Reviews of Des George - smooth piano plus

Des came and helped to make the day a special one with a 2 hour set on the piano. Very professional and I would highly recommend!

Really great musician and knew exactly what we would like. Played his key board and a baby grand in the church but could have also played the organ. A number of my guests were very impressed with his playing, and were actively taking about it, which was a surprise and is really great.

Thanks

Des, as always, was amazing. He played my chosen entrance music which is a intricate piece and topped it off by playing for me until I arrive - which was rather late! Thank you so much Des.

Absolute pleasure to work with. Skilled musician who played at our wedding and made a perfect day even more so. Thank you, Des, for making our day even more wonderful.

Dez was recommended to us by Tibberton Church warden and he fitted in with all the plans for our daughter and son-in-law’s wedding in September 2021. He played the organ superbly before and during the service but also played the saxophone to accompany their exit song ‘All you need is love’ by the Beatles adding a fantastic extra vibe to this joyful fun-filled occasion. We can thoroughly recommend him.

Dez played saxophone and piano at our wedding at the Limes Country Lodge in Earlswood. Dez was recommended by the Limes and we were so happy that he agreed to play at our wedding. Our guests loved the music that Dez compiled for us. The whole day was fabulous but Dez provided that little extra something with the beautiful music . In addition to this Dez was extremely professional… answered messages, queries we had and met with us to discuss our options. If you want to add a little touch of class to your event then we would definitely recommend Dez to make it happen!!

Des was absolutely fantastic at our wedding. He is an extremely talented, professional pianist who created a beautiful atmosphere during our wedding breakfast. He also played wonderfully on the organ in the church. He played everything we wanted and adapted to the different types of piano styles extremely well. Thank you Des.

Guests made a point of telling us how much they enjoyed Des's music, which everyone agreed added to the success of the evening. Des is a talented keyboard player and versatile as well.

Des was brilliant and listened to our ideas. We wanted a more modern feel to the music played during signing of the Registers and Des gave a list of suitable pieces. He even purchased the music to Elbow One Day Like This. Des slogged his electric piano into Church to get the full effect. He played the traditional hymns on the Church organ. We highly recommend him.

Hi Des, 

Des, thank you so much for playing some great music at our wedding service yesterday. We loved hearing the different variety of songs in particular our favourites...Elbow and Elvis Presley! It made it so different to any other wedding we have been to.

Des was fantastic. Thoroughly pleasant, easy to deal with and many guests mentioned how good he was. Highly recommemded.

If you want a pianist that is not only an amazing musician but is very flexible and professional, Des is your man.

His music was divine and blended beautifully into our wedding. He works with you to choose your music and is extremely accommodating.

Highly recommended!!!

Des played the organ for our church wedding ceremony and was fantastic. We met a few weeks before the wedding and he was very friendly and easy to talk to. Des was very accommodating with our requests. We didn't have any particular music in mind for when guests were first arriving at the church, but we immediately trusted him enough to play his own selection and it went down very well. Des' playing during the whole service was top notch too. We would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and friendly musician.

After meeting Des at a wedding fayre we instantly fell in love with his music. When planning the music for our wedding day, Des was very professional, flexible and enthusiastic to play whichever songs we had chosen. Many of our guests commented on the lovely calm atmosphere at our wedding as a result of Des’ exemplary musical skills. Many thanks again. We would highly recommend Des!

Des came to our Volunteer Thank You Party in June. He made the process so easy from booking to arrival and set up. He was very accommodating to our needs and the atmosphere that we were trying to create.

A very talented gentleman who played a variety of songs and instruments throughout our event.

Would definitely use Des for our music again and recommend him to anybody!

Thanks again Des!

This was a very professional duo, with a relaxed swinging style. I thoroughly enjoyed it, speaking as a professional musician myself... so that is praise indeed!

Excellent choice of music, superbly played - made the evening.

A fantastic performance from a very versatile musician. Very well received and enjoyed by a diverse audience.
Des comes highly recommended.

We asked Des to play the organ at our wedding on 2nd September at Cambray Baptist Church.

From start to finish he was absolutely amazing and an utter professional. He didn't bat an eyelid when we asked him to play complex and unusual music and seemed to know all the old fashioned hymns we requested.

When the bride was late it didn't phase him and he played continually for over 30 minutes. He mastered the Sound of Music Wedding Processional and the Can Can as well as lots of hymns. He turned up for the rehearsal and on the day was absolutely wonderful. He is extraordinarily talented and a wonderful unflappable musician.

We thoroughly recommend Des - he will not let you down!

Arrived well before time. Played excellent background music on piano and sax and was very responsive to requests on music and loudness. A very pleasant chap to work with.

We were really impressed with Des. He had come via recommendation from a family member and he even exceeded the superlative reviews I'd received! Des is an excellent live performer with a great blend of smooth jazz, classical and so on producing a seamless hour of entertainment delights.

Des provides a great service. Reasonably priced and very willing to accommodate the client's needs. He came with his own equipment and is prepared for any occasion. He's well worth a booking.

Yesterday afternoon at the Limes Country Lodge in Birmingham, I had the great fortune to appear on the same bill as Mr Des George and I am still reeling from his spellbinding performance on the piano.

Des must have dedicated his life be able deliver a performance that touched the heart of everybody present.

He effortlessly played through the American Songbook, contemporary tunes as well as Christmas classics.

I'm telling this man needs hardly any setup time.

He merely walks in and reaches the unasailable masterclass of competence within minutes, leaving the audience bound by his magic until long after he plays the final note.

Potential bookers

Do not hesitate to book Des George.

There is no risk whatsoever.

