Michael Blanchfield - Jazz pianist Bespoke jazz, pop, classical piano for all occasions

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Description Price
Solo piano (up to 2 hours)£300
Solo piano (up to 3 hours)£400
Jazz duo (up to 2 hours)£600
Jazz trio (up to 2 hours)£900
Jazz quartet (up to 2 hours)£1200
My prices include VAT and travel up to 10 miles from Cardiff. Extended performance times, late performances/overnight fees to be negotiated if necessary.

About / Biography

Playing across genres, I whole-heartedly embrace the particular energies of the music I play, whilst retaining my own unique musical signature and character. This is clear in both my solo piano and ensemble arrangements, in which I bring together influences from my eclectic musical background and the rich history of jazz music: from folk, pop, blues and swing, to be-bop, funk and jazz fusion.

I have extensive experience performing at private and corporate functions, weddings and parties. My career as a professional session musician, teacher, and artist puts me in the perfect position to adapt my music to your event's needs, with reliable assurance and commitment to the genre and setting.

Venues played include: Wales Millenium Centre; Cardiff Castle; Vortex Jazz Club; Manchester Academy; Belfast Empire; Battersea Arts Centre; Lattidue Festival; Glastonbury Festival; The Ambassador's Residence, Paris, and more...

Currently touring with: Cardinal Black; This Flight Tonight: Songs of Joni Mitchell; Angharad Jenkins.

BMus 1st class honours in jazz piano from The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff.

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for Michael Blanchfield - Jazz pianist

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Cardiff City, Cardiff

Will travel up to 250 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 250 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 10 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.

POP LIST (by artist):

ABBA

Al Green

Billy Joel

Bruno Mars

Earth, Wind & Fire

Ed Sheeran

Elton John

Etta James

James Taylor

Jimmy Hendrix

John Lennon

Marvin Gaye

Norah Jones

Shania Twain

Stevie Wonder

The Beatles

The Four Seasons

Van Morrison

JAZZ LIST (by artist):

Ella Fitzgerald

Billy Holiday

Nat King Cole

Bill Evans

Sonny Rollins

Wes Montgomery

Jimmy Smith

Duke Ellington

Dizzy Gillespie

Louis Armstrong

Herbie Hancock

John Coltrane

Charlie Parker

Nina Simone

Miles Davis

Stan Getz

Chet Baker

Coleman Hawkins

Ahmad Jamal

Etta Jones

Sarah Vaughn

Oscar Peterson

Thelonious Monk

Roy Hargrove

Joe Henderson

Dinah Washington

Clifford Brown

Sonny Stitt

Keith Jarrett

...and more

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Parking space
Power sockets within 3m of the performance space
Performance space required:
- Solo: 3 square metres
- Duo: 4 square metres
- Trio/quartet: 5 square metres


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, I bring my own electric stage piano and PA speaker system.


What information do you require about a venue?

Just the venue name, address, phone number and any useful info regarding access and load-in/out.


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

Yes, I can play a Spotify playlist before and between sets curated by either myself or the client.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Opening up for Bastille at Depot in the Castle 2023 with Tom Jenkins was a really amazing gig. As well as a trip to Paris to play piano/saxophone duo for the Welsh Ambassador at his residence for St David's Day was quite an honour.


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

Oscar Peterson was the first jazz pianist I heard and I was immediately hooked! Influences have broadened since then to include Rachmaninov, Debussy, Billy Joel, Dua Lipa, Slipknot, Kraftwerk, Tom Jones and far, far too many more to mention!


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

I started gigging at about age 16 in local pubs with my sister, in Hertfordshire where we grew up. Since then I've played in so many different settings across the UK - rock bands (Cardinal Black), singer-songwriters (Tom Jenkins), modern jazz quartets (Clem Saynor Quartet), orchestras, musicals, solo, duos and more. From Glastonbury Festival to Dublin Academy, Inverness to Penzance music has taken me touring across the UK.


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

I love a Christmas party, it has to be said! The music, the singing, the food...!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

I normally arrive an hour before the performance if playing solo, allowing more time for larger bands.
I usually play around 45-50 minutes per set.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, on solid, flat ground where there's cover from any weather and with a power supply nearby.


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

More than happy to take a few requests to include in the setlist and can tailor the performance in a more general way based on your favourite artists and genres.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Just take a look at my reviews! "Michael is relaxed, confident, professional and incredibly talented" "a great entertainer"

Venues

Michael Blanchfield - Jazz pianist has performed at these venues:

Wales Millenium Centre

Cardiff Castle

Battersea Arts Centre

St David’s Hall

The Senedd

The Ambassador’s Residence, Paris

Vortex Jazz Club

Green Man Festival

Glastonbury Festival

Lattidue Festival

02 Academy, Manchester

Komedia, Bath

The Fire Station, Sunderland

Eden Court, Inverness

Belfast Empire

Heb Celt Festival, Stornoway

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