Fenner Curtis:
classical and jazz violinist
Fenner is a talented violinist based in Cheltenham (UK), with years of performing experience in both jazz and classical styles. He is a proficient sight-reader and a skilful improviser, and is available for depping and session work.
Fenner is a keen chamber music player, and is a founding member and soloist of Swing from Paris, a jazz quartet inspired by the great swing bands of the 1930s and ‘40s. To see their full list of public performances, visit swingfromparis.co.uk
Fenner offers private tuition in classical and jazz styles.
Contact Fenner
Phone: 07821 049821
Email: fennercurtis@gmail.com
Tuition
Perhaps you’re a classical violinist looking to discover some swing and jazz techniques; or you used to play the violin and want to take it up again.
With many years of playing experience, Fenner can help improve your technical approach to the instrument, or even start your journey into jazz violin.
Book a lesson with Fenner for one-to-one tuition. Lessons take place in a purpose-built practice room near Cheltenham Spa railway station in Gloucestershire, with parking and easily accessible by public transport.
30-minute lesson
£25
45-minute lesson
£35
60-minute lesson
£45
Contact Fenner to book a lesson.
Album trailer
Fenner plays violin on the latest album by Swing from Paris.
“I Love Paris” (2024) is available now on digital services, vinyl and CD.
Biography
Fenner first took up the violin at an early age. Tuition from Birmingham Conservatoire was followed by self-taught swing techniques and improvisation, and he is proficient in both jazz and classical styles.
Alongside Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, Fenner counts Artie Shaw, Louis Prima, and the violinist Florin Niculescu among his inspirations, and he has performed at many prestigious venues such as Birmingham Symphony Hall, and jazz festivals including Brecon, Bude and Cheltenham.
Previous clients and collaborations include:
- Brewin Dolphin
- Cheltenham Festivals
- Cotswold Style
- Edd Donovan and the Wandering Moles
- Edgar Macías
- Gloucester Quays
- Henry Westons
- Mango fan Django (USA)
- Moscow Drug Club
- Remi Harris
- Robin Nolan
- United States Equestrian Federation