Daniel Benisty - Pianist Singer Singer, Pianist, Entertainer - Jazz, Swing, Soul, Latin, Rock n Roll

Daniel can either bring keyboard and PA, or a PA and piano could be avaiable depending on exactly what is required. PAT tested with full public liability insurance. I have two PAs ... One smaller one suitable for events of up to 120 people, one larger one to cover events for up to 300 people. The larger event the larger the budget regarding quality sound management.

Yes, completely self contained

Loading, Space, Storage Room, Dressing Room or Green Room availability, depending on length of event.

Yes

I have performed as Elvis at Wembley for FIFA Xmas party! I toured as Freddie at a Queen show in Berlin and Zurich. I played piano bar at The Savoy for Tom Jones, Joan Collins and Michael Caine. I spent a day filming with Madonna, and I performed and organised the London and Paris Jeff Buckley tribute shows.

Sinatra is probably my favourite, and his repertoire contains really beautiful tunes. Nina Simone probably influenced me the most with her unusual mix of piano/vocal and classical/jazz. I also really like Bocceli, Pavarotti, Queen, Elvis and Jeff Buckley.

Influences and Favourites also include: Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, Radiohead, Muse, Smiths, A-Ha, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Debussy, Puccini, Neil Diamond, Marvin Gaye, Tom Jones, James Brown, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, Janis Joplin, Ray Charles, Alicia Keys, Elton John, Dr John, Oscar Peterson, Duke Ellington, Nirvana, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Edith Piaf, Jacques Brel, Andrea Bocelli, Luciano Pavarotti, Al Green, Amy Winehouse, Yasmin Levy, Maria de la Paz, Anthony and the Johnsons, Pavement, Smashing Pumpkins, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Isaac Hayes, Percy Sledge, Shostakovich, Buena Vista Social Club, Ofra Haza, Pink Floyd

I started on the cruise ships in around 2007, then came back to London and have performed at many different events, bars, restaurants, hotels, parties, solo and with ensembles.

As a pianist-singer entertainer, I have performed at The Ritz, The Ivy, The Savoy, The Dorchester, The Hilton, Troubador, Ronnie Scotts, Phoenix Arts Club and many other venues, both solo as a pianist/singer and with his band – The London Swing and Soul Band

It really depends on the audience! But I quite like intimate gatherings of under 50 people. But even at a big event, what might happen is that 100 people are at the bar talking and 50 or 100 are enjoying the music! So birthday parties, weddings and themed nights are all good

Yes, please let me know any favourite songs or styles

Usually 2 or 3 sets of 45 minutes required. Set up time approx 30 minutes, depending on what is required equipment wise.

Yes

Yes, we can mix and match their favourites and the songs I am most suited to play. Requests are welcome

Engaging, fun, great variety.