Meet the Band
Charlie Pitcher
Presenter
Charlie’s been a gigg(l)ing saxophonist since 2014, having played at venues like the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire and XOYO. But, spurred on by a desire to feel superior to his peers, he qualified as a sommelier in 2021.
He got a job presenting tastings several times a week, where he honed the art of using descriptors like “astringent” and “mellow”.
One morning, while frolicking in a meadow, he decided to take the best parts from his day and night jobs, and created Tasting Notes. The band was assembled within 20 minutes, and here we are.
Drummer
Daniel Boulden-Hibbert
A friend of Charlie’s since school sports day, Daniel is the most versatile drummer in the wine trade. Having played with an array of original artists and bands all over the UK, his playing is now at its Tastiest.
He’s an asset to the TN house band and your cellar.
Alex Leith
Keyboardist
Alex is half French, and lends a gracious hand with pronunciation at wine tastings. When he’s not doing quality control, he’s touring the world with the Michael Jackson tribute act. He hee.
Kavi Maraj
Bassist
Kavi is a familiar face on London’s jazz fusion circuit, where you might find him tearing it up in a number of different bands, sometimes on the same night! He’s also the Pun King, and won’t hesitate to heckle Charlie when inspiration strikes.
Daniele Borgato
Bassist
Daniele hails from Varese, near Milan, and has been a Londoner since 2012, playing stages all over the UK and touring the world. He also has a wealth of experience in musical theatre, so he’s used to working with double threats.
Tesh Karunasekera
Keyboardist
A session musician and Musical Director, Tesh has been playing on the London circuit since he was 13. Specialising in jazz & gospel, and growing up on reggae & ska, he is to Tasting Notes what saveloy is to chips.