Review Centre: Singing Pianists

"Dave, Sounds great. Getting better every week. You reallly light up the room."

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"If Dr. John and Tom Waits leave you wanting more, lend your ear to one-of-a-kind Aussie artist Pugsley Buzzard, who assimilates their piano playing, singing and songwriting style into his own blues-jazz musical distillation. On this, his fourth solo CD since 2007’s Hammer These Tongs, Buzzard delivers an all-original set recorded in New Orleans, Melbourne and the Blue Mountains. The Aussie backing musicians are so hip to Buzzard’s swampy Crescent City-influenced grooves that it’s difficult to tell which tracks were recorded where. Complementing the Big Easy contingent of tenor and baritone saxophonist Jimmie Carpenter, trumpeter Antonio Gambrell, trombonist Craig Klein, double bassist Nathan Lambertson, guitarist John Fohl, drummer Charles Brewer and singer Irene Sage, is an equally talented band of top local players. The opening bars of the lead-in blues mambo instrumental ‘Cigarstore Indian’, on which Buzzard’s commanding piano echoes Professor Longhair, James Booker and Allen Toussaint all rolled into one, promises a bourbon-drenched musical trip to follow. Buzzard doesn’t disappoint, his gravelly Joe Cocker-by-way-of-Coco Robicheaux vocals and pulsating piano serving up a solid mix of New Orleans R&B from the Fats Domino styled ‘Dirty Kings’ and the inventive minor-key rave-up ‘Gumbo Boogie’, to the gris-gris-soaked, Night Tripper hoodoo funk of ‘Po’ Boy’, ‘Fire In The Hole’ and ‘Mischief’. The Dixieland flavoured ‘Sin City Lights’ gives way to ‘Salamanca Blues’ a solo instrumental displaying Buzzard’s mastery of stride piano. Chasin’ Aces is a well-crafted, authentic New Orleans Down Under body of work. Al Hensley Rythmns Magazine "

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"For our wedding in Rome, we wanted something truly special, and choosing this pianist was one of the best decisions we made. From the beginning, we felt supported and guided in a very professional and reassuring way. We received excellent advice on the musical selections for both the ceremony and the reception. The pianist was attentive to our preferences while also offering suggestions that improved the overall flow of the event. This balance between listening and expertise was truly appreciated. During the ceremony, the piano performance was incredibly emotional. The entrance music created a magical moment that we will never forget. The execution was flawless, and the timing was perfect throughout the entire ceremony. At the reception, the music continued to impress. The repertoire was elegant and adaptable, creating the perfect background for conversation while also adding a sophisticated touch to the atmosphere. Many guests came to us to compliment the music and ask for details. Everything was handled with professionalism and care, and we felt completely at ease knowing that such an important part of our day was in expert hands. We would highly recommend this service to anyone in Rome."

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"⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ An unforgettable and deeply moving experience / thank you, Kirsty! Right from the start, Kirsty’s communication and organisation were excellent. She was warm, professional, and incredibly accommodating. She not only helped us choose the perfect setlist, but also included songs that held a special meaning for us and even took the time to learn a song by a Polish artist especially for the occasion. That kind of dedication truly reflects her talent and professionalism. We couldn’t have been happier with the evening. Kirsty’s voice, her presence, and the emotion she brought to each performance created an atmosphere that was simply magical. It was a truly special moment for us, her music moved us to tears and brought back beautiful memories from our younger years. Thank you again, Kirsty. We’re so grateful and we hope this won’t be the last of our unforgettable evenings together!"

Reply by Kirsty Dewar Singer Guitarist Saxophonist
Wow thank you so much for this lovely review! It really was a pleasure to meet you both and to play for you on your special event! I hope to meet again one day soon :D

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"Quelle belle surprise cet orchestre. Charlotte a été exceptionnelle ainsi que les musiciens, nos invités ont été comblés par ce joli moment de musique, que de compliments. Un vrai professionnalisme présent, même lors de nos échanges avec Guy qui a su nous orienter au mieux dans le choix de notre chanteuse. Merci de votre gentillesse!!! Nous adressons également toutes nos félicitations à Charlotte qui était radieuse ! Un grand merci à vous et nous espérons à très bientôt pour d’autres événements. Jérôme et Céline"

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"We hired this pianist for a small concert in Rome, and the experience was outstanding. The performance was both technically impressive and emotionally engaging. The repertoire was carefully chosen and executed with great precision. The audience was fully engaged, and the feedback we received was extremely positive. This pianist combines talent, professionalism, and a deep understanding of music. Highly recommended."

