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Matt Child - pianist for all occasions

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Highly versatile pianist and synth/keyboard player. Cocktail pianist.

Phone 07828 961848   Profile views 3056
Contact Matt Child   Postcode E1 0AA
Website www.mattchild.co.uk   Max travel 500 miles
Profile members.lastminutemusicians.com/mattchild   Joined 03 November 2009
Biography

Matt is a vastly experienced keyboard player across a variety of genres with an impressive repertoire. From residencies in piano bars to accompanying international gospel choirs and from multi-national corporate parties to supporting Kim Wilde on her European tour, Matt is sure to impress.

Matt graduated from the Academy of Contemporary Music with a first-class BA in music as well as winning the 'outstanding musician' award for his year.

He is available for:
- Background 'dinner' or 'cocktail' music to accompany your evening or special occasion
- Function deps - any bands looking for a last minute keyboard player to learn a set quickly and accurately - disco/soul/jazz/rock/pop - with horn and string lines and backing vocals if required.
- Tours or one-off gigs

Hiring Matt Child to play is simple and easy. Self contained with a small, portable P.A system and a digital piano if the venue has no piano. Fully insured through the Musician's Union and all equipment P.A.T tested.

Willing to travel across the UK and abroad and will take up to 2 requests free of charge with a week's notice. Also available with vocalist as a Duo.

Sample repertoire
  • Jazz Standards:
  • Fly me to the moon
  • Yesterdays
  • Blue Bossa
  • Summertime
  • Night and day
  • Come away with me
  • At last
  • Moon river
  • What a difference a day makes
  • All of me
  • Autumn leaves
  • When I fall in love
  • Just the two of us
  • Come fly with me
  • Blue in green
  • Misty
  • I’m always chasing rainbows
  • Mimi
  • Somebody loves me
  • This song is for you
  • Cantaloupe Island
  • Blusette
  • Butterfly Waltz
  • All by myself
  • Fever
  • Call me irresponsible
  • Let there be love
  • Desafinado
  • Popular song:
  • Heard it through the grapevine
See full repertoire...

 
Recent clients
  • Dorchester, Park Lane
  • Intercontinental Park Lane
  • Park Plaza, Westminster
  • Easyjet
  • Clearwater Technologies
  • FSA
  • Oxygen/Aimee Farries
  • Autotrader
  • The Barbican
  • Hampton Court
  • Highclear Castle, Newbury
  • Barnett Hill, Surrey
  • Royal Marines Museum, Portsmouth
  • Pennyhill Park Hotel, Bagshot
  • The Homestead, Uxbridge
  • The Groomes, Hampshire
  • Tickled Ivory Piano Bar
  • O2 Events
  • Norden Arts Centre, Maidenhead
  • Grove House, Roehampton
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Technical requirements

Power socket near the performance area
Parking
Refreshments
Changing Room
1 Chair

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The average rating for Matt Child - pianist for all occasions is 9.83 out of 10 based on 12 ratings and 12 user reviews.


10 / 10
"Matt Child was professional and reliable. His performance was very good indeed. Ten out of ten!"
Linda Gill, Clearwater Technologies
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 23 Feb 12

8 / 10
"Thank you very much for entertaining us at our Ruby wedding anniversary.We were very pleased with your choice of music and several guests made favourable comments."
Susan B
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 14 Aug 11

10 / 10
"Thanks so much Matt for playing for us yesterday. You made the occasion really special!"
Hannah and Krispin
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 30 Apr 11

10 / 10
"We hired Matt as the pianist to entertain our guests at the easyJet Holidays launch party and were all amazed at the level of his musicianship. Matt managed to blend his music perfectly to the tone of our event receiving many accolades from the great and the good who attend the event. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Matt to anyone who is looking for a top drawer pianist to create some magic at your event. A pleasure to work with 10/10 "
Greg, easyJet Holidays
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 25 Mar 11

10 / 10
"Hi Matt Just wanted to say thank-you for Saturday. Your music is beautiful."
Natalie Bennett
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 12 Nov 10

10 / 10
"Matt you were absolutely fantastic and we will definitely not hesitate in recommending you to our friends and family."
Rohan
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 08 Nov 10

10 / 10
"I would like to thank you so much for playing the piano so wonderfully at our wedding. You played a fantastic selection throughout the reception and dinner and our guests have said how wonderful the pianist was. "
Michelle
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 08 Nov 10

10 / 10
"Thank you so much Matt, you brought that extra spark to our wedding day and played so beautifully and tastefully. I heard many a guest comment on your brilliant playing so thank you again - we will recommend!"
Sandra and Carl, our wedding
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 31 Aug 10

10 / 10
"Matt added so much to our evening and played our piano so beautifully. Very professional and a brilliant talent. Don't hesitate to book!"
Nick Sidden
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 31 Aug 10

10 / 10
"Matt was absolutely amazing, completely accommodating to all requests and he plays beautifully. We couldn't have asked for more. I would recommend matt to anyone looking for a pianist, whatever the occasion. I know we will be looking to use you for other events too. I really cannot praise him enough!"
Victoria Cooper
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 30 Jul 10

10 / 10
"Great - did the job brilliantly, created the perfect ambiance - very professional and worth the money! Would recommend : )"
John Thomas, SolarBerry
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 28 Apr 10

10 / 10
"Thanks for making our wedding such a special day Matt. All the guests commented on how great you sounded!"
Richard and Harriet
This rating was added to Last Minute Musicians on 31 Mar 10

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