About - Central Coast Music.

Weddings or Functions live music specialist, ready to add life and the right atmosphere that you want to enhance and complete your day.

After completing music studies in 1993, Central Coast Music was originally founded by Ray Mizzi in 1995 as ArtiChoke Music, a locally based outfit that performed in and around Sydney. From 1995 to 1998 Ray was the coordinator of Brackets and Jam, later in Alice Springs in 2005 with wife, Gabrielle, and baby daughter, Mia, went on to establish Jamnesia, a very successful performance night.

He continues to develop as a vocalist / pianist and composer, with a wide range of musical styles, and a very broad range of songs through music history in almost any style. While at the same time being able to compose and record using state of the art technology and formal conservatory training obtained in 1993 in Newcastle. In June of 2008 Ray achieved top 20 in roots division on JJJ for his original piano Rockabilly piece, Don't Go Out Tonight.

With a flexible range of styles, Ray offers convincing performances with a well developed lyric voice at his best in jazz croon or Mowtown scat, operatic aria or popular ballad.

	About	Weddings or Functions live music specialist, ready to add life and the right atmosphere that you want to enhance and complete your day. After completing music studies in 1993, Central Coast Music was originally founded by Ray Mizzi in 1995 as ArtiChoke Music, a locally based outfit that performed in and around Sydney. From 1995 to 1998 Ray was the coordinator of Brackets and Jam, later in Alice Springs in 2005 with wife, Gabrielle, and baby daughter, Mia, went on to establish Jamnesia, a very successful performance night. He continues to develop as a vocalist / pianist and composer, with a wide range of musical styles, and a very broad range of songs through music history in almost any style. While at the same time being able to compose and record using state of the art technology and formal conservatory training obtained in 1993 in Newcastle. In June of 2008 Ray achieved top 20 in roots division on JJJ for his original piano Rockabilly piece, Don't Go Out Tonight. With a flexible range of styles, Ray offers convincing performances with a well developed lyric voice at his best in jazz croon or Mowtown scat, operatic aria or popular ballad.
	Line up	Solo Piano, Piano vocalist, Drum and Piano Duo or full band. All equipment provided. Ray performs regularly with duo, band and other performers, also very fine drummers to create great dance music.
	Weddings	Wedding music for ceremony and or reception. Ballad or dance. Now also able to be commissioned to write original song or music for ceremony. You may also choose the songs you want and the order ! top of page
	Styles	All styles, covered on piano and many covered on guitar. Jazz, Classical, Rock n Roll, pop, R'n'B, funk or other style on request. Covering all styles of music, from current top 40 songs back to standards of the 40s and 50s.
	Venues	Now performing in Newcastle, Central Coast and Sydney. Playing Clubs, Bars, Bistros, Parties, Corporate Functions and more.
	Originals	Composition for all styles, ensemble Include top 20 in triple J (national roots division August 2008)
	Equipment	High quality Roland stage piano, Roland Rd 700GX. Audio files played and triggered from keyboard via keys and pedals Etomp box provides kicn bass to dance too. 2X 450 watt Pa for small to large audiences. Performances include solo and high quality backing. top of page