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Last update: 6 December 2009

Welcome to the official website of Terence Koo: Jazz Pianist. Based in Newcastle (Australia), Terence'susic has been described as smooth & elegant, pas sionate, but subtle. Terence performs regularly as a soloist, with a band, as musical director, producer, arranger, accompanist and teacher. "I love working
with Terence Koo for so many reasons. Apart from the fact that he is a bloody great pianist, he is a sensitive accompanist, whose knowledge and feel complement my style of singing and entertaining. He is inventive and exciting but most of all, he really SWINGS! For jazz, time feel is of the essence and I feel that
I can go anywhere with Terence Koo at the helm. He is professional and gives that little bit extra that makes him the superlative entertainer that he is. For these reasons, I chose Terence as the musical director on my most recent CD." Su Cruickshank. Terence has over ten years of experience working professionally
as a pianist. As a soloist, an extensive repertoire, combined with his expressive musical touch create ambient soundscapes, able to be enjoyed either as foreground or background music. As part of an ensemble, Terence's music intensifies, melding enchanting beats with swing, Latin and contemporary flavours. Terence
has accompanied many artists for events from auditions, to HSC performances to Doctoral Conservatorium recitals. Ensembles can also be arranged if necessary. Please note that Terence now specialises solely in jazz and contemporary music (no classical). Rehearsals and backing tracks are also available. While
classical teaching methods have many benefits, Terence believes jazz education provides a more thorough understanding of the musical language. Placing more emphasis on conceptual theory rather than playing pieces, Terence believes that the student is far more empowered to interpret, compose and improvise over
the music of their choice. Terence Koo has graduated with a Master of Arts (Music) from the University of Newcastle with a thesis titled "88 Keys...No Doors: Beginner to Intermediate Level Jazz Piano Education - the Australian Perspective". A Bachelor of Music, First Class Honours the University Medal, an A.MUS.A.
and a number of University scholarships and prizes round out an impressive list of educational achievements. Although classically trained, Terence now specialises solely in jazz and contemporary music. He is the resident pianist at a beachside restaurant in Newcastle "Noah's On The Beach", a regular guest artist
with numerous bands, a lecturer at the University of Newcastle, a teacher of jazz piano, and a much sought after jazz and contemporary accompanist. Terence has been the musical director for numerous bands and projects, performing around the country for guests including the Prime Minister. He has been the accompanist
and repetiteur for the University of Newcastle Conservatorium Gospel Quar, and has worked at the University of Newcastle teaching keyboard/piano and music technology, and as a multimedia author. Terence has worked with musicians such as: Tom Baker, Francine Bell, Nigel Butterley, Su Cruickshank, Andrew Firth,
Diannia Heather, Lisa Kinna, John Morrison, Johnny Nicol, Annabella Redman, Julie Wilson. and Pippa Wilson. Terence is the arranger and musical director for the "Gospel Highway Band", a ten piece band working with Gospel diva Francine Bell. Terence also leads his own group: "The Terence Koo Trio", playing to
packed houses around Newcastle. Stylistically, Terence's piano style continually strives for atmospheric colours, combining sensual harmonies with exciting swing grooves. His musical influences include: Oscar Peterson, Dave Grusin, Miles Davis, James Morrison, Diana Krall, Michel Camilo, Meatloaf,
Michel Petrucciani, Joe Sample and Sting. Outside music Terence is a an accomplished photographer, an avid snooker player, a very keen Scrabble player and a passionate admirer of convertible cars. DRUMMING@THE DUNGEON Terence recently played a gig at the Adamstown Dungeon on drums! While
not his first instrument, Terence believes that they are the most enjoyable instrument to play. The gig was a members' night, with other musicians including Mansell Laidler on Double Bass and one of Terence's former students - Matt Enks on Piano.