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About Richard

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.

Richard

4.9 out of 5

15 verified reviews

Satisfaction

5.0

Professionalism

5.0

Communication

5.0

Punctuality

5.0

Richard's Reviews

5 out of 5

Richard played a big part in making our wedding a very special day. Right from the beginning, Richard was very prompt with answering our questions. He was very open about the kind of music he plays and his style, which suited us very well. We selected songs from his playlist and added some more, including an unusual track that he learnt for us and adapted for the piano. Richard was very pleasant to work with and met us a week before the event at the venue. And on the day itself, he arrived in good time and gave us a fantastic performance. Thank you, Richard!

Reply from Richard

6 days ago

Thanks to you both for making me feel so welcome! It was pleasure to play for you.

5 out of 5

Richard played during our wedding breakfast last week! He created an amazing ambiance and the guests loved it! Great song choices too!!

Reply from Richard

3 months ago

Thanks, Emily! Congrats to you both, again!

5 out of 5

We booked Richard for our Golden Wedding Anniversary party, which was held in our garden. Richard provided me with his song list, and I chose the songs that suited us the most. He also visited us before the event to check our facilities. Luckily, the weather was wonderful and Richard was very entertaining, professional and just a great guy. Thank you, Richard, for making our day all the more special xx

Reply from Richard

4 months ago

Thanks, Eileen! I really enjoyed playing for you.

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

7 months ago

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

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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

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.

Encore badges

10 gigs

Experienced: 10 bookings through Encore

Saved the day!

Booked for an Encore gig with less than 24 hours’ notice

8th Anniversary

This act has been working with Encore for over 8 years

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

Last updated: 2024

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Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£200
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£350
Up to 3 hours	£450

Sunday Brunch Jazz

Two 45 minute sets of Jazz and easy listening tunes

£300

Wedding ceremony

This includes music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave.

£325

Drinks reception

Two performances of up to 45 mins each during your drinks reception

£350

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

My clients appreciate my relaxed style that gets people singing along.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Goodwood House, Grosvenor House Hotel, Renaissance Hotel (St Pancras), Manchester Town Hall, Greenwich Maritime Museum

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 is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Weddings for well known sports stars

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.

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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Instruments:

Piano, Singing pianist, Singer

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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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