LEAD SINGER
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CO-FOUNDER AT THE MMC
Emma is the Lead singer and co-founder of the MMC who has been singing on stage since the age of 6, raised by a rock singer mum who was awesome she found inspiration in the music scene but also therapy in performing and writing original songs.
With 10 years experience in Leading a band, many years perfor
LEAD SINGER
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CO-FOUNDER AT THE MMC
Emma is the Lead singer and co-founder of the MMC who has been singing on stage since the age of 6, raised by a rock singer mum who was awesome she found inspiration in the music scene but also therapy in performing and writing original songs.
With 10 years experience in Leading a band, many years performing at private parties, festivals and regular residencies across the UK she has created a family of musical talent which is forever growing and a great reputation for being professional, easy to work with and reliable.
LEAD SINGER
Claudia Tarantino is an Italian-born singer and songwriter.
She started her music journey at the Accademia di Musica e Spettacolo C.A.S.T. in her hometown where she vocally trained in pop, soul & jazz music and started to perform at local venues and theaters with different bands and gospel choirs at the age of 12. Claudia moved
LEAD SINGER
Claudia Tarantino is an Italian-born singer and songwriter.
She started her music journey at the Accademia di Musica e Spettacolo C.A.S.T. in her hometown where she vocally trained in pop, soul & jazz music and started to perform at local venues and theaters with different bands and gospel choirs at the age of 12. Claudia moved to London to pursue her career in music and since then she’s been very active in the local music scene, performing live with several function bands and exploring different styles and genres. Her soulful and smooth sound is influenced by a vibrant combination of pop, jazz, and r&b.
LEAD SINGER
One of the best and most unique singers in London.
Dom Durner started singing at a very young age, but only started his career when he moved to the UK in 2006. Inspired by his multi cultural upbringing, Dom Durner has had a very large international scene of music to look into, and found influences from the likes of Robert Plant,
LEAD SINGER
One of the best and most unique singers in London.
Dom Durner started singing at a very young age, but only started his career when he moved to the UK in 2006. Inspired by his multi cultural upbringing, Dom Durner has had a very large international scene of music to look into, and found influences from the likes of Robert Plant, Jeff Buckley, Ray Charles, James Brown, Joe Cocker, Paolo Conte, Fred Buscaglione, Jacques Brel, Serge Gainsbourg and many more. Dom has fronted 3 original bands and 4 Cover bands over the years, and has toured throughout the UK and Europe.
He is now, amongst other things, a proud member of the Mighty Molly Collective. With his unique tone and raspy Tenor voice, he brings a very different style and texture to each song.
A must see!!!
DRUMMER
London based drummer studied at Tech music school and BIMM London with a bachelors degree in popular music performance.
Jamie started playing when he was 6 years old, growing up playing in church, bigbands. Later leading the drum line for the past few years in The hillsong carols performances at the Wembley SSE arena and in the west
DRUMMER
London based drummer studied at Tech music school and BIMM London with a bachelors degree in popular music performance.
Jamie started playing when he was 6 years old, growing up playing in church, bigbands. Later leading the drum line for the past few years in The hillsong carols performances at the Wembley SSE arena and in the west end at the Dominion theatre.
He has toured Europe and the UK with Grunge rock band Brian Ape and Indie Rock Artist Sam Gifford.
He is head of Drums at creative arts and music academy, Amplied Arts Academy and Stonemountaindrums.
Now playing actively as part of the the might molly collective, Alternative rock band Sentience Machine as well as Nigerian Jazz, Soul artists EyiTemi who recently featuring at the London Jazz festival 2023.
