Fingers 'n Fumbs Piano, vocal, double bass duo covering Jazz to Bach and Beatles to Bossa.

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Duo up to 2 hours over 2 sets£120
Prices include travel costs up to 30 miles, after which it is 40p per mile.

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Fingers 'n Fumbs are a piano and double bass duo experienced at playing sets tailored to your needs, whether weddings, at our local cabaret, busking in the High St, ambience at your special event or in a concert performance. Our repertoire includes instrumental and vocal material ranging from jazz standards, blues, Beatles, Bach, original songs and bossa nova all held together with a sprinkling of humour.

We travel with our own instruments with backline (including battery power and small PA if needed) and welcome the use of a larger PA if available. Equally comfortable in events both big and small we aim to bring you our love of music and varied repertoire for your entertainment.

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Location

Based in Newton Abbot, Devon

Will travel up to 60 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 60 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 30 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Cocktail bar style:

Can’t Help Lovin’ Dat Gal Of Mine (Kern & Hammerstein) . Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me (Ellington) . Ain’t Misbehavin’ (Fats Waller) . Love Me or Leave Me (Walter Donaldson)

Pop arrangements:

Fool On The Hill (McCartney) And I Love Her (Lennon/McCartney)

Upbeat fun jazz:

Comes Love (Stept & Brown/Tobias) . Ev’rybody Wants To Be A Cat (from The Aristocats) . Hallelujah I Love Her So (Ray Charles) . Armando’s Rhumba (Chick Corea). Green Dolphin St. (Kaper/Washington)

Cool/Soul jazz:

Moanin’ (Bobby Timmons) . It’s a Raggy Waltz (Brubeck) . Jordu (Duke Jordan)

Latin:

Manha Da Carnival (Luis Bonfá) . Samba Em Preludio (Baden Powell). Palhaco (Gismonti) The Gentle Rain (Luis Bonfá)

Classics

Bach’s Prelude I. Air on a G String (Bach)

Self penned songs:

Beer Belly Busters . Boozy Rhythm . Fixin’ My Mind . I Got Dandruff (courtesy of Gershwin)

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Our footprint is keyboard, double bass and speakers and requires approx. 2m x 2.5m minimum. 2 x 13 amp mains sockets. (We can provide battery power when no mains available). Close access to venue for unloading and 1 parking space. Shelter from rain if playing outside.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We provide small PA and backline for our instruments and voices. small lighting rig available.


What information do you require about a venue?

Address and postcode, what3words, approx. size and type of venue (i.e. outdoor, marquee, pub, restaurant etc) and loading area and parking details.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We prefer to appear as a stand alone act.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

In concert at Bovey Paradiso Arts Centre where we performed a comprehensive range of our material including self penned humorous songs to a welcoming , appreciative audience.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Nina Simone, Joni Mitchell, Beatles, Jacques Loussier, Ray Charles, Jobim.
They're all great songs !!!


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We have both had a lifetime of playing music in a variety of semi-professional bands and bring our experience as the basis for our duo.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

We enjoy playing all of our listed venues, especially in concert in small venues.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

2x45' sets. 45'set up. Arrive 1 or max 2 hours before set. Longer sets are possible with requested pauses to allow speeches or similar.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes. We have played in open or under awning/gazebo.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Yes they can have a say and a full set list can be provided to facilitate choice.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Delightful, melodic, entertaining.


Who are Fingers 'n Fumbs?

Fingers ‘n Fumbs are a popular local duo who play light, accessible jazzy music in a variety of styles. Ian Morrell plays double bass and Peter Whittle piano, whilst throwing in a few mellifluous vocals here and there. Numbers include a few standards and some bluesy jazz, alongside some self-penned comic songs. They are known for their fun approach to each performance, adding a touch of humour here and there.

Recent Clients

Fingers 'n Fumbs has performed for these clients:

Bovey Paradiso Arts Centre

U3A annual celebration Chudleigh.

Brightwater Bar, Sutcombe

Topsham Rugby Club

Venues

Fingers 'n Fumbs has performed at these venues:

Bovey Paradiso Arts Centre

U3A annual celebration Chudleigh.

Brightwater Bar, Sutcombe

Topsham Rugby Club

Cabaret Sauvignon, Chudleigh

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Concert

Charity Event

Genres:

1930s Music

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

Jazz

Blues

Cabaret

Latin Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Originals

Latin

Features:

Can provide battery amplifier

Instrumental

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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