Hire Jess Duck | Pianist in Bristol

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From£175

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About Jess

Wedding and events pianist in the South West providing piano music in a mix of styles to set the perfect tone for every occasion.

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Pianist

Bristol

Public liability insurance of £10 million

Jess Duck is a skilled pianist, able to bring elegance, atmosphere, and timeless music to every occasion. She has performed in restaurants, piano bars, weddings, and parties, always creating the perfect ambiance through live music tailored to each setting. With years of performance experience and a Music degree from the University of Chichester Conservatoire, Jess is comfortable playing a wide range of genres—including classical, jazz, pop, and rock. Whether you're after elegant background music or popular covers with a unique touch, she customizes every performance to suit the audience and the vibe of the event. Jess also offers complete flexibility with her own high-quality digital piano and PA system, making it easy to perform in a variety of venues and settings. Whatever the occasion, Jess brings a polished, professional sound that adds a special touch to your day.

Jess

5 out of 5

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Jess' Reviews

5 out of 5

I had the pleasure of having Jess perform at my birthday meal and her music added a touch of elegance and warmth that made the entire experience feel extra special. Her set was the perfect blend of familiar tunes, all played with incredible sensitivity and style. She had a real talent for reading the room and her music complemented the mood without ever overwhelming conversation. She was professional, punctual, and an absolute joy to have at the event. If you're looking for someone to bring sophistication and soul to your celebration, I highly recommend Jess.

5 out of 5

Jess has played for our care setting several times and our residents think she’s wonderful Jess has such a magical way about her when playing the piano, it’s understated but fascinating to watch, she really draws you into the music. She can put her own spin on a song but still make it recognisable and has played a variety of different genres for us. Jess is very personable and is always polite, friendly and well mannered. We would recommend Jess in a heartbeat.

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Jess' Song list

Classical

A wide variety of classical pieces can be played and requests can also be placed for certain events.

Popular examples include pieces from composers such as Mendelssohn, Mozart, Debussy and much more. The most popular classical pieces being Cannon in D, Pachelbel, Elgar's Salut D'amour a range of Chopin Nocturnes.

Popular Music

Almost any popular music song can be suggested however below is a list of the most played.

Your Song, Elton John

The Dock Of The Bay, Otis Redding

Fly Me To The Moon, Frank Sinatra

Cant Help Falling In Love, Elvis Presley

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Let It Be, The Beatles

Hallelujah, Jeff Buckley

Here Comes The sun, The Beatles

Yesterday, The Beatles

Hit The Road Jack, Ray Charles

Imagine, John Lennon

Piano Man, Billy Joel

Dreams, Fleetwood Mac

Flowers In Your Hair, The Lumineers

Golden Slumbers, The Beatles

Holiday In Spain, Counting Crows

Hey There Delilah, Plain White T's

What A Wonderful World, Louis Armstrong

She's Electric, Oasis

Three Little Birds, Bob Marley

Spooky, Dusty Springfield

Dakota, Stereophonics

Aint No Sunshine, Bill Withers

Daydream Believer, The Monkeys

Don't Look Back In Anger, Oasis

Knockin' On Heavens Door, Bob Dylan

Good Riddance Time Of your life, Green Day

Stand By Me, Ben E. King

Sweet Child O Mine, Guns N' Roses

She, Harry Styles

Sunrise, Norah Jones

Traffic, Stereophonics

All My Loving, The Beatles

Ho Hey, The Lumineers

Rehab, Amy Winehouse

Budapest, George Ezra

Times Like These, Foo Fighters

Moon River, Audrey Hepburn

Junk Of The Heart Happy, The Kooks

She Moves In Her Own way, The Kooks

Yellow, Coldplay

Creep, Radiohead

Mardy bum, Arctic monkeys

Birds of a feather, Billie Eilish

Brown eyed girl, Van Morrison

Accidentally in love, Counting crows

Have you Ever Seen the Rain, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Drops of Jupiter, Train

America, Razorlight

Valerie, Amy Winehouse

Blackbird, The Beatles

Linger, The Cranberries

Jazz

A variety of Jazz standards and modern pieces can also be requested and played at any event.

Jess' Prices

Last updated: 2025

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Performance duration	Price
Short performance (up to 15 min)	£50
Up to 1 hour	£175
Up to 2 hours	£250
Up to 3 hours	£500

Customer questions

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I try my best to be flexible to help ensure your event runs as smoothly as possible. If timings change slightly in the run up to the event just let me know!

If I have a piano at my venue, are you happy to perform on that?

Yes, of course - as long as the piano is in working order and in tune, then I’m happy to play on it!

Are you able to bring your own piano or keyboard?

Absolutely!

Can you learn song requests before the event?

Absolutely! Almost any song can be turned into a beautiful piano cover. If a song isn’t included in my song list there is still a pretty big chance I already know it. However, if it is completely unknown to me there may be a small fee to cover rehearsal time.

Musicianship

Genres:

Easy listening, Classical, Pop, Covers, Top 40, Britpop, Rock, Indie, Light music, Christmas, Contemporary classical, Film / TV music

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Instruments:

Piano

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Event types:

Wedding, Cruise, Recording session, Concert, Hotel / Restaurant event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Funeral / Memorial service, Wedding proposal, Church service

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Other skills:

Instrumental teaching

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