Covid or Lockdown Musicians in Hampshire for hire

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. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Hampshire.

Richard also plays as part of a Duo.

Yasmine's great love is pop, jazz and latin music. She learned her performance craft playing extensively in virtually every 5 star hotel in London, as well on the jazz circuit (Pizza Express Dean Street, The 606 Jazz Club, The Vortex, and regular concerts at Pizza on The Park). Ideal for music for lockdown events in Hampshire. An exceptionally musical child, she began playing the piano at the age of three, later auditioning but declining to attend the Yehudi Menuhin School when she discovered jazz, pop, soul and latin music at the age of 11. ...show more

Dave is a seasoned performer with over 15 years experience. He has played at numerous clubs, festivals, functions and shows throughout the UK and in France. Great if you're looking for special music in Hampshire and your numbers need to be limited. He has appeared alongside the likes of Selina Jones, JTQ, Rose Royce, and the Royal Marines Big Band.

Dave has a vast repertoire (3+ hours) of jazz, popular and classical music, and is happy to learn songs on request (2 weeks notice required). Music ranges from Bach and Weiss to jazz standards by Gershwin and Porter, and pop tunes such a ...show more

Richie has played for Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey Macy Gray, and many more. The silky sound of Saxophone will make any drinks reception or social gathering a joyous occasion. He playsboth Soprano and Tenor sax over high quality backing tracks. A great choice if your Hampshire wedding has been affected by coronavirus. With the use of his Saxophone and professional backing music, Richie is able to provide you with a wide selection of music chosen to create a relaxing atmosphere and easy listening for that perfect occasion, at the fraction of the cost of a full band.

Formed from a very experienced Quartet a String Duo is available to provide music at weddings, christenings, parties, dinners, corporate functions and similar occasions. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Hampshire. 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

Jazz Pianist providing the perfect music for your event. With an extensive repertoire complete with jazz standards, film soundtracks and even pop tunes, in addition to an impressive ability to improvise, Dave carefully plays to his environment making sure not to overpower the audience and provide well-crafted music for your event. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Hampshire.

Dave will be very happy to work with you prior to your event in selecting music and deciding timings and is always open to any prior requests to add to the reperto ...show more

Saxophonist Clare and pianist/vocalist Hilary have a long history of working together. Primarily jazz musicians they first met as members of the salsa band, Candela. Both play together in the Quartet, but also in this wonderful Duo. Great if you're looking for special music in Hampshire and your numbers need to be limited. Their latest recording demonstrates their love of Latin music as well as Jazz.

NOTE: the sound samples are of the CH Quartet which incorporates the duo

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 great choice if your Hampshire wedding has been affected by coronavirus.

Simon can also add a touch of class to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and corpor ...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 fantastic option for small gatherings in Hampshire. 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

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. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Hampshire. 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

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. Great if you're looking for special music in Hampshire and your numbers need to be limited.

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

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. A great choice if your Hampshire wedding has been affected by coronavirus. 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

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

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. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Hampshire.

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

Ben is a natural and versatile musician. Having studied jazz piano under John Taylor and Jamil Sherriff in the University of York’s prestigious Music department, he went on to become a regular fixture in several function bands and concert venues in the South of England and further afield. Great if you're looking for special music in Hampshire and your numbers need to be limited. His sensitive touch and mature musicality bring a warmth to his group performances, but it’s his solo work that really stands out. Ben is a deft touch with many of the standards from the great American songboo ...show more

Comprising two experienced musicians playing piano, flute and cool saxophone - plus vocals. A great choice if your Hampshire wedding has been affected by coronavirus. 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

Jo is a very talented saxophone player, who, as well as having her own jazz quartet, often plays background music in restaurant's and at wedding receptions, with either a piano or guitar accompaniment.

Jo studied jazz at the Guildhall School of Music and also studied at the Berklee School of music in Boston. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Hampshire.

Her influences include Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker and Sonny Rollins.

Oliver is an accomplished jazz pianist that will make a great event even better.

He has a large repertoire of music, including trad jazz, blues, cool jazz, bebop, latin and jazz funk. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Hampshire. Oliver has played at hundreds of venues around the UK, including Stamford Bridge football stadium, The Thistle Hotel at Brands Hatch and Rendezvous Casino.

This is a piano (Philip) and double bass (Ben) duo playing Jazz standards and Latin Jazz. Great if you're looking for special music in Hampshire and your numbers need to be limited. 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

Philip, a South African born pianist, plays Jazz Standards & Latin Jazz. A great choice if your Hampshire 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.

A seasoned experienced professional who brings a touch of old-style class to any event. Having worked all over the world with many leading stars Glenn helps turn your event into a truly unforgettable experience by bringing the world of the Great American Songbook and the other well known standards to life. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Hampshire.

He also does more general songs from leading artists such as Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell and so forth with guitar so there's something for everyone with his performance.

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 Hampshire. A gifted entertainer with over 20 years experience, he revives swing in his own accomplished style: pro ...show more