About Samuel Joyce

Jazz, Swing and Stride Pianist based in Bristol.

Pianist

Bristol

I studied at Leeds College Of Music graduating in 2008 and have performed across the UK at many different events. Happy in a Solo or group (duo/trio/quartet) setting. I have transport and all necessary equipment (keyboard and PA).

Musicianship

Genres:

Jazz, Christmas, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Modern jazz, Latin jazz, Swing, Ragtime, Gospel, Barbershop, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Gypsy jazz, Jazz fusion, Classical, Baroque, Classical crossover, Fanfare, Early music, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music, Medieval music, Musical theatre, Opera, Renaissance, Funk, Motown, R&B, Funk rock, Hip Hop, Soul, Disco, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, World music

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Instruments:

Piano, Keyboard

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Event types:

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

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching, Theory teaching, Singing teaching, Examiner, Music therapy, Composition teaching, Community music worker, Musicologist, Animateur, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader

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Song list

Jazz Standards examples:

As this is my speciality there are literally hundreds of standards which I cover from all areas, but particularly from the more Swing/Bebop/Hardbop genres

Wedding Repertoire examples:

Pachabel Cannon in D

John Legend All of me

Ed Sheeran Thinking out loud

Christina Perri A thousand years

Classical and Light Classical repertoire examples:

Bach Jesu joy of mans desiring

Bach Prelude in C

Debussy Clair De Lune

Beethoven Ode to Joy

Pop and Rock repertoire examples:

Adele Make you feel my love

Elton John Your Song

Etta James At last

Louis Armstrong What a wonderful world

Please let me know if you have any requests as the above examples are just that, and not my entire repertoire list in any of the genres!

Reviews

1 verified review

Verified

Sophie P, 1 year ago

Sam was so easy to organise the wedding music with from start to finish. Not so much as a raised eyebrow at the specific (and very particular) repertoire choices and flexibility throughout. Would really recommend to anyone looking to book some high-quality jazz!

Steve M, 2 years ago

"Great reliable player, music always appreciated by customers and guests"