Reviews of Saxophone-for-functions

20 reviews, rated 10/10 on average

Bianca and Jason Taljaard (Kloofzicht Lodge, Muldersdrift - 2018/05/20) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Good morning Friedel,

We would like to thank you for a world class service/performance and contribution to a PERFECT wedding day. We and all the guests are stunned by your quality of music and professionalism. We will most certainly refer you and make use of your service in the future again!!

Thank you,thank you,thank you!!! We wish you all the best!

Kindest regards,

Russell & Hester Hollander (The Westcliff Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng - 2011-01-16) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dearest Friedel.

On behalf of Russell and I, we'd like to thank you for the proficient manner in which you have presented yourself and also your "nothing is too much" approach. We thank you for the way you have presented yourself at our wedding ceremony, punctual and prepared.

You have turned just another rainy Sunday morning into an ambiance of happiness and fulfillment, while we enjoyed Sunday breakfast with family and friends at the Westcliff. You have truly contributed a major share towards making our wedding day the most memorable and beautiful wedding ever!!

Kind Regards,

Shaafika and Muhommed Syed (Nt'ShonaLanga Valley, Centurion, Gauteng - 2011-02-26) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dearest Friedel..

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself & my hubby, to thank you for playing at our wedding on the 26th of February 2011. Everything from setup to the end was exceptional and very professional.

You have really made a fantastic impression on all my guests, it was not what they expected as I have kept this a secret to the day of the wedding. There were endless compliments about the way you played, as this never happens at an Indian Wedding, LOL! By you making the appearance with your Saxophone really put the cherry on top for my fabulous wedding.

It was an absolute pleasure having you there and we look forward to using you again in the near future.

Thanks again & take care!!!.

Andrew and Samantha Lowe (Summer Place, Johannesburg, Gauteng - 2011-04-02) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Hi Friedel.

We have just received our video and finally had a chance to hear you work your magic!

We are so upset that we missed your performance while having our pictures taken at the wedding. We have had so many compliments on your music and we'd like to thank you from the bottom of our heart and soul! The music was absolutely fantastic and you really brought a modern twist and sense of style to our special day!

Thank you Friedel, you helped turn our day into the fairy tale we dreamed of! We will definitely be in touch again!

Take care.

Alta Swart (Klipskuur, Heidelberg, Gauteng - 2011-09-04) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Liewe Friedel.

Wow! Jy het die dag help maak. Jou musiek het by die ouderdomsgroep gepas. Baie dankie vir jou bydra tot 'n baie suksesvolle 60ste feesvieringe. Jou keuse van musiek was puik, asook die uitvoering daarvan. Jy is geseend met 'n wonderlike talent.

Persoonlik is daar geen instrument wat sulke wonderlike musiek kan voortbring, soos 'n saksofoon nie. En dat jy spontaan saam met Rochelle ingeval het.... Ag man dit was awesome!

Herstel nog van die naweek se lekkerte.

Nogmaals dankie (van Flip ook).

Translated from Afrikaans

Dear Friedel.

Wow! You helped make the day. Your music suited the age group. Thank you very much for your contribution to a very successful 60th birthday celebration. Your choice of music was excellent, as was the performance of it. You are blessed with a wonderful talent.

Personally, there is no instrument that can produce such wonderful music like a saxophone. And that you spontaneously joined in with Rochelle.... Oh man that was awesome!

Recover from the weekend's deliciousness.

Thank you again (from Flip too).

Aneta Koscielska (Bryanston, Johannesburg, Gauteng - 2011-09-11) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dear Friedel.

An ordinary Sunday afternoon turned into a magic, memorable day with friends – is the difference you brought to our Party with your Saxophone!

It was just perfect. Your experience, professionalism, finesse was certainly felt – our friends would testify to this – the fact that each guest asked for your business card speaks for itself. We certainly will have you back and will in fact make excuses for a party to hear you play!

Thank you again for being a huge part of creating a beautiful Sunday.

Carin van Loggerenberg (Cynthia's Indigo Moon Restaurant, Brooklyn, Pretoria - 2013-03-09) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Hi Friedel,

Van ons kant kan ons net duisend dankies sê vir jou wonderlike musiek die aand. Sonder dit sou die aand nie dieselfde atmosfeer gehad het nie. Dankie vir jou vriendelikheid, van die eerste e-mail navraag af regdeur tot die aand self. Jy was so professioneel, maar met 'n wonderlike persoonlike aanslag.

Die restuarant het jou besonderhede gevra, en elke liewe gas van my het vir my kom sê hoe wonderlik jou musiek is. Ek weet jy het n baie lang dag gehad en dat jy doodmoeg moes wees, ek hoop jy weet hoe baie ek dit waardeer het dat jy kans gesien het om my funksie ook te doen na n troue.

