Carlo is an excellent, professional musician, playing Alto and Soprano sax. The smooth sound of his saxophone will enhance any cocktail reception, wedding party or corporate event. Carlo will adapt his performance to suit any client's needs, with his repertoire covering a variety of styles ranging from Lounge, Chill Out, Smooth Jazz, Funky, Jazz standards, to Bossa Nova and Blues, played over high quality backing tracks.
Carlo has many years of experience performing for all kinds of social oc ...show more
David is a solo jazz vocalist who uses backing tracks of excellent quality and his style is best suited to the intimate cabaret setting; i.e. dinners, receptions, weddings, charity events.
David will dress according to the event in dress suit, (black tie) or lounge suit as required and can provide the ideal "break" to a disco, especially around buffet time!. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Yate.
Comprising two experienced musicians playing piano, flute and cool saxophone - plus vocals. Great if you're looking for special music in Yate and your numbers need to be limited. They will be happy to entertain you with their sophisticated swing and jazz, either as background, or for "Dinner Jazz", as a "Cabaret spot," or for after dinner dancing. They are happy to play in Hotels, Restaurants or a Jazz Club, at a Business conference, Private party, Anniversary, Wedding Reception, or a Jazz Barbecue.
The Duo have played at a wide variety of venues including the Queens Hotel, To ...show more
Paul is a solo saxophonist based in Somerset. A great choice if your Yate wedding has been affected by coronavirus. He plays a range of jazz standards, blues and funk tunes perfect for weddings, parties, cafes and bars.
Paul has years of experience from setting up a student funk band while at uni, to playing gigs throughout the south east of England including at the 144 Jazz Club in Rochester. He is now living in Somerset and playing with local big bands and party bands, as well as gigging as a solo sax, duo, trio, quartet, quintet and even a ten-piece party ...show more
Richard is one of Herefordshire's most impressive guitarist's. Richard has performed his rich blend of music in and around Herefordshire and Worcestershire playing for the likes of Hotels, Restaurants and private functions. Apart from classical guitar Richard also plays Jazz, Pop and other popular ballads. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Yate. Richard's versatility can supply an unobtrusive and entertainingly varied sound for that special occasion.
Formed from a very experienced Quartet a String Duo is available to provide music at weddings, christenings, parties, dinners, corporate functions and similar occasions. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Yate. Each programme is individually tailored to the client's requirements, and the string duo's repertoire covers all styles and periods of music, from classical, popular and Palm Court to the Beatles, Gershwin, Cole Porter and Ragtime..
The original ensemble was formed in 1988 and has been in great demand ever since, playing a ...show more
Richard is an experienced Saxophonist who plays regularly for all types of event - including Weddings, Corporate or Charity events as well as Restaurants and Private parties. Richard plays using professional backing tracks. Great if you're looking for special music in Yate and your numbers need to be limited.
Philip, a South African born pianist, plays Jazz Standards & Latin Jazz. A great choice if your Yate wedding has been affected by coronavirus. His international career has included playing at Ronnie Scotts though he is equally at home in intimate settings such as the plush surroundings of London’s Lanesborough Hotel. Jazzwise magazine praised his ‘enjoyable, easy swinging’ playing and his CDs have received widespread critical acclaim and national airplay including the ‘Jamie Cullum Show’ on BBC Radio 2.
This is a piano (Philip) and double bass (Ben) duo playing Jazz standards and Latin Jazz. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Yate. They are the perfect choice for parties, weddings and events in Dorset and the surrounding area.
Philip is a South African born pianist whose international career has included playing at Ronnie Scotts though he is equally at home in intimate settings such as the plush surroundings of London’s Lanesborough Hotel. His playing has been described as ‘enjoyable, easy swinging’ playing and his CDs have recei ...show more
Jim is a graduate of the Birmingham Conservatoire's renowned jazz course and has an exquisite repertoire of melodic jazz and latin standards composed by the likes of George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, Hoagy Carmichael, Duke Ellington and Antonio Carlos Jobim, that are sure to add a sophisticated touch to your event. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Yate.
Jim has held a number of residencies at various venues in the UK, including several years at the prestigious Mailbox complex in Birmingham. More recently Jim has enjoyed ...show more
Geoff has been playing and teaching guitar professionally for over 30 years. Over these years, he has travelled as a working (session) musician across the UK and Europe.
