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"He was on time. The play was good my wife and children really enjoyed your play. I will surely use him again."

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"Very professional From booking to selecting the orchestra, Jazz Centrale was very professional. Great to work together like this and end up with a great band and a successful party! Keep it up. "

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"We had Rory play sax at our garden party for c. 100 guests in July. It was a hit! Although, I booked only a few days in advance it all worked out very well. Booking team was very supportive. Rory connected in advance to get a sense of the type of party, age and help decide the right playlist. On the day of the event, he came on time to set things up and was flexible to accommodate our requests. I am very happy with my decision to have live music at the party and have Rory take care of it. Highly recommended!"

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"Felipe was perfect, everything I wanted for our cocktail hour!! He also played the song when I walked down the isle and the song after the ceremony, and our firsts song... It was absolutely beautiful!! What I dreamed of... I would hire him again for any other occasion in a heart beat. He’s a great talent and musician :)"

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"I just wanted to let you know the band were brilliant last night."

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"Nice decent chap, played well and listened to my requests. Thank you so much, you made the party!"

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"Jullie hebben de receptie enorm veel sfeer gegeven met jullie optreden. Ik heb louter positieve reacties gehoord en diverse mensen wilden jullie email adres weten (inclusief het personeel van de sterrenwacht). Dank dat jullie deze druilerige dag tot een feestdag hebben gemaakt met jullie optreden. We hebben ervan genoten."

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"Thank you Rory for some great music on Saturday evening. We had loads of comments on how good you were and how lovely it was to have some live music at the beginning of the evening. Best of luck for the future."

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"Many thanks as ever for going that extra mile to make things work and to represent the agency in the highest manner, youre a legend!"

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"Rory is an extremely talented and professional performer, composer, arranger and artist manager. Recommended!"

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"The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art have used free outdoor jazz programs to draw the public to their facilities, but representatives of the museums say that this summer sparked a banner year in terms of attendance. “It was incredible,” said Dorrance Stalvey, director of music programs at LACMA. “We had upward of 2,000 people at some shows.” The museum--in its fourth year of offering jazz on a weekly basis-presented such artists as Horace Tapscott, Dr. Art Davis and Cecilia Coleman at its Friday evening shows, and big bands led by Bill Berry, Gerald Wilson and Bill Holman on Sunday afternoon programs. “This program was by far the most successful we’ve had,” said Dawn Setzer, spokesperson for MOCA. “We averaged about 1,500 people a show,” a figure up considerably from previous years’ events. Setzer said the primary reason for the increased turnout was the high-profile strictly-jazz lineup, presented on 11 consecutive Thursdays, that included Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins and Teddy Edwards. LACMA continues its Friday evening shows throughout the year, currently spotlighting a retrospective of bands that have played there, plus new acts. ‘Trane Time: The annual John Coltrane Festival takes place tonight at 8 at the World Stage, 4344 Degnan Blvd. in Leimert Park. On tap will be Ravi Coltrane, Dr. Art Davis’ estimable quintet with Doug Webb and Phil Vieux, and others. Information: (213) 293-2451. Davis will also appear at a benefit for Better Advantages for Students and Society (BASS), which awards a scholarship in his name. The event takes place on Sunday, 4 to 7 P.M., at Diva, 600 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa."

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"Hes an exceptionally talented musician. Anyone who can fathom those Latin jazz changes has to be some kind of genius..."

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"Everything went perfectly according to plan. If we ever need a jazz band again for a corporate event, Jazz Centrale will definitely be our first choice."

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"What impressed me most was their ability to adapt to the vibe of the evening. They started with softer tunes during the cocktail hour, setting an elegant backdrop, and gradually picked up the pace, engaging our guests and getting everyone on their feet. Additionally, the duo was extremely professional and accommodating. They listened to our preferences and tailored the repertoire to fit our requests, making every moment feel special. If you’re looking for a duo that can bring the warmth and joy of Brazilian music to your event, they are definitely the right choice. Thanks to them, our evening was a resounding success!"

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"Dan was spot on. Two avenues for review. 1.) Professionalism. This guy was Johnny on the spot with being responsive and accurate about his services. He was on schedule and delivered. 2.) As a musician, Dan was an absolute treat. The consummate jazz guitarist he was everything this cocktail party needed. I look forward to booking him again."

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