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"We had the pleasure of having Lado B play at our wedding, and they were fantastic from start to finish. Communication throughout the whole process was so easy, which made planning everything feel completely stress-free. They created such an amazing atmosphere during our cocktail hour and brought exactly the kind of vibe we were hoping for. They also performed our requested songs for our wedding dance, which made the moment feel even more special and personal to us. We were so happy to have them as part of our day and would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and professional wedding band. Thank you again for helping make our wedding so memorable!"

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"Thank you Kat for an amazing night of music. You really made the effort with your costume and bringing props too! We will be booking you again. "

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"Larry and Jess sang at our wedding on March 24, 2024. They were both absolutely amazing. My guests loved the songs that were played and said that they did an amazing job. We were so blessed and honored to have had them sing at our wedding. They both made our wedding day truly magical. We highly recommend them. 💕"

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"This complete and superb ABBA show comes with a repertoire that draws from the greatest hits of Sweden's most famous export, the performance is jam-packed with all the popular ABBA songs knows and loved by millions and includes many costume changes, choreographed dance routines and four-part vocal harmonies to re-create that original ABBA party feel."

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"We had a last minute cancellation by our wedding band after they upped their price a week before the big day! Searching the net whilst travelling from Australia to Rome for our pre-wedding honeymoon (and to sort out all the legalities with the UK embassy!) we stumbled across Guty & Simone who had the most incredible reviews - no surprise. They responded immediately and were available and affordable! Could not recommend these guys more They are extremely professional, friendly and talented. They kept our guests on the dance floor and we all had an amazing night Thank you!!"

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"Bravissimi, gentili e coinvolgenti hanno accompagnato il nostro matrimonio con grande professionalità e disponibilità. Grazie!"

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"Jenny & Cenik were absolutely amazing at our wedding! They were responsible for the music during the guest reception and the start of the cocktail hour, and they truly set the perfect tone for the day. Their repertoire was wonderfully varied, and they seamlessly adapted to the style of music we love most. Beyond their undeniable talent, they were incredibly kind, approachable, and professional throughout the entire process. They exceeded all our expectations and added a magical touch to our celebration. Without a doubt, they were the perfect choice, and we wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for unforgettable live music!"

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"Hi guys You were Fantastic. Couldnt quite believe how close you sounded to the record. You were great & played a Blinder lol. Cheers from a very impressed Best Man *****"

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"What a delightful performance by a very charming and talented woman"

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"John is fantastic guy to deal with, great communication, everything went perfect and everyone loved him playing, thanks again your a gent"

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"Alive and Kicking were just perfect for our event the other night. They were professional, accomplished and most of all a lot of fun. They were happy to take requests for their set list beforehand and even on the night! We were so happy that they’d learned a medley just for our event! They partook in the theme which added to the ambience of the event and I could not recommend them enough for all occasions in the future. (10 / 10) "

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"The day of all days My wife Erika and I got married in August. We have to compliment Sonny and the band on their professionalism and availability before and during the wedding. A great idea was moving among the tables and singing with all the guests. What else can I say? Highly recommended!"

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"The band were absolutely brilliant and the dance floor was packed the whole night. Once again thanks for playing for us at such short notice and making our day even more special. All the guests were raving about you guys afterwards."

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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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"It was wonderful working with Velvet Crush every step of the way - through the booking process all the way up to there follow up after our event. They brought the energy to our event ! They put on one heck of a show and their sound system and production was top notch ! A very talented group !"

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