Jy is n absolute ster!

Translated from Afrikaans

Hi Friedel,

On our behalf we can only say a thousand thank yous for your wonderful music that evening. Without it the evening would not have had the same atmosphere. Thank you for your kindness, from the first email inquiry right through to the evening itself. You were so professional, but with a wonderful personal touch.

The restaurant asked for your details, and every dear guest of mine came to tell me how wonderful your music is. I know you had a very long day and that you must have been exhausted, I hope you know how much I appreciated that you managed to do my function as well after a wedding.

You are an absolute star!

Natasha Moni - MONI ATTORNEYS INCORPORATED (Cricket Pavillion, CCJ, Auckland Park, Johannesburg - 2014-03-23) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dear Friedel,

Thank you for providing fabulous ambiance for my 40th. There is nothing better than sundowners on a rolling lawn, sipping champagne and listening to you play. Your music lilted in and out of our conversation beautifully and my guests only had good things to say regarding the play list.

I liked the fact that you are organised, paid attention to your brief and set up with the minimum amount of fuss.

Regards,

Melanie and Gavin (Orchards wedding venue, KZN Midlands - 2014-04-12) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Hi Friedel,

We have only received compliments from our guests on your performance, everybody thoroughly enjoyed you play. They mentioned that it really complimented the wedding and that you played very well. Some of their comments:-

"For me he was absolutely fantastic, played beautiful music and very professional. If I had to recommend a Sax player it would most certainly be Friedel",

"I thought he was fantastic and saw people enjoying him",

"He was lovely - created a beautiful ambience",

Will keep in touch :)

Kind Regards,

Claudine and Morné (Chez Charlene, Pretoria, Gauteng - 2015-02-07) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dear Friedel,

We would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making our wedding day extra special. Your professionalism and quality of service made our wedding day a very enjoyable one. Our guests won’t stop talking about your remarkable skills.

Your enthusiasm and willingness to accommodate all our needs is much appreciated! We are very grateful and will recommend you to anyone. You were amazing to work with and we will cherish these good memories for ever!

Thank you so much once again for everything! You did everything absolutely FLAWLESS!

Kind regards,

Alfred "Zulu" Phakathi - Event Manager - Corporate Dance Company S.A (Houghton Ridge, Johannesburg - 2015-12-05) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Hi Friedel,

On behalf of the Client, Stephen Pellerade and Corporate Dance company S.A. we would like to thank you for your amazing talent you displayed to the guests for the Gatsby themed event and his surprise wedding.

Your saxophone playing is soul full. The guests were highly entertained by your character, skills and the way you conducted that saxophone to produce sound that is satisfying. Some of the guests said that the entertainment felt like they were in a movie.

We are truly looking forward to partner with you in the future.

Thanks,

Brenda Wainwright (Illovo, Sandton, Gauteng - 2017/09/03) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Hi Friedel,

Thank you so much for the wonderful music you played at the high tea in my garden yesterday. It was a big contributor to the success of the afternoon and almost every guest has commented on the music. Your choice of music was perfect for the ambience that I wanted to create and there was a good mix of older covers & more modern ones too.

Thank you also for your prompt responses to my enquiries and for arriving at the arranged time... one less thing to worry about when organising a function! I will not hesitate to request your services again or to recommend you to others.

Thanks again Friedel & may we meet again soon.

Mags Myburgh (Pecanwood Estate, Hartbeespoort - 2018/05/12) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dear Friedel,

Thank you so much for joining us for my Birthday party, the beautiful Saxophone music and the professional manner in which you presented yourself. Not only were our guests blown away by the fact that we had a live Saxophonist at the party, they absolutely loved every minute of your music.

Some of our surrounding neighbours who were not at the party came to me afterwards to thank me for the lovely music. They said that they had poured themselves a drink and sat on their patios listening to the beautiful, relaxing music.

I shall definitely recommend you to anyone without hesitation.

Kind regards,

Rose-Marie & Deon Grobbelaar (Fairlawns Boutique Hotel, Sandton - 2017/09/29) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Good morning Friedel,

Usually the bride does not take much notice of anything that happens around her. I suppose because her head is in the clouds. But really, I just loved loved loved your music. For me and Deon, it just made everything brighter and happier.

I could not help but notice that other guests from the hotel were also listening and appreciating what you were playing. One of my guests said with much awe that you sure can make a saxophone “talk”!

Thank you again for making the day really special.

