MarcoBluesJazz Guitarist Singer, Blues Jazz Soul Rock, available as Solo, Duo, or Trio

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 100 miles

PRICE
from £300 (GBP)

RATED
10 / 10 from 5 reviews

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Price Guide

Description Price
Solo Guitar & Voice, 2x45 min sets, within 15 miles£300 (GBP)
Duo Guitar/Voice & Saxophone or Double Bass£600 (GBP)
Trio Guitar/Voice, Double Bass, Saxophone or Drums£900 (GBP)

About / Biography

Marco BluesJazz (Marco Piccioni) is a Blues Jazz & Rock guitarist and singer based in London.

He has worked as a session musician and a leader since 2003 in New York, Italy, and the UK.

His repertoire includes all the Classic Blues & Jazz, Classic Soul and Pop-Rock, from Miles Davis to Herbie Hancock, from Thelonius Monk to Bill Evans, from Louis Armstrong to Ray Charles, from Otis Redding to Stevie Wonder amd James Brown, from BB King to Eric Clapton, from Jimi Hendrix to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, from Gregg Allman to Bruce Springsteen, from Bob Marley to the Eagles, and many more.

He performs as a Solo Guitarist and Vocalist, or as Duo with Double Bass or Saxophone, or with his Trio or 4 Piece Band, that's Guitar/Vox, Double Bass, Drums, and Sax.

He can perform purely instrumental music too, within the Classic Jazz repertoire, or fully improvised and created in the moment, suitable for atmospheric moments.

It can be very discreet in the background or more lively, depending on what is needed.

Marco is also a songwriter and can perform his original material.

Reviews (5)

There are currently 5 user ratings for MarcoBluesJazz

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

All the things you are - Jerome/Kern

Somewhere over the rainbow - Judy Garland

Reconsider Baby - Lowell Fulson

Everyday I have the Blues - B.B. King

Gee baby ain't I good to you - Razaf/Redman

Fantastic that's you - Louis Armstrong

What a wonderful world - Louis Armstrong

Beautiful Day - U2

Creep - Radiohead

Into my arms - Nick Cave

Every breath you take - The Police

Dancing in the moonlight - Toploader

You’ve got the music in you - New Radicals

Dolce vita - Ryan Paris

You can’t hurry love - The Supremes

I’ve got my mind set on you - George Harrison

Easy - The Commodores

Light my fire - The Doors

Everybody’s got to learn sometimes - The Korgis

Roots Rock Reggae - Bob Marley

Thank you Lord - Bob Marley

I shot the sheriff - Bob Marley

Three little birds - Bob Marley

No Woman no Cry - Bob Marley

Beautiful morning - Ray Charles

I've got a woman - Ray Charles

Georgia on my mind - Ray Charles

Don’t let the sun catch you crying - Ray Charles

Smack dub in the middle - Ry Cooder

To make you feel my love - Bob Dylan

Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan

All along the watchtower - Bob Dylan

Someday Baby - Bob Dylan

Knockin' on Heaven's Door - Bob Dylan

Fire - Bruce Springsteen

Hungry heart - Bruce Springsteen

The River - Bruce Springsteen

Sunshine of my life - Steve Wonder

Isn’t she lovely - Steve Wonder

Superstition - Steve Wonder

Don't let me be misunderstood - The Animals

Hard to handle - Otis Redding

Dock of the bay - Otis Redding

Miss you - The Rolling Stones

Jumping jack flash - The Rolling Stones

Start me up - The Rolling Stones

Saint of me - The Rolling Stones

You don’t have to mean it - The Rolling Stones

I'm free - The Rolling Stones

Mustang Sally - Mack Rice

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Everybody ought to change sometimes - Eric Clapton

Layla - Eric Clapton

Old love - Eric Clapton

Before you accuse me - Eric Clapton

Give me strength - Eric Clapton

Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Melissa - Greg Allman

Desperado - Eagles

Hotel California - Eagles

I can't tell you why - Eagles

Heartache Tonight - Eagles

I got you (I Feel Good) - James Brown

Cocaine - JJ Cale

Call me the Breeze - JJ Cale

Tore down - Sonny Thompson

Nobody knows you when you're down and out - Jimmie Cox

Tired of talking - Robben Ford

Good thing - Robben Ford

Born under a bad sign - Albert King

Little wing - Jimi Hendrix

Hey Joe - Jimi Hendrix

Fire - Jimi Hendrix

Ain’t got nothing like the blues - Billie Holiday

Moon river - Henry Mancini

I just want to make love to you - Muddy Waters

I wanna hold your hand - The Beatles

Into my arms - Nick Cave

Somewhere - Bernstein/Sondheim

Probably me - Sting

Fever- Peggy Lee

Summertime - George Gershwin

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Small Performance space, minimum 2 meters x 2 meters, power sockets, 1 parking space


What information do you require about a venue?

directions


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

we are self contained and provide all the equipment


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

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

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

I performed at the Turin Winter Olympics medals party in 2006, at the Sines World Music Festival in Portugal in 2009 and 2011, at Ronnie Scott's in London in 2011.


What's your favourite type of event?

Weddings, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties


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

I have always played music, i have always wanted to be a musician


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

Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Eric Johnson, Keith Jarrett, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Arrival time 1 hour to set up, before performance.
2x45 mins sets, with 1x15 mins break


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes


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

We welcome a few suggested songs a couple of weeks before the event


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"Top Class Professional", "an amazing singer and guitarist and provided excellent chilled vibes for our guests", "Marco was fantastic! Such a professional and a gentleman also"


What kind of performance is ithis?

I will perform some Classic Blues & Jazz and Pop Rock, from Ray Charles to Eric Clapton, playing in the background

I've been doing this kinds of nights for over 20 years, playing in UK and internationally, including the London Jazz Festival, the Boisdale restaurants, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, and the legendary 606 Jazz Club.

My repertoire includes Classic Jazz, Blues, Pop Rock, Soul and Pop.
From Miles Davies to Ray Charles, from Eric Clapton to Bruce Springsteen, from Bob Marley to Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Otis Redding, James Brown, Steve Wonder, Prince, The Police, and many more...

If requested, I can also play instrumental music, ideal for atmospheric moments, and original songs.

It can be very discreet in the background or more lively, depending on what is needed.

Hope to hear from you soon
Best
Marco

"Marco Piccioni, a force to be reckoned with"
Evening Standard 2017

Recent Clients

MarcoBluesJazz has performed for these clients:

Boisdale restaurants London

Venues

MarcoBluesJazz has performed at these venues:

Boisdale Restaurants London

O2

Ronnie Scott's

Pizza Express Soho and Phesantry

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