Ivan Garford is a professional pianist living in the Cambridgeshire Fens. He has extensive experience of organising and performing music for Weddings and functions, in ensembles and as a soloist. Ivan is Classically trained and a talented performer of jazz and popular music. He works with a diverse group of accomplished players. Make Ivan your first call when searching for the ideal professional musicians for your event.
Ivan studied Music at Goldsmiths College and the Royal Academy of Music. He has enjoyed a varied career as a performer, musical director and teacher. Ivan was the Musical Director at Wisbech and March Operatic Societies and for in-house productions at Wisbech's Angles Theatre. He helped to produce over fifty shows between 1995 -2007. Ivan has developed a strong interest in jazz and has accompanied and promoted such visiting jazz artists as Don Rendell, Harry Beckett, Peter King, Tina May and Alan Barnes. He is a widely sought after performer by Orchestras and bands throughout the Eastern Region.