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Jazz Pianist - Paul Francis

Having been introduced to the piano at the tender age of four by his father, Paul plays with the natural flair one would expect from someone with so much experience.

Often seen entertaining guests at weddings and other events as a soloist in the Southampton, Portsmouth or Bournemouth areas, Paul has a formidable reputation for being a top notch keyboard player with an incredible feel for jazz.

Many people enjoy music most when they are not fully aware of its presence. Paul was once complimented by being mistaken for a recording. Every note you will hear from Paul, however, is completely live and spontaneous.

Modern digital technology enables Paul to be completely self-contained, if necessary. He carries with him what he calls his "Portable Grand" piano. He has given it this pet-name as he maintains that it both sounds and plays just like a real grand piano although it fits in his car and also into the corner of most restaurants, bars and dining rooms.

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Blue Skies performed by the Liquid Jazz Quartet
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Paul has also played with the Southampton All Stars , the Teddy Layton Quartet , the Concorde Big Band , Shirley Morgans' Swingtime , the Ronnie Horler Band , Tim Eyles Gentlemen of Jazz , the Chris Walker Swingtet, Andy Dickens Band and Contrast.

Paul's claims to fame include playing for her Maj ( One was most impressed) , backing Michael Barrymore ( before THAT incident!) the Brotherlees and on board the Minerva I.