Review Centre: Dixieland Bands

"Doesn’t time fly by! Two weeks today since we got married and you came along to keep us entertained. It was an amazing day and you and your band contributed immensely. From the moment I contacted you I knew we had made the right choice. Your communication and understanding was excellent. Our 1930s theme fit right in with the venue and your style of music. We received lots of comments from our guests about how lovely it was to sit on the lawn drinking Pimms listening to you play whilst we were off having photos taken. It was so relaxing and elegant. Like being on a film set, one guest said. I think what made it for me was when all the guests had gone inside to sit down for the meal and we were passing some hotel guests sitting on the terrace enjoying the sun. As I walked passed one gentleman starting clapping and commented how beautiful I looked and thanked me for providing such wonderful music that he had enjoyed listening to; a real unexpected pleasure. In fact the venue told me the following day that quite a few hotel guests had commented on the great music. The evening was astounding. In the DJ sets you provided between Dr Jazz’s live sessions you managed to fit in all our guests’ special songs. This made it a lot more personal. And thank you so much for rearranging one of your songs to fit in with the routine we had learned for our first dance. This just shows how versatile and amenable you are. We would like to thank you for coming and making our wedding day most enjoyable, not just for us but for our guests. I have already been recommending you and will continue to do so."

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"Stephen is a great teacher, he was very accommodating to my request and helped me with playing and singing a song. Additionally, he was an amazing performer who accompanied me when I performed my song."

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"Efrayim Fischbacher brought the house down at Dublin clarinetWorld with a performance and volume masterclass that will live long in the memories of all who attended. At 95 years old, Fischbacher is nothing short of a living legend, and his wit, charm, and unparalleled energy made for an unforgettable experience. Known as “the world’s loudest clarinet player,” Fischbacher more than lived up to his reputation. His booming renditions of classic jazz standards filled the room with a vigor that belied his age. At one point, he even shouted his catch phrase, “Oompah!” to the delight of the audience. The masterclass itself was equal parts education and entertainment. Fischbacher peppered his teaching with captivating anecdotes from his days in the 1950s jazz scene. His tales of smoky clubs, impromptu jam sessions, and larger-than-life characters were as colorful as his clarinet playing. Despite his larger-than-life persona, Fischbacher was generous with his knowledge, sharing practical tips on controlling dynamics, enhancing tone, and, of course, projecting sound with authority. Aspiring clarinetists and seasoned musicians alike left with invaluable insights—and a newfound appreciation for the art of making a statement with volume. Efrayim Fischbacher’s appearance was a celebration of music, history, and the sheer joy of performing. His charisma and storytelling were as commanding as his playing, and his presence at clarinetWorld was a true gift to all who were lucky enough to be there. Bravo to a legend who continues to inspire across generations!"

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"Michelle's Birthday Party - excellent jazz band, very classy, perfect for the event in question. It's nice to see a band which does things so simply and professionally, providing a full sound with the minimum of equipment. They were happy to play to the room when people were eating and talking, at a volume which still allowed conversation, but were friendly and engaging as and when people wanted to interact with them. The singer they provide (if required) has a great voice, well matched to their style, no over-acting or dramatic self indulgence, just confident, strong and pitch perfect. Great day, thank you."

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"Dennis was so easy to work with! He is very friendly and knowledgeable. We hired him and his band for a backyard party and they did such a great job, we received many compliments. They also learned a new song just for the occasion!! Highly recommend Dennis and The Way Band!"

Reply by Dennis Winge Ensemble
Thanks so much Kristen, we had a great time!

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"We invited Dupa Trio to play in our annual international conference of "awwwards" that took place this year in Amsterdam at the theatre Delamar. they were so cheerful and amazing, what a professional and unique band! we will most definitely hire them again next time we plan an event in Amsterdam. "

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"Dear Jonathan, We were all absolutely thrilled with the band. Just wonderful in every way. Thank you so much for making Dad’s funeral what we wanted it to be, a celebration of the life of a wonderful man, he would have loved it. Very best regards"

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"we invited the super-talented band "Dupa Trio" to play in our Dickens Christmas market, and the crowd just loved them! what a great choice people are still talking about their show its already been 3 months since! looking forward to working with them again! Ella"

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"......Wow So smart and handsome! What a guy! People laugh !"

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"We had a destination wedding in Barcelona and were looking for a cool band to entertain our guests during the reception, before the ceremony, and at cocktails, they did a great job! They have an international repertoire of pop music and some light jazz at the welcoming. I totally recommend them, if you're getting married in Barcelona you can count on them! Albert"

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"Hi Jonathan, I just wanted to say a massive thank you to you and the band for Saturday night. The band played brilliantly and they created such a lovely atmosphere for the drinks reception. Please could you pass on a massive thank you to everyone? I also have a card for them which I meant to hand over on Saturday but didn’t get a chance to say goodbye to them. Shall I send this to you to pass on? The wedding went really well and our clients couldn’t have been happier. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and we look forward to doing so again soon"

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"We had a great evening and would like to thank you for participating in or Music extravaganza and making a superb contribution with your performance and hope we will be able to invite you to play again at some time in the future."

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"we invited Dupa Trio to play at our wedding in France, all of our families and friend came from all over Europe for the event, and we were delighted to invite Dupa Trio to play at our reception and ceremony, they did such a good job, they are so lovable and literally all of the guests mentioned to me how great was the jazz trio ! thanks for making our day more special! you guys are awesome! "

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"Absolutely fantastic to work with and a brilliant performer! Engaging, entertaining, fun and up to date on everything!! Definitely would book again!"

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"I just wanted to say a massive thank you. You were all amazing last night! You absolutely made my party and I’m so grateful!! I had so many people comment on how awesome you were! Many thanks again for making my 40th fabulous and unforgettable."

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