Someone to watch over me - Gershwin. Played on a Steinway Model D grand piano at Besbrode Pianos. Pianist - Kevin James

Someone to watch over me - Gershwin. Played on a Steinway Model D grand piano

Erroll Garner Misty - Played on a Steinway Model B Grand Piano at Besbrode Pianos. Pianist Kevin James.

Erroll Garner Misty - Played on a Steinway Model B Grand Piano at Besbrode Pianos

Mik Artistik: Magic People Portrait Exhibition Audio Tour

Leeds artist and performer Mik Artistik showcases a series of portraits in mixed media.

Mik's portraits are created by invitation at his home in Armley during a 4 -5 hour live sitting  which he calls "meetings across a canvas". His sitters, initially strangers  seen time and again  around Leeds at gigs, cinema queues, parties are described as "my cheery sparks", characters who through chance encounters  have intrigued Mik over the years.

Mik employs the act of portraiture to bridge the divide between strangers. These short sittings allow no second chances. Paint, pastel, brushes, fingers scramble to capture those who "are breaking out of their skin with power, energy and crackle". These large canvasses stand as social documentary of a cross-section of Leeds society and inflate the sitter to a stature bordering on urban myth.

These are Mik's magic people, his everyday heroes.

Magic People portrait series is exhibited for the first time in a new gallery space at Besbrode Pianos in Holbeck Leeds
Original portraits are available for sale throughout exhibition

Date/Time: Free Entry,  May 6th - June 6th 2016, Mon to Sat, 10am - 4pm

Location: Besbrode Pianos, 39 Holbeck Lane, Leeds, LS11 9UL

Web: www.besbrodepianos.co.uk/video/mik-artistik-magic-people-portrait-exhibition-6-may-6-june-2016.htm

11 - Andy Beresford - Mik Artistik: Magic People Portrait Exhibition Audio Tour

12 - Brendan Croker - Mik Artistik: Magic People Portrait Exhibition Audio Tour

Bethena Waltz by Scott Joplin - Improvisation on a 1993, Crown Jewels, Steinway Model B  grand piano with a bubinga case at Besbrode Pianos. 

For more information about this piano:
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Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos 
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com 
Tel: 0113 244 8344

Bethena Waltz by Scott Joplin - Improvisation on a Steinway Model B grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Body and Soul by Green and Heyman - Improvisation on a restored, 1925, Steinway Model B grand piano with a fiddleback mahogany case at Besbrode Pianos

For more information about this piano:
http://www.besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-B-grand-piano-fiddleback-mahogany.htm

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
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Body And Soul by Green and Heyman on a Steinway Model B at Besbrode Pianos

Ruby My Dear by Thelonious Monk - Improvisation on an 1900, Steinway Model B grand piano with a satinwood case with stringing inlay at Besbrode Pianos

For more information about this piano:
http://www.besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-B-grand-piano-satinwood-boxwood-stringing.htm

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
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Tel: 0113 244 8344

Ruby My Dear - Thelonious Monk -Improvisation on a Steinway Model B at Besbrode Pianos

U.M.M.G. by Billy Strayhorn - Improvisation on a  Steinway Model A grand piano with a  black case at Besbrode Pianos

This piano is now sold.
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-A-grand-piano-429475-black.htm

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
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Tel: 0113 244 8344

UMMG - Billy Strayhorn - Improvisation on a  Steinway Model A grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Spiral by Kenny Barron - Improvisation on a  Steinway Model B grand piano with a rosewood case at Besbrode Pianos

For more information about this piano:
http://www.besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-B-grand-piano-rosewood-65945-spade-legs.htm

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

Spiral - Kenny Barron - Improvisation on a Steinway Model B grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To by Cole Porter - Improvisation on a Steinway upright piano with a black case at Besbrode Pianos

This Steinway piano is for sale. For more information about this piano:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-K-upright-piano-72828.htm

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
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Tel: 0113 244 8344

You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To by Cole Porter - Improvisation on a Steinway at Besbrode Pianos

Girl from Ipanema by Jobim - Improvisation on a Steinway Model O grand piano at Besbrode Pianos


This Steinway Model O grand piano with a black case and spade legs is for sale at Besbrode Pianos.
For information about thispiano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-O-grand-piano-241233-black.htm
Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If 

you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
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Tel: 0113 244 8344

The Girl From Ipanema by Jobim  Improvisation on a Steinway Model O at Besbrode Pianos

Summertime by Gershwin and Heyward - Improvisation on a restored, Steinway Model O piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2138
A restored, 1913, Steinway Model O grand piano with a rosewood case and spade legs
For more information about this Steinway piano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-O-grand-piano-162278-rosewood.htm

Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

Summertime by Gershwin and Heyward -  Improvisation on a Steinway Model O piano at Besbrode Pianos

Chelsea Bridge by Billy Strayhorn - Improvisation on a Steinway Model Z piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2214
A 1952, Steinway Model Z upright piano with a mirrored, walnut case and cabriole legs
For more information about this Steinway piano visit:
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Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

Chelsea Bridge by Billy Strayhorn - Improvisation on a Steinway Z at Besbrode Pianos

St Louis Blues Boogie by WC Handy - Improvisation on a Steinway Vertegrand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2048
A 1905, Steinway vertegrand piano with a polished, black case and etched front panel.
For more information about this Steinway piano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-vertegrand-upright-piano-black-etching.htm

Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
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Tel: 0113 244 8344

St Louis Blues Boogie by Handy - Improvisation on a Steinway Vertegrand at Besbrode Pianos

Sweet Georgia Brown by Bernie and Pinkard - Improvisation on a Steinway Vertegrand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2263
A 1913, Steinway Vertegrand Upright Piano For Sale with a Rosewood Case 
For more information about this Steinway piano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-vertegrand-piano-161348-rosewood.htm

Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

Sweet Georgia Brown by Bernie - Improvisation on a Steinway Vertegrand at Besbrode Pianos

C Jam Blues by Duke Ellington - Improvisation on a Bosendorfer grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2043
A 1935, Bosendorfer grand piano for sale with a black case, slatted music desk and square, tapered legs
For more information about this Bosendorfer piano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/bosendorfer-grand-piano-black.htm

Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

C Jam Blues by Duke Ellington - Improvisation on a Bosendorfer grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

My Funny Valentine by Rodgers & Hart - Improvisation on a Bechstein Model D grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2229
Antique,  Bechstein Model D grand piano with a rosewood case, filigree music desk and turned legs. Piano Has a fitted PianoDisc Symphony Pro 228 CFX system. 
For more information about this Bechstein piano visit:
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Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

My Funny Valentine by Rodgers & Hart - Improvisation on a Bechstein D grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock - Improvisation on a Bechstein Model A1 grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2257
A 1924, Bechstein Model A1 grand piano with a black case and turned, facetted legs
For more information about this Bechstein piano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/bechstein-model-A1-grand-piano-turned-legs-125389-black.htm

Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock - Improvisation on a Bechstein A1 piano at Besbrode Pianos

East St Louis Toodle Oo by Duke Ellington - Improvisation on a Bechstein Model A grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2148
A restored, 1899, Bechstein Model A grand piano with a black case and turned legs.
For more information about this Bechstein piano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/bechstein-model-A-grand-piano-black-turned-legs.htm

Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
Email: info@besbrodepianos.com
Tel: 0113 244 8344

East St Louis Toodle Oo by Duke Ellington - Improvisation on a Bechstein A piano at Besbrode Pianos

Django by John Lewis - Improvisation on a Steinway Model O grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Reference Number: 2194
A restored, 1914, Steinway Model O grand piano with a black case and spade legs. Piano has eighty-eight notes and two pedals 
For more information about this Steinway piano visit:
http://besbrodepianos.co.uk/piano-sale/steinway-model-O-grand-piano-166162.htm

Why not pop into the showroom to give this piano a try, contact us by phone: +44 (0) 113 2448344 or email: info@besbrodepianos.com.

Address: Unit A, Holbeck New Mills, Braithwaite Street, Leeds, LS119XE
Tel: +44 (0) 113 2448344

Opening Hours:
Monday - Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00

Pianist: Kevin James. Kevin specialises in Jazz and popular styles and is available for weddings, parties, concerts and performances. If you are interested in hiring Kevin contact Besbrode Pianos
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Tel: 0113 244 8344

Django by John Lewis Improvisation on a Steinway Model O piano


John Lewis - Django - Played by Kevin James on a Steinway Model O Grand Piano at Besbrode Pianos Leeds

This Steinway Model O Grand with a satin, rosewood case. Size [cm]: length: 180 width: 147. Date of manufacture: 1910.


For more information visit:

http://www.besbrodepianos.co.uk/steinwaypianos.htm

Besbrode Pianos Leeds is a specialist piano dealer and wholesaler with over 250 new and secondhand pianos for sale in store, ready to play and compare. Agents for Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos. Piano hire available from a range of pianos including a brand new Steinway Model D Concert grand piano chosen by Barry Douglas. 

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John Lewis - Django - Played on a Steinway Model O Grand Piano at Besbrode Pianos Leeds

Paul Desmond - Take Five on a Wendl and Lung GP163 grand piano at Besbrode Pianos Leeds. Pianist Kevin James.

Besbrode Pianos Leeds is a specialist piano dealer and wholesaler occupying four floors of a Victorian mill in Leeds.
With over 200 new and  secondhand pianos on display at any time, ready to play and compare, we are one of the UK's largest piano retailers.
Agents for Steinway & Sons. The full range of Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos available to purchase. Come down to our showroom to give one a try.
A range of grand and upright pianos are available for piano hire including a brand new Steinway Model D chosen by Barry Douglas. Our services include a
piano restoration and repair service,  digital player piano systems fitted to your acoustic piano.

Paul Desmond - Take Five on a Wendl and Lung GP163 grand piano at Besbrode Pianos

Besbrode Pianos Leeds is a specialist piano dealer and wholesaler occupying four floors of a Victorian mill in Leeds. With over 200 new and  secondhand pianos on display at any time, ready to play and compare, we are one of the UK's largest piano retailers. Agents for Steinway & Sons. The full range of Steinway, Boston and Essex pianos available to purchase. Come down to our showroom to give one a try.
A range of grand and upright pianos are available for piano hire. Our services include a piano restoration and repair service,  digital player piano systems fitted to your acoustic piano. 
Supporters of The Leeds International Piano Competition.

Open Monday to Saturday 10:00am - 16:00pm
Bank Holidays by appointment only

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