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"incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to entertain the guests and set the scene for the night. Laura has the most stunning voice and everyone fell in love with her. The musicians were amazing and we can’t thank them enough!!! If you could them more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Thank you again!!"
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"Professional, friendly, courteous, talented! Wonderful for our special birthday celebration! Highly recommend! Event Date: September 29th, 2018 Services Provided: Big Band, Jazz Band"
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"This band is INCREDIBLE! They truly made our night special - despite a downpouring of rain, change of venue, etc - they rolled with the punches and put on a show! Every person at a 275 person wedding was dancing, including my 92 year old grandmother. They even booked a guest at the wedding - if that isn't a good enough recommendation, I'm not sure what is. If you have the choice to go with them, do not hesitate. Thank you to ATBB for making our wedding night perfect."
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"I would love to keep this band a secret so I can use them for every event we have, but I am also hoping that this review reaches someone who is looking for absolute magic for their own celebration. I would hire them a million times over. They absolutely made our event. Jim was on top of everything from the first conversation. I only wish I had more to hire them for. Spectacular!! 10 stars!!! "
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"‘Everyone had a fantastic time and again so many compliments re: your fantastic band and music. It was perfect! Really looking forward to working with you again next year' "
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" All Music Review Thom Jurek The title of this set is an apt one. While much of the music presented by the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, it hearkens back -- in terms of its sophistication, confidence and outright jazz literacy, not nostalgically -- to an era when progressive jazz, and big bands (this one numbering 10 pieces) flourished on the scene. This is one sophisticated outfit. Featuring the arrangement and compositional skills of Brent Wallarab, Jim Martin, Bill Dobbins and Kerry Strayer, this band struts out the tradition and make some joyous, complex, and elegant music that reflects its own unique identity. The résumés of all these players are impressive and reflected in the confidence of the date. It opens with "SUNY-Triangle," a Martin composition that works its artful sleight-of-hand over Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Triste." Martin uses the rhythmically complex samba and drapes some tough, knotty twists and turns over it. The intro is a beautiful and raucous wake-up call, while the head of the tune, with its staggered entrances and exits -- including some fine soloing by John Viavattine on tenor and John Nyerges on piano -- give this tune a unique identity. "Creature Comfort" is a beautiful mid-tempo ballad by Wallarab with edgeless yet multi-dimensional dissonances written into its harmonics. It swings beautifully and includes a fine, punchy solo by tenorman Glenn Cashman. Besides the originals, there are some fine readings here as well. There's Wallarab's arrangement of Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy" that's a thoroughly modern exercise losing none of Ellington's humor or rhythmic complexity. Likewise, Gerry Mulligan's haunting, wee-hours, "Night Lights," is given expert treatment here by Strayer, and Dean Keller's baritone saxophone playing combines Mulligan's sense of lyric and Ben Webster's sense of time. In Time's Shadow reveals that innovation need not sacrifice accessibility or swing. It is convincing evidence that the big band form is alive, well and full of surprises."
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"Thank you Greg, For appreciating our event and our property. The truth is, I am one of the lucky ones who got to marry their best friend. It's true love through and through, and I think that is why things were just destined to work out as beautifully as they did. I think you will appreciate this, the next day, Jay said, "that was the best wedding I have ever been to. I had to laugh thinking to myself, "I wonder how the groom feels"!!! ����! But I knew it was going to be terrific when two days prior this incredible rainbow engulfed our house!!! Auspicious indeed!!! All the best to you and your awesome band! Margrit Dr. Margrit Mikulis, ND, AD"
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"'Thanks for a great evening, we really enjoyed your performance' "
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"Good Co made our outdoor August wedding so magical. They were incredibly easy going and communicative and learned a couple request songs for us. They were great at reading the room, playing more subdued songs when people were eating and talking, and a great variety of more danceable songs towards the end of the evening. They even played the Hora on the spot when a Jewish relative of mine requested it. Guests were abuzz about how great the music was, and neighbors (we had a backyard wedding) who overheard sent notes about how much they loved the music. They were also very patient with some power issues that arose midway through dinner (and even kept playing for us!)"
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"I am writing to recommend Styliannie. She worked with us at Mare Village Ayia Napa, Cyprus as a vocalist and band member for seasons 2023/2024/2025 and reported to me in my position as Group Entertainments Manager for Wavemaker Hospitality in Cyprus. As a performer she was always conscientious and reliable. Her vocal abilities and range are fantastic and her stage presence is immense. She can deliver a whole range of different styles and had a great repertoire. I have always put a premium on integrity among my musicians and she never failed to deliver. Styliannie is a delight to work with and I wouldn’t hesitate to hire her again."
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"Fantastic performance by Las Vegas Nights Experience, great variety of songs to suit all and to get our retired employees up singing and dancing. Lovely guy, Brilliant singer. Would highly recommend."
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"Totally recommend! Un band de nota 10, au facut un adevarat show la nunta noastra. Toti invitatii ne-au multumit personal pentru alegerea muzicala. Chiar as mai vrea sa va aud cantand, ati lasat o impresie foarte buna si sper sa ne vedem si la alte evenimente."
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"Vibrant Jazz played as a trio for our daughters 21st birthday - they were fabulous, great sets which really set the right atmosphere. The guests loved them. A great service - very reliable. "
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"Perfect execution of all melodies. Ability to read the crowd and artfully pick the next song to keep the party going. Flawless organization. You guys are just such a talented team of musicians - it’s beautiful and inspiring."
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"I can not say enough good things about J. Baxter and the Sauce! They have amazing energy and a great playlist. Thanks to them, all of our guests were on the dance floor and had a wonderful time. I would recommend J. Baxter and the Sauce to anyone looking for a fun, up tempo band for their event. Tyler "
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