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"We loved Bossa Amiga’s music. It was without a doubt the right choice for our event! Very good musicians and excellent repertoire!"

Reply by Bossa Amiga
Thank you very much, Katherine!

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"The music has been wonderful - we've really enjoyed having some live music to accompany the afternoon. Some of my guests are musicians and they've told me that you guys are great, thank you."

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"Είχαμε τη τύχη να γνωρίσουμε φέτος αυτόν τον εξαιρετικό μουσικό και άνθρωπο!!! Κάθε εβδομαδα στο γνωστό μέρος! Μπάμπη έκανες τις Κυριακές μας μαγικες,εύχομαι να βρεθουμε και του χρόνου αν κ σε βλέπω στη Μύκονο 😁👌🎷🎷 "

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"We booked Wajdi for a milestone birthday celebration, and he was absolutely great! His playing added such class and warmth to the evening. He played smooth jazz during dinner to livelier tunes later on. Everyone loved it, and several guests asked where we found him. Highly recommend for any special occasion!"

Reply by Cocktail, Jazz & Pop Piano
It was a joy to be part of your birthday celebration, Catalina. Such a fun and lively group. I truly appreciate the kind words and hope to play for you all again sometime soon!

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"Igor and his keyboardist added a very special touch to our wedding’s cocktail hour and our guests loved the live music! Definitely recommend Igor for making your event that much more special!"

Reply by Ontario saxophonist Igor Babich
Thank you so much, Marie! Much appreciated.

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"Darren's band played at our graduation ball at Crewe hall and were absolutely fantastic! They played fun and lively music at the drinks reception and gave the whole room a buzz of energy. The only downside was that we didn't have enough time to have them play for longer!"

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"But wait a minute! You are throwing at us a playlist that we never heard before... Where is this music? 😍😍🔥🔥 Next show date sir?"

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"Che dire… Valentina ha una voce spettacolare, tutti gli invitati sono rimasti senza parole!! In tutti questi mesi ci ha accompagnato fino al giorno del nostro matrimonio, ci ha consigliato, è stata molto paziente e ci ha guidato passo dopo passo. È estremamente gentile, professionale e tanto paziente!! La sceglierei altre mille volte. Un grazie speciale anche ad Alfonso, sei stato fantastico anche te!! Ragazzi un abbraccio forte Alessandra e Daniele"

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"We had the pleasure of booking Project F for our wedding, and they were absolutely phenomenal! From the initial inquiry to the final encore, their communication was prompt, professional, and reassuring, making the planning process seamless and stress-free. On the big day, Project F exceeded our expectations. Their performance was electrifying, with each member showcasing incredible talent and energy that kept our guests dancing all night long. They perfectly captured the atmosphere we wanted, and their diverse setlist had something for everyone. Our wedding wouldn't have been the same without Project F. They truly made the evening unforgettable, and we can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Project F, for an amazing experience!"

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"I have been meaning to message you directly also to thank you. What you produced the night of our wedding was nothing short of magical - and I do not say this lightly. I am very happy to hear the band enjoyed the evening - I think their enjoyment and energy showed through their music. The feedback we have had from guests is overwhelming, particularly that the band and the singer (I don't remember his name) was the best they have ever heard at a wedding. You guys nailed the performance. I am so happy that we decided to do a live version, you could not have gotten the same energy and vibe with just a recording / original version. Your two sets were also perfect. There were a few times that we all stopped in the marquee to listen and appreciate the music, particularly My Way - I remember looking around and quite a few people were singing along! I think another sign of a success of a wedding is the number of people on the dance floor, and there was not an empty space during the second set. The amount of people of all ages dancing was a true highlight for me as we wanted this to be a wedding that everyone would enjoy - not just us."

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"Mike Goudreau and his band were amazing! People could not stop talking about him and how wonderful his music was. Because people enjoyed him so much, I decided to organize another evening with him and his band and I know it will be as amazing as it was the first time."

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"Jack Bowers The Rick Holland—Evan Dobbins Little Big Band Trilby RPO Productions Five years after a sensational opening act (In Time's Shadow, 2006), trumpeter Rick Holland and trombonist Evan Dobbins have returned for an encore, Trilby, marshaling as before their irrepressible Little Big Band. As was noted of that earlier recording, "the only thing small about [this band] is its numbers." Baritone saxophonist Dean Keller, who shared that chair with Kerry Strayer on Shadow, also returns. The rest of the lineup is brand new, with Evan Dobbins' dad, the well-known educator Bill Dobbins (Eastman School of Music), replacing the splendid pianist John Nyerges. Besides shining at the keyboard, Bill Dobbins wrote "My Darling Darlene" and arranged half of the album's other ten numbers. Although he doesn't play this time around, Strayer composed "Rich's Call" and arranged Sonny Stitt's "Eternal Triangle" and Oscar Pettiford's "Tricotism," while Brent Wallarab wrote "Trilby" and arranged Benny Golson's "Stablemates." Bill Dobbins' engaging charts brighten three originals by Hendrik Meurkens—"Slidin," "Second Waltz," "The Cottage"—as well as Hal Crook's "Fused" and Alec Wilder's lovely standard, "While We're Young" (a reprise from the band's earlier album). Holland, who plays flugelhorn exclusively, solos strongly on seven numbers, striking the ball with assurance and perception on every turn at bat. Bill Dobbins ("Slidin," "The Cottage," "Trilby," "Darlene," "Tricotism") amplifies the message, as do Evan Dobbins ("Slidin," "Fused"), Doug Stone (alto on "Stablemates," clarinet on "Second Waltz," soprano on "Trilby" and "While We're Young"), tenor Mike Pendowski ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"), trombonist Nick Finzer ("Second Waltz," "Tricotism"), bassist David Baron ("The Cottage," "Tricotism") and blue-chip drummer Rich Thompson ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"). When they're not having their say, the ensemble is front and center, giving each of the charts its single-minded attention. The result is music that flows easily without miscue. Trilby marks a second triumph by the Holland / Dobbins Little Big Band, which, as was noted after its debut album, "is more big than little, in every sense of the word." Those who appreciate a tight, swinging band, even if slightly undersized, are sure to admire Trilby."

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"This time, Marcia Bamberg Swing Quartet was our guest at our special concert stage. Their passion and warmth radiated from the small stage. The audience was close to the Quartet, which created a direct and almost personal experience. It felt like a living room concert, but with a great professional performance that you would expect at a larger venue. From the beginning to the last applause, it was an impressive performance, in which both quiet, atmospheric ballads and rhythmic numbers were alternated. Marcia's beautiful voice that combined wonderfully with the sounds of the guitars and double bass. The quartet not only knows how to shine musically, but also the contact with the audience is special! They bring an evening-filling program full of beautiful numbers and moments of interaction, which create an intimate and cozy atmosphere. What an honor to receive you. Thank you!"

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"Just to say thank you for your beautiful playing on Saturday.. It was just what I wanted and made a perfect background to the evening. We were so lucky to have such good weather that our guests could be outside all evening."

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"We were delighted, and so were the guests. Your music added a real ambiance and special atmosphere to the wedding. Thank you for everything!!"

Reply by Dilia JazzBand
It was a pleasure, and thank you too :)

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