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Here are a few of my regular gigs.

The London Marriott Hotel Swiss Cottage.
Having worked in many of London's top hotels including The Dorchester,The Hilton on Park Lane,
The Sheraton Hyde Park,I would have to say that without a doubtThe London Marriott Swiss Cottageis the nicest and most welcoming atmosphere by far.
There is a very subtle modern approach very much in tune with today's thinking so much so that there are certain residents that actually own homes around the corner but would rather stay at the Marriott!!
This a gig I enjoy very much,A 3 night a week background residency Where I can indulge in some great music and the the residents appreciate it!Think of these names Jobim,Rogers and Hart,Al Jarreau,George Benson,Albeniz,Villa Lobos,Tarrega,Sinatra,Marvin Gaye and more,Yes I get to play all of them and also management show the utmost understanding that when a session comes in they allow me to change a night.
I have to say that Mr.Bowery the General manager and Mr.Regenhardt the food and beverage manager are a different class and if Musicians could meet more of them in the business the world would be a better place!

Chris Fletcher's Band "Livewire"
Classical,Jazz,Funk,Blues.Various High quality Musicians including Don Weller,Mike Bradley,Francois Pare,Fraser Snell,Garent Roberts,Steve Waterman and quite a few more.
Please read my Tribute to the late great Pete Jacobsen who was also Chris Fletcher's first choice keyboard player.
Check out the Livewire website at http://www.livewiremusic.co.uk/

"Songs for Swinging Lovers"
Show based on Sinatra style songs performed by class singers Eleanor Keenan and Tony Jacobs Band members are Roger Nobes(Vibes)Andre Messeder(Bass)Jim Barry(Piano)
Steve Rushton(Drums)Check the show out at http://www.tonyjacobs.net

"Saturday night at the movies"
This is a great '70s music show well worth a visit.
The Band is run by Trumpet player Alan Hayes and the other musicians include Andy McBride(Drums)
Derek Baxter(Bass)Eddie Harmy(Trombone)Rick Loughlin(Keyboard)Martin Harmon(Tenor)
Check out there Website At http://www.saturdaynightatthemovies.co.uk

Lucy Delafons Flautist and Vocalist.
Latin Jazz;
This is a regular once a month spot at the famous Bulls Head jazz pub in London's Barnes district.
Lucy is a great girl to work for and a great talent.On this gig I get a chance to further work with Garent Roberts (Bass)and Chris Fletcher(Percussion)

Alan Price
Having played on Alan's new Album Alan has since asked me to appear on a few dates the most memorable to date was his 60th birthday bash at the Royal festival hall,Georgie Fame made an appearance that night and all in all it was a great night.His regular band is made up with Bobby Tench (Guitar)Zoot Money (Keys)

Keating
04/03/02