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"What wonderful musicians! I really enjoyed working with them."

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"My wife and I hired The Smooth Criminals for our wedding party last month and we simply could not have been happier that we found them! Absolutely everyone at the party commented on how great they thought the band was. Their communication right up to the day was excellent and they were very graciously accommodating of our set requests. Please be assured that you need not look any further for a band for your event - you won't find any better. Thank you so much again to The Smooth Criminals, whenever we have an anniversary party we'll book you again in a heartbeat!"

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"Kyle D. April 21, 2025 Verified A great time! Enzo provided a great time as Pitbull. Would definitely recommend to others. Hired as: Impersonator"

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"The cocktail hour at our wedding was something truly special, and a big part of that magic came from the incredible accordion music played by Aleksei Chebeliuk. From the very first note, he created an atmosphere that was elegant yet fun, relaxed yet full of energy. It wasn’t just background music — it was an experience that our guests kept talking about all night long. The accordion brought such a unique charm to the setting. Instead of the typical playlists you hear at weddings, we had live accordion music that felt romantic, joyful, and totally unforgettable. Aleksei knows exactly how to read the crowd, blending timeless classics with modern favorites, and making every piece sound fresh and exciting. So many of our friends and family came up to us to say how much they loved the music during cocktails — it set the perfect tone before dinner and dancing. Aleksei’s professionalism, talent, and genuine passion for performing shined through every moment. If you’re looking for something different, memorable, and absolutely beautiful for your wedding, I can’t recommend Aleksei Chebeliuk enough. His accordion music turned our cocktail hour into one of the highlights of the entire day, and we’ll always remember it with a smile."

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"Elisa , Wedding date: 08/12/2021 5.0 Serena a guarantee Serena was by our side and followed and supported us in every choice we made with great professionalism. We couldn't have asked for anything better, she was able to interpret and put our requests into practice and helped make our fairy tale come true. We are speechless! Thank you and thank you again Sent on 18/12/2021"

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"From the minute I chose Carl I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed and I wasn’t. He completely blew our minds with his work and I still can’t understand how he did his magic that was in front of our faces. Not tv, our faces! I’ve always been able to guess and call out magicians I’ve seen - (I’m cheeky like that) ;) but Carl was on another level we can’t explain. True MAGIC!! He’s the best magician I’ve ever come across and will absolutely be using and recommending to anyone I know having an event in the future. Worth every penny and more. As an extra he’s so friendly, professional, punctual and was a really blessing to have on our big day. Thank you very much."

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"Absolutely Wonderful!!! We want to thank magician Gustavo Sereno for making our day even more special. All the guests loved it, and so did we. It was one of the highlights of the day."

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"They are a throw back. For when groups could actually sing."

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"Paul and Ed played at our wedding drinks reception and were superb. There were lots of lovely comments about the music and we're so pleased we booked them."

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"I love this band…they’re extremely funky, in the best way possible. I’ve seen them on multiple occasions and each time is awesome!!!!!! Each member is unique in their own way, I’d watch them anytime and any place. NuPhamlee for life!!!💙"

Reply by NuPhamlee Soul Band
Thank you so much Chyna. Sorry for the late response. We will be performing at the Shrine on Feb 5th, 2026 in Harlem from 8pm to 10pm. Will send you a flyer in December!

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"You guys were amazing !!! Thank you so much for starting our wedding party off with such style xxx"

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"He showed up to our sold out 200 percent event early, was professional, polite and easy to work with. The crowd loved him and Enjoyed it very much, he interacted with our guests and even hung around afterwards for pictures!! I was definitely happy with the complete experience."

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"Absolutely fantastic attended my sisters wedding mind blowing!"

Reply by Ben Matthew: Boundless Magic
Thank you again Lyndsey! Was great to meet you all and a pleasure to be able to entertain you all too! Hope you all enjoyed the day and rest of the evening ? x

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"Ho avuto l’onore di affidare a Pianista Firenze la musica per il nostro matrimonio e posso dire con certezza che è stata una delle scelte migliori che abbiamo fatto. La sua capacità tecnica al pianoforte è straordinaria, ma ciò che rende davvero speciale la sua performance è la sensibilità con cui interpreta ogni brano. Durante la cerimonia, ha saputo creare un’atmosfera di grande emozione e raffinatezza, adattandosi perfettamente ai momenti più solenni e quelli più gioiosi. Inoltre, la sua professionalità è stata impeccabile: è stato puntuale, disponibile a incontrarci per discutere del repertorio e ha gestito ogni dettaglio con grande attenzione. Anche gli ospiti hanno apprezzato molto la musica, definendola elegante e coinvolgente. Consiglio Pianista Firenze a chiunque desideri un accompagnamento musicale di altissimo livello, capace di arricchire ogni evento con classe e calore."

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. To the best of my knowledge, Booker T's only other recording has been as a sideman on Cold Sweat, a recent album of James Brown tunes (also featuring Craig Harris and David Murray) that illustrates the sloppiness jazz musicians are capable of when trying to show they can be Regular Guys. But Go Tell It on the Mountain is stunning enough to make me a believer in Booker T's potential. "

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