We recently purchased a Fazioli piano in mid-December. The huge selection of top tier pianos on site at Merriam allowed us to play side by side pianos from Fazioli, Shigeru Kawai, Grotrian and others, and hear and feel the difference between the different models. That alone was a fantastic opportunity not to be missed. All of these pianos were amazing to hear, but in the end the consensus was for the Fazioli, and it is now a much loved addition to our music room. Continue reading…
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The esteemed Canadian pianist Robi Botos has granted a very lucky jazz club something seldom seen in the jazz world these days: a weekly residency. And to mark the occasion, Chalkers Pub, undoubtedly North Toronto’s premium jazz listening room, has purchased a new Shigeru Kawai grand piano. The much fabled piano was personally hand-picked by Don Thompson, another Canadian musical icon, while at Merriam Piano’s Oakville showroom in late 2011.
Mr. Botos’ playing is as urgent and exciting as it is mature, making him one of the most in-demand players in the North American jazz circuit. The Tuesday night engagement will continue throughout 2012, and interested listeners can visit www.chalkerspub.com for further information.
The Shigeru Kawai SK-3 is a 6’1 Grand hand-made in Japan by a small group of the worlds most gifted piano makers. Merriam Pianos has proudly supplied these pianos since their inception, and they can now be found in some of the most prominent musical installations in Toronto, from leading recording studios, music festivals, performing arts centres, and now jazz clubs. Learn more about Shigeru Kawai here.
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