Ian West , born 15th January 1963 in Birmingham UK, began learning to play at age 7.
By age 15 he was a regular player in Pubs and clubs whilst continuing to study.
At 19yrs, Ian formed a Hammond organ and drums duo, backing cabaret singers and working UK holiday villages.
At 21 yrs, he met a Piano Bar agent in London and began to travel overseas, and during his first year as a pianobar entertainer played such venues as Dukes Marbella, Maxims Amsterdam and Chez Alex Berlin.
Ian has never stopped since, and has been invited back to every venue he has played.
 
Ian speaks English, fluent Spanish, German and French and some Dutch, and has been resident in Andorra since 1997.
 
As an owner you´ll want to know what Ian is like: Here´s a quote from the owner of Maxims Piano Bar Amsterdam.

...." working with you is like driving a good car. When you get in it you know it will start , it gives you a smooth ride and never let´s you down "

Ian´s own philosophy is simple :

....." I like to reach the point where the owner feels he could take a vacation and everything would be running smoothly when he got back ........ as for my agent, he should only hear from me when the owner calls to book me back for the same month next year....... I like to enjoy each night as it comes and feel the enjoyment of each person in the audience, as if they were my own family, after all, in this moment, THEY ARE! "