Geoff started his professional guitar playing career in bands that worked in London night clubs and most of the city's leading hotels. Great if you're looking for special music in Yate and your numbers need to be limited. He was also employed as a session guitarist working in numerous recording studios. He then spent a year in Sweden playing lead guitar with one of Scandinavia's top groups whose recording of ' ...show more
Simon has played at prestigious venues such as Royal Festival Hall (solo concerto), the Dorchester and the Ritz Hotel, London, as well as UK national radio broadcasts. A great choice if your Yate wedding has been affected by coronavirus. His Versatile repertoire covers everything from Bollywood to Broadway, and your Classics, Classical and Modern Hits. He is available to take requests - your music for your day, no set lists here! Fully self-contained with a Yamaha stage piano if required.
Blessed with perfect pitch and able to play the piano since the age of f ...show more
An incredibly talented violinist with years of experience performing all over the globe, Simon prides himself on the quality of his performance; he will play exactly what you want to hear, not arrive with a set list like other musicians. He will communicate with you and ask for a list of pieces you want to hear and then locate or arrange them himself. He has a library of some 30,000 songs and pieces. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Yate.
Simon can also add a touch of class to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and corpor ...show more
Enjoy the sophisticated smooth jazz/lounge style of solo piano music from Paul, a full-time professional of over 35
years' experience. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Yate. Paul has worked extensively with many top names in the business including Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Neil Sedaka, the BBC Radio Big Band, the Syd Lawrence Orchestra and many more. He has numerous tv and radio programmes to his credit such as Pebble Mill at One (BBC1) and Round Midnight (BBC radio2) as well as many commercial
recording sessions.
Sandra is a pianist who specialises in providing beautiful piano music for weddings, family parties, charity fundraisers, award ceremonies, gala dinners, product launches and corporate events. She offers immaculate presentation, reliability and professionalism at all times. Great if you're looking for special music in Yate and your numbers need to be limited. She performs an extensive and varied repertoire of piano music incorporating romantic ballads, show & film music, light jazz and popular classics through to the more contemporary pop songs of today. Expect to hear songs fr ...show more
Jose is a solo Acoustic finger-style guitarist. Gathering his techniques and inspiration from the best of flamenco, blues and Celtic folk and fusing them together Jose has created a unique, captivating and heart warming performance. A great choice if your Yate wedding has been affected by coronavirus.
Jose has an eclectic taste and love for all types of music. Over the last 6 years Jose has performed with artists: Adele, Rox, Angie Brown (Fatboy Slim, Bizarre inc.), Lifford (Artful Dodger) and Alison David (Red Snapper) to name a few. Jose has collaborated on ...show more
Sam is a piano player highly in demand on the London Jazz scene, having performed with musicians including Ray Warleigh, Martin Speake and Stan Sulzmann at venues including Ronnie Scotts, Pizza Express Dean Street, Kings Place and The Vortex. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Yate.
He released his debut album on the babel label to critical acclaim, receiving fantastic reviews in publications including The Guardian, The Financial Times and MOJO Magazine ("Multi-faceted and smart as a pin, this is poetic chamber jazz of a very high ...show more
Frank is a self-contained musical tribute to all things Swing and beyond, from the standards that made Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin famous to popular favourites by Nat King Cole, Ray Charles and Nina Simone.
Rather than taking an impersonator approach, Frank brings his own style to the performance, lending his fabulous personality to all the Swing standards that everyone knows and loves. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Yate. A gifted entertainer with over 20 years experience, he revives swing in his own accomplished style: pro ...show more
In these unprecedented times, weddings and parties have had to be rearranged. With limitations on the number of people at gatherings, many people are choosing smaller ensembles to provide musical accompaniment at their wedding or party. Instead of a string quartet, why not book a harpist - or perhaps a swinging jazz duo instead of a function band?
Yate is a medium sized town sitting to the North of Bristol. Yate is mentioned in the Domesday book of 1086, and St Mary's - the parish church - dates from Norman times. However, through to Medieval times, most of what is now Yate was covered in forest which gave way to farmland. However, in 1844 the railway station opened and started to establish Yate as a town in its own right. Into the 20th century Yate grew rapidly, partly as a commuter town for nearby Bristol. Today Yate's population is around 35,000.
Yate borders onto Chipping Sodbury, a lovely village which has many of the characteristics of the Cotswold villages. Yate and Chipping Sodbury are situated to the southwest of the Cotswolds. Yate and Chipping Sodbury are surrounded by greenbelt,
There are many options for party, function and wedding venues in Yate. Obviously there are the churches, and if you're looking for a church wedding in or around Yate, you have plenty of options - St Mary's in Yate itself, St James's in Westerleigh, and St Peter's in Wapley, which is particularly picturesque. Poole Court, a Victorian mansion in Yate itself, is a popular choice for civil ceremonies. For birthday parties and general celebrations, there's plenty of choice here too - Yate Community Centre, Ridgewood Community Centre, Stanshawes Court, Chipping Sodbury Town Hall and many more.
