James Greene Professional & soulful Piano player

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The guide prices below are for events within 20 miles of East London. Outside this area extra travel expenses will apply. Please get in touch for an accurate quote.
2 x 45 minute sets within a 2 hour period: £434
Every extra set: £185
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About / Biography

James Greene has been providing top quality piano/keyboards for public shows and private events alike for over 15 years. He has worked in touring bands backing household names such as Sir Tom Jones and Sir Van Morrison across the world.

Lineup:

Guitar and/or Saxophone can be added to expand the lineup.

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in East London

Will travel up to 200 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 200 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Wade In The Water (Traditional)

Besame Mucho - Consuelo Velasquez

On The Sunny Side Of The Street - McHugh/Fields

Honeydripper - Dr John

Tipitina - Professor Longhair

Pretty Libby - Dr John

The Brightest Smile In Town - Ray Charles

A Hard Days Night - Lennon/McCartney

A Taste Of Honey - Scott/Marlow

All Shook Up - Blackwell

Careless Love (Traditional)

Come Rain or Come Shine - Arlen/Mercer

Hymn To Freedom - Oscar Peterson

Smile - Charlie Chaplin

Body and Soul - Green/Hayman

I’ll Be Seeing You - Fain/Kahal

Sunny - Bobby Hebb

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

2 x power sockets.
Dressing room or a quiet space aside from the event space.
A hot meal if it's an evening gig and unlimited water as a minimum refreshment.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I can provide a digital piano but not PA.


What information do you require about a venue?

Name, Postcode, load in and parking information.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

If the PA is provided I could provide a DJ service.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

I worked as a session musician for four years in Tom Jones band, on tour with him we played Hollywood Bowl, London's O2 and Wembley Arena among hundreds of others around the world, I've also backed Van Morrison and Paolo Nutini.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

As a piano player, Ray Charles, Dr John, James Booker and many more. I really couldn't pick one artist or one song!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I've been gigging professionally since age 16.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Anything with a crowd that's up for hearing music and responding.


What style of music do you play

New Orleans piano primarily, including blues/jazz/boogie/rock n roll/soul

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

10 minutes.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes (weather dependant)


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

I could take some general direction for example 'can you throw in some 60's Motown Hits'


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Most common would be creating a lively atmosphere and bringing smiles to people around the room.

Recent Clients

James Greene has performed for these clients:

Tom Jones

Van Morrison

Paolo Nutini

Ruby Turner

Rumer

Zucchero

Venues

James Greene has performed at these venues:

Wembley Arena

O2

Hollywood Bowl

Beacon Theatre NYC

Ed Sullivan Theatre NYC

Bowery Ballroom NYC

Ronnie Scott's

606

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