Warm regards,

Wouter Vermaak - Principal Engineer, Element Six Group (Riverside Country Estate, Springs, Gauteng - 2017/09/15) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Friedel,

Turning 50 years old is a very traumatic event if you still believe you are 21! And when my lovely wife decided to host a party to celebrate the event, the only request I had was not to have a Band/DJ, loud music and a dancing party. This request left Maryke with serious doubts and headaches regarding the entertainment part for the event.

Then she found you on the web! A perfect match, you added class to an already very stylish event. Your music set the mood, never invasive and the variety was excellent. You cover such a wide range of music with style and passion and every guest has commented on how much they enjoyed you being there.

I highly recommend you for any function and again want to thank you and my wife for the wonderful surprise.

Mandy Drue (Oaklands, Johannesburg, Gauteng - 2014-02-09) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Hi Friedel,

My parents recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by having a tea for close family and friends. Friedel played the saxophone for the affair and I can only say that from the outset he was nothing but professional and reliable, yet nothing could prepare us for what was to come!

From the moment he started playing he transformed the party. His choice of music was spot on, he hardly took a break and when he did you couldn't notice as his background music took over. I had requested that he play my parents first dance, which he had taken the time and trouble to learn - I can only say he was pure pleasure from beginning to end! An asset at any function, and the guests were mesmerized by his brilliance!

Friedel... I'm booking you now for their 75th!

Michelle Strydom (Casalinga Ristorante Italiano, Muldersdrift, Gauteng - 2012-11-10) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Hi Friedel,

We are coming slowly back down to earth after a simply perfect day!

I wanted to really thank you so very much! Firstly, you have been very organised and professional and have been unbelievable leading up to the day, with your confirmations and requirements for planning. It was a pleasure dealing with you. Secondly, you were once again organised and professional on the day. You were setup and ready to go on time. Thirdly, the music was outstanding! We received numerous compliments from our guests regarding how fabulous your playing was, in fact as I arrived my father said to me, “The saxophonist is amazing”.

So thank you so much for adding so much to our day and for making my life so easy, I will definitely recommend you and certainly invite you to perform again.

Kind Regards,

Lynne Roberts - CEO - South African Online Information Services (StillPoint Country Haven, Chartwell Estates, Midrand - 2010-07-23) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dear Friedel.

I would personally like to thank you most sincerely for the most amazing Sax performance you performed for us on Friday 23rd July at StillPoint Country Haven.

We have these product updates each year and I try and provide some form of entertainment for my clients either during or after lunch. I must be honest that your performance has far outstripped any other entertainment that I have organized over the last 10 years. Your choice of music, professionalism and passion is most evident and I received so many compliments that I felt I needed to pass my utmost thanks onto you personally.

Thank you so much for creating such a wonderful setting for my clients to sit and relax in over their lunch. I certainly will recommend your services and look forward to being able to use them again myself.

My very best wishes.

George De Bruyn - Director : Operations (Babcock Africa Services) (Birchwood Hotel & OR Tambo Conference Centre, Benoni - 2009-11-22) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dear Friedel.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the service rendered to me, my Daughter, family and friends on Sunday 22nd November 2009.

When my Daughter decided that she wanted a Saxophone player to play at her Garden wedding at the Birchwood Hotel, and also to play a Van Morrison composition as I walked her down the isle, I was quite skeptical, but your music came across, well planned, professional and beautiful.

Your professionalism and the way you arranged your sound equipment at the service and then at the reception was outstanding, you kept our guests so well entertained while we were having the usual photos taken, and continued until late into the evening. We loved your arrangements with a large variation of music from the Golden oldies to the modern numbers.

Thank you for being so reliable and on time, an absolute pleasure, you most definitely added to the success of the Wedding. It would be my pleasure to recommend you at anytime.

Regards

Andre le Grange - SALES MANAGER: OLD MUTUAL PFA, LYDENBURG (Arena, Emnotweni Casino, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga - 2014-03-14) 18 Sept 2024
10/10

Dear Friedel,

Thank you for your services during our annual awards function in Nelspruit on 14 March 2014. It was a pleasure dealing with you and you truly made the night that extra special – the cherry on top so to speak. I have had just positive feedback on your performances and could also only give as such.

The opening act was brilliant and the sessions during starters and main provided the exact mood I was hoping for. Our arrangement was that you would finish after the main course so I was pleasantly surprised when I heard your sound during dessert as well!

I have received feedback from our regional general manager that this was one of the best area award functions he ever attended and you, without doubt, were one of the main contributors towards this recognition. I will most definitely call upon you in future when needed, you were brilliant!

Thank you once again for understanding and accommodating my fears (as I had never met you until about 2 hours prior to the function) and also for delivering on my expectations, which I must mention was quite high. God speed!

Yours sincerely,

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