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""We cannot thank Dave enough for his amazing set at our wedding. We loved how he moved around the venue including every table, it gave everyone such a fantastic, personal experience! It was more than we could have asked for and it really gave the wow factor!""

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"Here's more clear evidence courtesy of Italian-born saxophonist Mirko Fait's quintet that tasteful jazz doesn't run its course at America's borders. These are accomplished musicians who know how to swing and can hold their heads high in any company, foreign or domestic. On the other hand, there is nothing here that sets Fait's group apart from many others of its size and makeup; it is simply a well-schooled working ensemble doing its thing, no more and no less. Fait, who plays soprano and tenor sax, is joined on the front line by flugel Roberto Piermartire, who, like Fait, is an accomplished musician whose solos are invariably polished if not otherwise exceptional. Pianist Antonio Zambrini is another strong soloist, while bassist Rodrigo Amaral amplifies the group's persona by adding his husky baritone on four selections. The quintet's other member, drummer Roby Giannella, is a solid timekeeper who tends to his duties without stepping on anyone's toes. Guitarist Giampiero Spina adds a pastel solo voice on "Sad Eyes Child," "B Mine" and "Funny Day." The program is composed primarily (eight of ten tracks) of compositions by Fait, and they are melodic and charming if less than memorable. Several are in a Latin mode including Amaral's vocals on "Quanno Chiove," "Rebecca Smile," "Nada Mais" and "Aquarela." While the quintet is pictured on the inside jacket performing at the Sant' Elpidio Jazz Festival, Confidences was recorded in a studio, most likely at Fait's home base, Milan. Other particulars are elusive, as the liner notes are in Italian. What is most germane, of course, is whether Fait's quintet is proficient and worth hearing, and the answer to that is yes. The songs, all originals, are for the most part bright and charming, and the quintet plays them well. Although there is nothing here that blazons superiority, neither is there anything that is less than well-managed. Track Listing: Lastlove; Sad Eyes’ Child; Quanno Chiove; Never Alone Melita; Rebecca Smile; All I Missed; B Mine; Nada Mais; Funny Day; Aquarela. Personnel: Mirko Fait: soprano, tenor saxophone; Roberto Piermartire: flugelhorn; Antonio Zambrini: piano; Giampiero Spina: guitar (2, 7, 9); Rodrigo Amaral: electric bass, voice; Roby Giannella: drums. Title: Confidences | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Jazz Di Marca"

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"Manu played for our cocktails and party at our Mallorca wedding in April. We couldn’t recommend him enough!!! He was exactly what we wanted for our wedding and a lovely person too. He played alongside the DJ and we were so happy that we chose them. Thank you Manu 🥰"

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"We hired Ann-Marie for our wedding, welcoming guests and drinks reception! She was amazing! We had a dancefloor start when canapés were coming out because of how great she was at playing current songs on her sax! 10/10 would recommend "

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"Ευχαριστούμε για τις όμορφες στιγμές που μας χάρισες στην βάφτιση της κόρης μας και έκανες την μέρα ακόμη πιο ξεχωριστή!!! Ησουν εξαιρετικός.. εις το επανιδείν!!!! "

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"We organized the Eurostars Hotel awards ceremony for travel-related literature on the terrace of the Hotel Gran Marina, inside the World Trade Center building in Barcelona. The guys were fantastic playing Chill Out music at the welcome cocktail, and after the awards ceremony they played more lively electronic music for those who wanted to stay a while partying and dancing."

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"Just to say the biggest thank you... Just wow, wow, wow... you are FANTASTIC!!! You had the whole party going from the word go... so much fun... so many great tunes and your sax playing is incredible... I can't tell you how good you made the night. Just brilliant! Thank you again, Sara xx"

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"We booked Jan for our wedding in February 2025. From start to finish it was so easy to organise. Jan was absolutely fantastic. He was very professional and up to date with the music we asked for. He had everyone up dancing. Really made our wedding special and something we won’t forget."

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"Leon was the highlight of our birthday party. The energy, the elegance, the emotion — everything was perfect. Highly recommended."

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"Not only was the food amazing but the saxophone was absolutely wonderful. A great evening!"

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"Very talented musician. First time listening to him and fell in love with saxophone music 🎶 Thank you for your beautiful talent. "

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"Beautiful 🎷Saxiphone player💙 My way- For Hailey Isabel Jasso🦋 RIP sweet daughter 💙"

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"So talented! My friends and I really enjoyed hearing you play!! God bless your talent! :)"

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"Very nice ending! Tal brought exactly the right atmosphere as a conclusion of a beautiful dinner for 50 people in our garden. He came in somewhat mysteriously with a quiet song, but this quickly changed into swinging and uplifting music to which everyone immediately responded enthusiastically!"

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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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