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Opening Norwich Free Market last week By Dennis Frere Smith musical entertainer, freelance trumpet.

About Dennis the Trumpetman

Dennis the Trumpetman plays as a soloist in classical, pop and jazz styles as well as shows and cabaret.

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Jazz duo

Norwich

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I began my professional career as a solo cornet and trumpet player in the Band of the Scots Guards in London in the 70s. As well as ceremonial performances in London and abroad, I also had the wonderful experiences of concert performances at major venues, including the Royal Albert Hal and Festival Hall both with concert bands and orchestras-notably Tchaikovsky Nights with the LSO and RPO. My interest in teaching led me to a post with the Inner London Education Authority as a Brass Peripatetic instructor. This also opened the door to more freelance opportunities as a brass player outside of the Guards bands. In the 80s I had the good fortune to play with the Resident orchestras at both Hammersmith Palais and The Lyceum in the Strand up until their change of status, which is when I formed my own ensembles and began working in theatres and cabaret. My first show was 'Mame' at Wimbledon Theatre (1979) followed by the tour of 'The Dancing Years' to Jersey (1982) and a residency at Leighton Buzzard. My main interest was in forming my own Function band to compliment freelancing playing with the Tommy Hawkins Showband, Ray McVay and touring shows. Recently, I was featured on Britain's Got Talent with my new act which is being promoted for Worldwide performances.

Dennis the Trumpetman

5 out of 5

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Punctuality

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Dennis the Trumpetman's Reviews

5 out of 5

Fantastic experience. Dennis really made a difference to our Remembrance Day service and we would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a competent and professional musician.

Reply from Dennis the Trumpetman

5 months ago

Thank you Philip. Saint Mary's Church was an amazing acoustic for me to perform in. I am so pleased that you enjoyed my playing and appreciate your kind review.

5 out of 5

Dennis was part of a small band of musicians accompanying a choir for a concert. Really good to have him with us for what was a very successful concert!

Reply from Dennis the Trumpetman

11 months ago

Thank you, Jane. I thoroughly enjoyed playing with the choir and orchestra on Saturday. You did a fantastic job organising such a successful event. Best wishes, Dennis

5 out of 5

What a lovely man! We had a great evening and were thoroughly entertained.

5 out of 5

Dennis was a great and professional Artist, thanks again Dennis.

Reply from Dennis the Trumpetman

1 year ago

Fred was a delight to work with. He was polite and extremely helpful. The manager of the venue was also excellent. Thank you,

5 out of 5

Good Morning Dennis, Thank you for being so prompt and efficient in your setting up and for wonderful interaction with the guests at both the Tea Party at the village Hall and at my house. We had the most amazing time and I have had many complimentary comments:- “ Dennis was perfect “ “ music very good and well organised from start to finish” “ The entertainment was Zany and what was really special was we all sang the National Anthem at the end “ I hope our paths will cross again, it was a joy to be with you and your music. Regards Sue x

5 out of 5

"We found Dennis to be highly professional and experienced in performing at my dad's funeral he was wonderful and it was a fitting tribute to my dad as Dennis played the last post and rouse , would definitely recommend, "

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Dennis the Trumpetman's Song list

Jazz & Swing

1. Summertime. G Gershwin

2. I Got Rhythm G Gershwin

3. Midnight in Moscow. Soloviev & Matusovsky

4. L.O.V.E Nat King Cole

5. Glen Miller Medley Various

6. It Don't Mean a Thing... Duke Ellington

7. Take The 'A' Train Billy Strayhorn

8. My Funny Valentine Rogers & Hart

9. On the Street Where You Live Frederick Lowe

10. Sing, Sing, Sing Louis Prima

11. Sugar Stanley Turrentine

12. Autumn Leaves J. Kosma

13. At Last Harry Warren

14. Days of Wine & Roses

15. Stormy Weather Harold Arlen

16. They Can't Take That Away G Gershwin

17. Basin Street Blues Spencer Williams

18. Almost Like Being in Love. Lerner & Lowe

19. Cantaloupe Island Herbie Hancock

20. Caravan Ellington, Tizol & Mills

21. Charleston James P Johnston

22. Night in Tunisia Dizzy Gillespie

23. Perdido Tizol & Drake

24. Straight, No Chaser Theolonius Monk

25. Tenderly Gross & Lawrence

26. Lady is a Tramp Richard Rodgers

27. On the Sunny Side of the Street. Johnny Hodges

28. Don't Get Around Much Duke Ellington

29. Almost Like Being in Love. Lerner & Lowe

30. Moonlight Serenade Glen Miller

31. All Blues Miles Davis

32. Four Miles Davis

33. Blue Monk Theolonius Monk

34. Nature Boy Eden Ahbez

POP SONGS & ROCK 'n' ROLL

1. She Loves You Lennon & McCartney

2. Is There Anything That You Want? Lennon & McCartney

3. All My Loving Lennon & McCartney

4. Hard Days Night Lennon & McCartney

5. Get Back Lennon & McCartney

6. I Feel Fine Lennon & McCartney

7. Lady Madonna Lennon & McCartney

8. When I'm 64 Lennon & McCartney

9. Hey Jude Lennon & McCartney

10. Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da Lennon & McCartney

11. Here Comes The Sun Lennon & McCartney

12. Imagine John Lennon

13. RISE Herb Alpert

14. Spanish Flea. Herb Alpert

15. Tijuana Taxi Herb Alpert

16. All You Have to Do is Dream. Everley Brothers

17. Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond

18. 500 Miles Proclaimers

19. Love Me Tender Elvis Presley

20. Are You Lonesome Tonight? Elvis Presley

21. Hound Dog Elvis Presley

22. Your Teddy Bear Elvis Presley

23. Blue Suede Shoes Elvis Presley

24. Ben Michael Jackson

25. Rock Around the Clock Bill Haley

26. Sunny Bobby Hebb

27. You Are The Sunshine of My Life. Stevie Wonder

28. J Just Called to Say I Love You. Stevie Wonder

SHOW TUNES (see also, Jazz & Swing)