LEAD SINGER
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SOLO SINGER/GUITARIST
Andreas' music is a seamless fusion of the new & the old, mixin soulful R&B & Gospel, with tuneful Indie Pop, all informed by his experiences in the modern world as well as his heritage as a Greek Cypriot. Currently based in West London,Andreas has spent the last decade traveling the UK, Europe,& the Uni
LEAD SINGER
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SOLO SINGER/GUITARIST
Andreas' music is a seamless fusion of the new & the old, mixin soulful R&B & Gospel, with tuneful Indie Pop, all informed by his experiences in the modern world as well as his heritage as a Greek Cypriot. Currently based in West London,Andreas has spent the last decade traveling the UK, Europe,& the United States, playing 500+ shows and organically building a devoted fanbase.
Andreas’s first major breakthrough came when he was featured on a tropical Soul remix of ABBA’s‘Dancing Queen (feat. Eugenius Musica & Andreas Liberos),’which was signed to SonyRCA in 2018 and performed at the Royal Wedding Party that year.Since then he has continued to cultivate his personal style, incorporating rhythmic influences from around the globe and building his following with a non-stop performance schedule.
On his latest single ‘Surrender,’ Andreas explores the idea of freeing yourself from future expectations & finding peace within the uncertainty of the present moment. We all go through moments of resistance but “Surrendering to the present moment is a gift,” he explains.
In a world where true passion for music is increasingly hard to find, Andreas has proven to be the real deal.His soulful voice and ability to express raw, unfiltered emotion have helped him to build a lasting connection with fans, & he shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Andreas has new music planned for release & is looking forward to continuing to share his songs with audiences around the world!
LEAD GUITARIST
Robert graduated from the British and Irish Institute of Music in London. Since graduation, he has worked as a professional session musician with many bands. He performed at many big-ticket festivals and shows such as V Festival and played at Hammersmith Apollo. His work has allowed him to collaborate with other up-and-comin
LEAD GUITARIST
Robert graduated from the British and Irish Institute of Music in London. Since graduation, he has worked as a professional session musician with many bands. He performed at many big-ticket festivals and shows such as V Festival and played at Hammersmith Apollo. His work has allowed him to collaborate with other up-and-coming artists in the studio, record guitar for new releases and ensemble work, and even appear on MTV. He has been teaching for over five years now.
BASS PLAYER, PERCUSSIONIST, GUITARIST & CO-FOUNDER OF THE MMC
Omawumi is known for his extravagant personality and solid music experience. He started his musical journey at the age of 11, and formally trained from the age of 18. Passionate about arts and entertainment, he expanded his study/work path to sound engineering and music production and more recently to photography and visuals.
DRUMMER WITH AN INSANE AMOUNT OF TALENT
Giovanni Velez is a London-based professional drummer with over 15 years of experience. His music journey began in Italy aged 12, where he was studying music in different music schools as well as regularly performing in the local scene of his hometown (Palermo).
Aged 19 he decided to move to London to
DRUMMER WITH AN INSANE AMOUNT OF TALENT
Giovanni Velez is a London-based professional drummer with over 15 years of experience. His music journey began in Italy aged 12, where he was studying music in different music schools as well as regularly performing in the local scene of his hometown (Palermo).
Aged 19 he decided to move to London to start his college degree studies at BIMM London where he graduated with a first-class honour degree.
During his permanence in London, he had the chance to perform with many talented artists including Mad Molly Band, Lili Caseley, ZELAH, M w S, SALIO, KWAYE, Westerman, Komraus, Rebecka Reinhard, Chloe Rodgers, The Morley college Big Band, Davide Shorty, Lunafruit, The Actions, Alton Edwards and many more.
He also performed at many festivals internationally: Georgia (Black Sea Jazz Festival), Spain (La Noche en el Botanico), Romania (Jazz in The Park), and Sweden (Live at Heart).
In the studio, he has actively recorded for several artists as well as worked closely with the independent Music Label Crowds and Power which let him record at RAK studios multiple times. Giovanni is also teaching music privately in his home studio.
