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Peter Duncan

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Pete can play/ arrange ANY song for your event ! Jazz, Classical, Funk, Groove, Blues, Reggae and Contemporary songs are all in the mix!
Classical Guitarist
Teddington
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Whether you like Jazz, Blues, Classical or Contemporary Songs (’60’s to current), I can cover all of these genres with just my one guitar! I have a unique uncluttered, unhurried performing and arranging style which is ideal for Restaurants, Weddings, Parties, Corporate gigs and more. I qualified with a jazz degree from Leeds Music College in 1995 and have been gigging and teaching in London ever since. My versatility is my strength and I can play a wide cross section of genres.

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4 years ago, for a Bar / Club / Venue event in 43 Lavender Hill
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“Great gig at Room 43. Great atmosphere, fresh music and tight band. Crowd loved them. Please come again Pete!” Vera Butler

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Peter Duncan's Song list

Contemporary
AND I LOVE HER – THE BEATLES
AND I LOVE HER SO – DON MacLEAN
ANNIE’S SONG – JOHN DENVER
BIG YELLOW TAXI – JONI MITCHELL
BOTH SIDES NOW – JONI MITCHELL
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATERS – SIMON GARFUNKEL
CANDLE IN THE WIND – ELTON JOHN
CRAZY – GNARLES BARKLEY
COME TOGETHER – THE BEATLES
ELEANOR RIGBY – THE BEATLES
EVERYBODY HURTS – REM
FIELDS OF GOLD – STING
GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD – ELTON JOHN
GROOVY KIND OF LOVE – PHIL COLLINS
HEART OF GOLD – NEIL YOUNG
HERE COMES THE SUN – GEORGE HARRISON
HOLDING BACK THE YEARS – SIMPLY RED
I CAN’T HELP FALLING IN LOVE – ELVIS PRESLEY
I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT – ROD STEWART
I WANT TO MAKE I WITH YOU – BREAD
IF I FELL – THE BEATLES
IN MY LIFE – THE BEATLES
IMAGINE – JOHN LENNON
I SEE FIRE – ED SHEERAN
IT MUST BE LOVE – LABI SIFFRE
JEALOUS GUY – JOHN LENNON
KILLING ME SOFTLY – ROBERTA FLACK
LADY GRINNING SOUL – DAVID BOWIE
LIFE ON MARS – DAVID BOWIE
LOVE OF MY LIFE – QUEEN
LOVING YOU IS EASY – MINNIE RIPPERTON
LOVING YOU’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO – CARLY SIMON
MAKE YOU FEEL MY LOVE – ADELE
MRS ROBINSON – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
MY CHERIE AMOUR – STEVIE WONDER
NORWEGIAN WOOD – THE BEATLES
PAINT IT BLACK – ROLLING STONES
PERFECT – ED SHEERAN
PERFECT DAY – LOU REED
ROXANNE – THE POLICE
SCARBOROUGH FAIR – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
SLEDGEHAMMER – PETER GABRIEL
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW – HAROLD ARLEN
SOUNDS OF SILENCE – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
STAND BY ME – JOHN LENNON
SUGAR MOUNTAIN – NEIL YOUNG
THAT’S ALL – GENESIS
THE A TEAM – ED SHEERAN
THE BOXER – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
TICKET TO RIDE – THE BEATLES
TILL THERE WAS YOU – THE BEATLES
VINCENT – DON MacLEAN
WILL YOU STILL LOVE ME TOMORROW – CAROLE KING
WILD WORLD – CAT STEVENS
WONDERWALL – OASIS
YESTERDAY – PAUL McCARTNEY
YOUR SONG – ELTON JOHN
THAT’S ALL – GENESIS
THE A TEAM – ED SHEERAN
THE BOXER – SIMON & GARFUNKEL
TICKET TO RIDE – THE BEATLES
TILL THERE WAS YOU – BEATLES
VINCENT – DON MacLEAN
WONDERWALL – OASIS
YESTERDAY – PAUL McCARTNEY
YOUR SONG – ELTON JOHN
This list is constantly updated and added to, and any requested song can be arranged for performance.
Jazz Standards
ALL OF ME – GERALD MARKS, SEYMOUR SIMONS
ALONE TOGETHER – ARTHUR SCHWARTZ
ANGEL EYES – MATT DENNIS
AUTUMN LEAVES – GANNON-MYROW
BEAUTIFUL LOVE – VICTOR YOUNG
BLACK COFFEE – BURKE-WEBSTER
BLUE MOON – RICHARD ROGERS
BLUE SKIES – IRVING BERLIN
DAYS OF WINE AND ROSES – HENRY MANCINI
DINDI – ANTONIO CARLOS JOBIN
DON’T GET AROUND MUCH ANYMORE – DUKE ELLINGTON
GENTLE RAIN – LUIZ BONFA
GEORGIA ON MY MIND – HOAGY CARMICHAEL
GIRL FROM IPANEMA – ANTONIO-CARLOS JOBIM
GOD BLESS THE CHILD – HERZOG-HOLIDAY
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE – FATS WALLER
JUST FRIENDS – JOHN KLENNER
LIKE SOMEONE IN LOVE – JIMMY VAN-HEUSEN
LOVE FOR SALE – COLE PORTER
LULLABY OF THE LEAVES – BERNICE PETKERE
MISTY – ERROLL GARNER
MY FUNNY VALENTINE – RICHARD RODGERS
SMILE – CHARLES CHAPLIN
SOFTLY, AS IN A MORNING SUNRISE – SIGMUND ROMBERG
STELLA BY STARLIGHT – VICTOR YOUNG
SUMMERTIME – GEORGE GERSHWIN
THEY CAN’T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME – GEORGE GERSHWIN
WATCH WHAT HAPPENS – MICHEL LEGRAND
WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED LOVE – COLE PORTER
YESTERDAYS – JEROME KERN
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT LOVE IS – RAYE DePAUL
This list is constantly updated and added to, and any requested song can be arranged for performance.
Classical
STUDY IN C – FERNANDO SOR
ROMANZA – ANON
NOSTALGIA – CEES HARTOG
ORLANDO SLEEPETH – JOHN DOWLAND
PASTORALE – MATTEO CARCASSI
ALLEGRETTO – MAURO GIULIANI
ANDANTE IN C – MAURO GIULIANI
BARCAROLA – NAPOLEON COSTE
ANDANTINO – FERNANDO SOR
PETITE PIECE – W A MOZART
MODERATO – FERNANDO SOR
STUDY – MAURO GIULIANI
ANDANTE – FERDINANDO CARULLI
LAGRIMA – FRANCISCO TARREGA
SONG – MATTEO CARCASSI
LENTO IN A – FERNANDO SOR
WALTZ IN G – FERDINANDO CARULLI
GREENSLEEVES – ANON
ETUDE – FERNANDO SOR
ANDANTE NO 1 – FERNANDO SOR
ADELITA – ANON
STUDY IN G – FERNANDO SOR
MINUET IN G – FERNANDO SOR
PACKINGTON’S POUND – ANON
ALLEGRETTO – FERNANDO SOR
ANDANTE – FERNANDO SOR
WALTZ – MATTEO CARCASSI
This list is constantly updated and added to, and any requested song can be arranged for performance.

