Loris Zigon Profile

Loris Zigon is an Auckland based jazz pianist/keyboardist, composer/arranger and
music tutor. Born in Slovenia, Loris graduated in 2014 from The New Zealand
School of Music with a Bachelors of Music degree majoring in Jazz. His tutors
were some of New Zealand's most renowned jazz musicians and educators.

Being a freelance musician ever since, Loris has performed as a solo artist and has
led his own projects/bands such as Sam & Loris Duo, The Tiny Tickets and other
duo and trio lineups. He's enjoyed an 8+ year residency with the Big Ticket band
at The Lula Inn (AKL viaduct), and has been involved with a variety of other
successful groups during his career so far.

A seasoned musician, Loris has performed at hundreds of events and venues
for private, corporate and public cliental. Recent solo residencies have included
The Grand by SkyCity, Downbeat Restaurant & Bar and the Warkworth Hotel. He
also has been engaged in teaching music (jazz and classical) to a broad range of
clients since 2020.

Loris predominantly draws his repertoire from the Great American Songbook,
jazz/latin standards as well as popular covers, and sometimes includes original
compositions as part of the mix. All selections are presented in great taste with
creative spice. Being a trained jazz musician, Loris performs a range and blend of
genres which include jazz, Latin (Brazilian and Afro Cuban), blues, funk and pop.

Loris specialises and thrives in two main contexts, background music and
concerts. For background music he creates a warm, relaxing and classy
ambience, with a comfortable volume that allows guests to easily engage with one
another while enjoying his music in the background. Solo concerts put Loris’ talent
and artistry in the spotlight where he presents an engaging and memorable
programme of music. Both his background music and concerts are tailored to
fulfil the requirements of each venue/client/audience.

Client reviews:
★ Loris is a very talented jazz pianist with an extensive repertoire to suit any
occasion along with an ability to read the room and adapt the music and the
volume to suit. ~ Tina F., Artist on behalf of the Railway Street Artists Group
★ A consistent core creative at the forefront of our restaurant’s weekend solo piano
gigs for quite some time now…Loris is a great attribute to Downbeat and thus our
doors will always be open to him ~ Alp S., Downbeat Restaurant & Bar
★ If I could have him playing in our foyer everyday I would! ~ Jolyon W., Sales &
Event Coordinator, Eventfinda Stadium

Available nationwide: Loris is happy to travel anywhere in New Zealand for your
event or special occasion.

Lineup options: Loris can also offer duo and trio lineups, either instrumental or
with a vocalist, should you require a bigger sound and/or the added interest of
more musicians.

Options include:
Duo w/ double bass
Duo w/ jazz vocalist
Trio w/ bass + vocalist or drums

Ideal for: private events, corporate functions, gala dinner, awards night, weddings, birthdays, dining events, cocktail functions, conferences, mix and mingle events, hotel lobbies, lounges, restaurants, bars, product launches, vineyards, cruise ships, vintage/gatsby style events, retirement villages, jazz concerts, and more.