Hire a Pianist that Sings Pop, Folk & Soul Ballads
2) Bill Withers – Grandma’s Hands
3) John Mayer – I’m Gonna Find Another You
4) Michael Kiwanuka – I’ll Get Along
5) John Martyn – Solid Air
With his effortlessly authentic voice and delightfully subtle pianism, Hugh continues to charm audiences with his ever-personal arrangements of pop, folk and soul ballads.
Playing songs by artists such as Bill Withers, John Mayer and Laura Mvula, Hugh provides the perfect live-lounge accompaniment to any occasion.
A postgraduate scholar at the renowned Guildhall School of Music & Drama, Hugh is faultlessly professional and his humble manner makes him a pleasure to deal with.
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REPERTOIRE
Hugh sings and plays with exquisite precision and care, taking his broad range of influences to create a unique blend of pop, folk and soul. He can also perform purely instrumental or jazz sets.
Contemporary Repertoire
by artists such as the below
- Sam Smith
- Laura Mvula
- Jamie Cullum
- Bill Withers
- Michael Kiwanuka
- Ben Folds
- Bon Iver
- Chet Baker
- James Taylor
- John Martyn
- John Mayer
- Louis Armstrong
- Nina Simone
- Paul Simon
- Ray Charles
- Rufus Wainwright
Jazz Repertoire includes
- Ain’t Misbehavin – Fats Waller
- Beautiful Love – Young, King and Van Alstyne
- A Night in Tunisia – Dizzy Gillespie
- Au Privave – Charlie Parker
- Bernie’s Tune – Bernie Miller
- Elite Syncopation – Scott Joplin
- Georgia On My Mind – Carmichael and Gorrell
- Little Waltz – Ron Carter
- Lullabye of Birdland – Geroge Shearing
- Maiden Voyage – Herbie Hancock
- My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers
- Polkadots and Moonbeams – Jimmy Van Heusen
- Someday My Prince Will Come – Larry Morey
- Over the Rainbow – Harburg & Allen {arr. G. Shearing}
- St. Thomas – Sonny Rollins
- Stella by Starlight – Victor Young
- Straight No Chaser – Thelonious Monk
- Waltz for Debby – Bill Evans and many more…
TESTIMONIALS
Hugh’s music was dripping with beautiful piano and vocals.
Richard Croft, Private Client
Hugh plays music that has been arranged with the greatest care. He has both the ability and wit to deliver consummately constructed pop and soul tunes.
Substance Music
His level of professionalism displayed throughout was outstanding: a very sophisticated and engaging performance.
Chrissie Wells, Private Client
Pop with jazz inflections and lovely soulful singing. You are just fantastic.
Linda Serck, BBC Introducing
Not only does Hugh have a terrific voice, but his professionalism and attitude towards his music make him a pleasure to work with.
Simon Hendry, Sound Engineer, The Roundhouse
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