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Rich Jones Jazz & Pop Pianist / Singing Pianist

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Filling piano bars, hotels and private functions with sweet soulful pop and jazz classsics as a pianist or pianist/vocalist since 1995
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Bromley
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Rich Jones is a professional pianist, vocalist and composer based in Bromley, South East London. Rich has 30 years’ experience as a professional musician and has played hundreds of gigs including weddings, birthdays, private and corporate functions, festivals as well as providing background music in restaurants, hotels and piano bars. Rich is available as a solo performer (as an instrumental pianist or singing pianist) in all of the scenarios listed above throughout the UK and overseas. His versatility means that he can provide the right ambience for every occasion, although his specialities are Jazz, Soul, easy listening and gentle pop tunes. His influences as a pianist include Ray Charles, Bill Evans, Elton John, Bruce Hornsby and Little Richard. Rich’s vocals are frequently compared to a young Paul McCartney. Rich has performed in a variety of well known venues, including Ronnie Scotts, Birmingham and Manchester Town Halls and The Grosvenor House Hotel. He has played with and alongside iconic acts such as Coldplay, Geno Washington and Ruby Murray. Rich also regularly plays with a variety of other musical acts, including Shari & The Orchestra of Jazz & Soul (which does what it says on the tin) and the function band, Soul’d Up, which plays disco, Motown and funk classics.

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4.9 out of 5
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Richard's Reviews

From Encore customers:

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Shereen G
21 days ago
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5 out of 5

Richard was amazing. My sister and I needed a pianist to play while we sang for my friend's wedding. He plays amazingly. He booked the rehearsals and was punctual, professional, respectful and patient. I could compliment him further as he was again amazing. Thanks Richard, he deserves more than 5 stars.

Reply from Richard
21 days ago

Thanks, Shereen! It was a joy to perform with you.

JR
Justin R
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

Richard was the perfect entertainer, handling requests for some carols and some impromptu singing with ease. Great evening.

Reply from Richard
3 months ago

Thanks, Justin. Really lovely party! It's always a pleasure to play for you.

JB
Judith B
10 months ago
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5 out of 5

Perfect performance for a perfect day!

Reply from Richard
9 months ago

Thanks, Judith. It was a great event in a beautiful setting!

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Caroline
1 year ago
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5 out of 5

Richard provided a perfect entertainment for my drinks party. We had a great sing song at the end. He was polite, Jolly, a great pianist and singer and a good entertainer ! Thank you Richard.

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Ian G
5 years ago, for a New Year's Eve in Enfield EN2 9DJ
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4 out of 5

Shari & The Orchestra Of Jazz & Soul are - Professional - 5 stars Communicative and Friendly - 5 stars Punctual - 5 stars

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Loraine B
6 years ago, for a New Year's Eve in Strand-On-The-Green
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5 out of 5

Such a full and rich sound for a duo - we had a wonderful evening of smooth jazz and lovely soul music.