1. Hello Dolly. Louis Armstrong

2. What A Wonderful World. Louis Armstrong

3. Il Silenzio Nini Rosso

4. Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Harold Arlen

5. Happy Talk Richard Rodgers

6. On The Street Where You Live Frederic Lowe

7. Try to Remember Harvey Shmidt

8. S'Wonderful G Gershwin

9. Somewhere Leonard Bernstein

10. Till Charles Danvers

11. My Way Paul Anka

12. There's a Small Hotel Richard Rodgers

16. My Funny Valentine Rogers & Hart

17. Bewitched Richard Rodgers

18. How High The Moon Morgan Lewis

19. Cheek to Cheek Lerner & Lowe

20. City of Stars Justin Hurwitz

21. My Way Frank Sinatra

22. Greensleeves Traditional

23. Cherry Pink & Apple Blossom. Perez Prado

24. Strangers in the Night. Bert Kaempfert

25. Someone to Watch Over Me. George Gershwin

26. Pennies From Heaven Johnston & Burke

27. I Got Rhythm George Gershwin

28. Singing in the Rain Freed & Brown

29. Deer Hunter Theme Stanley Myers

30. Memory Andrew Lloyd Webber

31. The Shadow of Your Smile Johnny Mandel

CLASSICAL & BAROQUE

1. Hornpipe from Water Music. G F Handel

2. Air from the Water Music G F Handel

3. Air in G J S Bach

4. Te Deum March J B Charpentier

5. Trumpet Concerto 2nd Movement. J Haydn

6. Finale from Trumpet Concerto J Hummel

7. The Carnival of Venice. J B Arban

8. Habañera G Bizet

9. Humoreske Dvorák

10. Variations on Carnival of Venice. H L Clarke

11. The Debutante H L Clarke

12. Largo G F Handel

13. Mon Coeur s'ouvre á te Voire Saint-Saens

14. The Magic Trumpet James Burke

15. Trumpeters Lullaby Leroy Anderson

16. Chanson de Matin Edward Elgar

17. Land of Hope and Glory. Edward Elgar

18. Colonel Bogey March. Kenneth Alford

19. The National Anthem John Bull

21. Ave Maria C Gounod

22. Salut d'Amour E Elgar

23. Bist Du Bei Mir J S Bach

24. Lascia Ch'io Pianga G F Handel

25. Sonata Prima G B Viviani

26. Air on a G String J S Bach

27. Nun Dunket Alle Gott JS Bach

28. March Heroique H Brewer

29. Prière à Notre Dame L Boëllmann

30. Pie Jesu G Faure

31. Air Battishall

32. Panis Angelicus César Franck

33. Flower Duet Léo Delibes

34. Largo from Xerxes G F Handel

35. Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring J S Bach

36. Rondeau J-J Mouret

37. The Lost Chord Arthur Sullivan

WEDDING MUSIC

1. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba G F Handel

2. The Wedding March. Felix Mendelssohn

3. Trumpet Tune Henry Purcell

4. Trumpet Voluntary Jeremiah Clark

5. Trumpet Tune J Stanley

6. Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin) Richard Wagner

7. Ode to Joy L Beethoven

8. Wachet Auf J S Bach

9. Hornpipe from Water Music. G F Handel

10. Ave Maria Franz Schubert

11. Fanfare for a Special Occasion D. Frere-Smith

12. The National Anthem John Bull

MEMORIAL MUSIC

1. We'll Meet Again Vera Lynn

2. Last Post & Reveille Traditional

3. Air in a G String J S Bach

4. Blue in Green Miles Davis

5. The Rose B Midler

6. Amazing Grace Traditional

7. Abide with Me H F Lyte

Customer questions

Do you have different line-up options?

Our standard line-up is two trumpets, french horn, trombone and tuba. We add drums for events that require more of an upbeat programme.

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

We always try our best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let us know.

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

As we are an acoustic group we can provide recorded background music if the venue has a PA system. Alternatively, I can bring a PA system for an additional £100.

How much time do you need to set up?

It usually takes us between 30 to 40 minutes to set up.

Can you roam around while you perform?

We can perform acoustically or with amplification.

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

I am happy to chat with you about the musical items that will be best suited to making your event a complete success.

Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?

We bring our own music stands and lighting which is included in the price.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

If a musical item isn't included in our list there may still be a chance we already know it. If there is a special piece that you'd like us to learn we are happy to do this for you. There is a fee of £30 for this service to take into account rehearsal times etc. ”

Musicianship

Genres:

Classical, Cabaret, Christmas, Military, Traditional church music, Baroque, Early music, Fanfare, Musical theatre, Renaissance, Opera, 1940s era music, 1930s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1920s era music, Jazz, Blues, Swing, Modern jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Marching, Pop, Vintage, Covers, Bossa nova, Latin

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Types:

Jazz duo

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Event types:

Private event, Concert, Wedding, Virtual event, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Church service, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Bar / Club / Venue event, Theatre / Show, Christmas party, New Year's Eve, Cruise, Birthday party

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