wendylong

Wendy Long started learning to play the piano at the age of 5. By 14 yrs. old she has obtained grade 8 in classical piano. Improvising & composing has always been a strong element in her natural self & it was no mistake that she learnt to play & love jazz music along the way. She has studied music composition & arranging at the Guildhall School as well as achieving a degree in art. She was a main founder/ arranger for the ex fusion electric band Chameleon. Rhythm & Latin music has always been a passion & Wendy has learnt to play & is able to perform Latin percussions professionally alongside with performing piano in the jazz circuit. She was the pianist in the 12 piece salsa band with Columbian singer Robin D' Castillo & latino musicians including Noberto Salerno on trumpet in London. Apart from her regular appearences as jazz piano soloist or with jazz line ups( duo/ trio/ quartets), she also has her own on going Latin salsa jazz quartet La Mezcla - please access site:http://www.myspace.com/lamezclauk to listen to more of her music where she plays both piano & percussions on the recordings