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"This was my first ever swing band concert and what can I say – it was fantastic – I didn’t realise how good they were! What a great evening. We travelled in ice, snow, high heels and dresses and it was very worth it. Fabulous music and excellent entertainment. It really started off my Christmas. Can’t wait for next year."

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"Sep set the mood for the function and was an integral part of my father’s celebration. You’re grace, professionalism, and talent were greatly appreciated. You definitely exceeded my expectations."

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"Laura and I just want to say a huge thank you to you and the band for singing/playing at our wedding party in London. All our guests were raving about you guys and thought it was a perfect musical accompaniment... You sounded great! We certainly had a fantastic time and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves that evening! So, thank you again for making it a perfect day and we will certainly recommend you to everyone we can for any future bookings."

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"We booked Melisma Manouche for a corporate drinks event; they were professional, friendly and very talented. Booking was easy and hassle-free. Would recommend!"

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"We cannot say how much we appreciate and enjoyed having both Alfie and Valentina at our wedding on the 19/08/23. At Il Casale Denari. The music choices were arranged in advance without any issue and on the day they pulled it off seamlessly!!! Arrghhh it was the best day ever and having live music at the crucial points of the day made it all the more perfect. They were brilliant"

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"Just a quick note to say thank you so much again for playing at The Reckoning. You both sounded fantastic and were the perfect start to the evening. I had so many great comments about your playing. Really appreciate your flexibility to carry on through our slight delays at the start!"

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"Finally a singer that can actually sing and a band that can actually play and they had a dj too took the show up a level BANGER OF A BAND FOR SURE!!!!!"

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"Very satisfied We had a truly fantastic wedding on the 18th! We enjoyed every moment. We were very satisfied with your contribution and have heard from several people that they loved the musical accompaniment at our party. We fully agree and thank you again for your musical contribution. "

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"We hired Igor for our wedding cocktail hour, and he exceeded every expectation. His musical talent is exceptional - our guests were blown away by his performance and couldn't stop complimenting us on our choice of entertainment. Beyond his incredible playing, his professionalism was top-notch. He arrived early to set up, ensuring our ceremony wasn't disrupted and that the transition to cocktail hour was seamless. His communication throughout the planning process was excellent - he was responsive, clear about logistics, and made the entire booking experience stress-free. The atmosphere he created was exactly what we envisioned for our special day. His music elevated our cocktail hour and contributed significantly to making our wedding unforgettable. If you're looking for a talented, professional, and reliable saxophonist for your event, look no further. We couldn't recommend him more highly!"

Reply by Ontario saxophonist Igor Babich
Thank you, Kaitlyn. Much appreciated!

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"CJ is the best of the best musicians you will ever hear. His music and voice is phenomenal and he can light up a room no matter when he is. My favorites are the oldies and christian music, but his jazz is top notch also. He is a man of God and you will not be disappointed in allowing CJ to perform for you. "

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"If Dr. John and Tom Waits leave you wanting more, lend your ear to one-of-a-kind Aussie artist Pugsley Buzzard, who assimilates their piano playing, singing and songwriting style into his own blues-jazz musical distillation. On this, his fourth solo CD since 2007’s Hammer These Tongs, Buzzard delivers an all-original set recorded in New Orleans, Melbourne and the Blue Mountains. The Aussie backing musicians are so hip to Buzzard’s swampy Crescent City-influenced grooves that it’s difficult to tell which tracks were recorded where. Complementing the Big Easy contingent of tenor and baritone saxophonist Jimmie Carpenter, trumpeter Antonio Gambrell, trombonist Craig Klein, double bassist Nathan Lambertson, guitarist John Fohl, drummer Charles Brewer and singer Irene Sage, is an equally talented band of top local players. The opening bars of the lead-in blues mambo instrumental ‘Cigarstore Indian’, on which Buzzard’s commanding piano echoes Professor Longhair, James Booker and Allen Toussaint all rolled into one, promises a bourbon-drenched musical trip to follow. Buzzard doesn’t disappoint, his gravelly Joe Cocker-by-way-of-Coco Robicheaux vocals and pulsating piano serving up a solid mix of New Orleans R&B from the Fats Domino styled ‘Dirty Kings’ and the inventive minor-key rave-up ‘Gumbo Boogie’, to the gris-gris-soaked, Night Tripper hoodoo funk of ‘Po’ Boy’, ‘Fire In The Hole’ and ‘Mischief’. The Dixieland flavoured ‘Sin City Lights’ gives way to ‘Salamanca Blues’ a solo instrumental displaying Buzzard’s mastery of stride piano. Chasin’ Aces is a well-crafted, authentic New Orleans Down Under body of work. Al Hensley Rythmns Magazine "

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"Huge Thank you to Darren Newbould for a fabulous evening of amazing music! You are just awesome! (10 / 10) Caroline"

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"great jazz vocalist,easy to work with and very personable...Bobby Schiff,Chicago area pianust,arranger"

Reply by Jazz and Beyond
Best vocal puano percussion duo that sounds like a quartet. Always in time n e,sharly dressed,ready to perform

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"My daughter turned 18 and I turned 60, so it was time to celebrate. We had already found a beautiful venue in the center of Leiden and were expecting friends, family, and colleagues. Eline’s voice, together with the musicians Nick, Han, and Mark, made the evening unforgettable. Every guest said the same thing: the music was perfect. By the first set, people were already dancing, and by the last set the dance floor was completely full."

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"I'm incredibly grateful to Kars and his band for making our evening truly special. Our dinner guests were impressed by both the performance and the professionalism of the band. The entire experience, from the initial contact to the performance itself, was seamless and enjoyable."

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