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About Jonathan

An experienced and versatile pianist for events and parties, with a wide musical repertoire. Music tailored for your celebration.
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Kenley
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Jonathan has played at many prestigious venues including Claridges, The Dorchester, The Landmark, The Ivy, Hever Castle and twice at Buckingham Palace (for Royal Household parties). Experienced at playing for wedding ceremonies & receptions, he is also comfortable playing for private house parties, and has played in situations as diverse as Thames river boats (The Silver Barracuda), trade conferences, sports clubs and corporate networking events. With a range of genres from classical to jazz, pop to blues, ragtime to rock, Jonathan can adapt to the needs of the event - from gentle background music for dinner to a lively upbeat for celebratory receptions. For a wedding ceremony he will prepare the requested songs if not already in his repertoire. He studied music at Goldsmiths, University of London and specialised in jazz performance and composition for his BMus degree. Jonathan is happy to discuss playing piano for your event.

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Jonathan's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Charlotte K
2 months ago
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5 out of 5

Jonathan was quick to respond, kind, professional and easy to communicate with. His played the pieces we requested flawlessly and in harmony with our singer. Highly recommend.

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Theo L
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

We had Jon as the pianist at or wedding. We were so busy on our big day and didn't even had the chance to speak to him. But he handled everything professionally. Our guests really enjoy his performance. Highly recommended.

Reply from Jonathan
4 months ago

It was a pleasure to play for your wedding and thanks for the kind review.

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Stephanie T
11 months ago
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5 out of 5

thank you <3

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Nadine C
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Jonathon played at our wedding reception & was very professional and provided a great service!

Reply from Jonathan
1 year ago

It was a pleasure to play for your wedding reception and thanks for the review.

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Rob R
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Shepperton
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5 out of 5

Jon & Lucia played at our wedding in Shepperton in September and they were absolutely wonderful! We asked them to play a few specific songs (one which required extra time to learn) and it was brilliant. They both went above and beyond our expectations and communication before was easy. Everyone absolutely loved their music and it made our day extra special having them there! Their fee is very reasonable for the amount of hard work and hours they put in. I would not hesitate to recommend them for your special day. THANK YOU!!

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Aneta I
5 years ago, for a Wedding in Gosfield
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5 out of 5

Jonathan was absolutely amazing and at all times professional. Very talented and humble person. He created a unique atmosphere our guests are still taking about. A big thank you from both of us Aneta & Chris

