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"Very talented, great personality simply delighted by his music"

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"Tibi events played for our wedding. Best decision ever!! The moment we saw Kevin playing in Florence we knew we had to have him. Kevin (violinist) and his partner (cello) played beautifully together in very hot conditions. Offering a wide range of songs meaning our song choices were enjoyed by all. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for wedding music."

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"My gosh we had a Blast when Dr Hinojosa played at our house. We invite a small group of friends and everyone was amazed at the the talent of Dr Hinojosa. He not only played our favorites but he engaged the audience in conversation. People enjoyed getting to know him and the soothing sounds of his beautiful music. He not only plays the sax but brings on the backing tracks which beautifully completes the experience. Everyone wants to see him again! Can’t wait to have him play for us again. The man is a professional. Glad we got to experience him before the rest of the world does!"

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"Τέλεια βραδιά ! Όλα ήταν υπέροχα αλλά το σαξόφωνο ήταν το κάτι άλλο! Πραγματικά η κοπελιά κεντουσε στο σαξόφωνο!"

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"Charlene performed at our business launch event in London. She was incredibly professional, and so talented! We would for sure book her in again, and recommend Charlene if youre looking for a great sounding saxophonist to play at your event. Thanks again "

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"A fantastic, very reliable and absolutely professional musician, and as an added bonus: incredibly friendly! Highly recommended. Background: The occasion was a wedding with approximately 100 guests in Berlin." German: „Fantastische, sehr zuverlässige und absolut professionelle Musikerin, als Bonbon noch dazu: unglaublich sympathisch! Absolute Empfehlung. Zum Hintergrund: Anlass war eine Hochzeit mit ca. 100 Personen in Berlin."

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"My wife and I are really in love with Lorenzo! We were looking for a saxophone player in Rome, and after a lot of searching online we found the best! He helped us come up with music for make our day just perfect! The ceremony and reception were a success! An amazing saxophonist as well as a great person!!!"

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"Φοβερή επιλογή για το γάμο μας!Ευχαριστουμε πολύ! Ήσουν καλύτερος και από όσο περιμεναμε!"

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"Always amazing What can I say nothing but the best your my brother "

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"Bonjour Jackson, Nous voulions vous remercier encore pour votre prestation qui a dépassé toutes nos espérances,nos invités ainsi que nous mêmes avons apprécié ce moment et surtout que mon épouse a été très émue. merci a vous et a la chanteuse qui avez animé avec beaucoup de classe ce début de soirée. Suite a notre mariage le 11 juin 2022,nous avons été enchanté par la prestation de Jackson sax. Isabelle et Christian. "

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"Charlie Jennison's debut album for Maine's Invisible Music Records is a smooth piece of work. "Smooth" not in the sense of the saccharine stuff served up by contemporary jazz players, but smooth as in classy unpretentiousness in the playing. Jennison is an alumnus of the Do'ah Wild Music Ensemble, a New Hampshire group which recorded for Global Pacific label. He has since gravitated to jazz having recorded with singers Kathleen Kolman and Leila Percy, among others. Jennison has also worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry and Buddy DeFranco and is on the faculty of New Hampshire's Phillips Exeter Academy. Forsaking standard material for his first album, the play list is made up of ten Jennison originals all in various tempi and style, but which start getting repetitious along the way as ideas get thin. Some of the better pieces include "To You, From Me" which features Jennison on alto with some exciting drum breaks by Ken Clark. Another piece spotlighting Jennison's alto, which sounds like Phil Woods when Woods is in a mellow mood, is the lovely ballad "Georgie," with "My Anne" rivaling "Georgie" for sheer musical attractiveness. The tenor takes over on "Watch Your Step" with Jennison showing some incredible dexterity with daring fingering technique. There's a nice blues with a funky piano solo by Jim Butka and good bass strumming from John Hunter on "Amanda's Blues." Jennison brings out his soprano on "Rain in My Coffee" which has a light Latin beat with more good piano from Jim Butka. But virtually all tunes on this session take the same course. There's an introduction establishing the basic melody structure, followed by some technically compelling fingering after which there's a return to the melody. No matter how good the instrumentalist is —and Jennison is very good—unless the original material is superior, it's not going to hold one's attention for a whole sitting. And that is the case here. I have heard Jennison on other albums and he handles standard stuff very well. It would have behooved him to have put a couple of those on this CD. This would have strengthened the credibility of the original material."

Reply by Charlie Jennison Quartet
I appreciate Dave Nathan's willingness to review my flagship release and also recognize his candor in suggesting that the original material I wrote could have been strengthened by including some standard tunes as well. I would like to note that, in more than one instance, I used the framework of a jazz standard as the foundation for a new composition. For example, on the track, "To You, From Me," I employed the chord progression to Cole Porter's "You Do Something To Me." My tune, "Amanda's Blues" is also just a variation of a standard minor blues. With a lifetime of experience playing, I now recognize his observation of "virtually all tunes on this session take the same course," to be spot on. This was, after all, my first (and only) excursion into the realm of recorded jazz, and as a young player, I still had a lot to learn about crafting the presentation of material in a more interesting way. Now that I am getting close to 80 years old, I have decided to create another album of original material with the same players, kind of like a bookend to wrap up a successful career teaching and playing (although not recording). Look for a release sometime in 2026!

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"We saw this band by chance when on holiday in Saint Jean de Luz: brilliant! Lots of Blues Brothers and classic soul for us oldies, smattered with newer numbers that the kids knew, but the combination worked for everybody. There was a group dancing rock and roll who appeared to have come just to boogie. The singers are young and dynamic, great energy and harmonies, and four horns for the full soul band effect. They kept if up for more than two hours, with the singers coming down into the crowd at the end to get people singing along and dancing. Fabulous evening and a great discovery."

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"Absolutely amazing at what she does. Would highly recommend. Beautiful lady inside and out and made our day so magical."

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"I cannot recommend Saxangel highly enough! He delivered an absolutely outstanding performance during our traditional wedding ceremony, leaving us and all our guests in awe. From the moment he started playing, his skill, passion, and energy elevated the atmosphere to an unforgettable level. His ability to blend modern and traditional tunes seamlessly added a unique and magical touch to our celebration. The music resonated with everyone, bringing life and emotion to every moment. Saxangel was not only a phenomenal performer but also highly professional and accommodating. He paid close attention to our preferences, ensuring that every piece he played matched the tone of the event perfectly. His presence added elegance and charm, and he truly became one of the highlights of our special day. If you're looking for a saxophonist who will leave a lasting impression and make your event extraordinary, Saxangel is the one. Thank you for making our day so memorable! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ife & James"

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"Charlene played the music for our wedding in Santorini. It felt magical having live music and it set a beautiful scene. Thank you Charlene for being fantastic and sounding awesome on the saxophone. I would highly recommend."

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