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About Charlie

No1 selling Artist will give you 2 hours of Jazz Swing/Soul/Rat Pack classics. Backing tracks also an option. New Christmas set available.

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Singing guitarist

London

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Charlie Carter is a No1 selling Artist & has a repertoire of over 120 songs & will provide for you upbeat modern versions of wonderful songs like 'Thats Amore', 'Stand by me', 'Wonderful world', 'My Girl', 'Fly me to the moon', 'The girl form Ipanema' by artists such as Sam Cooke, Ben E King, Nat King Cole, Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, Otis Redding, Minnie Ripperton and many others. Charlie can also provide backing tracks for a more Rat pack style show and you can have both, a mix of guitar/vocals and backing tracks, Charlie also provides percussion for the audience to join in with, this has been massively popular with private parties, weddings & hen parties.... Charlie plays a lot of weddings/restaurants and intimate bars that will get you singing along and up on your feet. The sound system is state of the art and produces a professional and high end production sound. Charlie plays live with a full PA system just himself and an acoustic or electric Jazz guitar. Charlie's new single 'Most of all' recorded at Abbey road studios went straight in at No1 on the iTunes Jazz charts this July, this follows his third studio album form 2019 'Every Ounce Of Love' an 8 track album of Jazz/Swing originals available now on all digital outlets, this was on the back of his 2017 album 'Nothing short of love' A ten track compilation of original songs and 2014's four track ep 'Here's to your life'. Charlie is also an accomplished Actor of stage and screen and has just finished filming season 3 of Sky Atlantics 'Gangs of London' but is most notable for playing DC Martin Long in C4's Deceit, Matthew Cox in Eastenders & Dr Robinson in Hollyoaks and has most recently appeared in ‘Blithe Spirit’ with Judy Dench and Apple TVs 'Suspicion' and also 'The little giant' playing Jazz club owner Ronnie Scott Charlie has appeared in many music videos for other Artists including The Stereophonics, Broen, Morrissey & Marshall and the official England song for the 2012 Euros as well as producing his own.

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5 out of 5

Most satisfactory. Would not hesitate to book him again.

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2 years ago

Thank you so much!

5 out of 5

I booked Charlie for my 30th on a recommendation from someone else and he was fantastic, his music appealed to everyone with a great soulful setlist that finished with 'Cant take my eyes off you' which was a perfect ending! Defo will book again. Mario Kakoulli (30th birthday) 10/10

5 out of 5

Charlie has played here about six times and each time we always book him again before he leaves! He has a wonderful song list and a great ability to get people on their feet dancing or keep people quiet with something more melancholy (Which is a big ask in here!) Always polite and charmimg and always welcome back.

