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"Here's more clear evidence courtesy of Italian-born saxophonist Mirko Fait's quintet that tasteful jazz doesn't run its course at America's borders. These are accomplished musicians who know how to swing and can hold their heads high in any company, foreign or domestic. On the other hand, there is nothing here that sets Fait's group apart from many others of its size and makeup; it is simply a well-schooled working ensemble doing its thing, no more and no less. Fait, who plays soprano and tenor sax, is joined on the front line by flugel Roberto Piermartire, who, like Fait, is an accomplished musician whose solos are invariably polished if not otherwise exceptional. Pianist Antonio Zambrini is another strong soloist, while bassist Rodrigo Amaral amplifies the group's persona by adding his husky baritone on four selections. The quintet's other member, drummer Roby Giannella, is a solid timekeeper who tends to his duties without stepping on anyone's toes. Guitarist Giampiero Spina adds a pastel solo voice on "Sad Eyes Child," "B Mine" and "Funny Day." The program is composed primarily (eight of ten tracks) of compositions by Fait, and they are melodic and charming if less than memorable. Several are in a Latin mode including Amaral's vocals on "Quanno Chiove," "Rebecca Smile," "Nada Mais" and "Aquarela." While the quintet is pictured on the inside jacket performing at the Sant' Elpidio Jazz Festival, Confidences was recorded in a studio, most likely at Fait's home base, Milan. Other particulars are elusive, as the liner notes are in Italian. What is most germane, of course, is whether Fait's quintet is proficient and worth hearing, and the answer to that is yes. The songs, all originals, are for the most part bright and charming, and the quintet plays them well. Although there is nothing here that blazons superiority, neither is there anything that is less than well-managed. Track Listing: Lastlove; Sad Eyes’ Child; Quanno Chiove; Never Alone Melita; Rebecca Smile; All I Missed; B Mine; Nada Mais; Funny Day; Aquarela. Personnel: Mirko Fait: soprano, tenor saxophone; Roberto Piermartire: flugelhorn; Antonio Zambrini: piano; Giampiero Spina: guitar (2, 7, 9); Rodrigo Amaral: electric bass, voice; Roby Giannella: drums. Title: Confidences | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Jazz Di Marca"

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"Jazz Centrale provided the music for our wedding reception. We chose an all-around jazz trio with saxophone and highly recommend them! We received many compliments from our guests, and we couldn't agree more. Jazz Centrale is professional, and we found the (quick!) communication with Kars very pleasant. Kars and the team, thank you!"

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"Wow! Nick blew us away! We were so happy to have him as our wedding musician and he did not disappoint. He made the whole process so easy and went completely above and beyond. He sang at the ceremony and at our cocktail reception, which were back to back and he never skipped a beat. Every single person had nothing but compliments on how wonderful the music was throughout our celebration! Nick was absolutely one of the best choices we made for our big day!"

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"It was a delight to listen to Poems Ago perform. They engaged the audience with stories about each song. Their voices were in sync with each other, the instrumental playing was simply divine. I would recommend Poems Ago for a heartfelt intimate setting such as a living room concert, a ceremony at a church. They will have you all crying!"

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"The best voice I have ever heard! I appreciate listening everytime!"

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"Rebecca, 2 months ago Private event in Benson, Wallingford OX10 6AA, UK He was absolutely brilliant! He impressed everyone and myself, playing outside for 2 hours in the freezing cold! Absolutely incredible person!"

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"El mejor de la costa brava para disfrutar del buen flamenco Fui a su concierto en Lloret y fue increíble la experiencia ojalá llegue muy lejos ‘"

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"Just love you... The rhythmic music that makes you wanna dance💃🏼 The way you performance, interacting and including your audience ♥️"

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"Music professionals who bring that romantic and special touch to the wedding. They played during the ceremony and cocktail hour, where our daughter sang accompanied by Swite Duo…"

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"The harp added such sophistication to our wedding in Verona. Every note was played with grace and emotion. You could feel the love through the music — simply stunning." — Charlotte & Henry Mason, Villa Arvedi, Verona"

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"Adar and Matan were very professional and adaptive and fit our event wonderfully! They started with playing instrumental music on the guitar and the hand pan, and adapted to playing a little longer as the greetings section took a little longer than expected. They later on took the energy up with some original songs. Very professional, nice and kind people, I could only recommend. -Ohad "

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"Radiostar delivered an outstanding performance, bringing the audience back to the golden era of the '70s and '80s with incredible energy and style. Their mastery of the music was evident, showcasing not only excellent musicianship but also a deep respect for the timeless classics they played. A truly unforgettable evening with exceptional musicians who know how to entertain!"

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"Phil performed a fantastic accoustic set for our wedding last week. Many of our guests commented on how great the music was. Phil played chilled out versions of a mixture of current and all time classic songs, which were the perfect background to our champagne and canape reception. Phil is very easy to liaise with and flexible to specific requests, learning 3 new songs that we specifically wanted. He also performed a great upbeat set at the start of our evening reception with a couple of friends as a 3 piece which kept everyone on the dancefloor for the full hour! Couldnt recommend highly enough. Thanks Phil! Michael & Lucy"

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"Absolutely awesome covers !!! great playing ... very good job !"

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"Duo strepitoso hanno suonato per la cerimonia in chiesa chitarra e flauto con brani di repertorio classico, Chiara ha anche accompagnato cantando uno dei brani che avevamo inserito nel libretto, una voce fantastica. Hanno poi continuato durante l'aperitivo con musiche brasiliane ed hanno reso il tutto così dolce e speciale. Veramente consigliati! Lucia e Marco"

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