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James Lord

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Trumpet, piano, organ, trombone and tuba. Take your pick!
Organist
Cardiff

I am a young musician in the Oxford and Cardiff area. I play a range of instruments to a high level including trumpet, trombone, tuba, piano and organ. I started music at an early age of 4, and have continued this passion up to the present day where I'm studying a undergraduate in Music at Cardiff University

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James' Reviews

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Richard C
3 months ago
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5 out of 5

Excellent

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Sandy B
4 months ago, for a Theatre / Show in Wheatley
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5 out of 5

James filled in at short notice to play the trumpet part in Fame the Musical which my theatre group were putting on. I was very pleased with the professional standard that he played with and his preparation before hand to be ready for the gig

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Sue L
2 years ago, for a Concert in Church Rd
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5 out of 5

Dear James Thank you for being such a wonderful day. You're trumpet playing really brought the extra touch we needed to the performance. We've had some really nice reviews which have highlighted your playing! if we need a trumpet player again I'm sure to contact you first

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James' Song list

Jazz Standards:
Autumn leaves
Blue Bossa
Blue Monk
C'iest si bon
Captain Marvel
Cherry Pink and apple blossom white
A child is born
Daahoud
Don't get around much anymore
Dream a little dream of me
Fee-fi-fo-fum
The girl from Ipanema
Have you met Miss Jones?
How insensitive
I can't get started with you
I love you
I'll never smile again
In a sentimental mood
In the mood
Isn't it Romantic
Is you is, or is you ain't my baby
It don't mean a thing
Jordu
Milano
Mood Indigo
My favorite things
My funny valentine
Night in Tunisia
Nostalgia in Times Square
Satin doll
So what
Song for my father
Stella by Starlight
Stompin' at the Savoy
Take 5
Take the "A" train
That's Amore
There will be another you
When you wish upon a star
You're nobody until someone loves you
Orchestral settings I'm very adaptable but a few pieces that I have played recently are:
Mahler Symphony No.2 (bass trombone)
Brahms Symphony no.4 (trumpet)
Arnold Scottish Dances (trumpet)
Arnold Cornish Dances (trumpet)
Arnold English Dances 1 and 2 (trumpet)
Shostakovich Festival Overture (trumpet and bass trombone)

James' Prices

Last updated: 2024

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£62.50
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£218.75
Up to 3 hours£312.50
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I get a lot of nice compliments about the tone of my playing and the selection of pieces I play. As well as my shabby attempt at becoming a compare!!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Royal Albert Hall Birmingham Symphony hall Sheldonian Theatre Milan

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Adam Rapa is one I really look up to for my trumpet playing. His ability to play so smooth and the flexibility of the styles he plays in is truly incredible!

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

Definitely the time I was asked to perform in the Yamaha Highlight concert in Milan where I was asked to play the trumpet part to the piece composed by contender from England.

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

If my timings have changed after you have booked I will first contact you with my new timings. If I can't perform for as long as you would like then we can arrange a change in the fees that are paid. Full refund if I am unable to attend at all!

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

I'm not really able to due to a lack of speakers. However if a PA system is provided I have a selection of playlists that i can play to get the guests in the swing of it while I set up

How much time do you need to set up?

The average time i need to setup will depend on if I'm performing with anyone. with piano it is just a case of opening the lid and moving it to the right place. All my performances are acoustic so do not need any microphones

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

Yes you can! I can happily send a set list of pieces that I normally play but will be very happy to take custom songs but please tell me around 2 weeks before the performance so I can get them to the standard that's required

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes I perform acoustically so no need to provide amps

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes I'm a fluent sight-reader which helps me quickly learn your song requests for your event as and when asked to.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Christmas, Military, Traditional church music, Classical, Baroque, Fanfare, Opera, Musical theatre, Film / TV music, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, Blues, Dixieland, Latin jazz, Swing, Marching, Pop, Funk, Bossa nova, Calypso, Latin, Samba, Salsa, Ska
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Event types:
Private event, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding, Church service, Corporate event, Recording session, Concert, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Orchestrator, Transcription, Dancer, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching
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