brian withycombe
Live Music for Corporate Events, Private Parties & Special Occasions
Award-winning Bay Area pianist, bandleader, composer and educator
with over 30 years of professional performance experience.
Brian Withycombe is an award-winning pianist, composer, arranger, producer, educator, and entertainer whose career spans more than four decades. With over 30 albums to his credit, international radio airplay, film and television placements, and thousands of live performances, Brian has built a reputation for musical excellence, versatility, and creativity.
Whether performing elegant solo piano for private events, leading BAM Live, composing original music, producing recordings, or mentoring students, Brian brings the same passion, professionalism, and commitment to excellence to everything he does. His extensive experience across every facet of the music industry allows him to connect with audiences and students alike in a way that is both inspiring and uniquely personal.
"no goal in life is ever out of reach".
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About Brian
A versatile multi-keyboardist and accomplished performer, Brian has built a reputation for musical excellence across a wide range of styles including jazz, pop, Latin, rock, blues, country, and fusion. His extensive recording catalog and thousands of performances reflect a lifelong passion for creativity, innovation, and connecting with audiences through music.
Throughout his career, Brian has been a member, musical director, and featured performer with numerous successful Bay Area bands including The Blue Meanies, 911, Gino and the Hawks, Stark Neked, AjaVu, Steelin' Chicago, Section 6, All Star Jukebox, Anything She Wants, and Savory. Along the way, he has performed with, toured alongside, or shared the stage with members of many legendary groups and artists, including Tower of Power, Santana, Chicago, Steely Dan, Cold Blood, Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother and The Holding Company, Pablo Cruise, Huey Lewis and the News, Elvin Bishop, Eddie Money, Boz Scaggs, Bonnie Raitt, The Doobie Brothers, Joan Baez, and many others.
Beyond performing and recording, Brian has maintained a passion for mentoring others through music. His private students have included Fortune 500 executives, professional musicians, aspiring performers, and beginners of all ages. Drawing on decades of real-world experience in every facet of the music business, Brian is known for a teaching style that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and helps students exceed their own expectations.
Brian's commitment to making a positive difference extends beyond music. In 2001, he co-founded SpiritedCause.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing issues affecting both local communities and society as a whole.
Whether performing live, composing original music, producing recordings, or mentoring students, Brian continues to share his passion for music with audiences and students throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond.