Jazz piano has been the constant throughout Merv’s career. He has held solo piano residence's in New York venues such as Tavern on the Green, The Empire Dinner, R.J. Scotties. plus many others.

Merv now performs regularly at some of London’s top piano bars and jazz club's, including The Criterion Restaurant. The Connaught, The Savoy Grill and York & Albany.

He has recently performed at the 606 Jazz Club and Ronnie Scott's with singer . Lance also guests on Merv's new soon-to-be-released "Chxll" jazz album.

He loves Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald, his solo piano repertoire includes many songs by Cole Porter, Gershwin and Rodgers & Hart.

His overall style, technique and use of jazz harmony have been influenced most by master pianist's Bill Evans, George Shearing and Keith Jarrett.