Hire Joe Bradford | Trombonist in Bristol

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From£225

1 hour

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Soma Soma - Como Criança

Woody'n'you Joe Bradford with Quartet

Mayfest 2022

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About Joe

Highly regarded Trombonist, Joe is well-versed in all styles. His main focus is Jazz but no matter what style, it's guaranteed to deliver.

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Trombonist

Bristol

Public liability insurance of £10 million

A professional trombonist and educator for many years, I’ve experienced every side of the music industry. I’ve performed at Glastonbury, grand cathedrals, top recording studios, and on international stages. I have studied with some of the best Jazz musicians in the world: Steve Davis (Chick Corea, Art Blakey), Steve Turre, Elliot Mason (JALCO), Paul Nedzela (JALCO), Dennis Rollins. performed widely over the past 10 years. I’m well known across the southwest and am first port of call when it comes to trombonists. I also have a wealth of experience in other styles of music: Brazilian music, Afro Cuban, Salsa, Classical, Pop, Commercial, Soul, R&B, Funk, Reggae/roots, Afro funk, Cumbia, drum & bass. You name it, I’ve done it! I love the expression and freedom being a musician allows me. Not only performing, but in my arranging and composition. I am highly driven, motivated, and extremely professional. I will always be there on time, fully prepared. Booking me will be a weight off - there’s no doubt that everything is covered!

Joe's Reviews

“Expansive, fluent, and dynamic.”

“Made everything super easy and smooth!”

Encore badges

8th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

Joe's Song list

Jazz:

How high the moon

A Night in Tunisia

All of Me

Autumn Leaves

Girl from ipanema

Watermelon man

Fly me to the moon

Body and soul

Blue moon

Lament

Woody’n’you

Tune up

Invitation

Little sunflower

Maiden Voyage

Do nothing til you hear from me

East of the sun

St James infirmary

Just a close walk with thee

Isfahan

Many, many more

Function:

Uptown Funk

Superstition

Proud Mary

Play that funky music

Ain’t nobody

Let’s dance

Crazy in love

Valerie

Hey ya

Feel good inc.

Happy

Shake it off

Get lucky

Hard to handle

Twist and shout

Higher and higher

I got you

9 to 5

Respect

Ain’t no mountain high enough

All night long

Blame it on the boogie

Brown eyed girl

Can’t stop the feeling

Crazy

Crazy in love

Crazy little thing called love

Dancing in the moonlight

Dancing queen

Don’t stop believing

Don’t stop me now

Everybody needs somebody

Many, many more

Classical:

Davide

Tuba mirum (mozarts requiem)

Larsson Concertino for Trombone

Borgouise Fantasy Pieces

Much more

Bolero

Joe's Prices

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£100
Up to 1 hour	£225
Up to 2 hours	£312.50
Up to 3 hours	£437.50

Arrangements/Transcriptions

For arrangements or transcriptions I charge £50/hr, with a minimum price of £100.

£125

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

Dynamic, style appropriate, inventive, energetic, and always professional!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Glastonbury, Bristol Beacon, Welsh National Opera, WOMAD

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

JJ Johnson, Charlie Parker, Sonny Rollins.

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

Glastonbury festival. I performed two shows with the 19 piece Dockside Latin orchestra

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

I understand things change and I’m happy to move with them when reasonable. Just let me know if anything changes in the run up and I’ll happily help get through this. If there is a severe delay same day (90mins+) then additional charges may be incurred).

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

Absolutely, I can happily provide an iPod/DJ service on request. This will cost an additional £100 for this service.

How much time do you need to set up?

I take roughly 30mins set up time as an individual.

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

Absolutely, I’m very flexible to play exactly what I asked. Happy to talk through anything in advance or on the day to help find what is best for you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

I bring my own instruments, mic, stand and cables when necessary. I do not provide PA.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Absolutely! I can happily learn songs in advance of the event. Each song requested to learn/memorise will cost £30 to account for rehearsal times, etc.

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Classical, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, Dixieland, Latin jazz, Modern jazz, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Pop, Covers, Funk, Hip Hop, Disco, Motown, African music, Afrobeat, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Cuban music, Cumbia, Latin, Salsa, Reggae, Ska, Spanish music, Christmas, Baroque, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Opera, Electronic, Ambient, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, Electro-Swing, EDM, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk, Bluegrass, Country, Blues, Cabaret, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Ragtime, Gospel, Avant garde, Experimental, Marching, Originals, Light music, Ambient pop, Funk rock, R&B, Soul, Tribute, Top 40, Vintage, Alternative rock, Indie, Pop rock, World music, Calypso, Choro, Caribbean music, Mariachi, Samba, Tango

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Instruments:

Trombone, Composer, Euphonium, Bass trombone, Orchestrator, Percussion, Singer (oktavist)

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Arranger, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Orchestrator, Composer, Actor, Composition teaching, Examiner

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