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James Morrell

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About James

A versatile improvisatory cocktail pianist, singer and guitarist.
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Taunton

I am a Music student at Oxford University who has played background and cocktail-style piano at weddings, funerals and social functions. I play by ear and can improvise for long periods of time, blending song requests and appropriate improvised ideas into a non-stop background set. I also read sheet music and can play a more traditional set of pre-chosen songs - I am very versatile, and can tailor to exactly what the client wishes. I am a singer, a guitarist, a saxophonist, a violist and a bassist as well as a pianist, so I have experience in a wide range of musical styles. I can also incorporate singing into my sets, and have a range of experience in singing while playing the guitar.

James' Reviews

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Chris S
4 years ago

Beyond classical genres he also has interests in song writing and in composing for musical theatre. He has always been quick to learn and implement new concepts and I cannot fault his work ethic, his intelligent musicianship or his commitment and willingness to learn.

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Chris G
3 years ago

James is a competent multi-instrumentalist who is able to perform in a wide variety of styles, ensembles and settings. He has consistently worked hard to achieve a high level of proficiency across his instruments. Throughout the years, James has taken on a solo role in many musical projects, performing as a vocalist, saxophonist, violist and bass guitarist in a plethora of productions and concerts. He is not only exceptionally skilled, but also a reliable and committed musician, who is capable of performing advanced repertoire (with irregular/changing metres and complex tonal accompaniment) whilst delivering a musically-stimulating performance. I would always seriously consider using James in future musical projects, as he is a joy to work with and produces excellent results. James has a broad but deep knowledge of musical theory and an excellent understanding of musical notation, and is a competent sight-reader. He has a warm, friendly personality, a dedicated, committed nature, and highly skilled musical abilities.

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James' Song list

This is not an exclusive list of all songs - any requests related to or unrelated to the following can be very easily met. Any songs can be played just on the piano or with the addition of singing.
THE BEATLES
Something
All I've Got To Do
Let It Be
All My Loving
Honey Pie
Here Comes The Sun
I Want to Hold Your Hand
Yesterday
This Boy
Hey Jude
FRANK SINATRA
Bewitched - Frank Sinatra
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You - Frank Sinatra
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
Strangers In The Night - Frank Sinatra
FILM SOUNDTRACKS
Clara? - Murray Gold
Glasgow Love Theme - Craig Armstrong
Love Theme - Cinema Paradiso
Mia and Sebastian's Theme - La La Land
Married Life - Up
I Will Wait For You - Michel Legrand
Chiquitita - Abba
This Guy's In Love With You - Burt Bacharach
Surfer Girl - The Beach Boys
God Only Knows - The Beach Boys
More - Bobby Darin
Call Me Irresponsible - Bobby Darin
You're A Lady - Peter Skellern
You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry and the Pacemakers
Bridge Over Troubled Water - Simon & Garfunkel
Don't Blame Me - The Everly Brothers
Vivre Pour Vivre - Francis Lai
Mystery of Love - Sufjan Stevens
(They Long To Be) Close To You - The Carpenters
Can't Take My Eyes off You - Frankie Valli
My Eyes Adored You - Frankie Valli
I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
Easy On Me - Adele
Maybe I'm Amazed - Paul McCartney
My Love - Paul McCartney
Smile - Nat King Cole
The Very Thought of You - Ella Fitzgerald
Almost Like Being In Love - Nat King Cole
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Love Of My Life - Queen
Me & Magdalena - The Monkees
Misty - Erroll Garner
She's Always A Woman - Billy Joel
A Whiter Shade Of Pale - Procol Harum
I'm Through With Love - Dion & The Belmonts
Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis
It's Been A Long, Long Time - Harry James
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
Both Sides Now - Joni Mitchell
For Once In My Life - Stevie Wonder
golden hour - JVKE
Elenore - The Turtles
The Girl From Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto
Who Loves The Sun - The Velvet Underground
On An Evening In Roma - Dean Martin
Musicianship
Genres:
Covers, Jazz, Vintage, Film / TV music
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Event types:
Wedding, Funeral / Memorial service, Private event, Charity event, Concert
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Songwriter, Transcription, Actor, Accompanist, Perfect pitch, Fluent improviser
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