KEYBOARD PLAYER & THE JOKER OF THE MMC
Matteo Bisbano Memmo was born in Lanciano (Italy). He started playing the piano at the age of 7. With a Bachelor's degree in Classical Piano and a Master's Degree in Jazz piano, Matteo regularly performs as a soloist and in duo, trio, and other lineups. He performed in Porto Torres, Rome, L'Aquila, Pi
KEYBOARD PLAYER & THE JOKER OF THE MMC
Matteo Bisbano Memmo was born in Lanciano (Italy). He started playing the piano at the age of 7. With a Bachelor's degree in Classical Piano and a Master's Degree in Jazz piano, Matteo regularly performs as a soloist and in duo, trio, and other lineups. He performed in Porto Torres, Rome, L'Aquila, Pisa, Pescara, Cagliari, Milano, and Palermo, for Italian TV channels like Tv2000, TeleMax, Rete4, and in the City of the Vatican State before the Pope.
KEYBOARD PLAYER
Benjamin is a British keyboardist, music producer and songwriter.
At the age of 7, Benjamin began piano and trumpet lessons.
At 19, he won a scholarship at Leeds College of Music, where he spent 4 years studying piano, trumpet and composition.
After graduating, he completed several contracts on international cruise lines, trav
KEYBOARD PLAYER
Benjamin is a British keyboardist, music producer and songwriter.
At the age of 7, Benjamin began piano and trumpet lessons.
At 19, he won a scholarship at Leeds College of Music, where he spent 4 years studying piano, trumpet and composition.
After graduating, he completed several contracts on international cruise lines, travelling and performing. He lived and played in the US, and toured the world twice, working with artists as diverse as Belinda Carlisle, Leslie Garrett, The Temptations and The Platters.
Benjamin relocated to London (UK) in 2012 and quickly began to make a name for himself performing in some of the city's most notorious jazz clubs such as Ronnie Scott’s, and the Vortex among others . He played in the West End Show ’ Straight From the Heart’, and became a rehearsal pianist for TV shows such as ‘The Voice’ and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. In 2018, he recorded for Beautiful South founder Dave Hemingway’s latest project ’Sunbirds', and worked as a session musician, composer and arranger for various singers and instrumentalists.
While keeping up with a busy schedule performing and recording, Benjamin started composing his own music and released his first album ‘10 Reasons To...’ on 33Jazz Records in March 2019. 12 original compositions blending jazz fusion, classical and progressive rock.
"The musicians who collaborated on my first project were friends I had met performing at Ronnie Scott's.These included trumpet player Andy Davies and violinist Benet Mclean."
His second album, "Far and Distant Things", was recorded throughout 2020 and released in the summer of 2021 on Ubuntu Music. It features some prestigious guests musicians such as Randy Brecker, Allen Vizzutti, Frank Gambale, Barry Finnerty, Mike Miller, and Chad Wackerman.
Both albums have been critically acclaimed in the UK, US and Europe.
Benjamin spent the last 2 years making his latest album, “We Are Here To Help,”.
“It has been a great honour to record with legendary musicians including Simon Phillips, Marco Minnemann, Billy Sheehan, Stu Hamm, Jeff Scott Soto, Greg Howe, Mike Stern and Frank Gambale.”
DRUMMER & KEYBOARD PLAYER WHO ALSO RAPS AND SINGS BACKING VOCALS!
Jermaine is a London based Drummer and Keyboard Player. He began his musical journey when he started learning to play Drums at the age of 12, followed by Piano and Keys a year after.
By the age of 17, he went on to study at the East London Arts and Music College, followed by
DRUMMER & KEYBOARD PLAYER WHO ALSO RAPS AND SINGS BACKING VOCALS!
Jermaine is a London based Drummer and Keyboard Player. He began his musical journey when he started learning to play Drums at the age of 12, followed by Piano and Keys a year after.
By the age of 17, he went on to study at the East London Arts and Music College, followed by The London College of Music, where he achieved at First Class Honour Degree in Music Performance and Recording at the age of 22.
