Review Centre: Keyboard Players

"Pianista Milano ha dato un tocco di classe al nostro evento. La selezione musicale, la qualità dell’esecuzione e la capacità di adattarsi al contesto sono state eccellenti. Un professionista vero, con cui è stato un piacere collaborare."

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"Wonderful musician! Kevin did a great job. He was very responsive, flexible and professional. Kevin’s price is reasonable and his work is fantastic"

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"I'm am THRILLED to have CJ the Pianoman entertain at my upcoming wedding reception this August !! He is so talented and professional !!! I'm sure a good time will be had by all. I've attended several events where he has performed and have always had a wonderful experience dancing and singing along to his music. His voice is dynamic!!"

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"Ciaran is a top entertainer- I booked him as a solo vocalist and he really is one of the best singers that I have worked with to date. Everything from all Jazz crooners to Ed Sheeran style upbeat songs, Ciaran has a voice that can do it all. I would absolutely work with Ciaran again and fully intend to. "

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"Thank you to you and Scott for making our evening party so enjoyable. We loved the music and we have had lots of people commenting on how good you were. "

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"Excellent pianist, we enjoyed the music Laura chose to play. A professional in every way. "

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"Your performances at the city market this morning were awesome! As an international music examiner, I loved hearing you. My house guest is a fantastic percussionist from Indonesia and he was also very impressed. You play with such skill, enthusiasm and musical integrity. Wow"

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"Rating 5/6 : Very Enjoyable Absolute Mayhem The Horse & Chains, Bushey on Saturday 30 September 2023 It's a rare thing to go into a local pub and hear a keyboard player who has been described as a musical "genius" by none other than David Bowie. This is no tall story either. The musician Billy Ritchie was the first player in rock music to give keyboards a prominent role -- and that was before Keith Emerson (ELP) and Rick Wakeman came on the scene. Billy told me that he remained good friends with the Thin White Duke until his death in 2016. Lanark-born Mr Ritchie now provides the skilful and fancy keyboards and records backing tracks for his latest incarnation Mayhem with talented female singer Carol Leslie. Carol is a really strong vocalist with a gutsy style. This dynamic duo started their first set at the cosy Sebright Arms with Elvis's late sixties' classic Suspicious Minds. The second song was a surprise -- Kirsty MacColl's comedy number There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears His Elvis. It was a perfect choice after the first song. Carol and Billy select their material wisely and give their audience something very different from the predictable Mustang Sally, Brown Eyed Girl and I Saw Her Standing There, churned out by so many pub bands. So it was great to hear Georgio Moroder and Phil Oakey's electro smash Together In Electric Dreams, Matchbox's catchy rocker Rockabilly Rebel, Starship's uplifting We Built This City (on which Billy demonstrated his keyboard dexterity) and Solomon Burke's gospel-ish Cry To Me. And that was just the first half. Carol is happy to tackle songs usually associated with male vocalists and she started part two with a raucous version of Bryan Adams' rocker Summer Of 69. If you have never seen Mayhem, ask Billy to perform Light My Fire, the Doors rock classic from 1967. This was a sheer musical masterclass as he re-created both vocally and instrumentally this great song. Billy has a rich, tuneful voice and this was a stunning performance. Other highlights in the second half included Journey's rock anthem Don't Stop Believing, Carol's gritty interpretation if Shania Twain's Man I Feel Like A Woman and a fine performance of Bon Jovi's Living On A Prayer A total of 24 songs and I cannot wait to see this duo again. My only concern is their name. I think many club and pubgoers might think Mayhem are a heavy metal band rather than an all-round, top class duo. COLIN FENN, DJ, Freelance Journalist Colin Fenn, DJ - Freelance Journalist, Thursday 5 October 2023"

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"I like your jazz leaks Bro! Keep it up with the old school..."

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"Gabriel is very good musician, but most importantly, he is very patient, easy going, inspiring and you can feel his passion for teaching as well as his love for music ."

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"Alexandre was incredibly helpful and professional in helping me set up a gig in Paris. I had asked him to find me a venue, which turned out to be perfect, and after only one rehearsal he accompanied me beautifully as I sang 12 songs by Jacques Brel. It was a very successful gig, all of which was down to his enthusiasm to make the evening everything I had hoped it would be.."

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"Gabriel is a wonderful tutor, I like his approach and understanding. I am an old person, and trying to review by myself was difficult. But when I started my lessons with him everything was different. He is patient , knowledgeable and focused. I am enjoying my lessons with him and looking forward for more ."

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"Abbiamo scelto Pianista Milano per il nostro matrimonio e non potevamo desiderare di meglio. Puntuale, impeccabile e con un repertorio vastissimo, ha saputo accompagnare ogni momento con la musica giusta. Tutti gli ospiti erano entusiasti della sua performance!"

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"On our shore day when it was pouring down with rain and we were waiting to get back on Ship., Gabriel have me his umbrella and stayed with me until back on board. We went to see him at Crows Nest and asked us for a request . He is an amazing pianist and a lovely kind man."

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"The first thing I noticed about CJ was his ability to interact and engage the audience. He performs with energy and passion. As a pianist myself, I was amazed at his abilities. He can pick out a number on the spot and nail it in all the details. What amazed me the most, though, was his level of playing complicated pieces from jazz and classical greats, then to transition into pure audience pleasers and get the audience going. After hearing CJ at several nightclub events, I invited him to collaborate with some very respected musicians. He interacted with them beautifully. Then I recommended him for a friend's wedding. We went together to see him and she knew immediately he would be perfect for her wedding entertainment. "

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