Hire Ritchie Jaxon | Pianist in West Yorkshire

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About Ritchie

Experienced, young and versatile pianist with a passion for performing. Guaranteed to add class to your event and wow your guests!

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Pianist

Leeds

Public liability insurance of £1 million

Until 2020, Ritchie played in some of the UK's most prestigious venues including; The Lanesborough, 20 Stories, Mandarin Oriental, The Groucho Club, The Jazz Cafe, Theatre Royal Haymarket and Lords Cricket Ground. He's entertained royalty, celebrities and high powered business clientele. After several years residing in in the countryside, taking a break and travelling the world, he has relocated to West Yorkshire to relaunch his career in music. Ritchie is a versatile musician and can play the majority of genres; whether that be jazz, pop, covers, classical or boogie woogie. He also plays from memory and rarely, if ever, uses sheet music. Ritchie also works as a session musician and musical director. He is part of an 80's and 90's pop band and is a regular on the jazz scene.

Ritchie's Reviews

We hired Ritchie to play during our wedding reception at St George's Hill Tennis Club. We had requested some songs to be played that were special to us and he included these as well as taking on the spot requests from our guests. He's very smart and personable. Our guests loved him! Thank you for being a part of our special day! Greg and Sheree

Head office Annual Party - The Imperial Hotel Torquay. Ritchie performed a 2 hour set at our Great Gatsby 1920's themed party in December. His playing is superb and he thoroughly entertained us all. Towards the end of the night, one of our colleagues wanted to sing a song and Ritchie happily obliged. All in all, a great entertainer!

Ritchie's Song list

- All Elton John songs

- All Frank Sinatra songs

- Christmas songs and carols

- Show tunes (phantom of the Opera, Billy Elliot, Wizard of Oz etc)

- Theme from New York

- My Heart Will Go On

- Sway

- Alexander's Rag Time Band

- I Giorni - Ludovico Einaudi

- Somewhere Over The Rainbow

- A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square

- Take Five

- The Entertainer

- Piano Man

- Just the way you are

- New York State of mind

- River Flows In You

- A thousand years

- I don't wanna miss a thing

- Boogie Woogie (in the mood)

- Georgia on my mind

- Ain't misbehavin'

- Autumn Leaves

- Clair de Line

- Yesterday

- Ain't no sunshine

- Have I told you lately that I love you?

- I don't feel like dancin'

- Fur Elise

- Moon River

- thinking out loud

- Photograph

- A Team

- Songbird

- fields of gold

- I have a dream

- Mamma Mia

- Puttin on the Ritz

- as time goes by

- I'm in the mood for love

- Makin whoopee

- All of me

- ordinary people

Ritchie's Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£125
Up to 1 hour	£250
Up to 2 hours	£375
Up to 3 hours	£625

Wedding ceremony1 hour

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

£312.50

Drinks reception2 hours

Two performances of up to 55 mins each during your drinks reception

£375

Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner4 hours

- Music before the service begins, music during the signing of the register, and music as guests leave. - 2 x 55 min performances at the drinks reception. - 2 x 55 min performances as dinner is being served.

£750

Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

I'm very personable and friendly, which is very useful when interacting with my audience. I play songs as they were recorded, with my own fun additions and improvisations.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Lord's Cricket Ground The Groucho Club The Ritz The Lanesborough Winchester Theatre Royal The Jazz Cafe .... And more!!!

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Elton John Dr John Billy Joel Leonard Bernstein George Gershwin Herbie Hancock

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

I played at the CEO of Capita's retirement party at Lord's Cricket Ground. I also performed at the Lanesborough Hotel in London for Pippa Middleton's birthday lunch, in front of senior royalty and other high profile guests.

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

Let me know in advance and I will accommodate you. I am very flexible and will ensure that your event runs as smoothly as possible.

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

Yes

How much time do you need to set up?

25 minutes

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

Absolutely - this option is preferred and the rates are cheaper!

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

Absolutely. Also, if there are songs you specifically want me to play which aren't listed, let me know!

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Yes, I can. I provide a full size electric stage piano.

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely yes! I enjoy playing songs that are significant and special to my clients. I also enjoy learning new material which I can add to my repertoire!

Musicianship

Genres:

Blues, Jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Modern jazz, Ragtime, Swing, Pop, Covers, Christmas, Classical, Contemporary classical, Musical theatre, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music, 1930s era music, Light music, Britpop, Pop rock

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Instruments:

Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Wedding proposal, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve

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Other skills:

Composer, Songwriter, Accompanist, Fluent improviser, Music therapy

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