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Credits:
A virtuoso solo performer with many years experience, embracing the broadest range of musical styles – from Bach to Bacharach and from Cole Porter to Coldplay. Renowned for his excellent ear, his versatility, his sensitivity on the nylon-strung guitar and his ability to arrange, notate and transcribe. He is in high demand for session work, weddings and concerts.

Style:
Classical, Romantic, Easy-Listening and some Jazz /Blues influences

Testimonials:
“The music throughout the wedding and during our meal was absolutely stunning.” - Gemma and Dan.

“This guy is amazing and we would recommend him for any event, not just weddings.” – Graham and Lorraine.

"Looking back on our day I'd say it was perfect but it was made magical by his playing...” - Tanya and Paul.

“Just wanted to let you know that my phone has been ringing all day, with guests telling me how much they enjoyed your fantastic guitar playing at the annual dinner” Marketing Director, EAOC Ltd.

Weddings:
He offers a range of services can be provided to make your special event a unique occasion:

- Greeting your guests with gentle, ambient music, to create the perfect atmosphere for your special day
- Have your special song uniquely arranged and performed during the signing of the register
- Appropriate background music played for your guests to enjoy during the wedding breakfast.
- Subtle amplification will be provided if required, to ensure that the music is heard but without being intrusive.

Biography:
Born in 1960 in London, he first took up the guitar at the age of eleven. Although his progress was rapid during his secondary school years, it wasn’t until his mid-thirties – following redundancy from his career in financial services – that he made the decision to be a career musician. Formal study followed in both guitar and music studies, where he gained a Music A level as a mature student in 1997-99 (Edexel Board) achieving an A grade. Between 2000-02 he took a two year Music Diploma achieving a grade 2 pass. This was combined with live performances with various function bands.

In 1997 he performed with a Country-Rock band which went on to impact both the British Country music scene and the function circuit. The band played abroad in Italy in between 1998-1999, where they recorded two Country Music albums. During this time, he joined forces with a couple of finger-style guitarists to form a guitar trio, in recognition of his growing appetite for playing finger style acoustic guitar, which was by now his preferred style. The trio still performs regularly to this day, often adding musicians from his former Country-Rock band to make up a five-piece act. The trio have also recorded two albums of their own, in 1999 and 2005. Lately, he has operated in an increasingly ‘freelance’ role with his various performing projects and now devotes more resources to both his teaching duties at secondary schools and his position as a local representative for a Music Examinations Board.

Live Performances:
Renowned for his excellent ear, his versatility, his sensitivity on the nylon-strung guitar and his ability to arrange, notate and transcribe, he remains in high demand for session work, weddings and concerts. He has played at over 100 'Black Tie' and similar formal functions, provided Classical and Easy-Listening guitar music during dinner. He has performed in numerous restaurants and currently plays regularly at an Italian Restaurant in his home town Kent. He has also played in quite a few concerts, usually as a guitar duet, and plays at an increasing number of weddings every summer.
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Repertoire: + Many more songs available, please ask for details

Romantic/Popular:

And I Love Her (Lennon/McCartney)
Hey Jude
Michelle, Ma Belle
Here, There and Everywhere
My Love

Imagine
In My Life
Your Song (Elton John)
Candle In The Wind
Whiter Shade Of Pale (Procul Harum)
Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon/Garfunkel)

We've Only Just Begun (Carpenters)
Always On My Mind (Willie Nelson)
From This Moment On (Shania Twain)
Close To You (Carpenters)
How Deep Is Your Love (Bee Gees)

Something's Got A Hold Of My Heart (Gene Pitney)
Love Me Tender (Presley)
Wonderful Tonight (Clapton)
Killing Me Softly (Roberta Flack)
If (David Gates)
Fields Of Gold (Sting)
More Than Words (Extreme)
When I Fall In Love (Nat 'King' Cole)
Classical Music:

Cavatina (Myers)
Caprich Araba (Tarrega)
Lagrima (Tarrega)
Prelude in D (J S Bach)
Prelude from Cello Suite No 1 (J S Bach)
Bourree in E Minor (J S Bach)
Nocturne in E Flat (Chopin)
Moonlight Sonata (Beethoven)
Canon in D (J Pachelbel)
Wedding March (Mendolssohn)
Vals (J Ferrer)
Etude (F Sor)

Jazz Standards:

Misty
As Time Goes By
Someone To watch Over Me
The Girl from Ipanema
Georgia On My Mind
Ain't Misbehavin'
Dancing Cheek to Cheek
Manha De Carnaval
Blue Moon
Just The way You Look Tonight
Every Time You Say Goodbye
Cry Me A River
Blue Moon

Theatre/Cinema

Somewhere Over The Rainbow
My Favourite Things
Climb Every Mountain
When You Wish Upon A Star
Moon River
Theme From Love Story
When You say Nothing At All
I Know Him So Well (Chess)
On My Own (Les Miserables)
The Entertainer
Don't Cry For Me Argentina

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