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from £440 in London
- from £470 in South East
- from £470 in East of England
- from £500 in East Midlands
- from £500 in South West
- from £525 in West Midlands
- from £545 in Yorkshire & Humberside
- from £545 in Wales
- from £555 in North West
- from £575 in North East
- from £595 in Scotland
Dynamic and exciting acoustic guitar duo that has proved a popular hit at receptions and corporate events, with a repertoire drawing on jazz, classical music, Brazilian music and other styles.
As well as frequent solo and duo concerts and recitals with Preiss Kalonaris, guitarist Jon leads Brazilian samba/choro Brazil Connection, and plays in a duo with acclaimed Celtic accordionist Luke Daniels; together they have performed at major folk festivals and other venues including Glasgow’s Celtic Connections and Towersey Festival, and in 2005 they released their debut album Above the Bellow.
The duo are in healthy demand for events of all descriptions, from weddings to garden parties, either as background music or a live show. Recent performances of note have included events for Vitali Music in Penha Longa, Sintra, Portugal, and LCH for Upstage LiveCom. Corporate clients include: Legal Week magazine, BT, KPMG, BBC Worldwid, BNP Paribas, Swan Hellenic cruises and the Brazilian Embassy.
Some of Jon’s other recent projects have included recording on Aled Jones’s last album, and playing with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in the live performances of the Lord of the Rings soundtrack at the Royal Albert Hall. Other activities have included playing at Birmingham Town Hall in Pierre Boulez’ serialist masterpiece “Le Marteau Sans Maitre”, writing arrangements for Michael Ball’s appearance at Hampton Court Festival and playing in the West End in the new Gypsy Kings-composed musical “Zorro”.
Performance information
| Line-up | 2 acoustic guitars |
| Performance duration | 2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets |
Interval music
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Yes (included in price) |
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Arrival & set-up
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60 minutes before start |
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Requirements
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Space of 3 x 2 metres; power supply |
What people say
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Izzy, Civil Partnership, London, March 2011Firstly - the efficient way in which your Company dealt with our enquiry and subsequent booking was very good indeed and made for a relaxed transaction - in particular Beverley Davison.
Jonathan was very amenable and generally helpful. Very friendly as well. We had no dealings with his associate and so can't comment. They played the sort of music we had suggested and seemed flexible with regard our times and needs. We were glad that they were able to perform. -
Carmelina Vasile, Wedding, Yorkshire, November 2009All three acts were flawless and the comments we have had about Preiss Kalonaris and the band have been fantastic. We got Jonathan in our group photo shot 'cause he felt so much part of the day! And there are lots of photos of the band joining in with us at the end on the dance floor - seemed like they they had fun!
Repertoire
- Bossa Nova, Samba and Choro
- Vinte Anos
- Volver
- Garota da Ipanema (Girl from Ipanema)
- Wave
- Bebe
- Loro
- Este Seu Olhar
- Brasileirinho
- Brejeiro
- Doce de Coco
- Lamentos
- Tico Tico
- Frevo
- Conversa de Botequim
- Lamentos do Morro
- Mas Que Nada
- Samba de Orfeu
- Uma Valsa
- ...and many more.
- Jazz & Popular
- Sway
- La Fiesta
- Spain
- La Vie En Rose
- Djobi Djoba (Gypsy Kings)
- Cavatina
- Armando’s Rhumba
- Shadow Of Your Smile
- Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol)
- Adagio from Concierto de Aranjuez (extract)
- Pelagia's Song from Captain Corelli's Mandolin
- Chi Mai
- Theme from Third Man
- That's Amore
- I’ve Got You Under My Skin
- Night and Day
- They Can’t Take That Away From Me
- O Mio Bambino Caro
- Lakme
- Don't Know Why (Norah Jones)
- Here, There & Everywhere (Beatles)
- Say A Little Prayer (Aretha)
- Over The Rainbow
- ...and many more
- Spanish Classical & Rhumba
- A Mi Manera
- Djobi, Djoba
- Moorea
- Rio Ancho
- Volare
- Entre Dos Aguas
- Cadiz
- Seville
- Tango (Albeniz)
- Ronda del Alto Aragon
- ...and many more
- Argentinian Tango
- Por Una Cabeza
- El Choclo
- Volver
- Vinte Anos
- ...and many more
- Cuban Bolero
- Amor de Loca Juventud
- Y Tu Que Has Hecho
- Dos Gardenias
- Amor de Loca Juventud
- Veinte Anos
- Y Tu Que Has Hecho
- ...and many more
- Italian
- Addio a Napoli
- O Sole Mio
- Godfather theme
- Speak Softly Love (Love theme from “The Godfather”)
- Funiculi Funicula
- ...and many more
- Portuguese Fado
- Coimbra
- Lisboa Antiga*
- Poetas
- …and many more