His musical knowledge and experience managed to land him the opportunity to perform with the The Drifter’ on their UK Tour in 2021. Since graduating from university, Jermaine continues to pursue his career as a session musician, currently working with several upcoming artists and groups both within the studio and live setting.
DRUMMER / PERCUSSIONIST / SESSION MUSICAN
Jay is a creative, versatile
drummer/percussionist with over 15 years of experience.
He finished his course with merit and played at the prestigious Hot Club Jazz Bar in Lisbon several times throughout his
studies, where he also presented his final recital.
During this time, he played in many original
DRUMMER / PERCUSSIONIST / SESSION MUSICAN
Jay is a creative, versatile
drummer/percussionist with over 15 years of experience.
He finished his course with merit and played at the prestigious Hot Club Jazz Bar in Lisbon several times throughout his
studies, where he also presented his final recital.
During this time, he played in many original and cover bands such as J.A.L.B.O.E. (just a little bit of everything),
Mollycoddled, Soft Camel and Strugglaz Project. As their drummer, he played in many well-known venues and summer
festivals throughout the country (Freedom Festival, Santiago de Alquimista). He did 2 summer tours, shared the stage with
many famous names of the Reggae world such as Richie Campbell and Orlando Santos and recorded a live album in the
famous Club B.Leza.
Jay also became well versed in popular African music genres such as Kizomba, Kuduro, Semba and was then invited to play
with the famous African-Portuguese artist Yudi Fox in massive arenas.
In 2016 Jay moved to London and in 2018 graduated BMus with a First Honours Degree at the ICMP London (Institute of
Contemporary Music Performance).
During his time in London as a session drummer he has played live all over the country and even in Germany with several
projects such as: MMC, DRK DYS, M.C.S project, Richard’s got the Blues, DubVocaliza and BrassBound.
SAX PLAYER
Saxophonist since the age of 12, Carlo Pulvirenti is a young versatile musician with more than 23 years of heterogeneous experience.
Agile with Alto and Tenor saxophone, after getting a “Conservatory diploma” he diverted in more modern styles like Pop, Dance (House/Ibiza), Jazz/Funk; and he is constantly booked for Parties, Weddi
SAX PLAYER
Saxophonist since the age of 12, Carlo Pulvirenti is a young versatile musician with more than 23 years of heterogeneous experience.
Agile with Alto and Tenor saxophone, after getting a “Conservatory diploma” he diverted in more modern styles like Pop, Dance (House/Ibiza), Jazz/Funk; and he is constantly booked for Parties, Weddings, Corporate events, Baby showers, Birthdays and all sort of celebrations where a musical entertaining is required.
Music lover, he is able to play a multitude of instruments like Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Piano and Bass guitar
RELEVANT GROUP EXPERIENCES:
- One man band author, performing artist, editor and producer of a 100 % self made disco-funky album "Danceosaur - Carlo Pulvi"
- Private music teacher : Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, advanced Solfeggio and musical theory with kids and adults
- Saxophonist in a funky quintet
- Saxophonist in an acoustic Jazz trio
- Saxophonist in multiple Pink floyd's tribute bands
- Saxophonist in a big brass jazz band
- Saxophonist and Flautist in a Dave Matthews Band tribute band
- Chorister for Conservatory Choir in “Como - Italy”
- Keyboard and flute player in a Progressive-Rock band
- Saxophonist in an original Musical orchestra
GUITARIST
Giulio's journey into the world of the guitar starts at the age of 10 at the Gilfredo Cattolica music academy, where for the next ten years he would learn the classical and electric guitar from his teacher Mariano Gaetani and study musical theory under the tutelage of Alfredo Sorichetti. In those ten formative years, Giulio devel
GUITARIST
Giulio's journey into the world of the guitar starts at the age of 10 at the Gilfredo Cattolica music academy, where for the next ten years he would learn the classical and electric guitar from his teacher Mariano Gaetani and study musical theory under the tutelage of Alfredo Sorichetti. In those ten formative years, Giulio developed an incredible capacity to communicate with his instrument, creating and honing a unique style, mixing fingerpicking and flatpicking techniques - ultimately obtaining scholarships and achieving acclaim from the local music scene.
