer Diana Saunderson and have played at many weddings before and during the ceremony. Equipment: Yamaha cp 33 stage piano, casio px360 stage piano, casio mz-x300 arranger station keyboard yamaha mox6 workstation, casio cdp200r, ensoniq esq1, galanti accordion, roland kc110 keyboard amp and yamaha PA system.