Covid or Lockdown Musicians in Reading for hire

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 Reading. 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. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Reading.

Simon can also add a touch of class to birthday parties, anniversary celebrations and corpor ...show more

Yvonne performs a set of songs made famous by some of the Great ‘Jazz Divas’ Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Peggy Lee, Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Yvonne also has a set of Doris Day songs, interspersed with the incredible story of her life and career. Great if you're looking for special music in Reading and your numbers need to be limited.

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

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 Reading. 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

James is a guitarist of distinction whose appreciation for music of all styles makes him a well rounded and interesting player. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Reading. He began his training on the classical guitar at the age of 7 and was a multi instrumentalist by his teens, participating in choral singing, playing the piano as well as the violin. While completing a Bachelor of Music in popular music performance he discovered a love for jazz and specifically the art of jazz guitar arrangements. Previous notable performances around ...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. Great if you're looking for special music in Reading and your numbers need to be limited. 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.

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

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. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Reading. 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

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. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Reading. 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. Great if you're looking for special music in Reading 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

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

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

Michael is a jazz pianist offering enchanting background music for weddings and private parties. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Reading. Influenced by the swing piano style of 40’s Jazz, Michael incorporates stride and walking tenths into his playing, mixed with more modern voicings to give the songs a rich, full sound.

Whether it’s a summer garden party or a swish evening function, Michael can give it that extra sparkle.

As part of a jazz duo, Michael has performed extensively in the UK and France.

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. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Reading.

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

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 Reading 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

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

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. A fantastic option for small gatherings in Reading. Oliver has played at hundreds of venues around the UK, including Stamford Bridge football stadium, The Thistle Hotel at Brands Hatch and Rendezvous Casino.

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. Ideal for music for lockdown events in Reading.

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.

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 Reading and your numbers need to be limited.

Richard also plays as part of a Duo.

Comprising two experienced musicians playing piano, flute and cool saxophone - plus vocals. A great choice if your Reading 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

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

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