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Double Bassist

Dominic Bentham

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Versatile double bass player for jazz, pop, classical, shows. Also bass guitar. North London. Car owner.
Double Bassist
London
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Sight reader and improviser with hundreds of songs memorised. I have led my own gigs at Ronnie Scott's, recorded at Abbey Road and played at loads of events and functions. Studied at Guildhall. Professional attitude whatever the gig.

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Daniel B
1 year ago, for a Corporate event in Central London
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Double bass and bass player with the London Swing & Soul Band since 2019. Dominic is extremely professional, reliable, friendly and flexibile. Everything you want from a team member, musician, bandleader, performer. Similar to myself and my band, he strides seamlessly from old to new, jazz to soul, pop to latin, even classical. Very versatile, very open to new music and ideas. Its been great working with him, and I fully expect to continue working with him for the next 5-10 years at least.

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Dominic's Song list

Instrumental and Vocal Jazz:
Hundreds of songs including
All Of Me
Fever
Fly Me To The Moon
Georgia
God Bless The Child
Have You Met Miss Jones
Skylark
Smile
Take The 'A' Train
Under My Skin
Etc.
Latin:
Chan Chan
Chega De Saudade
Desafinado
The Girl From Ipanema
Mambo Influenciado
Oye Como Va
Wave
Etc:
Pop:
Abba
Uptown Funk
A lot of things in between
Customer questions

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

I can usually be flexible about timings.

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

I am not a DJ but I have sometimes played an iPod through my equipment to provide background music between sets.

How much time do you need to set up?

10 minutes

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes. I bring amplification and I am also happy to play acoustically for smaller and roaming type events.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Gypsy jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Cabaret, Modern jazz, Dixieland, Swing, Ragtime, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Classical, Classical crossover, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, World music, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Choro, Cuban music, Latin, Tango, Samba, Ska, Salsa, Merengue
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Recording session, Concert, New Year's Eve, Christmas party, Birthday party
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Other skills:
Fluent sight-reader, Arranger
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