Only Joy! :)

Des George is a fantastic keyboard player. For the second year in a row he has led our Christmas Choir to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Des played for 4 hours solid. He is a incredibly versatile musician. He was playing anything from rocking Christmas songs like Mariah Carey's "All I want for Christmas" through to traditional beautifully played Carols. Thank you Des. You are a star.

Des kindly played the piano at our Friendship Dinners. Des is a fantastic Pianist and his playing really added to the ambiance of the evening. Des was a warm and friendly person and we would not hesitate to ask Des to play at events in the future. Thank you Des.

Des played a wonderful selection of music for my parent's diamond wedding anniversary. Aside from being a talented pianist, he was able to provide just the right tone for the mixture of ages among the guests. He is both professional (all set-up well in advance of the party start time) and a pleasure to work with. He helped make the evening memorable for everyone. I highly recommend him.

Des made my mums 90th birthday party such a memorable occasion, he's professional and new just the right tunes that would fit into the event. I wouldn't hesitate to call Des again...oh, and he's a nice bloke!

We needed a keyboard player to play at my son and daughter in law's wedding. I had no hesitation in asking Des. He was able to play the tunes that they had asked perfectly. Des blended the music perfectly to match the occasion and created a perfect atmosphere.

Des played at our wedding ceremony. He was able to match the music to what we wanted and creative a beautiful atmosphere. Guests were over whelmed by his presence and we are very grateful. You can really tell that des enjoys what he does and I would recommend anyone to have him at there event.

Des George played at our Cancer Research Christmas Choir event. He was absolutely brilliant. He played for 4 hours solid and he absolutely nailed every song. He combined brilliantly with the drummer and everyone agreed they produced a great sound. I would unreservedly recommend Des for any function where you need live music. Not only that Des is a great guy and really got into the spirit of the occasion.

Des recently played the piano at our wedding reception. His performance was exceptional and loved by all our guests who arrived to hear a lively choice of music.

Des' personality is amazing. His attention to matching the music to the occasion added a beautiful touch to our wedding.

We would not hesitate to recommend Des to play at any function.

Des played at a school event, set in an Orchard, I recently attended. The music was perfect for the occasion and created a lovely atmosphere. Would highly recommend.

Des played piano at our Church for our marriage ceremony, we gave him modern music to learn and play and he did so brilliantly, and was also happy to undertake some (very) last minute changes. Des is a fantastic chap and no job was too big or too small. Cannot recommend Des enough!!

Des played at a garden party we had last week. He brought with him a bass player and together they were absolutely perfect, playing their choice of smooth, popular jazz. The music was beautifully delivered and they made such a great accompaniment to the party, the ideal background music to create a warm and swinging atmosphere and a few people couldn't resist a dance. We all loved it, young and old.
Des was also highly organised, professional and conscientious. Superb, I would highly recommend Des.

Des played and entertained our wedding party/ reception with a key board and bass guitarist to accompany. It was intended as background music while our guests mingled both inside and outside, to create a little atmosphere before the meal. It was a triumph!!

Des provided live solo piano entertainment at our home for my wife's 60th birthday. We had about 45 guests and we are lucky enough to have a large lounge with our own baby grand. Des started playing at about 3.30 in the afternoon and played and entertained our guests for 6 hours on and off with every style of music from classical to jazz.
It was absolutely brilliant and we are very grateful to him for helping make the day complete.

Des played piano at a corporate event hosted by one of my former companies. He provided excellent background music for nearly 3 hours. As a musician myself, I found Des to be a talented, versatile and very professional performer. I would heartly recommend him to anyone.

A fantastic guy and a fantastic musician, playing smooth, easy listening and infectious music for all and any occasion - I have had the privilege to play bass with Des at a variety of functions over the years and he never fails to captivate the audience with his unique style. If you need a truly professional but relaxed musician for any event, indoor or outdoor, Des is your man!

I don't know the Revd. David Morris but having known Des at my own church and listened to him play in church and privately I would endorse everything Revd. Morris has said. From his playing ability over all styles to his quiet dependable honest character. Highly recommended.

Goodness me this guy is good! If you want to have passion, enthusiasm, joy and life in your musician, then look no further. Des is an extremely talented musician able to play anything that you can imagine - so if you're worried about genre, then don't. Aside from Des' perfoming abilities he is also thoughtful and dependable. I'd thoroughly recommend him and can honestly say that I've always enjoyed working with him.

Des is an inspiring musician. I've had the pleasure of hearing him play on many occassions. He is a condifident leader and captivates his audience. His encouraging and up beat manner make him a refreshing and easy listening sound.

Des has played in our Village church on several occasions now ... including a wedding and services with small and large congregations. His sensitivity and versatility enable him to perfectly meet the musical needs of any occasion. His encouraging and lively style made even a congregation of 14 feel to be part of a larger lively congregation; and his subtle use of his jazz background makes a traditional service sound fresh and exciting. Thanks Des!

Des is just brilliant. His style of smooth Jazz playing is wonderful and can either be at the forefront of an event or as simple live background music. He is extremely flexible and I have seen hi fit comfortably into such varied situations as Christmas day at church, background music at a networking event and as part of a band at a local festival. Highly recommended.

I have played guitar with Des for a number of years and seen just how well he can adapt to different styles. He has excellent improvisational ability and is a very good accompanist. I would certainly recommend him for whatever function!

Des and Mike provided an excellent accompaniment to our family celebration in a garden setting. Perhaps we might have liked a little more jazz added to their fantastic repertoire.

Great range of music provided, and I especially liked the clarinet and saxophone pieces. For me the volume was about right and provided the right ambience for the event.

Good selection of music but it was generally too loud. This could have been because the hall was longer side to side than the width where your combo was playing. Maybe a better sound evaluation ( not sure what the proper term is ) opposite where you are actually playing would enable a better volume appreciation for the assembled guests.