James Nicholas

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Pianist James Nicholas brings over a decade of experience to the stage, having traveled the globe to entertain audiences at shows, parties, weddings, and corporate events. His impressive resume includes performances for esteemed patrons such as the Royal Family, ITV, BBC, and the England rugby team. James has shared the stage with renowned artists like Sting, Muse, Thirty Seconds to Mars, and numerous others, showcasing his versatility and talent in the music industry.

Biography

Drawing from his background in jazz and soul, artist James Nicholas has circled the globe, gracing shows, parties, weddings, and corporate gatherings with his enchanting performances. His repertoire includes entertaining members of The Royal Family, ITV, BBC, and the England rugby team. James has also shared stages with icons like Sting, Muse, and Thirty Seconds to Mars, among others.

James Nicholas stands as the ultimate choice to elevate your event, whether as the focal point captivating your guests or providing a delightful ambiance to enhance the mood. For weddings, James offers a range of services, from setting the tone with acoustic melodies during the ceremony to providing elegant entertainment for the drinks reception or wedding breakfast. Whatever your vision, James infuses a touch of sophistication to craft unforgettable memories.

His expertise extends seamlessly to corporate events, having entertained audiences for renowned companies such as Morrisons, PwC, and Domino’s Pizza, showcasing his ability to elevate any occasion with his musical finesse.

Set List

Modern
Adorn - Miguel
All Of Me - John Legend
Amazing Day - Coldplay
Beneath Your Beautiful - Labrinth
Budapest - George Ezra
Halo - Beyonce
Heaven - Emile Sande
Hymn For The Weekend - Coldplay
Love Me Again - John Newman
Make You Feel My Love - Adele
Only Wanna Be With You - Samm Henshaw
Ordinary People - John Legend
Pompeii - Bastille
Perfect - Ed Sheeran
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
This Is Me - Keala Settle
She Moves In Her Own Way - The Kooks
Wake Me Up - Avicii
When I Was Your Man - Bruno Mars

Classic Pop
7 Days - Craig David
Alright - Supergrass
All My Life - K-Ci & Jojo
All You Need Is Love - Beatles
Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
Bump And Grind - R. Kelly
Can You Feel The Love - Elton John
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You - Frankie Valli
Dreams - Gabrielle
Englishman In New York - Sting
Everybody Wants To Rule The World - Tears For Fears
Fast Car - Tracy Chapman
Golden Brown - Stranglers
Groovy Kind Of Love - Phil Collins
Have I Told You Lately - Eric Clapton
Higher Love - Vincent Mcmorrow
How Deep Is Your Love - The Beegees
I Cant Help Falling In Love - Elvis
If I Ain’t Got You - Alicia Keys
I’m Kissing You - Des’ree
I’m Still Standing - Elton John
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Make You Feel My Love - Bob Dylan
Never Tear Us Apart - Inxs
Sign Your Name - Terrence Trent D’arby
Slide Away - Oasis
This Will Be - Natalie Cole
Time After Time - Cyndi Lauper
With A Little Help From My Friends - Beatles
Yesterday - Beatles
You And Me Song - The Wannadies
You Are So Beautiful - Billie Preston
You're My Best Friend - Queen

Soul Classics
Change Gonna Come - Sam Cooke
Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing - Stevie Wonder
Drown In My Own Tears - Ray Charles
Easy - The Commodores
Feel Like Making Love - Roberta Flack
Greatest Love Of All - George Benson
Harvest For The World - Isley Brothers
Heard It Through The Grapevine - Marvin Gaye
I Can’t Help It - Michael Jackson
I Get The Sweetest Feeling - Jackie Wilson
Just The Two Of Us - Bill Withers
Just The Way You Are - Billy Joel
Killing Me Softly - Roberta Flack
Lean On Me - Bill Withers
Let’s Stay Together - Al Green
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
My Girl - The Temptations
Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding
So Amazing - Luther Vandross
The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
You Are The Sunshine - Stevie Wonder

Jazz
Ain’t Misbehaving - Fats Waller
As Time Goes By - Frank Sinatra
At Last - Etta James
Blue Moon - Jerome Kern
Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
Georgia - Ray Charles
Girl From Ipenema - Stan Getz/Joåo Gilberto
God Bless The Child - Billie Holiday
Have You Met Miss Jones - Frank Sinatra
In A Sentimental Mood - Ella Fitzgerald
Like Someone In Love - Heusen/Burke
Misty - Garner/Burke
Moody’s Mood For Love - James Moody
Nature Boy - Nat King Cole
New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
On Broadway - George Benson
Satin Doll - Ellington/Strayhorn
Stormy Weather - Arlen & Koehler
There Will Never Be Another You - Warren/Gordon
What A Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
When I Fall In Love - Nat King Cole
You’ve Got A Friend In Me - Rand Newman

Christmas Repertoire:
The Christmas Song
Have-yourself-a-merry-little-christmas
Let It Snow
Last Christmas
Merry Christmas Everyone
Silent Night
The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy
White Christmas
All I Want For Christmas
The-twelve-days-of-christmas
Santa-baby
Rockin-around-the-christmas-tree
Let-it-snow-let-it-snow-let-it-snow
Jingle-bell-rock
Its-beginning-to-look-like-christmas
Driving-home-for-christmas

Performance Times

  • 2 x 60 Minutes Sets (Daytime)

  • 3 x 60 Minutes Sets (Daytime)

    Add £160

  • 2 x 60 Minutes Sets (Evening)

    Add £67

  • 3 x 60 Minutes Sets (Evening)

    Add £226

Booking Options

  • Additional Solo 1 Hour Set

    Add on another 1 x 60 minutes of James Performing.

    Add £213

  • Live Looping

    James enhances his performance with live looping, building rich, layered soundscapes in real time.

    Add £173

  • DJ Service (12pm cut-off)

    James will DJ between his live sets, keeping the energy flowing through to midnight.

    Add £366

  • Saxophonist

    Expect an electrifying performance as James is joined by a saxophonist, adding flair to the set.

    Add £566

  • Duo Line Up.

    Add Guitarist to perform along side James. Please see the Black & Gold Video.

    Add £572

  • Free Bespoke Arrangement

    James always offers 1 x Free Bespoke Arrangement for all bookings, so if you have a special song that you would like him to learn and perform on the day, please select this option.

  • Baby Grand Piano Shell

    For a little bit of extra style James' baby grand piano shell to your booking. Please see promo pictures for further details.

    Add £133

  • Additional Bespoke Arrangements

    After the initial freebie, James charges extra, per additional bespoke arrangement. Minimum 2 weeks notice required.

    Add £66

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  • James was fantastic, flawless from start to finish

    5 - James Nicholas are Highly Recommended

    booked James Nicholas for their Wedding in Norfolk

  • Exceptional, really made our ceremony so special

    5 - James Nicholas are Highly Recommended

    booked James Nicholas for their Wedding in Buckinghamshire

  • Incredibly talented musician, exceptional performance, very professional.

    5 - James Nicholas are Highly Recommended

    booked James Nicholas for their event in Suffolk

  • Amazing! Set the mood off perfectly

    5 - James Nicholas are Highly Recommended

    booked James Nicholas for their Wedding in Cheshire

  • Superstar performance from an amazing musician

    5 - James Nicholas are Highly Recommended

    booked James Nicholas for their Wedding in Cheshire

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