Review Centre: Brass Musicians

"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We had m-SAX perform at my 30th birthday party and he absolutely made the night. From the moment he started playing, the vibe was incredible, classy, fun, and energetic all at once. He knew exactly how to read the room, mixing feel good tunes with party favourite’s that kept everyone engaged and dancing. Professional, talented, and a total crowd pleaser I couldn’t have asked for a better addition to such a special celebration. Highly recommend for any event!"

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"We were honestly blown away. Everyone loved the band – it’s all anyone was talking about! One of our friends who’s getting married next year has even cancelled the band she had booked so she could book The Ambrassadors instead! I may be biased, but I think it’s the best wedding band I’ve ever seen. We can’t thank you enough."

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"Un matrimonio bellissimo, una giornata perfetta anche grazie a questo incredibile saxofonista che ha intrattenuto gli ospiti durante tutto l’aperitivo. Grazie Luigi per la professionalità, per l’organizzazione e per la cortesia. Filodiffusione e speeches durante la cena, torta con sax live e dj set per il dopo cena. Tutto perfetto!"

Reply by LuiSax A power sax for your events
Grazie mille Matilde e Fabio!!! Thanks so much! It was a wonderful wedding!!!

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"Deep Down Brass are the ultimate crowd pleaser! They are an absolute hit with everyone and got our customers dancing every night over the festive period. Couldn’t recommend them enough - they are our 'go to’ for entertainment."

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"They were AMAZING! 🤩 we hired them for a huge venue Mardi Gras festival, and they went above and beyond. Highly recommend "

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"Brilliant highly recommend, made our night extra special all our guests loved it"

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"Joe was great! He was organized, planned ahead and kept the music flowing nicely during our cocktail hour! Great work."

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"Highly recommend , mark created an amazing party atmosphere with his performance on the sax at our sons 21st birthday party. Fantastic (10 / 10) "

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"Love this young guys music he plays with so much passion"

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"A very great Band fit for all occasions and with iOS Ethics! Give them a chance and you will love the band."

Reply by Mr Melody1 and The Melody Crew
Thank so much for your review, we are always available to make your events a memorable one. thank you ones again

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"Cristiano Giardini ha reso unica e raffinata l'atmosfera della nostra serata. Oltre ad essere un musicista di talento e di grande esperienza, è anche una persona puntuale, affidabile e disponibile, che saprà comprendere le vostre esigenze e darvi ottimi consigli sull'organizzazione del vostro evento. Noi contiamo di rivederlo presto per qualche altra occasione. "

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"Thanks Miguel Sucasas and DJ' Golden Sax for making the launch of the 'Humanitarian Research Centre' to an even bigger success! There's nothing like music to relieve the soul, and uplift it!"

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"A simply fantastic event for my husbands surprise 50th- m -SAX played numerous sets both solo and with our DJ. The crowd loved it , everyone up dancing and enjoying the evening to fabulous music and entertainment. Would HIGHLY recommend for any event whether it’s big or an intimate event :)))) (10 / 10)"

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"TRILBY Scott Yanow, author of ten books including The Jazz Singers, Trumpet Kings, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76 The Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, which is based in Rochester, New York, was founded in 2005. Co-led by flugelhornist Holland and trombonist Dobbins, the 11 piece group has the sound of a big band despite having eight instead of the usual 11 or 12 horns. Its musicianship is top-notch, soloists are impeccable, and arrangements are both colorful and swinging. The 11 songs heard on Trilby consist of four standards, three originals by harmonica great Hendrik Meurkens, and a song apiece by Kerry Strayer, Hal Crook, Brent Wallarab and pianist Bill Dobbins. The father of Evan Dobbins, Bill Dobbins is the best known musician in the band, contributed six of the arrangements, and is a key soloist on five songs. But enough of the statistics. The Little Big Band swings hard and puts plenty of spirit into each performance. The opener, Benny Golson's “Stablemates,” has fine solos from Holland and the Phil Woods-inspired altoist Doug Stone, with the two battling it out near the tune's finish. Meurkens' “Slidin'” has an arrangement by Bill Dobbins that in its use of restrained tone colors is worthy of Thad Jones. A heated jam on “The Eternal Triangle” gives Holland and tenor-saxophonist Mike Pendowski an opportunity to jam, trade-off and interact with each other. Holland, Doug Stone (this time on clarinet) and trombonist Nick Finzer play lyrically on the melodic “Second Waltz.” David Baron's bass is featured prominently on “The Cottage,” a haunting tune particularly worthy of several listens. “Trilby,” a lengthy exploration of the chord structure of “Alone Together,” has some excellent hard bop flugelhorn from Holland, adventurous soprano from Stone and a memorable spot for Bill Dobbins' piano. Trombonist Dobbins, Pendowski and drummer Rich Thompson are not only well featured on “Fused” but at one point they play as a pianoless bassless trio. Rick Holland is heard at his best on the ballad “My Darling Darlene” and a jazz waltz version of “While We're Young.” David Baron is naturally in the spotlight during bassist Oscar Pettiford's “Tricotism” (along with Nick Finzer and Bill Dobbins) before Trilby closes with its most intense performance on “Rich's Call.” Throughout Trilby, the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band plays on the level of most better-known ensembles, performing music that is inventive, full of life and fun. Their CD is highly recommended."

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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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