Pianist Tim Barton
Tim's 2018-19 Fringe shows 'Rhapsody in Chicago Blues' and 'Prelude' were sold out 5 star shows! NOW IN 2020 Tim presents new original compositions, ragtime piano, Chicago blues/boogie, classical music from Spain and Australian women composers Hyde and Katz-Chernin + Tim's favourite Rhapsody in Blue. "Please join me for an all new recital" Tim B
Presented by: Sounds Chicago
"I've always felt privileged to have been raised a musician in Chicago." Earliest influence? Count Basie. "His simple, swinging jazz feel appealed to me as a child." The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Chicago - "The home of the blues", the singular Chicago Jazz scene along with folk, roots rock and life in the late 60's and early 70's gave Tim a wondrous immersion in musical knowledge, allowing him to create a “Language through the piano”, speaking all sounds of music. Professional career now spanning 50 years has taken Tim around the world as a performer. Highlights: piano recitals, jazz piano performances, Ravinia Festival, on TV with Buddy Guy, Published compositions and 5 CD recordings. "Tim, you've raised cruising to a higher level, thanks" - Gavin McCloud - Captain of the Love Boat!
Reviews & Fringefeed Reacts
A tasty, Sunday noon box of chocolates. - Limelight
Appreciative audience at The Jade Monkey...most impressive, 6 points - Anthony Ellis and Claire Hutchinson, TheClothesline.com
Virtuoso performance..astonishing pianist - Ricardo Barone, Kryztoff RAW