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Richard's Song list

Jazz & Blues
Aint Misbehavin Fats Waller
All The Things You Are
All The Way Frank Sinatra
Anything Goes Jazz Standard
As Time Goes By Jazz Standard
At Last
Autumn Leaves Jazz Standard
Blue Skies Jazz Standard
Bye Bye Blackbird
Come Fly With Me Frank Sinatra
Cry Me A River Jazz Standard
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Dream A Little Dream Of Me Mamas and Papas
Embraceable You Jazz Standard
Fly Me To The Moon Frank Sinatra
Georgia On My Mind
Girl from Ipanema Latin Standard
Good Morning Heartache
Honeysuckle Rose
How Insensitive Latin Standard
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Got Rhythm
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I’m Gonna Set Right Down And Right Myself A Letter
It Had To Be You Jazz Standard
I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Let There Be Love Nat King Cole
Love Letters
Loverman Jazz Standard
Lullaby of Birdland Jazz Standard
(Meet) The Flinstones
Misty Jazz Standard
Mona Lisa
Moon River Jazz Standard
My Funny Valentine Jazz Standard
Norwegian Wood
Ol' Man River Jazz Standard
On A Slow Boat To China Jazz Standard
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)
Paper Moon
Pennies From Heaven
Perfidia
Perhaps Jazz Standard
Satin Doll
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise Jazz Standard
Someone To Watch Over Me Jazz Standard
Stormy Weather Jazz Standard
Strangers in the Night Frank Sinatra
Summertime
Sunday Kind of Love Etta James
Sway Dean Martin
Take The A Train
Taking A Chance On Love Jazz Standard
The Lady Is A Tramp Jazz Standard
The More I See You Chris Montez
The Very Thought of You Jazz Standard
The Way You Look Tonight Jazz Standard
These Foolish Things
They Can't Take That Away From Me Jazz Standard
Time After Time Jazz Standard
Walk Don’t Run
Watermelon Man
What A Wonderful World Louis Armstrong
When I Fall in Love Nat King Cole
Why Try To Change Me Now Jazz Standard
You Don't Know What Love IsJazz Standard
Your Made Me Love You
You Make Me Feel So Young
50s and 60s pop
Jailhouse Rock Elvis Presley
Crazy Arms Ray Price
Great Balls of Fire Jerry Lee Lewis
Johnny B Goode Chuck Berry
La Bamba Richie Valence
With a Little Help From The Beatles
Back In The USSR The Beatles
Let It Be The Beatles
Lady Madonna The Beatles
Get Back The Beatles
Hey Jude The Beatles
Saw Her Standing There The Beatles
Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Sittin’ on The Dock of The Bay Otis Redding
When A Man Loves A Woman Percy Sledge
Crying In The Chapel Elvis Presley
The House of The Rising Sun. The Animals
Daydream Believer The Monkees
I'm A Believer The Monkees
Happy Together The Turtles
Somethin' Stupid Frank & Nancy Sinatra
Bring It On Home Sam Cooke
How Sweet It Is Marvin Gaye
Route 66 Ray Charles
You've Lost That Lovin Feeling The Righteous Brothers
70s pop
You Are The Sunshine Of.. Stevie Wonder
Superstition Stevie Wonder
American Pie Don Maclean
My Cherie Amour Stevie Wonder
Your Song Elton John
Easy The Commodores
Three Times A Lady The Commmodores
Up The Junction Squeeze
She’s Got A Way Billy Joel
Piano Man Billy Joel
She's Always A Woman Billy Joel
Tell Her About It Billy Joel
Proud Mary Creedence Clearwater Revival
Don’t Let The Sun Go Down Elton John
Crocodile Rock Elton John
We Are The Champions Queen
‘Aint No Sunshine Bill Withers
Just The Two Of Us Bill Withers
Lovely Day Bill Withers
To Make You Feel My Love Bob Dylan
Waterloo Abba
SOS Abba
Dancing Queen Abba
I Don’t Like Mondays Boomtown Rats
How Deep Is Your Love The Bee Gees
Killing Me Softly With His Roberta Flack
Rhinestone Cowboy Glen Campbell
Can't Take My Eyes Off You. Andy Williams
Imagine John Lennon
Never Let Her Slip Away Andrew Gold
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Going Up Country Canned Heat
Sunny Bobby Hepp
80s pop
Hello Lionel Richie
Gold Spandau Ballet
Saving All My Love For You Whitney Houston
Stuck On You Lionel Richie
True Colours Cyndi Lauper
Drive The Cars
I Wanna Know What Love Is Foreigner
Uptown Girl Billy Joel
Addicted to Love Robert Palmer
Time After Time Cyndi Lauper
It Must Be Love Madness
Everybody Wants To.. Tears for Fears
Somewhere In My Heart Aztec Camera
Wonderful Life Black
Careless Whisper George Michael
Dancing In The Dark Bruce Springsteen
Right Here Waiting Richard Marx
All Night Long Lionel Richie
Livin' On A Prayer. Bon Jovi
Take On Me A-ha
You Can Call Me Al Paul Simon
90s and later pop
River of Dreams Bill Joel
Jessie Joshua Kadison
Unbreak My Heart Toni Braxton
Cannonball Damien Rice
Human The Killers
Mr Brightside The Killers
Hero Mariah Carey
Angels Robbie Williams
Let Me Entertain You Robbie Willians
Back for Good Take That
Can You Feel The Love Tonight Elton John
Little Miss Can't Be Wrong. The Spin Doctors
Mustang Sally The Commitments
Walkin' In Memphis Marc Cohn/Cher
Wonderwall Oasis
Last Request Paolo Nuttini
Christmas Songs
Merry Christmas Everyone Shakin Stevens
Let It Snow
Santa Claus is coming to town
Rockin around the Christmas Brenda Lee
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Winter Wonderland

Richard's Prices

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Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£165
Up to 1 hour£200
Up to 2 hours£250
Up to 3 hours£340
Customer questions

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

My influences as a pianist include Ray Charles, Bill Evans, Elton John, Bruce Hornsby and Little Richard. My vocals are frequently compared to a young Paul McCartney.

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

I always try to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know.

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

Yes, I can provide pre-recorded music to play between my sets to run through my or your PA system at no extra cost

How much time do you need to set up?

If I am bringing my own PA and equipment I like to allow a 45 minute set-up time. If you require a faster set up time, we can discuss your requirements in our initial consultation.

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

Yes, I would be delighted to use your piano provided it is in tune and in good working order. During these times of Coronavirus, I request that you ensure it is thoroughly cleaned before I use it or confirm that you are happy for me to clean it prior to me playing.

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

Yes, I play all the songs on my set list regularly so if there are any in particular you would like me to play, just let me know. I am also happy to learn up to three new songs not on my playlist to perform at your event provided you give me at least 3 weeks notice.

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes, if no piano is available I bring my own instrument (Nord Stage Piano) and appropriate PA system for your venue/event.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Yes, I am happy to learn up to three new songs not on my playlist to perform at your event for no extra charge provided you give me at least 3 weeks notice of the songs you'd like me to learn.
Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Blues, Jazz fusion, Swing, Light music, Originals, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Soul, Top 40, Rock, Britpop
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Recording session, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Lyricist, Orchestrator, Songwriter, Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Accompanist
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