Hire Edward Wing | Pianist in Salisbury

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About Edward

Professional Jazz musician who can be the perfect background to guests arriving or a dinner party.

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Pianist

Salisbury

Public liability insurance of £10 million

With over 10 years working as a session pianist I have been lucky enough to perform with some amazing artists and tour across Europe with various bands. I have played across London in Jazz clubs including the Vortex, the 606 and Ronnie Scott's. though I was trained in classical and eventually Jazz I pride myself in being able to fit the style of my playing towards any event and request. I love to work with clients, whether they be artists or someone looking for entertainment, to cater the way I play to fit their specific needs and I take great satisfaction in working with someone and finding out exactly how I can fulfil their requirements of me.

Edward

5 out of 5

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Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Edward's Reviews

5 out of 5

Ed was great would recommend him. He learned a new song especially for our event on short notice. Wouldn’t hesitate to book him again.

5 out of 5

Edward was fantastic, everything we asked for and more! Would highly recommend

5 out of 5

From rehearsal an hour before the gig to the actual performance Edward was patient, quick to adapt, and cleverly both lead and followed the spontaneity of the evening with great piano playing.

5 out of 5

Ed played piano at my birthday for two hours whilst guests arrived. I found Ed's conduct very professional, he provided all the equipment and was very accommodating to my requests.

5 out of 5

I have worked with Ed several times on recording sessions with full bands and single artists. He has always had a professional and eager attitude to the work. He turned up on time played well and took direction incredibly in his stride.

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Edward's Song list

Below is an example of some songs Include in my set. However I will happily customise each set to fit your event.

Just the two of us - Grover Washington Junior

Use me - Bill Withers

Lovely day - Bill Withers

Easy - commodores

My baby just cares for me - Nina Simone

Feeling good - Nina Simone

How deep is your love - Beegees

Moon dance - Van Morrison

Sitting on the Dock of the bay - Otis Reading

Respect - Otis Reading/Aretha Franklin

Dreams - Fleetwood Mac

Too late - Carole King

In The Summertime - Mungo Jerry

Whiskey in the jar - Dubliners

Virtual insanity - jamiroquai

Take your mama - scissor sisters

Kissing you

Long and winding road

Hey Jude

“Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond

“Don’t Stop Believin” – Journey

“Wagon Wheel” – Old Crow Medicine Show

Below is an example of the more jazzy numbers I play but I am confident with most jazz standards

Berkeley square

Pure imagination

Somewhere over the rainbow

Emily

My funny valentine

Fly me to the moon

Black Orpheus)

Afternoon in Paris

Catch the wind

Autumn leaves

If I were a bell

Comrade Conrad

Peris scope

Peace piece

Georgia on my mind

In a mellow tone

Misty

Satin doll

Smile

Christmas Songs as with the other sets I will happily learn specific songs but this is a sample

All I want for Christmas is you

Last Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Jingle bells

Silent night

Deck the halls

(Simply Having) wonderful Christmas time

Merry Christmas Everyone

Fairy tale of New York

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

God rest ye merry gentlemen

Rocking around the Christmas tree

It's the most wonderful time of the year

Driving home for christmas

Winter Wonderland

Santa Clause is coming to Town

Santa baby

Let it snow

White Christmas

Edward'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)	£62.50
Up to 1 hour	£175
Up to 2 hours	£262.50
Up to 3 hours	£356.25

Private Party

This will include playing as a background as guests arrive at your venue before dinner or during. This usually includes 2 x 50 minute sets.

£275

Drinks reception

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

£300

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£355

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My professional attitude and my ability to change the style of performance to suit their needs.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Ronnie Scott's, Moth Club, Vortex Jazz bar, 606 club.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Pink Floyd, Rolling stones to name a few but I try to listen to everything!

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

I have performed at Salisbury Cathedral many times but the most high profile would likely be Ronnie Scott's

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

I will do my best to be flexible and if the timings are on the same day it should not be a problem. The best course is to let me know as soon as you can and I will be as flexible as possible.

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

Yes absolutely and we can discuss what is on the playlist.

How much time do you need to set up?

I usually take about 30 minutes to set up myself. However, I will aim to arrive at least an hour before hand to discuss where you would like me to set up or any last minute changes.

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Absolutely if the piano is tuned and works properly I am more than happy to do that.

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

Absolutely if there are any songs you particularly want to hear (or not!) I will happily chop and change the set to your liking.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

I am able to bring all my own equipment including instruments.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely the song list I have is just a sample of what I can play I am more than happy to create a completely custom set list for your event.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Traditional church music, Christmas, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, Classical, Ambient, Electronic, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1950s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, Bluegrass, Folk, Blues, Jazz fusion, Swing, Gospel, Cabaret, Latin jazz, Gypsy jazz, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Funk, Covers, Soul, Vintage, Rock, Hard rock, Classic rock, Synth rock

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Instruments:

Piano, Bass trombone

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Event types:

Private event, Recording session, Concert, Bar / Club / Venue event, Hotel / Restaurant event, Corporate event, Wedding, Christmas party, Birthday party

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Other skills:

Composer, Transcription, Accompanist, Live looping, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Composition teaching

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