Kim Woodley (the head teacher of Broadwater Manor School) emailed me on Monday 12th December 2004 to see if I could play for a school staff party on Wednesday 14th December 2004. Although it was a little bit short notice; I was free and able to do it. The party was held at Kim's house in Worthing and she had a delightfull grand piano, which not only  saved me the hastle of taking a keyboard, but also also proved to be a lovely instrument to play.

The only problem with playing the piano for this type of event is that quite a lot of school teachers are pianists themselves and are therefore hypercritical - anyhow I got by; was well fed and watered; and was told that they would love to have me back. Everyone was ever so friendly and I really do hope they don't lose my telephone number.

Mellow jazz pianist for any event

Eugene Portman on piano