Tiano: The Tenor & Piano Duo

Chris Hamilton & Shimi Goodman met at Guildford School of Acting twenty five years ago and have been making music together ever since. Together, they form the exciting musical Tenor & Piano duo – Tiano. 

They are delighted to return to Crazy Coqs with their first UK show of the year. These two world-class performers truly put the class into classical as they take the audience on a journey of musical styles from classical to popular. The genre “classical crossover” perfectly describes their style since everything they present is informed by highly developed musicianship that never fails to entertain. 

Their eclectic programme sweeps the audience along with their energy, enthusiasm for music, and amusing banter. Tiano is becoming well known for its mash-ups of familiar songs performed in perfect harmony and cleverly arranged by Chris on piano.  

Tiano has become known for presenting a ten minute medley at each Crazy Coqs show which is devoted to a decade (for example the 80’s), an artist (for instance Whitney Houston), or perhaps a movie musical (maybe Dirty Dancing which incidentally Shimi performed in in the West End). The audience has come to really appreciate this moment in the show. In their last two shows people loved singing along during their medley devoted to The Carpenters and at their most recent one, ABBA. As Tiano mentioned in an interview with 2shadesmagazine.com they spend all that time on each ten minute set piece and only perform it once at Crazy Coqs so it really is special to witness this moment!  

Chris is a multi-award-winning composer and lyricist. He also writes songs with Shimi, two of which were featured on TV in 2020. 

Tiano’s performances are so sophisticated and entertaining that when you watch them for the first time, you’ll kick yourself for not discovering them sooner! Tiano’s London shows invariably sell out weeks if not months in advance, so be sure to book so as not to miss out on this one! 

“It is an almost unthinkable scenario that Liberace and Pavarotti had secret love children… yet Tiano channel those great icons and more when you witness their sheer talent.” – Out News Global

“The show’s a delight.” – QX magazine 

“Slick, seamless…classy.” – The Standard 

“Chris is an ace pianist.” – The Daily Telegraph 

“ A looker, a hoofer and BOY can he sing!” – Whatsonstage 

“Hamilton is clearly a very gifted composer.”– The British Theatre Guide 

“An exhilarating evening of music, romance and wit.” – Mark Shenton 

“I haven’t heard the piano played like that in years”– Twiggy, model and actress 

“Tiano are two true musical talents. Just as in a well-constructed recipe, the ingredients are key, and they are the perfect match.  Their music will fill you with joy and hope and even bring you to tears.  Two world-class performers. A truly unmissable show. I highly recommend seeing them.” – Cat Cora, US celebrity chef and TV personality