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Guitar demon playing passionate Latin guitar music, classy gypsy jazz, fiery flamenco and the occasional classic tune!
Classical Guitarist
Newport

I have 45 years of playing experience. I am a passionate improviser on the guitar and I play along with backing tracks to create a fuller sound. The setlist is a mixture of Latin tunes (think Buena Vista Social Club) along with classic French-style gypsy jazz (think Django Reinhardt), flamenco (think castanets) and some tunes you will definitely all know. I have the experience to adapt to moods and vibes - when it needs to be fiery and swinging I can cover that base. When we need chilled and calm, I've got that up my sleeve too. I use my own amplification and I can set up in 3 minutes. People tell me my music makes them feel like they are on holiday somewhere hot. I would love to make your event go with a swing! Transport costs needs to be included. My rate is £100 an hour.

Cardiff's Reviews

From customers:

KF
Katie F

Jonathan played at my wedding reception at Lady Margaret Hall in Workshop and he was sensational. I'd actually seen him busking in Cardiff and asked him if he's like to play at my wedding. He came all the way from Cardiff bless him. He really made the event go with a swing!!

GO
Giovanni's (

Jonathan often comes and plays for our diners when the weather is nice on a sunny day, The feedback he gets from customers is amazing - I've never seen people linger over their meals as long as they do then he's playing. Tremendous variety in the music and he knows how to change the mood up or down. We know a lot of people choose to have a meal with us when he's playing.

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Cardiff's Song list

Night and Day
Hotel California
Les Yeux Noirs
Don't Know Why
Swing Gitan
Minor Swing
Sobre El Mar
Guantanamera
Entre Dos Aguas
E minor Flamenco
Nuages
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Wave
How Insensitive
Brilantinha
O bêbado e a equilibrista
Agua De Beber
One Note Samba
Tchinchirote
Desafinado
Mas Que Nada
Lovely Day
Douce Ambience
J'attendrai
Affirmation
For Sephora
Fly me to the moon
All of me
Avalon
Troublant Bolero
Your Song
Bossa Dorado
Chan Chan
El Cuarta De Tula
Swing 42
C'est si Bon
Blue Bossa
Lulu Swing
Lady Be Good
Anouman
Rhymes Gitanes
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Summertime
Water no Get Enemy
Love and Death
No Hay Problema
Tiene Sabor
Candela
De Camino A la Vereda
Y tu que has hecho
Watina
Gagandadiba
Lechon in B Minor
Say a Little Prayer
Manha De Carnival
Englishman in New York
One Note Samba
My Favourite Things
And I love her
Volare

Cardiff's Prices

Last updated: 2025

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

Standard Prices
DurationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£250
Up to 1 hour£375
Up to 2 hours£750
Up to 3 hours£1125
Packages
Wedding ceremony2 hours
Two hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.
£748.75
Wedding anniversary2 hours
Two hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.
£750
Drinks reception2 hours
Two hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.
£750
Hotel and restaurant3 hours
Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.
£1123.75
Corporate event3 hours
Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.
£1125
New Years3 hours
Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.
£1125
Wedding ceremony + Drinks reception + Dinner3 hours
Three hours of Latin and gypsy jazz music performed by myself accompanied by backing tracks to create the illusion of a bigger sound.
£1125
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

That I play with real passion and energy and make people feel as if they are on their summer holidays!

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Giovanni's in Cardiff, Demiro's in Cardiff Bay, The TownHouse in Cardiff, Brecon Jazz Festival, Various venues in Bath and Bristol

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix

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

Brecon Jazz Festival

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

I'm totally flexible with that

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

I can play backing tracks to cover any gaps

How much time do you need to set up?

No more than 5 minutes

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

Absolutely, yes!

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

Yes
Musicianship
Genres:
Latin, Afrobeat, Cuban music, Brazilian music, Flamenco, Samba, Spanish music, World music
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Event types:
Hotel / Restaurant event, Wedding, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
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