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Professional Pianist available for hire - Boogieland Ref #126

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Experienced piano player with the confidence and range of material which is ideally suited for both the Wedding Ceremony and Wedding Reception.
Pianist for Weddings and Events

Very experienced player for weddings. Specially composed music available for the Ceremony;
guests requests taken during the Wedding Breakfast. Themes, jazz and singalongs for parties or events.

Can also supply a Digital Baby Grand Piano for Weddings.
Rates From £ 313
Rate above is for evening. Rate subject to travel and time. Contact for day rates

Playlists / Performance Info:

wide range of music -
love ballads, musicals, shows and films, also offer melodic jazz such as Duke Ellington, some Gershwin, as well as Queen, Elton John, Beatles etc. Range includes many songs from the 1930's - A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square and Cole Porter songs such as So In Love. Up-to-the-minute contemporary songs are also available - Coldplay, Daniel Bedingfield, Katie Melua, Norah Jones and Robbie Williams to name a few.
Melodic jazz trio also available

My Repertoire . . . is massive! My own collection of music runs into a library of several thousand songs, believe it or not, and if I haven't got it then I'll even arrange it myself from a recording. I offer Classical music for the Wedding Ceremony as well as a range of pieces I have written myself.

Here are some of the songs I am frequently asked to play:

Love Songs: Ballade pour Adeline, Can't Help Falling In Love With You, Evergreen, (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, I Say A Little Prayer, Mona Lisa, The Girl From Ipanema, The Lady In Red, This Masquerade, A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Three Times A Lady, Titanic Theme, Woman.

Musicals: All I Ask Of You, Another Suitcase In Another Hall (Evita), As If We Never Said Goodbye, Close Every Door, Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food, I Dreamed A Dream (Les Mis), I'd Give My Life For You (Miss Saigon), It Ain't Necessarily So (Porgy and Bess), On My Own, Send In The Clowns, Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Take That Look Off Your Face, The Music Of The Night, Tomorrow (Annie), Tonight (West Side Story)

Film Themes: A Man And A Woman, As Time Goes By, But Not For Me, Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Maria, Schindler's List, Smile, Speak Softly Love (Godfather), Summertime, That Old Black Magic, The Song From The Moulin Rouge, Unchained Melody, Theme From Love Story

Classic Pop: A Whiter Shade Of Pale, For Once In My Life, From Both Sides Now, Here There And Everywhere, Hey Jude, It's Impossible, Michelle, Moon River, My Cherie Amour, Strangers In The Night, Thankyou For The Music, They Long To Be – Close To You, This Guy's In Love With You, Unchain My Heart, We've Only Just Begun

Melodic Jazz: Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Cry Me A River, Fly Me To The Moon, Fools Rush In, I'll Remember April, I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free, Killing Me Softly With His Song, Let's Face The Music And Dance, Lullaby Of Birdland, Lover Man, Misty, One Note Samba, Round Midnight, Satin Doll, Slightly Out Of Tune, Stormy Weather, Sophisticated Lady, Take Five, Take The ‘A' Train, These Foolish Things, Undecided, Unforgettable

Beatles Across: Across The Universe, Fool On The Hill, Hey Jude, Imagine, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds, Something, Let It Be, Strawberry Fields Forever, The Long And Winding Road, With A Little Help From My Friends

Queen: Bohemian Rhapsody, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Don't Stop Me Now, Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy, Save Me, We Are The Champions, You're My Best Friend

Elton John: Bennie And The Jets, Blue Eyes, Daniel, Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues, Rocket Man, Song For Guy, Rocket Man, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, Your Song

George Gershwin: A Foggy Day, I Got Plenty O'Nuttin, I Was Doing Alright, Let's Call The Whole Thing Off, Love Is Here To Stay, Love Walked In, Summertime, They All Laughed, They Can't Take That Away From Me, I Got Rhythm

Duke Ellington: Azure, Caravan, Daybreak Express, In A Sentimental Mood, Rude Interlude, Scattin At The Kit Kat, Showboat Shuffle, Solitude

Sentimental: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Autumn Leaves, Bye Bye Blackbird, Carolina In The Morning, Crazy Rhythm, Ma He's Makin' Eyes At Me, Me And My Shadow, The Sheik Of Araby, Side By Side, Some Enchanted Evening, Smile, Misty

Sinatra All The Way, Day By Day, Fools Rush In, In The Still Of The Night, I Only Have Eyes For You, It All Depends On You, It's Only A Paper Moon, I've Got You Under My Skin, Mack The Knife, My Way, New York New York, Ole Man River, The Lady Is A Tramp, Time After Time, Winners

The Corrs: Hopelessly Addicted To You, Only When I Sleep, Runaway Recent: Coldplay, Katie Melua, Robbie Williams, Daniel Bedingfield, Keane, Norah Jones

Requests: Guests very often appreciate the opportunity to ask for requests! I'm very happy to play requests during the Wedding Breakfast. It gives a measured pace to the music, involves your guests and avoids wall-to-wall music. Strongly recommended!

Entertainment Types:

Pianist

Tech Details:

Setup Times: www.bollywood-wedding-piainist.co.uk

Reviews:

Right from the time you started playing, I was totally reassured that Claire had made the right choice and we were in unconditionally ‘safe’ hands. The music was soothing, relaxing and it was obvious that your range includes a wide selection for all tastes. Your input was appreciated not only by our English guests but also the German visitors many of whom made special mention of your talents and I will certainly ensure you have my highest recommendation should any future enquiries arise. Thank you.
Thank you so much for creating a very special and enjoyable atmosphere at our Wedding. Our guests also commented on how brilliant you both were - we wouldn't hesitate in recommending you both in future.
A brief note to say we thought you were fantastic at our Wedding. The time and effort you put into the rehearsals for Laura's solo, the hymn, learning our special tunes was reflected in your performance on the day. If we need another pianist we will know where to come, and if you ever need a good reference as satisfied customers, you have it - just let us know. (Hope the champers will be useful!)
Thanks very much for a great night. You're a brilliant pianist Kraft Foods Corporate Christmas 'do'
UK Areas Covered: Leicestershire - Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Lutterworth, Northamptonshire - Northampton, Peterborough, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough, Oxfordshire - Oxford, Banbury, Witney, Bicester, Henley-on-Thames, Carterton, Thame, Shropshire - Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry, Bridgnorth, Whitchurch, Market Drayton, Ludlow, Oakengates, Church Stretton, Newport, Shifnal, Much Wenlock, Madeley, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Little Wenlock, Horsehay, Lawley, Wellington, Wrockwardine, Lilleshall, Admaston, Church Aston, Priorslee, St George's, Kettley Bank, Oldpark, Leegomery, Sheriffhales, Trench, Donnington, Stirchley, Staffordshire - Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Cannock, Lichfield, Warwickshire - Warwick, Birmingham, Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, West-Midlands - West Midlands, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Coventry, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Solihull, Birmingham, Edgbaston, Worcestershire - Worcester, Dudley, Kidderminster, Stourbridge, Halesowen, Malvern, Evesham, North Wales