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Charlie's Song list

1. Loving you ~ Minnie Riperton

2. You send me ~ Sam Cooke

3. The girl from Ipanema ~ Frank Sinatra

4. Sway ~ Dean Martin

5. Fly me to the moon ~ Frank Sinatra

6. Wonderful world ~ Sam Cooke

7. Moondance ~ Van Morrison

8. Put your head on my shoulder ~ Paul Anka

9. My girl ~ Sam Cooke

10. That's Amore ~ Dean Martin

11. Cant take my eyes off you ~ Frankie Valli

12. Just the two of us ~ Bill Withers

13. The lady is a tramp ~ Frank Sinatra

14. The more I see you~ Chris Montez

15. You send me ~ Sam Cooke

16. It must be love ~ Madness

17. Summertime ~ Sam Cooke

18. Route 66 ~ Nat King Cole

19. Lovely day ~ Bill Withers

20. Let be there love ~ Nat King Cole

21. Baby its you ~ The Beatles

22. Tu Vuo L'Americano ~ Fiorello

23. Bring it on home ~ Sam Cooke

24. Waterloo sunset ~ The Kinks

25. Everybody's talking ~ Harry Nilsson

26. Dock of the bay ~ Otis Redding

27. I feel fine ~ The Beatles

28. Happy together ~ The Turtles

29. True ~ Paul Anka

30. Tired of waiting ~ The Kinks

31. You cant always get what you want ~ The Rolling Stones

32. I wanna be like you ~ Jungle book

33. Hey Jude ~ The Beatles

34. Sunny afternoon ~ The Beatles

35. Stand by me ~ Sam Cooke

36. Help! ~ The Beatles

37. Mustang Sally ~ Wilson Pickett

38. Johnny B Goode ~ Chuck Berry

40. These arms of mine ~ Otis Redding

41. Aint no sunshine ~ Bill Withers

42. Always a woman to me ~ Billy Joel

43. Autumn leaves ~ Frank Sinatra

44. Something stupid ~ Frank Sinatra

45. Its only love ~ The Beatles

46. Norwegian wood ~ The Beatles

47. Things we said today ~ The Beatles

48. I'll be back ~ The Beatles

49. Ask me why ~ The Beatles

50. Hi Heeled sneakers ~ The High numbers

51. Shame shame shame ~ Jimmy Reed

52. I'd rather go blind ~ Etta James

53. Set me free ~ The Kinks

54. Broken stones ~ Paul Weller

55. Out of the sinking ~ Paul Weller

56.Feelin alright ~ Joe Cocker

57. Ooh la la ~ The Faces

58. The Summerwind ~ Frank Sinatra

59. Long hot summer ~ The Style council

60. That's entertainment ~ The Jam

61. All gone away ~ The Style council

62. Debris ~ The Faces

63. Pinball wizard ~ The Who

64. My ever changing moods ~ The Style council

65. All or nothing ~ The small faces

66. Above the clouds ~ Paul Weller

67. The ballad of John & Yoko ~ The Beatles

68. Hide your love away ~ The Beatles

69. The Paris match ~ The Style council

70. Every Ounce of Love ~ Charlie Carter

71. I just cant explain ~ Charlie Carter

72. Wedding bells are gonna chime ~ Charlie Carter

73. Most of all ~ Charlie Carter

74. I will survive ~ Gloria Gaynor

75. The Seeker ~ The Who

76. I don't wanna talk about it ~ Rod Stewart

77. The first cut is the deepest ~ Rod Stewart

78. Till there was you ~ The Beatles

79.Half the world away ~ Oasis

80. Blackbird ~ The Beatles

81. Up the Junction ~ Squeeze

82. Labelled with love ~ Squeeze

83. Goodbye girl ~ Squeeze

Rat Pack Style swing with backing tracks

1. The lady is a tramp ~ Frank Sinatra

2. Fly me to the moon ~ Frank Sinatra

3. Luck be a lady ~ Frank Sinatra

4. Sway ~ Dean Martin

5. Let there be love ~ Nat King Cole

6. The Girl from Ipanema ~ Frank Sinatra

7. Cant take my eyes off you ~ Andy Williams

8. Something stupid ~ Frank Sinatra

9. Moondance ~ Michael Buble

10. The Summerwind ~ Frank Sinatra

11. Put your head on my shoulder ~ Paul Anka

12. I've got you under my skin ~ Frank Sinatra

13. The Lady is a tramp ~ Buddy Greco

14. That's Amore ~ Dean Martin

15. How about you ~ Frank Sinatra

16. Every Ounce of Love ~ Charlie Carter

17. Those three little Words ~ Charlie Carter

18. I just cant explain ~ Charlie Carter

19. Something changed ~ Charlie Carter

20. Wedding bells are gonna chime ~ Charlie Carter

21. Decide ~ Charlie Carter

22. Been a pleasure ~ Charlie Carter

Charlie's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£187.50
Up to 2 hours	£312.50
Up to 3 hours	£375

Pub gig

If its a regular gig you'd like to book me for and midweek, Im offering this special price if you're in and around central London.

£200

Special Offer Gig

A special offer gig for central London based events.

£200

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception.

£250

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I will always try my very best to accommodate any changes that come your way, one thing to remember is that once I am at you venue all I need is a plug point, you don't have to worry about anything else, I am very low maintenance...

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

Absolutely and I provide this at no extra cost unless there is a particular playlist that I will have to spend time and money on putting together, but I also have many playlists ready to go.

How much time do you need to set up?

Set up time usually takes no longer than 30 minutes.

Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?

Of course, a good idea is to organise this before the event and that we are ready to go.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring everything with me with back ups on all leads and batteries in case anything decides to pack up, which is rare but can happen.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

This is possible but there will be a charge for this ie for rehearsal time and reasonable time to be allowed to really polish it off.

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Nearly all my clients say that I have a fun and inclusive nature that appeals, not only do I perform as a solo artist but I also run many music nights at various venues around London dealing with many different musicians and the best way to get the best out of everyone is to be nice and great to work with, this has always been my work ethic!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

I have just released my third jazz album and have been promoting it mainly in central London, recently gigs in Carnaby st, East Finchley and Oxford.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

My influences are Sam Cooke, Ben E King, Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, The Style Council, Chet Baker, John Coltrane. I adore jazz and Soul, anything that feeds the Soul!

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I have Performed and sung at some very prestigious venues such as the London Palladium, The Theatre Royal Drury Lane and many restaurants in the west end.

Musicianship

Genres:

Swing, Jazz, Acoustic, Soul, Vintage, Modern jazz, Blues, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Covers, Motown, Britpop, Indie, Rock 'n' Roll, Bossa nova, Early music, Film / TV music, 1950s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, Pop, Rock, Italian music, Pop rock, World music, Christmas, Musical theatre, Cabaret

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Instruments:

Singing guitarist, Guitar

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Event types:

Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Actor, Songwriter, Producer, Composer, Lyricist

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