The French Wedding Trumpeter Professional Trumpeter offering Fanfares, Background Jazz & Blues & Chillout

I need a performance space of at least 2.5 metres wide and 2 metres deep. I require 2 standard plug sockets and 1 dedicated parking space close to the venue.

I need to know directions to the venue and info on the right place to park and where to load in my equipment. I also need to be informed if there’s a sound limiter in the venue and what time I can get in to set up and soundcheck.

I bring my own PA system to all my gigs. I don't provide lighting.

Yes I can play spotify playlists before I play, in the break in between sets and for up to 30 minutes after my final set. I am happy to choose the music myself or have the client provide a playlist to play.

The best recent gig I did was playing roaming jazz for a wedding at Château de la Valouze in La Roche Chalais, France. The best venue I've played is the Royal Albert Hall, I have been fortunate to play there several times.

I am happy to play most types of events but weddings are my favourite.

I have played trumpet and previously cornet for over 4 decades. In 2009 I re-trained myself as a Jazz & Blues Trumpeter, my playing style is free improvisation. I have performed in concert halls all over the UK and in North America & Europe. Outside of performing I am a recording artist, having played on numerous albums as a member of various bands and classical groups, and most recently also as a session musician. I have my own music on spotify and also music from various musical collaborations which I have been part of. During the pandemic I spent a lot of time recording and releasing music from my home studio. After the pandemic was over I returned to gigging with various local bands. Earlier this year, 2024, I made the logical next step into being a solo artist. I am highly proficient and have an original style of playing. I play a very unique looking black plastic trumpet and I use several guitar pedals to help create unique sounds and effects.

As a trumpeter I am most influenced by Miles Davis and Nils Petter Molvaer. For me, the greatest song of all time is probably Freddie Freeloader by Miles Davis

I like to arrive 1-2 hours before the performance starts. I need about 20-30 mins to set up and 10-15 mins to soundcheck is usually sufficient. I normally play 2 x 45 minute sets with a 20 minute break half way, however I am also happy to be flexible around the client needs.

I am happy to play outside but I would ask for shade for the electronics if it's sunny/super hot, or some cover if it's raining. I would prefer not to play too close to flowers, trees etc which might have bees and wasps/hornets on them, purely so as not to get distracted while playing!

I am specifically not a cover musician. I am happy to play 1 or 2 covers if I know what they are 2 weeks in advance of the gig. The rest of the music I play however is original music or generic background music which I would typically choose myself. With that said I am very happy to send some audio or video of me playing some of the tracks ahead of time, so the client can feel comfortable with what I will be playing and to make any tweaks as needed.

I have been told that my background music is just loud enough so it's clearly heard, but not too loud so people can't hear themselves talking. Also I have been told that people have never seen a trumpet player using a wah guitar pedal before, this seems to intrigue some people! My performances are also described as relaxing and my trumpet playing has been described as world class. Finally, a lot of clients and audience members have said that my music is "very cool and chilled".