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"We booked Chris as Mellow Guitar for our wedding ceremony to play gently in the background while guests were coming in and getting settled. It set the tone beautifully. During the registration signing he played Cavatine, Keith's favourite, and it created a lasting memory. "

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"Thank you, Rich, for making our Christmas party so memorable. Rich was absolutely fantastic at our Christmas party! His guitar performance set the perfect atmosphere — warm, festive, and professional throughout the entire event. What we especially appreciated was that he provided a full playlist for us to choose from ahead of time, which made the planning process so easy and personal. Every song he played fit the mood perfectly, and our guests loved the music. On top of his talent, Rich is also incredibly kind, easy to communicate with, and a true pleasure to work with. We would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for live guitar music for a party or special event, and we would happily book him again in the future."

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"Reviews - (Barry) Just a quick note to say a very big 'thank you' for your performance and performers last night. Everyone here thoroughly enjoyed the whole evening with an excellent mix of music and vocals. - (Ann) It was a great set that you did at …….. -(Diane) I enjoyed the evening very much. "

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"All the members were very happy and had a wonderful time. Thank you for making this happen with us! Best band we have engaged after reviewing many bands."

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"Even on a murky February morning (2005), the first performance in July of our new commission doesn’t seem too far away. Jane Roper tells us about the composer and the composition: Howard’s way If you ever get a chance to talk to Howard Haigh about composing, take it. He has a huge range of experience, good insights into the creative process, and he communicates his enthusiasm for his work so well, I guarantee you will be both enthralled and inspired. And now he's working for us! I thought you might like to read a bit of background to his career and to his current commission. Although Howard is happily settled up north in Lancaster he trained near us; a BA Performing Arts/Music at Middlesex Polytechnic was followed by a Masters in Music/Composition at the University of London. He studied composition with Brian Dennis and David Bedford; had tutorials with Michael Finissy, George Benjamin and John Cage, and studied flamenco guitar with Paco Pena, Juan Serrano, Manuel Granados and Titi Losada. We think of him principally as a Spanish guitarist, but he also studied mandolin, keyboards, percussion, harmonica and vocal techniques. He has written for most instrumental combinations, from solo guitar, small ensembles and string quartets to bands, girls’ choirs, large choruses, electronic scores and computer music. Howard combines composing with teaching throughout the north west. He has taught guitar at Lancaster University since 2000. He is a member of the English National Ballet's Education and Community Unit, and is engaged in outreach projects in schools throughout England. The nature of this work may range from musical accompanist to residencies in which he composes an original score for a short performance. He has done similar work for Ballet Rambert and the Royal Ballet. His work has been performed at the Barbican, the Royal Festival Hall, Sadler's Wells (for the Queen) and the Purcell Room; and at festivals in Edinburgh, Brighton, Cheltenham and WOMAD. One of his great strengths is his ability to collaborate with people from a wide range of performing disciplines. I've found out that as well as working closely with singers, dancers, and actors, he has also worked with jugglers, comedians, strippers, a skiffle group, film makers and performance artists. No problem working with us then. And then add a massive list of theatre companies, musicals, community projects and commissions and it's no wonder he's always out when I call. In the 1980's Howard composed some extraordinary pieces using unusual instruments. Body Music used claps, stamps, clicks and slaps. This was followed by Kitchen Music. I bet you didn't know that Alan Titchmarsh played the saucepan in this on Pebble Mill. There was also a pre-Prom show on Radio 3 featuring unusual percussion prior to Evelyn Glennie's performance. But by the late '80s his explorations were focusing on vocal writing. Crouch End Festival Chorus gave him an exciting opportunity when they commissioned him in 1990. I heard them perform Saeta again in the Barbican last January. It was sensational. I can't even remember what the second half standard-repertoire piece was; I was still high on Howard's piece and wanted them to sing it again. "

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"Very helpful and very professional he was a great addition to the wedding day. I would definitely use Jason Faulkner again."

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"Having Alona Mylanych as our accompanist was a true asset to our choir. Her exceptional skill, dedication, and collaborative approach significantly contributed to the overall success of our performance. I wholeheartedly recommend Alona to any choir in need of a talented and professional accompanist. We look forward to the opportunity to work with her again."

