Piano
Warm, live accompaniment that can remain subtle or become the centre of the performance.
About Howard
Musicianship, range, and a natural sense of pacing.
A pianist, vocalist, saxophonist, composer, and songwriter with a career shaped by jazz, soul, R&B, pop, blues, and performance across varied stages and settings.
The artist
Built around the music and the room.
Howard Anderson is a Canadian pianist, vocalist, saxophonist, composer, and songwriter. In his piano-and-vocal performances, he draws from jazz, soul, R&B, pop, blues, originals, and familiar standards, combining a warm live piano sound with expressive vocals and a natural sense of pacing.
For cocktails and dinner, he can keep the music refined, relaxed, and conversation-friendly. In a lounge, private celebration, or feature performance, he can become more interactive and gradually bring greater energy into the set. His repertoire moves between classic material and contemporary songs without making the evening feel stylistically scattered.
Performing in English, French, and Spanish, Howard is a strong fit for cultural events and diverse audiences. His solo format brings the presence and spontaneity of live music without requiring the footprint of a full band.
Musical background
From early study to a versatile live show.
Early foundations
Piano from age five and saxophone from age ten established the two instrumental voices that still define Howard’s work.
Formal study
Jazz studies at Humber College, followed by further saxophone study at the University of North Florida.
Professional development
Years spent performing and working in Toronto, New York, and other music communities refined his approach to stagecraft, repertoire, and audience connection.
Today
A compact piano-and-vocal presentation with optional saxophone, designed for hospitality, events, festivals, and focused listening environments.
What Howard brings
One performer, several musical colours.
Vocals
Expressive delivery across familiar standards, contemporary songs, soul, pop, blues, and original music.
Saxophone
An additional voice used selectively for instrumental features, atmosphere, and contrast.
Media and booking