Also Performs As:Pianist / Singer, Wedding Musician Country:United Kingdom Based In:Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber Performs: Nationwide From:£200
British Jazz Pianist/Vocalist, specialising in the Great American Songbook. Extensive repertoire of well-known jazz standards, drawing inspiration from the likes of Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson & Chet Baker.
George Hoffman is an up and coming British Jazz Pianist/Vocalist, who specialises in music from the Great American Songbook. With an extensive repertoire of many well-known jazz standards. George has recently formed his own trio and plans on developing this, among other projects, and continue to grow within the thriving jazz scene here in the UK. George draws his inspiration from the likes of Bill Evans, Oscar Peterson, Jamie Cullum and others. George is also expanding on his vocal ability, taking influence from several legendary jazz greats such as Chet Baker, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra
... . As well as a solo artist, George is the pianist in his regional big band the 'Ashford Youth Jazz Orchestra', who are a touring ensemble and have visited places such as the birthplace of jazz New Orleans, performed as the 'Big Band in a Day' support act at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club and recently a tour of Germany, with more events planned for the future. George has also performed at the Royal Albert Hall as a vocalist in a trad jazz band as part of the Music For Youth Schools Proms, and is classically trained in piano having received an Associateship Diploma from Trinity College London.
Set-List
3+ hours of jazz standard repertoire from the great american songbook. 1 hour of classical material as well.
Reviews (8 Reviews)
George Hoffman - Pianist / Keyboardist - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: GlasgowEvent Type: Recording24th September 2021
Excellent communication with George before, during and after the event. Excellent performance at the world famous Britannia Panopticon, Glasgow. Thanks George
Reviewed by:Craig P
George Hoffman - Pianist / Keyboardist - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: SheffieldEvent Type: Wake Ceremony11th August 2021
Everyone enjoyed George playing. He is very accomplished, with an excellent repertoire, and it just set the right tone for our event. He is a very pleasant person to deal with, and I thoroughly recommend him.
Reviewed by:Nigel B
George Hoffman - Pianist / Keyboardist - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: LondonEvent Type: Wedding Reception10th July 2021
George played at our recent wedding reception. Not only is he a fantastic musician he is incredible professional a delight to deal with.
George has a huge repertoire and sent through a set list he thought would work for our drinks reception and sit down meal.
We really enjoyed meeting him and was so happy he agreed to travel from Leeds to London to play at our special day.
Reviewed by:Mary K
George Hoffman - Pianist / Keyboardist - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: LondonEvent Type: Function15th February 2020
We hired George for a business function in central London. His music was very well received and offered exactly the background music we were after as well as creating a lovely atmosphere. He's very talented. George was on time, easy to communicate with and very friendly. Very happy with how everything worked, thank you.
Reviewed by:Matthew S
George Hoffman - Pianist / Keyboardist - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: CanterburyEvent Type: Function25th May 2019
George, it's extremely important that l and my family let you know that we were absolutely delighted by your musical support. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening and a significant part of that was due to your lovely playing during the meal.
Reviewed by:Aaron C
George Hoffman - Trio - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: Leeds, West YorkshireEvent Type: Funeral10th June 2022
"It was very important to us having these songs performed live and you made that happen in such a beautiful way. Many of the guests commented to me how much they had been touched by the music and words sung so beautifully."
Reviewed by:Becky S
George Hoffman - Trio - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: BirminghamEvent Type: Wedding19th October 2019
George and his band are professional, personable and, more importantly, excellent musicians. They were a pleasure to work with and it was an honor to have them play at our wedding. I'd recommend them to anyone in a heartbeat.
Reviewed by:Samuel W
George Hoffman - Trio - Leeds, Yorkshire and the HumberEvent Location: YorkEvent Type: Wedding Reception21st September 2019
It was absolutely fantastic having George around for our wedding, communication was smooth and he was super pro active in terms of learning the songs we asked for, every guest commented on the music. Thank you George for making the day extra special!
Reviewed by:Theo D
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Bar / Bat MitzvahBirthday Party (Adult)CasinosChristeningChristmas PartyCocktail Party / Drinks ReceptionCorporate EventDinner PartyJewish WeddingPrivate PartyProduct Launch / PromotionTrade Show / Exhibitions
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