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"Amazing!! We were both so happy to have him at our wedding. He played all the songs that we wished for, and even played a bit longer than planned. Jahangir was very kind and interacted with the guests as well whether it was in person or through his music. We loved the ed Sheeran covers along with the classic 80s love songs that he also sang. Would definitely recommend him! "

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"Kathrin hat uns an unserer Hochzeitsfeier musikalisch begleitet und es war super. Sie arbeitet professionell, ist sehr freundlich, spielt und singt wunderbar. Auch eine spontane Verschiebung des Zeitplans am Tag der Feier war für Kathrin kein Problem. Wir, sowie die alle Gäste, waren begeistert."

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"Andrea what a talented man you are. Andrea treated the 12 of us to his beautiful voice, guitar playing and violin and it was the most wonderful evening. What a talented man he is. Andrea would be a wonderful addition to any party and I could not recommend him enough. "

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"I've had the pleasure of seeing Matt live a couple of times now and each performance has been brilliant! His voice is strong and he has a great rapport with the audience. Highly recommend catching him live if you get the chance!"

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"We used Clay Bitter for a big work party to bring in the New Year. His band was incredible. As a musician myself, I can honestly say they never missed a note. They pulled songs out that people requested effortlessly. I just witnessed a 28 year old guy go from singing Merle Haggard, to Guns N’ Roses, to Frank Sinatra. WHAT?!?! Definitely call this guy. You will not be disappointed! Thank you so much Clay for making our event unforgettable "

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"Jahangir performed at our wedding in July of 2022. He played and sang our favourite songs including Ed Sheeran and Simon and Garfunkel. He took many requests from the guests as well and everyone really loved his music. We were very happy overall and wish him the best for the future! Thanks again! "

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"Super duo! Bravissimi e musica sempre al top! Tutto perfetto dall'inizio alla fine Andrea e Luca sono due professionisti, hanno saputo esaudire ogni nostra richiesta e sono andati oltre! Musica BELLISSIMA e COINVOLGENTE! Sono stati sempre disponibili prima dell'evento nel capire i nostri gusti, e questo è stato fondamentale per azzeccare i brani giusti per ogni momento del matrimonio. I nostri amici e familiari si sono divertiti tantissimo, tutti hanno particolarmente apprezzato la bravura di Andrea nel suonare il violino led, il sax e la chitarra divinamente! Luca ha una voce stupenda e una grande capacità di creare un'atmosfera così coinvolgente da rendere il passaggio al ballo del tutto naturale. Bravissimi anche nell'interagire con gli invitati e ad accogliere ogni loro richiesta. Hanno semplicemente reso speciale ogni momento del nostro matrimonio, li raccomandiamo assolutamente!!! Grazie ancora di cuore Andrea e Luca per averci regalato una musica STUPENDA! Superb duo! Brilliant and the music was always top-notch! Everything was perfect from start to finish Andrea and Luca are two professionals, they were able to fulfill our every request and went above and beyond! The music was BEAUTIFUL and ENGAGING! They were always available before the event to understand our tastes, and this was essential in finding the right songs for every moment of the wedding. Our friends and family had a great time, everyone especially appreciated Andrea's skill in playing the LED violin, saxophone, and guitar! Luca has a wonderful voice and a great ability to create such an engaging atmosphere that made the transition to dancing feel completely natural. They were also excellent at interacting with the guests and accommodating their every request. They simply made every moment of our wedding special, we absolutely recommend them!!! Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts, Andrea and Luca, for giving us such AMAZING music!"

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"Scott Nicholson and his trio were excellent! This was a corporate lunch event and they sent just the right tone, perfect song selection, very easy to work with, and would hire them again in a second! Everyone enjoyed the music - perfection! Thank you!!"

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"Jahangir performed for one night at our Cafe since we had a musical night. Everyone loved his music and we had a full house the entire evening! We are in contact with him and will definitely book him again in the future. Happy to see he has posted his portfolio on this website so that he can share his wonderful music with the rest of the world as well, best of luck to you! "

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