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Photograph of Eugene  Portman whor is available as a jazz pianist in Birmingham, London, Hampshire, Kent, Dorset, Cheshire, Suffolk for any wedding, event or partyA LITTLE ABOUT EUGENE

Eugene Portman was born in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and gravitated towards the piano at a very early age. He studied classicaly but listened in awe to many great jazz pianists. He soon became his ambition to, maybe one day, become a jazz pianist himself and managed to fulfil his ambition some time ago. He now performs throughout the entire UK both as a combo player and solo jazz pianist.

EUGENE AS A COMBO JAZZ PIANIST

Eugene is a jazz pianist who is not only adept as a solo artist but is as equally talented performing in any trio, quartet or any other combo situation. Recently he has been appearing at many events and parties as a jazz duo with bass. Piano and bass is a beautiful combination; it’s main strength being it’s capacity to achieve a wide range of expression. There is an intimacy about this combination that isn’t as evident in quartets and larger combos. It is almost like a one to one conversation: at one end of the spectrum it can sound like two close friends telling each other their closest secrets; at the other it could two blokes out for a good time. Piano and bass is capable of intense sensitivity and yet it can swing like crazy - it is the perfect duo.

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Up-Tempo Songs

Slow Songs

EUGENE AS A SOLO JAZZ PIANIST

Eugene has an incredible amount of talent as a solo jazz pianist – and seems to make the art of solo jazz piano playing seem easy. There are hundreds of pianists out there who can play in a trio, quartet or band , but solo piano is a completely different story. Eugene’s classical training has paid off as far as this department is concerned and as a jazz pianist his playing is full of surprises- sometimes exciting, sometimes intimate.

THE MUSIC EUGENE PLAYS

Eugene’s music is easy to listen to, whatever combination he is playing in. His main influences have been any jazz pianist who resembled Oscar Peterson, George Shearing, Erroll Garner or Dudley Moore. Other musical influences have been Ben Webster, Stan Getz, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jimmy Smith.

Eugene also plays classical music which is ideal for wedding ceremonies.


WHERE EUGENE HAS PERFORMED AS A JAZZ PIANIST?

Eugene has worked for many companies, organisations and performed in many venues throughout the UK. Here is a list of venues where Eugene has played and here is a list of satisfied clients. If you would like to hear Eugene live then see the up and coming live gigs page here.

WHICH AREAS DOES EUGENE COVER?

Eugene will cover Birmingham, London, Manchester, Essex, Suffolk, Dorset, Surrey, Sussex, Kent or any other area of the UK or even abroad. At the moment a lot of his work is coming from Birmingham and the West Midlands area but things do change.

SO WHAT IF THE VENUE DOESN'T HAVE A PIANO?

This isn't a problem as Eugene can bring his Yamaha digital piano. All the music on this site was recorded on the same instrument that he would bring. The advantage of the digital piano (apart from the amazing quality of the sound) is that it can be easily moved if music is required in more than one location at the venue. A digital piano can even be set up outside.

SO HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

Prices are from £240 for Eugene as a solo pianist but please contact him for a quote for your individual requirements.

HOW TO BOOK EUGENE AS THE JAZZ PIANIST FOR YOUR EVENT

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Eugene could easily be the jazz pianist for your corporate event, party, wedding or trade show. He is ideal as a solo artist, but if you require something different, he is also available as the key player (excuse the pun) in combos up to a five peice jazz band. Please note that if you hire the jazz band, it will not be a typical function band. If you are looking for a function band there are plenty of great bands around to fulfil your requirements.
Please fill out the form here to get a quote for Eugene as the jazz pianist for your event.

 

Please visit my "frequently asked questions page" for answers to other queries.

 

 

New..

As well as playing the piano - Eugene can now offer sound, PA, recording etc.


This can save money and take the headache out event and conference organisation.

Find out more HERE


Eugene is available as a jazz pianist in Birmingham, London, Hampshire, Kent, Dorset, Cheshire, Suffolk for any wedding, event or party.

 

 


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In addition to the counties in the above text Eugene frequently covers the following areas as a jazz pianist:

Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex, East Sussex, Bedfordshire, Kent, WEST COUNTRY, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Berkshire, South East England, Isle of Wight, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdonshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire (northants), Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire, Herefordshire, Leicestershire, West Midlands

Occassionally Eugene will travel further afield and will cover the following counties as a jazz pianist:

jazz Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire, Wales, Cheshire, East Anglia, Norfolk, MANCHESTER, Cheshire, Durham, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire, Northumberland, Northumbria, Nottinghamshire, Cumberland, Merseyside , Middlesex, South Yorkshire, Tyne and Wear, West Yorkshire and Westmorland

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