Jazz pianist, jazz duo,
jazz trio or jazz band for your London, Essex, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire,
Hertfordshire or UK event. I am frequently booked as a wedding pianist
but I can provide entertainment for any function, trade show or
party.
About
Me
Hi, my name is Eugene Portman and I am a UK based
pianist who specialises in mellow jazz piano. My involvement in
the contemporary & jazz music scene includes performing as a
solo jazz pianist, in jazz trios, duos, quartets and bands.
Some people would describe
me as a jazz pianist while others would say that I verge on being
a cocktail pianist, or lounge pianist. What is for sure is that
I am no modernist, my main influences being jazz pianists like:
George Shearing, Oscar Peterson, Monty Alexander and Dudley Moore.
I play music by Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, Burt
Bacharach and all the other great writers of melodic standards.
People hire me for cocktail parties, and the music I play (sometimes
called 'dinner jazz') seems ideal for that sort of thing, but if
you do need something a little more exciting - I can usually accommodate.
If you would like to
hear me play; you will find free
MP3s of me on this site and you can also see my
Youtube Videos.
Where I perform -
My work takes me throughout the UK and abroad. I have, at one
time or another, worked in the main London venues including: The
Cafe Royal, Quaglinos, The Emirates Stadium, The Royal Festival
Hall and Ronnie Scott's. You can find a larger list of venues
and a list of satisfied
clients on this site. Besides performing at venues
I also do quite a lot of parties, barbecues and functions at private
homes. If you would like to see a list of up and coming public gigs
then please visit my up
and coming gigs page and my blog.
My
availability as a jazz pianist
I am frequently booked as a wedding pianist and have
been known to do up to five weddings a week. I am also available
for any party, fashion show, trade show, party, civil partnership,
corporate event, or any other special occasion. I will perform anywhere
in the UK or abroad.
My
availability as a jazz trio, duo, quartet, or band.
If
you are looking for something a little different from the usual
function band or DJ; then a jazz
band, trio or duo playing tasteful mellow jazz
might be the answer. We can also provide an hour's dance music at
the end of the evening (please see Disco
Page for more details).
At the moment I am working with five outstanding vocalists: Alice
Harvey from Derby, Dave Edwards from East Grinstead in Sussex,
Steve Conway from Basingstoke (Hampshire), Sheila Daniels from
Cheam, Surrey and Beth Talbot from East Molesey (Surrey).
So How Much Will It Cost?
Prices are from £240 (for me as a solo pianist) depending
on distance from venue and other requirements. Please contact
me for a quote for your event.
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