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Omar Puente
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Omar Puente Violinist
OMAR PUENTE. Union Chapel, London.
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About Omar Puente
International violin virtuoso playing Cuban/Jazz/Pop/Classical.
A unique Cuban experience guaranteed to make your party unforgettable!
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Violinist
London
Public liability insurance of £10 million
Omar Puente's Reviews
From customers:
NK
Nigel K
9 years ago
JM
Jazzwise M
9 years ago
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1st Anniversary
This act has been working with Encore for over a year
Omar Puente's Song list
***Any song from the Cuban
and Latin American repertoire***
Besame mucho
Dos gardenias
Volare
Lagrimas negras
Quizas, quizas, quizs
Quien sera
Corcovado
La Pollera
Manicero
Moliendo cafe
Chanchan
Cuarto de Tula
Carretero
La Bamba
Oye como va
Son de la Loma
Quimbara
La Bamba
Capullito de Alelli
Piel canela
Vacilon
Guantanamera
Veinte años
Sabor a mi
Como fue
El Bodeguero
La Piragua
Despacito
Oye como va
Tico Tico No Fuba
La Comparsita
Classical Themes:
***Any Request ***
Canon in D - Pachebel
Air on a G String - Bach
Wedding March - Mendelssohn
Meditation from Thais - Massenet
Chiquilin De Bachin - Astor Piazzolla
Chanson Triste - Tchaikovsky
Theme from Berceuse - Faure
La Comparsita - Carlos Gardel
Csardas Vittorio Monti
The Lark in The Clear Air - Cara Dillon
An der Schonen Blauen Donau - Johann Strauss II
Tango In San Telmo - Violin Globetrotters
La vedova Allegra - Franz Lehar
Movie Themes:
Singing In The Rain
James Bond
Over The Rainbow
West Side Story
The Wizard Of Oz
Pop Songs:
Example Set List:
Can't Help Falling in Love with You - Elvis Presley
Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega
All My Life - K-Ci
Sway - Dean Martin
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Havana - Camila Cabello
Vivir la vida Mark Anthony
Hero Enrique Iglesias
It is Love Bob Marley
Let it Be
La Isla Bonita - Madonna
Valio la Pena Mark Anthony
Palla Voy Mark Anthony
My Way
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
My Way - Frank Sinatra
La Bamba - Los Lobos
All of Me - John Legend
I Won’t Give Up - Jason Mraz.
Heartbeats - José González.
Perfect - Ed Sheeran.
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran.
Halo - Beyoncé.
A Thousand Years - Christina Perri.
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys.
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Despacito - Latinos Modernos
Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
September - Earth Wind and Fire
Lovely Day - Bill Withers
Just The Two of Us - Bill Withers
Jazz Tunes:
My Funny Valentine
At Last
Fly Me To The Moon
Mack The Knife
Round Midnight
Autumn Leaves
On The Sunny Side of the Street
Ain't Misbehavin'
St Thomas
How High The Moon
Just Friends
Georgia on my Mind
I've Got You Under My Skin
It Don't Mean a Thing (If it ain't got that swing)
Take Five
Cheek to Cheek
Song for my Father
What a Wonderful World
Summertime
Birdland
Desafinado
Don’t get around much anymore
Misty
In a Sentimental Mood
The Girl from Ipanema
Body and Soul
Take the A Train
Corcovado
Wave
Omar Puente's Prices
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
| Performance duration | Price | |
| Short performance (up to 15 min) | £250 | |
| Up to 1 hour | £250 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £350 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £450 |
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
People always love the energy that I bring to the stage and the way in which I communicate with the audience. I love sharing music so my shows are always filled with joy and happiness!
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Throughout my professional career, which spans over 30 years, I have played at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, The Jazz Café, Queen Elizabeth Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall,
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
I have been influenced by many artists for different reasons but my favourites would be Nigel Kennedy, Tito Puente and Buena Vista Social Club.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Playing with the incredible trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra is probably the highlight of my career so far.
Do you have different line-up options?
This page is just for solo violin bookings.
If you are interested in booking a band I am available in a variety of line-ups via my other Encore page, Omar Puente Cuban Party Band:
https://encoremusicians.com/Omar-Puente-Cuban-Party-Band
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
I will do what I can to accommodate any time changes, please let me know if there are any as soon as possible.
How much time do you need to set up?
It will take around 30 minutes for me to set up.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
Yes, I am very familiar with all of my repertoire so please feel free to request any of the tunes on my songlist!
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
This depends on the size of the event, I am able to play fully acoustically or bring a small amplifier if the event is small enough.
However, if it is a big party I will require access to a PA system.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Yes, as long as I am given enough time I am very happy to learn pieces that are not on my songlist for a fee.
Please enquire if you wish to make any requests.
Musicianship
Genres:
Latin jazz, Jazz, Latin, Cuban music, Salsa, Originals, Classical
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Event types:
Corporate event, Private event, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Charity event, Burns night, Cruise, Theatre / Show, Recording session, Concert, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Fluent improviser, Composer, Arranger, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching
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