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"Melodies that captivate you Blue sound 2 made the most beautiful day of our lives unique and magical. Thanks to Giulia, maestro Giovanni and all the band members, it was a magical moment. They fulfilled all our requests, even at very short notice, and all our guests were delighted. Congratulations to everyone, but especially to the violist whose pravura and performance won everyone's hearts. I recommend them to everyone"

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Dear Giusi e Paolo, Reading your wonderful words fills us with joy and deep gratitude. 🌹 We are truly honored to know that Blue Sound 2 helped make your wedding day so unique, emotional, and unforgettable. Creating the right musical atmosphere for such an important occasion is always our greatest goal, and knowing that every moment — from the ceremony to the last dance — touched your hearts and those of your guests is the most beautiful reward we could receive. A heartfelt thank you for appreciating the work of Giulia, Maestro Giovanni, and all the talented members of our band. Your kind words for our violinist in particular mean so much — music is a language of emotion, and it’s wonderful to know that it resonated so deeply with you and your loved ones. 🎻✨ We wish you a life together filled with the same harmony, joy, and beauty that surrounded your special day. Thank you again for your trust, your warmth, and your generous recommendation — it truly means the world to us. 💫 With affection and gratitude, Giovanni & the entire Blue Sound 2 Team 🎶

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"Se volete rendere indimenticabile il vostro matrimonio con una musica da favola chiamate loro. Hanno esaudito tutte le nostre richieste e sono andati addirittura oltre le nostre aspettative. Davvero straodinari su tutti i fronti."

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"Merci beaucoup pour ta magnifique prestation Tu as rendu notre mariage encore plus spécial Un vrai plaisir de t’avoir avec nous"

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"Absolutely fantastic. Would highly recommend. He helped make our day even more special xx"

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"As musicians ourselves, we thought finding the perfect music to accompany our wedding in Tuscany would be difficult. However Blue Moon Jazz quickly set us at ease. After being impressed with their sound on video, we managed to organise seeing the band instrumentally at a nearby venue they were playing whilst visiting our venue. They were so friendly and happy to let us come along for a live listen. They sounded even better in real life! Pianist and band leader Raphael was informative and communicative throughout our planning process. Their musicianship and talent is top notch and they sounded amazing during our ceremony, aperitif and party. The guests all commented on how great they sounded and how much they enjoyed dancing and singing along. The vocals and each instrument were played to perfection. I cannot recommend them enough. To top it off Blue Moon let us play a song with them on the wedding night! Thank you Raphael, Bernardo, Paolo & Nanà, you were awesome! "

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"Tom was het hoogtepunt van de avond! Prachtig saxofoonspel, waarmee hij echt sfeer bracht op het evenement. Daarnaast was hij prettig in de communicatie en flexibel toen het programma iets uitliep. Ik zou hem zonder twijfel nog een keer inhuren!"

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"Fantastic The best musicians to liven up your wedding, and with class! Excellent music selection, they adapt very well to your needs. Very professional and helpful. My guests' feet are still sore from dancing so much, haha, and that was in August of last year. I recommend them 100%!"

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"Wir hatten das Vergnügen, diesen Pianisten für unsere Hochzeit in Zürich zu engagieren, und wir könnten nicht zufriedener sein. Bereits beim ersten Kontakt zeigte er sich äußerst professionell, aufmerksam und flexibel. Er hat sich viel Zeit genommen, um unsere Wünsche zu verstehen, und uns bei der Auswahl der Musikstücke mit großem Feingefühl beraten. Während der Zeremonie schuf seine Musik eine unvergessliche Atmosphäre, die viele Gäste tief berührte. Besonders der Einzug der Braut wurde durch seine gefühlvolle Interpretation zu einem magischen Moment. Auch beim Empfang und Dinner beeindruckte er mit einem abwechslungsreichen Repertoire, das von klassischer Musik über Jazz bis hin zu modernen Arrangements reichte – stets technisch perfekt und voller Eleganz. Unsere Gäste waren begeistert und fragten mehrfach nach seinen Kontaktdaten. Die Kombination aus musikalischem Können, Professionalität und Sensibilität macht ihn zu einem Pianisten, den wir jederzeit wieder engagieren würden. Wir empfehlen ihn uneingeschränkt allen, die einen erstklassigen Pianisten in der Schweiz suchen."

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