Matthew Bason  B.A.(Ed) Hons - QTS
Piano - Keyboards - Organ - Vocals - Musical Direction

Matthew Bason has established himself as one of the U.K.'s most popular musical entertainers.  He began his performing career in 1994 as an accompanist to local singers and cabaret acts and over the years his talents have diversified to solo concert work on organ and piano through to those of a jazz pianist, piano-vocalist, musical director, choral director, accompanist, arranger and teacher.

His work has seen him travel to all 4 corners of the U.K. and abroad.  He is a frequent visitor to the U.S.A. where he plays organ and piano concerts to rave reviews.  His U.S.A. venue credits include The Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix (AZ), Pasadena City College, Pasadena (CA) and Fair Oaks Hall, near Sacremento (CA).

Amongst freelance work he has also held residencies at Sopwell House, St. Albans (1997 to 2004) Ashorne Hall, Warwick (200 to 2003) and Kettering Park Spa (2005 to 2009).

As a youngster, he won the ATOS Young Organist of the Year in 1999 and then the Dean Herrick Award for musical achievments in 2000 (also awarded by ATOS)

His work as an organist has seen him elected to Honorary Vice-President of The Scottish Theatre Organ Preservation Society and President of the Nene Valley Organ club.

Whether it be for a Wedding Reception, Concert, Corporate Function, Matthew will add that special something to your event.

Matthew's repertoire spans from the light classics by masters such as Schubert, Chopin, Handel through to the jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Armstrong, Fats Waller, Boogie-Woogie, Rock and Roll; Music from Stage and Screen; Modern Day Chart Hits and everything else in between!

As well as solo work, Matthew plays shows with many other top musicians and entertainers; such as
Comedy-Vocalist Richard C. Parker
Combined Operations Swing & Jive Band
Oxford singer Sarah Dodd
Top U.K. jazz vocalist Pete Wayre

If you would like to find out more about these ensembles or solo work, please email:

matthew @ matthewbason.co.uk

or call 01933 420130 or 07743 134301

Other work undertaken.......

Exam Accompaniment

Studio / Session Work

Rehearsal Pianist / Theatre & Drama School Accompanist

Church / Civic Wedding Ceremonies