He also took part in many cultural events, for instance as a guitarist for the Italian journalist Giancarlo Trapanese and the Italian writer Maria Lampa, playing at many locations in Italy as part of their book tours.
It was during this incredible time that his path would allow him to meet the multi award winning guitarist, Antonio Forcione. Forcione was to be one of the most significant inspirations and influences on Giulio, ultimately encouraging Giulio to pursue his career abroad.
At the age of 18, Giulio Romano made the move to London (UK) where he quickly gained work as a session player, concertist and composer - collaborating with top musicians from all over the world. These included such luminaries as: the world harmonica champion (Jazz category) Greg Miller; the grammy man Phil Ramacon; the pianist songwriter and producer and founder of the VJB Wayne Brown; Lee John (Imagination);Moreno Viglione (Awarded Italian Guitarist), Rocio Ruano (X factor 2013), and amazing singer (ex zero 7) producer and founder of the Numen Records Mozez, Osmond Wright.
Giulio has also had the pleasure of playing for and with high profile singers such as: Kate Robbins; Pauline Catlin (formerly of Brown Sugar Reggae Band); and Melanie Stace.
As Giulio’s profile grew, he was invited to play in many top venues and festivals across the UK, such as: Pizza Express Jazz, Ronnie Scott’s, T4 On The Beach, Soundbite Festival, Jazz Le Quecum Bar. This exposure also led to him being privately commissioned to play at high profile cultural and charity events at venues such as: the Claridges Hotel; Tate Modern Gallery; The Forge; to mention but a few. Notably Giulio recently played at a gala performance to Italian Fashion at the Royal Academy, which included among the honoured guests, the Italian Prime Minister and major figures from the world of Italian and international Fashion.
Giulio has also been part of many housebands over the years such as the ‘Bring It On’ Jam Session in Bar Solo on Monday nights, which has seen big names in the music scene jamming on stage with the house band, such as: the drummer Ernesto Simpson; the singer Noemi; the bass player Francys Hilton; the singer Patrick Allan; and the singer Vanessa Haynes.
Giulio Romano also supported the 2008 X Factor winner, Ruth Lorenzo for a Spanish music night at the Roof Gardens in 2013 and he's currently playing and collaborating with various artists and bands in the UK from all over the world.
He also performed at Le Bellevilloise in Paris for the International Jazz Day 2015 with his band " The Gypsy Dynamite " as well as the International Manouche Day 2016 at the Django Reinhardt venue Le Chopes Des Puces in Paris
KEYBOARD PLAYER,PERCUSSIONIST & BASS PLAYER - HE'S LITERALLY A ONE MAN BAND AND HIS TALENT IS ENDLESS
Milan Maru is a passionate, devoted musician from London.
His musical journey began at the age of 2, playing piano until guitar was brought in at the age of 15. More recently he's playing bass guitar and delving into the world of music prod
KEYBOARD PLAYER,PERCUSSIONIST & BASS PLAYER - HE'S LITERALLY A ONE MAN BAND AND HIS TALENT IS ENDLESS
Milan Maru is a passionate, devoted musician from London.
His musical journey began at the age of 2, playing piano until guitar was brought in at the age of 15. More recently he's playing bass guitar and delving into the world of music production.
Musically, he is influenced by Micheal Jackson, Stevie Wonder and notable jazz musicians such as Bireli Lagrene, Sylvain Luc and Cory Henry. He grew up listening to a variety of music from R&B and Hip-Hop to Soul and Gipsy Jazz.
There is also a strong influence from the Gipsy Kings as well as some Latin genres.
Milan is currently recording his debut acoustic album, Interpretations Vol 1.
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