Entertainer

Crystal Cruise Lines

Crystal Serenity and Crystal Bach River Cruise

July 20th -Oct 27 2017 then Nov 3rd -Dec 5th 2017

May 22nd – Aug 16th 2016

Very honored to be entertaining on the NO 1 Cruise ship and Cruise Line in the world . Entertaining in the beautiful Avenue Lounge and Cabaret shows . In truth it doesn’t get better than this fabulous opportunity

Princess Cruise Lines

Royal Princess Dec 20th 2017- May 1st 2018

Royal Princess Nov 2015-Feb 8th 2016

Entertaining on the spectacular Royal princess in the Crooners Lounge and cabaret room for stage shows . Hundreds of fans joined me on this amazing huge ship and many new fans were made . Retuning for a second engagement in Nov 2016.

Saga Saphire

June 18th -July 15th 2017

Aug-Sept 2015

This beautiful ship was a joy to be on as were the passengers playing in the lovely Coopers Lounge and stage shows .

P&O Arcadia

May-July 2016 …wonderful nights on this wonderful ship .

Celebrity Cruise Lines

September 2003 – May 2014

Headline Theater and cabaret shows with full big band orchestrations, incorporating singing, dancing, and “showbiz” acts. Piano bar and lounge entertainer incorporating great music, witty conversation, and comedy entertainment. Created a loyal fan base numbering in the thousands who cruise solely to see my stage shows and piano bar repertoire.

At the request of Celebrity Cruises’ heads of entertainment Michael Thomas and Chris Jurassis, I signed a long term contract with Celebrity Cruises. Performed nine consecutive years on Celebrity Cruises’ flagship “Celebrity Constellation” from 2003 to 2012. These years were filled with busy nights in “Michael’s Club” piano lounge that were standing room only. During this time, a loyal fan base numbering in the thousands cruised year after year to be entertained by Perry Grant. Fans from Perry’s Holland America and Princess Cruises days cruised exclusively on Perry’s ship during this time. Performed headline entertainer stage shows with full band arrangements and cabaret shows (with onboard show band). In February 2013, Celebrity Cruises transferred Perry to the brand new “Celebrity Eclipse” cruise ship where he performed in the Sky Lounge. This massive venue was required to seat hundreds of fans simultaneously (Michael’s Club was too small). Over 5,000 loyal fans booked cruises to be entertained by Perry Grant. This resulted in thousands of new fans and increased bookings for Celebrity Cruises. Perry Grant “Fan Club” reunion cruises regularly take place throughout the year where huge numbers of fans cruise together to have fun and great evenings of entertainment.

Entertainer

Holland America cruise line

October 1993 – August 2003

Headline Entertainer and Lounge Pianist for Holland America Cruise Line “Grand World Voyages” on the legendary old Rotterdam. A ten year career with HAL performing on five world cruises and grand voyages.

Ships include:

• Rotterdam
• New Statendam
• Veendam
• Maasdam
• New Rotterdam (Four World Cruises)
• Volendam (Grand Far East Cruise)
• New Amsterdam (World Cruise)
• Rotterdam (World Cruise)

Entertainer

Princess Cruises

September 1990 – August 1993

Princess Cruises approached me through Almhara Music to entertain on their brand new mega Liner “Star Princess.” This was one of the first “next generation” cruise liners that began a new career for me. I performed in the ship’s main theater, piano bar, cabaret, and nightclub.

• Sept 1990 – June 1991 – Star Princess
• Aug 1991 – Feb 1991 – Regal Princess Inaugural Cruise
• April 1992 – Jan 1993 -Star Princess
• Feb 1993 – Aug 1993 -Regal Princess

Entertainer

Geraldo Orchestras Ltd.

September 1980 – June 1990

Geraldo Orchestras was a prestigous London booking agency that supplied music to virtually all prestigious venues and luxury hotels in London. It was run by Manya Leigh, the former wife of well known Radio Orchestra and band leader “Geraldo.”

Mrs. Leigh booked me from the age of 18. Under her tutelage, I began a career in London performing for numerous celebrities in London and was a featured entertainer at three prestigious residencies.

• 1980 – 1984, Jules Bar of Jermyn Street Piccadilly (renowned London cocktail bar, restaurant, and meeting place in business from the 1920’s to 1995). Resident Entertainer, Pianist, and Singer
• 1984 – 1987, Park Lane Hotel Piccadilly; Resident Entertainer, Pianist, and Singer
• 1987 – 1990, London Intercontinental Hotel- Hyde Park; Le Soufle Bar & Restaurant. Resident Entertainer, Pianist, and Singer

From 1980 – 1990, I performed at hundreds of private parties with my own dance and cabaret band. Some of the most notable events include:

• Malcolm Forbes (Forbes Magazine) annual party at his London residence “Old Battersea House” four consecutive years
• The Royal Opening of Terminal Four at London Heathrow International Airport- Performed for Princess Diana and Prince Charles, among numerous other celebrities and dignitaries (private function catered by Claridges of London)
• Royal Charity dinners for “Aspects of Love” at Claridges Hotel Ballroom, “Miss Saigon” at The Savoy Hotel Ballroom
• Lady Dufrin Guinness (Guinness Beer) 80th birthday party at the Mirabelle Restaurant. I performed in cabaret with my band for the evening. This event was attended by a multitude of celebrities and dignitaries
• Countless parties at famous venues and including Frederick’s Restaurant, The Inn on the Park Hotel, The Savoy, The London Ritz 6. Several exclusive New Year’s Eve celebrations throughout the 1980’s