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Jonathan's Song list

JAZZ & EASY LISTENING
All Blues
All Of Me
All The Things You Are
Anything Goes
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
The Bare Necessities
Cheek to Cheek
Come Fly With Me
Dream a Little Dream
Fly Me To The Moon
For Me & My Girl
Georgia
Theme from the Godfather
Have You Met Miss Jones ?
Honeysuckle Rose
How About You ?
How Long Has This Been Going On ?
I Could Write a Book
I Got Rhythm
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
Is You Is Or Is You Ain't ?
It Ain't Necessarily So
It Had To Be You
It's Only a Paper Moon
Let There Be Love
Let's Do It, Let's Fall In Love
Like Someone In Love
L-O-V-E
Love Is Here To Stay
Lullaby of Birdland
Mack The Knife
Making Whoopee
Moondance
My Baby Just Cares For Me
My Favourite Things
My Romance
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Night And Day
On The Street Where You Live
On The Sunny Side of The Street
People Will Say We're in Love
Putting On The Ritz
Summertime
There Will Never Be Another You
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Try A Little Tenderness
Well, Did You Evah !
When You're Smiling
You Make Me Feel So Young
Young at Heart
CLASSIC JAZZ BALLADS
Bewitched
Blue Moon
Embraceable You
Emily
Girl Talk
I Thought About You
Misty
Moon River
My Funny Valentine
A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
On a Clear Day
Over The Rainbow
Smile
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes
Someone To Watch Over Me
Stella By Starlight
True Love
Unforgettable
La Vie en Rose
Weaver of Dreams
What a Wonderful World (Louis Armstrong)
When I Fall In Love
With a Song in My Heart
You Go To My Head
VINTAGE POP Songs / 60s
Elvis - Love Me Tender, Can't Help Falling In Love
Beatles - I Want To Hold Your Hand, Can't Buy Me Love, Let It Be, Here, There & Everywhere, Michelle
Beatles – All You Need Is Love, Hey Jude, Lady Madonna, All My Loving
Dusty Springfield - I Only Want To Be With You
Dionne Warwick - Walk On By
The Monkees - I'm a Believer, Daydream Believer
The Kinks – Sunny Afternoon
Ben E King – Stand By Me
Rolling Stones – Brown Sugar
Cilla Black - Alfie
Nancy Sinatra - You Only Live Twice
Matt Monro - From Russia With Love
Andy Williams – Can't Take My Eyes Off You
Aretha Franklin - I Say a Little Prayer, A Natural Woman
Four Seasons - Oh What a Night
Simon & Garfunkel – America, Homeward Bound
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Richie Valens – La Bamba
70s SONGS
Jackson 5 – I'll Be There
Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered, You are the Sunshine of my Life, For Once In My Life
Al Green - Let's Stay Together
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
Abba – Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Thank You For The Music, Waterloo
Elton John - Your Song, Yellow Brick Road, Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Rocket Man
Johnny Nash - I Can See Clearly Now
Seals & Crofts – Summer Breeze
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Rita Coolidge - We're All Alone
Barry Manilow - Copacabana, Can't Smile Without You
The Eagles - Hotel California
Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through The Grapevine
Billy Joel - She's Always a Woman, Just The Way You Are, New York State Of Mind
Roberta Flack – Killing Me Softly
Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
Neil Diamond - Sweet Caroline
Stevie Wonder – You Are The Sunshine Of My Life
Carly Simon – Nobody Does It Better
Chicago - If You Leave Me Now, You're The Inspiration
E.L.O. - Mr Blue Sky
80s TO PRESENT
Van Morrison – Have I Told You Lately
Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine
Westlife – All Out of Love, Uptown Girl, Beautiful in White
Chaka Khan – Ain't Nobody
Bee Gees – How Deep Is Your Love
Barbra Streisand – Woman In Love
Bill Withers – Just The Two of Us
Dire Straits - Romeo & Juliet
Steve Winwood - Valerie
Aerosmith - I Don't Want To Miss A Thing
The Bangles – Eternal Flame
Mike Oldfield – Moonlight Shadow
Phil Collins - You Can't Hurry Love
Genesis - That's All
Better Midler – Wind Beneath My Wings
Lionel Richie - Hello, Endless Love
Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love For You
Natalie Cole – Miss You Like Crazy
Madonna - Don't Cry For Me Argentina, Cherish
Elton John - Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Lion King)
Wet Wet Wet – Love Is All Around
Toploader – Dancing In The Moonlight
Aladdin (Film) – A Whole New World
Bryan Adams - I Do It For You
Celine Dion - Titanic Theme
Seal - Kiss From a Rose
Dire Straits - Romeo and Juliet
Shania Twain - You're Still The One
Shola Ama - You Might Need Somebody
Eva Cassidy - Songbird
Norah Jones - Don't Know Why
Christina Aguilera – Beautiful
Bill Medley – The Time of My Life
Coldplay - Charlie Brown, Clocks
James Morrison – You Give Me Something
NSync – This I Promise You
Take That - Patience
Robbie Williams – Angels, She's The One
Crowded House – Don't Dream It's Over
Kelly Clarkson – A Moment Like This
Bruno Mars - Marry You, Just The Way You Are
Christina Perri – A Thousand Years
Ed Sheeran – Thinking Out Loud
Idina Menzel – Let It Go (Frozen)
Labrinthe - Beneath You're Beautiful
Clean Bandit - Rather Be
Adele - Someone Like You
Jack Johnson – Better Together
James Arthur – Say You Won't Let Go
John Legend - All of Me
La La Land – City of Stars
One Call Away – Charlie Puth
LATIN MUSIC
Blue Bossa
Cantaloupe Island
Corcovado
The Girl From Ipanema
How Insensitive
The Look of Love
Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus)
St Thomas
The Shadow of Your Smile
Something Stupid
Summer Samba
Sunny
Sway
Triste
These Foolish Things
Wave
OTHER / MUSICALS / FILM / CLASSICAL
West Side Story – Somewhere
Beauty and The Beast - Tale as Old as Time
Toy Story – You've Got a Friend in Me
Princess Bride – Theme
Phantom of The Opera - All I Ask of You
Richard Clayderman - Ballad pour Adeline
The Deerhunter theme – Cavatina
Mike Beever – Fated Breath
John Denver – Annie's Song
Max Bygraves - Tulips from Amsterdam
Argentinian Tango – La Cumparsita
French song – Sous Les Ponts de Paris
Italian song – Arriverderci Roma
The King and I – Getting to Know You, I Whistle a Happy Tune, Hallo Young Lovers
Kismet – Stranger in Paradise

Jonathan's Prices

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

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£150
Up to 1 hour£180
Up to 2 hours£220
Up to 3 hours£280
Customer questions

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

The Landmark Hotel, The Waldorf Hilton, Archbishop's Palace Maidstone, Pembroke Lodge Richmond, Hampton Court House, Hall Place Bexley, Shepperton Film Studios, Buckingham Palace, Denbies Vineyard, Ramster Hall, Pennyhill Park, Nymans Gardens, Botleys Mansion, Chilston Park Hotel, Tylney Hall, High Billinghurst Farm, Trafalgar Tavern Greenwich.

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

The Royal Household staff party at Buckingham Palace.

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

I am flexible over small time changes, and will do my best to accommodate.

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

Yes - if music is needed in the breaks I can bring a mp3 or CD player to run in the background during breaks.

How much time do you need to set up?

On average, set up time is about 25-30 minutes. If the unloading distance is short then the time will be a little quicker.

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

Yes - it is a always good to play on a venue's piano - as long as it is in tune and in working order.

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

I judge the mood and acoustics to match my playlist and ensure it works best for your guests. But you are welcome to make requests from my set list and I can include those in my set.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes - I provide a top quality digital piano and speakers.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, I can learn up to 4 requested songs given some notice; there may be a fee for this so please enquire. Also, I am always learning new material so it is possible I already know your request.
Musicianship
Genres:
Classical, Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Electronic, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, 1920s era music, 1930s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, Swing, Modern jazz, Blues, Easy listening, Light music, Vintage, Latin
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party
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Other skills:
Instrumental teaching, Accompanist
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