Picture of Iain Rae, one of Scotland's finest musical exports, first found fame playing keyboards with Gallagher @ Lyle, and for a number years has been the respected leader of funkmeisters HARD LINES. "Leading UK jazz funk outfit " Observer. These days he increasingly concentrates on solo / trio work and the standard repertoire, demonstrating that he has few equals in this demanding genre. Much in demand as a piano keyboard teacher, Iain enjoys sharing with students his love of music.

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Iain Rae, one of Scotland's finest musical exports, first found fame playing keyboards with Gallagher @ Lyle, and for a number years has been the respected leader of funkmeisters HARD LINES. "Leading UK jazz funk outfit " Observer. These days he increasingly concentrates on solo / trio work and the standard repertoire, demonstrating that he has few equals in this demanding genre. Much in demand as a piano keyboard teacher, Iain enjoys sharing with students his love of music.

 

Based in South East England, Iain Rae has been a professional jazz pianist for many years and has a well deserved reputation as a fine player, band leader and composer.

Over the years, as a solo pianist, Iain has gained experience of almost every type of function, large and small, from a family celebration to a corporate presentation, he can provide exactly the right music to give the desired ambience to the occasion.

Iain is currently resident pianist at several venues in the South East including Ashdown Park Hotel, The Spa Hotel and High Rocks Tunbridge Wells.

Music for civil weddings and receptions is a speciality and often Iain will provide solo piano for the early part of the ceremony and then a suitable band in the evening for dancing.
Iain frequently plays for such functions at Chilston Park, Buxted Park, Somerhill, Groombridge Place, Finchcocks, Alexander House, Horsted Place and The Institute of Directors in London.

You may wish to leave the choice of actual tunes to Iain, having discussed the type of music you want, or you might want to provide a list of some favourites tunes, either way Iain will almost certainly be able to oblige.

Please call for more information and to discuss your requirements

Tel: 01892 545937 or 07748 373637

email: mail@iainrae.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

Listen to an example of Ian's solo playing style:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ian Rae

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