Review Centre: Swing Bands

"With all the hype going to Wynton Marsalis, you might not guess that there are other, lesser-known, straight-ahead trumpet players out there who are consistently ripping the hide off the ball. This, Rick Holland's auspicious debut, is an impressive effort. The trumpeter leads his quartet, backed by a solid Michigan-based rhythm section: pianist Terry Lower, bassist Ed Fedewwa, and drummer Larry Ochiltree, through a fiery trail of originals and standards, interspersed with some fine balladry. Holland's sensitive ear translates to some tight arrangements and a well-organized program. On flugelhorn, he boasts a rich, full tone that purrs with warmth. On the faster tunes, he steams. This is the kind of jazz that feels just right on a wintry day, with the fireplace in full throttle, and the feet resting on a cushion: it hits the spot perfectly, drenched with emotional power and skillful fortitude. Steve Loewy, All Music Guide"

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"We can’t say enough good things about Kevin Mucaj and his team at TIBI Events. Kevin is an amazing violinist, composer, and producer who took so much care with every detail. From the very start, he was patient and attentive, helping us pick the perfect songs and making sure each moment—from our grand entrance to all the little highlights—flowed just the way we wanted. He and his musicians played beautifully, with so much emotion and energy. Kevin guided the music seamlessly from the ceremony through cocktail hour and dinner, building the mood perfectly so it just kept getting better. It truly felt like the soundtrack of our day was crafted just for us, and it left such a powerful impression on everyone. We also want to give a huge thank you to Nadiia, who was incredible at keeping everything organized behind the scenes. Her calm and professional touch made the day feel effortless. Working with Kevin, his musicians, and Nadiia was a joy from start to finish. They put their hearts into what they do, and it showed in every note. If you’re looking for unforgettable music and a team that genuinely cares, TIBI Events is the best choice you could make. Highly recommend!"

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"We had the pleasure of having the USO-10 piece play at our wedding in May 2017. From the minute we met Rick Holland and heard the band play we knew they were the band for us. It was a pleasure to work with Rick, who was so professional and helpful in many ways especially song choices from everything to cocktail music, our entrance song, first dance, parent dances to our exit song. The dance floor was never empty. We are thrilled with the USO and look forward to hearing them again in the near future!! Thank you for making our wedding so special! Maureen and Mark Deckman"

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"Exceptional performance from Alice. I couldn’t have been more happier with how things went, Thank you so much Alice, hopefully we meet again soon. I would 100% recommend this lovely woman."

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"Elevate your event with professional live music from Good Vibes. With our creative approach, wide-ranging repertoire, and signature style, we bring the perfect mood to every celebration. Let us make your special moments truly unforgettable!"

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"Wow wow wow! These guys were absolutely incredible! Words can’t describe! We hired the NQBB for our wedding back in October and we think it was the best wedding decision we made! Will was super through all stages of the process, from enquiries before booking, through to set list selections and sorting out logistics, he was so friendly, with excellent communication and always had time to answer our queries. On the day itself they arrived in plenty of time to set up and you could tell the guests were getting excited for what was to come. It was what we were most looking forward to about the day and it more than exceeded our expectations! What was wonderful was seeing everyone dancing - all the generations. They are such amazing performers and so engaging getting all on the dance floor involved! Our guests are still raving about ‘THE band’ and rightly so! Thank you so much NQBB, you most certainly made the day!"

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"I wanted a swing/jazz band for my wedding, and oh boy, did they deliver! They were swinging, and lively; their repertoire was quite expansive. They reached out to ask if I had any specific songs and then added additional pieces that suited the style I wanted. We contracted them for both the ceremony and the reception, we had a 3 piece band for the ceremony (piano, bass, and sax) They showed up early and set up with no extra help needed, played some gentle jazz music until the ceremony began, and even added in a drummer for no extra charge. I flip-flopped on the song I wanted to walk down the aisle to until almost the very last moment, and they were incredibly understanding and flexible. For the ceremony, we requested a 7 piece band so it could be boisterous and fun. There was almost no time that the dance floor was empty from the moment they began playing, even though the music they played was a sort of old-school jazz that few people know how to properly dance to. They played so well and brought such an element of joy and fun, that all our guests felt comfortable enough to dance all night. We learned how to swing dance for our first dance (Louis Armstrong, 'Bout Time), and the band played it to perfection (even if we didn't dance it perfectly LOL). This moment is one I will treasure forever, it was exactly as I had wanted it to be. For the rest of the night, they played off a setlist of a few songs I gave them and filled in the rest with their own recommendations. The singer has the most beautiful voice, all the band members play perfectly, I felt like I was in a 1920s jazz bar which was exactly what I had wanted. We had guests approach us all throughout the night, and even now to ask who the band was and to congratulate us on such a fun event. If you want a band that can swing, rock, and any other musical verb you like, this is the band you want. They were so communicative, helpful, and perfectly able to understand my vision. To the Orignal Moonlighters: thank you for making my wedding as special as it was."

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"The Las Vegas Experience was a great show for our Christmas Party. Music for all tastes with a fantastic singer and musician performing with a full light show and great sound. Marty is a true professional and a gentleman, nothing was too much trouble and provided a good DJ service as well."

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"We had a wonderful time! We had great feedback from our guests, who all loved you and the band! It was really great having you as part of our day."

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"Sure! Here's a review that's over 50 characters and highlights the sax performance, DJ skills, and great service: **Review:** Absolutely incredible performance! The DJ and live sax combo was amazing—such a unique and energetic vibe. The music selection was perfect all night, and the saxophone added a classy, soulful touch that really made the party unforgettable. Great sound quality and top-notch service. Highly recommend! "

Reply by LuiSax A power sax for your events
Thanks so much Sofia!!!

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"Thank you very much for a superb performance for the festival. We had such great feedback from the audience."

Reply by Sabra Swing
Many thanks Richard, we enjoyed it a lot.

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"‘I just wanted to say thank you again for yesterday - everyone loved your sets and kept telling me how much they enjoyed it! Would be happy to recommend you to others!’ "

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"Abbiamo conosciuto Luigi per caso, eravamo alla ricerca della musica per il nostro matrimonio e scorrendo su YT ho scoperto Luigi. Quando lo abbiamo contattato ancora non eravamo molto sicuri di cosa volessimo, l'unica cosa certa è che volevamo musica dal vivo per il pomeriggio e DJset per la sera. Luigi grazie alla sua esperienza e conoscenze nell'ambito musicale ci ha aiutato a definire quello che volevamo ma sopratutto ha messo su una band pazzesca per l'occasione, non che ci ha anche raccomandato un ottimo DJ che ha spaccato. Ci siamo completamente affidati a lui per l'occasione e abbiamo fatto solo che bene! Grazie al gruppo che ha creato abbiamo avuto un ricevimento con della musica top."

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"We have seen Sarah perform at various functions and was impressed by her vocal talent and professionalism. Therefore, have no hesitation in asking Sarah to sing at many of our funerals resulting lovely comments and feedback"

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"We can highly recommend Belle Histoire as a musical act for your next event. Our attendees really enjoyed listening to the music. The whole set-up with the venue, food&drinks and Belle Histoire has been just perfect for our event. I'm sure that attendees will remember this evening for a long time. In addition to that communication before and during the event was quick and very nice. We wish you a lot of fun with Belle Histoire at your event."

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