Rufus Quickenden

Rufus Quickenden blends a unique mix of jazz, pop, and classical repertoire able to suit any type of event. Having such a large repertoire allows the performer to perform at large private functions and weddings where he can play something for everyone involved, or in intimate venues where the audience listens attentively to every note played, and also with larger groups providing background music to create an aura of sophistication. After graduating from Leeds College of Music, the performer has played all over the world, including Dubai and China and on board cruise ships, as well as all over the UK in a wide variety of venues, including but not limited to theatres, 5* hotels, festivals and many weddings. He can bring along his own equipment, allowing you to turn any venue into a sophisticated piano bar, even if there is no piano already at the venue. Here are some notable achievements: - Resident Piano Bar Entertainer at Piano Kensington, Players Bar West End, Piano Works West End, Piano Smithfield and Sandy's Piano Bar Oxford - Resident Musician, Shangri La Hotel, Hangzhou - Edinburgh Fringe Festival (performing in a show alongside Dara O Briain) - Wild, Wild West Musical, Her Majesty’s Theatre, London - Resident Musician, Intercontinental Hotel, Bahrain - British Summer Time Festival (performing on a bill alongside bands such as Elbow, Tears for Fears and The Killers) - Brand Representative Rock Steady Music School - Composed original score, Assassin, featuring Danny Dyer