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"Paul responded promptly to my inquiry and took calls to answer my questions. Arrangements were seamless. Cocktail hour performance for my daughters wedding was beyond a doubt reflective ot the seasoned professional that Paul is. Many guests commented on his repertoire and quality of his performance. If you are looking for a pianist, Paul is the one."

Reply by Paul Cohen Piano
Dear Alexander, Thank you very much for the very nice review. It was a pleasure playing for your Daughters wedding and I appreciate your taking the time to write the review. Paul Cohen

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"As a music journalist, I am someone well used to hearing performances covering the whole spectrum of ability, from very talented, to no talent whatsoever; mainly on the working circuit, encountering much from the bottom end of the scale, the flaws of which seemingly pass by, or go over the heads of the audience, mediocre musical acts often gaining acceptance despite (or because of) their lack of any talent whatsoever. So, when on a random whim, I booked MAYHEM into The Old Crown, Hayes, I was pleasantly surprised to come across that jewel one constantly seeks: a light hidden in the bushel, an act of great quality. Don’t get me wrong, on the surface, MAYHEM are basically just another covers band, with certainly not much more to offer in terms of choice of material than others treading the same circuit. The difference though, is in the depth of thought in the vocal arrangements, and the attention to detail in the performance of the songs. Someone in the band has true musical knowledge. The way the vocals are arranged and used is no accident, and the music has a depth and surety that is pure class. Carol’s voice is unique, and at many points conveys rare emotion for those who can hear. The two voices are a happy accident of coincidence; Carol’s rather treble voice, Billy’s gruff baritone, both interesting voices taken in isolation, but together producing a sound that is perhaps greater than the sum of its parts. The quality of both singers shows itself also in the faultlessly correct intonation, the thrilling blend and invention of the harmonies, the search for expression in the vocals, the subtle use of the arrangements to produce expression. Most of these subtleties are of course lost on the general public, but the band still have enough battle-hardened experience and know-how to ride out any waves of indifference, and overcome the hardest heart with a friendly approach to their clientele, patiently trying out various styles and eras, constantly striving to reach their listeners, despite a kind of yearning in the music for serious recognition. Personally, I found it somewhat sad that a talented band like this has to resort to some popular (and bland) material, but one must bow to reality, and work is work. Still, the musicians didn’t just accept the status quo of this material; they always had a few surprises in store in the way they approached any song, however scraped from the bottom of the barrel. Carol’s voice sounded at its best on songs like “SUMMER OF ’69” and “I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT”, but she shone through on harder songs too, like “LIVING ON A PRAYER” and “DON’T BRING ME DOWN”. Billy didn’t sing quite as many lead lines, but when he did, it was with a power and confidence that knew just how best to carry the melody, and the strength of harmony singing was in a different league from the average one would expect to hear in a situation like this. On “Living La Vida Loca” the dual vocals were outstanding, perhaps the most equal blend of the day, with other such highlights for me being “Don’t Stop me Now” and “I Wanna Know what Love is”. The locals however enjoyed some of the lighter material more, such as “Rockabilly Rebel”, square dancing their way through the afternoon with great whoops and hollers, playing their part in a very pleasant day in a very pleasant pub. There was a humorous moment when the lads at the bar joined in with “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’” all pointing and dancing in the manner of Tom Cruise in “Top Gun”! A vivid sight to behold, for sure! The day ended with a raucous rendition of “Rockin’ All Over The World”, the two singers showing that they could rock it with the best of them when the chips are down. Can’t wait to see this band again. (10 / 10) Andrew Staines "

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"SOLID "10" Not only is Kevin a good musician...he is a great guy and a pleasure to work with!!"

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"Jazz Trio The guys arrived early and were set up well in advance of the start of our event. They are terrific musicians. They were good about checking exactly what our needs were and were able to fit in with the event vibe perfectly. I would recommend and hire them for future events. Harbour Front Castle Corporate August 15, 2022 Verified Certified Review "

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"Last month at Restaurant las Beatas in Malaga, Komokeno blew us away! 🎶 The DJ/percussionist laid down hypnotic loops, the keyboardist’s riffs were pure groove, and the sax melodies—unreal. Modern jazzy lounge vibes that had everyone moving from the first track to the last. Can’t wait to catch them again!"

Reply by Komokenó
Hola Javier, Muchísimas gracias! Roberto

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"At the party, Patrick played music that made us want to dance and sing. It was so much fun!"

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"Incredible playing, thank you so much Caroline, it was amazing. Emily & Joe "

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"Marini was nothing short of amazing! She performed at my wife and I wedding early this April and from the moment we first connected she was great. She is excellent at communicating with the client leading up to the event and covering specific details which made everyone much more comfortable. By doing this she ensured there was no confusion and that we were all on the same page. She plays very elegant, warm, and smooth regardless of the piece and she was the perfect fit for our wedding. She had no problem taking song requests, even if they were new to her and played them so well that you would not have known she had just learned the song recently. We were very proud of the experience she created for us, as it will be a life long memory. I can not thank her more and she is 100% my first call in the event a violinist or pianist is ever needed again! A true professional from start to finish and even during the rehearsal and the day of ceremony!"

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"Pan Craig George zagrał na naszym ślubie i przyjęciu – było cudownie. Muzyka była subtelna i wzruszająca. Goście byli zachwyceni!"

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