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Neil Soutar

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Hi there, I am Neil Soutar and I have been playing guitar for over 35 years. Starting off as a fan of guitar based, early '70s rock.
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Hi there, My name is Neil Soutar and I have been playing guitar for over 35 years. Starting off as a fan of guitar based, early '70s rock music, I soon found my way to jazz, and soon got myself hooked on listening to players like Joe Pass, Jim Hall, Pat Metheny and Grant Green. Currently, I really like to play in many different situations as I can, including solo, but I also like the flexibility of smaller ensembles, for this reason I try and work as often as possible in a duo set up, usually with a double bass player. These days, I can be found playing around various restaurants and bars in Hertfordshire and North London, and I also play a lot of private functions, weddings, parties and corporate events. My duo (expandable to a trio with addition of saxophone) has a large repertoire of jazz standards from the classic era of jazz, but we also mix it up with a few "jazzed up" surprises, including Beatles tunes and the likes of Santana, Fairport Convention and even Sting! I aim to provide high quality relaxed live "background music" for our listeners to enhance their dining experience or event, make no mistake, background doesn't have to mean bland or boring!

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Seth W
5 years ago, for a Hotel / Restaurant event in Bucklersbury
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5 out of 5

Neil Soutar has been performing with his duo for well over a year on a regular basis at the restaurant I manage in Hitchin. Neil's sensitive and intricate guitar playing is unobtrusive enough not to distract people, but interesting enough to really enhance the atmosphere and make the evening a memorable dining experience for our customers. Neil's wide repertoire of jazz, blues and standard tunes also keeps some of our customers coming back repeatedly.

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Adrian S
5 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in Tring HP23
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4 out of 5

Having seen Neil Soutar perform with his duo at a local restaurant on a number of occasions, I booked him for an event I organised. The duo played for over two hours with a really good selection of tunes and was perfect for our dinner jazz evening. I would be more than happy to book Neil's duo again.

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Neil's Song list

The Girl From Ipanema
How Insensitive
Take Five
Perdido
I Got Rhythm
All Blues
Here's That Rainy Day
Autumn Leaves
Alone Together
All The Things You Are
Corcovado
Norwegian Wood
54-46 Was My Number
I Shot The Sheriff
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
In a Sentimental Mood
It's a Wonderful World
Mr P.C.
Well You Needn't
Bemsha Swing
Mambo Inn
Nuages
Money Can't Buy Me Love
Little Sunflower
Black Orpheus
The Days of Wine and Roses
Wave
There WiIl Never Be Another You
Green Dolphin Street
What Is This Thing Called Love?
You Stepped Out Of A Dream
Tequila
West Coast Blues
Road Song
Gone With The Wind
Killer Joe
So What
Milestones
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Darn That Dream
Loverman
My Secret Love
Sentimental Journey
Delilah
Song For My Father
The Scorpion
Now's The Time
Taste Of Honey
Ode to Billy Joe
My Secret Love
Sunny Side of the Street
Yesterdays
.....and many more!

Neil'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)£160
Up to 1 hour£180
Up to 2 hours£300
Up to 3 hours£600
Customer questions

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

I will try my best to accommodate any timing changes. Just let me know.

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

I don't use a PA so if you require background music before or after my playing, please let me know, as there will be an additional cost.

How much time do you need to set up?

It only takes me about ten to fifteen minutes to set up. I am usually happy to set up before people might arrive as to allow smoother event.

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

I am always happy to talk through any repertoire requests, please contact me for details.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring my own small amp and guitar, that's all I need!

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

If you have a specific song you'd like to hear, please let me know!
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Modern jazz
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Recording session, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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