BRIAN WITHYCOMBE

Award-Winning Pianist | Composer | Producer | Corporate Event Entertainment

For more than four decades, Brian Withycombe has built a career as one of Northern California's most versatile musicians. Equally at home performing elegant solo piano for executive receptions, providing sophisticated entertainment for corporate events, or creating memorable music for private celebrations, Brian combines exceptional musicianship with professionalism and an instinct for reading the room.

His repertoire of more than 1,000 songs spans jazz standards, contemporary favorites, classic rock, pop, blues, Latin, easy listening, and original compositions, allowing every performance to be tailored to the style and atmosphere of each event.

Career Highlights

• More than 40 years of professional performance experience

• Over 30 albums released

• More than 3,000 recordings composed, produced, arranged, and orchestrated

• Over 200 original recordings commercially released

• Music streamed and broadcast internationally

• Original music featured in film, television, and video games

• Thousands of live performances throughout Northern California

• Award-winning pianist, composer, arranger, producer, and educator

Selected Professional Credits

Brian's work extends well beyond the stage. Throughout his career he has composed, produced, and arranged music for internationally recognized companies and entertainment organizations including:

Meta (Facebook), Hewlett Packard, Sony Music, Digital Dreams Entertainment, Sega, Atari, Spotify, Pandora, SoundCloud, iHeart Radio, Jazz 91.1 KCSM, NapaStyle, Silicon Graphics, Sugo Music, 3DO, and others.

Career highlights include:

• Selected as one of only 50 original composers worldwide to contribute music to Meta/Facebook's Sound Collection Library.

• Composed original music for the video games Mutant Football League, Army Men, Sarge's Heroes, and Air Attack.

• Contributed original music featured on programming for Bravo, A&E, and Discovery.

• Composed original soundtracks for the feature films The Butlers In Love and The Ghosts of Alcatraz (currently in production).

Selected Performance Venues

Brian has performed at many of Northern California's premier hotels, resorts, wineries, private clubs, and event venues, including:

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

Fairmont Hotel • Ritz-Carlton • Four Seasons • Palace Hotel • Westin • Hyatt Regency • Hotel Nikko • Stanford Court • Clift Hotel • Mark Hopkins Hotel • Fairmont San Jose

Wineries & Estates

Francis Ford Coppola Winery • Viansa Winery • Turnbull Winery • B.R. Cohn Winery • Roche Winery • Thomas Fogarty Winery • Trentadue Winery • B.V. Winery • Auberge du Soleil • Meadowood Resort • Mountain House Estate • Beaulieu Garden • Calistoga Ranch

Golf & Country Clubs

Pebble Beach Golf Club • Olympic Club • Half Moon Bay Golf Links • California Golf Club • Menlo Country Club • Menlo Circus Club • Sharon Heights Golf & Country Club • Los Altos Golf & Country Club • Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club • Silverado Resort • Edgewood Golf Course • Northstar Golf Course • Incline Village Golf Course

Distinguished Venues

Palace of Fine Arts • Legion of Honor • Yosemite Valley Lodge • Mountain Winery • Sea Ranch Lodge • Riva Grill • Sam's Chowder House • La Costanera • Cetrella • Corinthian Yacht Club • Carmel Highlands Hotel

Corporate Events

Brian specializes in creating the perfect musical atmosphere for:

• Executive receptions

• Corporate dinners

• Holiday parties

• Awards banquets

• Client appreciation events

• Conferences

• Networking events

• Product launches

• Company celebrations

• Private executive functions

Every performance is customized to complement the audience, venue, and style of the event.

Musical Styles

Jazz • Pop • Classic Rock • Adult Contemporary • Blues • Latin • Motown • Easy Listening • Standards • Original Instrumentals

Requests are welcomed whenever possible.

Technical Requirements

Brian performs on either acoustic piano or a professional digital keyboard system. Sound requirements vary depending on venue size and event format and can be discussed during the booking process.

Booking Information

Whether providing elegant background music for an executive reception or featured entertainment for a corporate celebration, Brian delivers a polished, professional performance backed by decades of experience.

For availability and booking information, please use the contact information provided below.