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Sam Davies

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A Manchester based piano/keyboardist. Able to play and work in a variety of settings -performer, musical director, rehearsal pianist,teacher
Pianist
Manchester

Sam Davies, 23, is a Manchester based keyboard player who can adapt to a wide variety of settings. In the last year his career has had various different aspects notably with his own group, GSD, a nine-piece fusion ensemble. GSD have recorded an EP and their first album and have now begun gigging around the North West and further afield, at jazz bars, festivals and other venues. Sam is used to playing functions, mostly with his own function band Keep Swinging, but also with other North West bands, most recently he has played with Blind Tiger band. Sam also accompanies singers, and plays solo piano at weddings, birthdays and other special occasions. Currently studying towards a Masters in Music at the Royal Northern College of Music, Sam also has begun working in the amateur theatre world as musical director for East Cheshire Amateur Theatre Society, in their two recent showcases and their next production of 'Boogie Nights'. As a pit player Sam has played recently in shows including, Hairspray, Phantom of the Opera and Witches of Eastwick and has also been rehearsal pianist at Arden School of Theatre. Sam also teaches privately in Rusholme and at the Music Place in Altrincham, working with students ranging from 7-50. Being a Masters student at the Royal Northern College of Music has given Sam access to a large network of extremely gifted musicians to work with and he is able to fix almost any band or ensemble that someone is looking for, and is always happy to speak to clients to find out exactly what they want for their special occasion.

Musicianship
Genres:
Jazz, Folk, Pop, Rock, Blues, Jazz fusion, Latin jazz, Swing, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Gospel, Acoustic, Ambient pop, Funk, Hip Hop, Motown, Vintage, Top 40, Soul, R&B, Light music, Originals, Covers, Funk rock, Pop rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Indie, Classical
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Event types:
Wedding, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Concert, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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Other skills:
Arranger, Composer, Orchestrator, Transcription, Repetiteur, Fluent sight-reader, Fluent improviser, Instrumental teaching, Composition teaching, Musicologist, Animateur, Community music worker, Accompanist
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Sam's Reviews

From customers:

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Joan S
6 years ago

Sam and the band made our party a wonderful experience. Everyone was dancing all night long, would definitely book them again!

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Bill W
7 years ago

Beautiful arrangements and stunning compositions. Go and see this music!