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Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

They tend to appreciate the uniquely arranged personal songs which I really enjoy creating and performing. I'm a very accommodating musician and get on well with clients and other professionals. My clients also love my wide variety of songs and genres which includes jazz, classical, contemporary, pop, bossa nova, reggae and blues.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Undoubtedly, Martin Taylor, Joe Pass, Tommy Emmanuel, Grant Green, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery and Steve Howe to name a few. I also like David Bowie, The Meters, Genesis, Yes and Camel.

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

No problem. Just let ma know asap and I'll rejig the timings as best I can.

How much time do you need to set up?

My set up time is fairly minimal and straightforward. I just need a relatively small space and about 20 minutes to check my sound...I normally bring two guitars (a jazz guitar and a nylon string classical guitar) which both go through the same amp.

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

Absolutely!....it's your gig. My set list comprises songs I've played a lot and is continuously updated. You can also choose eight personal, favourite songs, five of which I will endeavour to arrange and play for you.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes!....I bring my own guitars (two), an amp amp a mike.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes!....I offer clients a choice of eight new, personal songs which I can arrange and play for you. I really like doing this since it adds to me repertoire and, of course, keeps my clients very happy. I normally put my own twist to new, client-requested songs which always goes down well.
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Genres:
Classical, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, Folk, Jazz, Blues, Latin jazz, Gypsy jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Americana, Covers, Funk, Motown, Soul, R&B, Vintage, Rock, Britpop, World music, Bossa nova, Brazilian music, Flamenco, Latin
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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