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"Luigi è stato fantastico dal primo contatto (un anno prima del matrimonio), il giorno del matrimonio è stato chirurgico, nonostante alcuni problemi di logistica dovuti alla location lui ha sempre trasmesso tranquillità e è riuscito a sistemare le sue postazioni in tempo perfetto per la cerimonia e la festa! Personalmente è stato carinissimo e attento alle nostre necessità. L’abbiamo trattenuto più a lungo e per un prezzo minimo è stato con noi fino alle 3.30/4 (nonostante fosse ad un paio d’ore da casa). Siamo stati contentissimi come tutti i nostri invitati. Grazie Luigi! P.s.: contattatelo per tempo"

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"The band was incredible. They were hired to perform during a charity basketball game and everyone loved them. Brandon is very responsive and even accommodated a few special songs that I wanted the band to play. Will definitely be using them at all my events in the future."

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"Cristiano Giardini ha reso unica e raffinata l'atmosfera della nostra serata. Oltre ad essere un musicista di talento e di grande esperienza, è anche una persona puntuale, affidabile e disponibile, che saprà comprendere le vostre esigenze e darvi ottimi consigli sull'organizzazione del vostro evento. Noi contiamo di rivederlo presto per qualche altra occasione. "

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"Great energy, amazing music and so much fun!!! You made the evening truly special!"

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"Professional, talented and flexible! Working with Luigi was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. We shared a few playlists and some key timings with him, and he incorporated everything seamlessly while remaining incredibly flexible throughout the day. Having a talented saxophonist as our DJ was such a special touch, and our guests absolutely loved it! We had an international crowd, and Luigi did a fantastic job reading the room, mixing in songs we loved while also accommodating guest requests. One of the highlights of the evening was how naturally the party evolved into an impromptu karaoke and dance party. Luigi embraced the energy, kept everyone engaged, and helped create some of our favourite memories from the night. Thank you so much, Luigi, for bringing such great energy, professionalism, and fun to our wedding."

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"Super band!! Ci hanno fatto divertire davvero! In particolare Luigi è stato formidabile con il suo sax nel post cena!!! Consigliatissimo!"

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"“The Ambrassadors played at our wedding and we cannot recommend them enough. They learnt our first dance song and came in perfectly. Their outfits fit in so well with the festival vibe and our guests LOVED them. Every wedding should have the Ambrassadors. We already want to organise an event where they can play again. Thank you for making our wedding so special.” "

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"The band were great, very lively with a bunch of personality. They were keen to take the music throughout the venue which was great, we don’t usually see bands get that involved and eager to roam! "

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"Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes. Frank De Blase, Roch City News "

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"We had Mark play at our wedding at Oakhill in Cromford, and he was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Not only is he a fantastic saxophonist, but he really interacted with our guests and brought so much fun and energy to the day. Mark was brilliant at reading the room and knew exactly how to create the perfect atmosphere throughout the celebration. Communication was excellent from the moment we booked him. He was always responsive, accommodating, and made the whole process easy and stress-free. We received so many compliments from our guests about his performance. We would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for a talented and professional saxophonist for their event, and we would definitely book him again in the future. Thank you, Mark, for helping make our wedding day so special!"

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"Arranged Mark for our daughters wedding, soooo amazing!! From guiding us through our music choice , rehearsals, and delivering fantastic music on the day I can’t recommend him highly enough thank you so much ! (10 / 10)"

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"TRILBY Scott Yanow, author of ten books including The Jazz Singers, Trumpet Kings, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76 The Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, which is based in Rochester, New York, was founded in 2005. Co-led by flugelhornist Holland and trombonist Dobbins, the 11 piece group has the sound of a big band despite having eight instead of the usual 11 or 12 horns. Its musicianship is top-notch, soloists are impeccable, and arrangements are both colorful and swinging. The 11 songs heard on Trilby consist of four standards, three originals by harmonica great Hendrik Meurkens, and a song apiece by Kerry Strayer, Hal Crook, Brent Wallarab and pianist Bill Dobbins. The father of Evan Dobbins, Bill Dobbins is the best known musician in the band, contributed six of the arrangements, and is a key soloist on five songs. But enough of the statistics. The Little Big Band swings hard and puts plenty of spirit into each performance. The opener, Benny Golson's “Stablemates,” has fine solos from Holland and the Phil Woods-inspired altoist Doug Stone, with the two battling it out near the tune's finish. Meurkens' “Slidin'” has an arrangement by Bill Dobbins that in its use of restrained tone colors is worthy of Thad Jones. A heated jam on “The Eternal Triangle” gives Holland and tenor-saxophonist Mike Pendowski an opportunity to jam, trade-off and interact with each other. Holland, Doug Stone (this time on clarinet) and trombonist Nick Finzer play lyrically on the melodic “Second Waltz.” David Baron's bass is featured prominently on “The Cottage,” a haunting tune particularly worthy of several listens. “Trilby,” a lengthy exploration of the chord structure of “Alone Together,” has some excellent hard bop flugelhorn from Holland, adventurous soprano from Stone and a memorable spot for Bill Dobbins' piano. Trombonist Dobbins, Pendowski and drummer Rich Thompson are not only well featured on “Fused” but at one point they play as a pianoless bassless trio. Rick Holland is heard at his best on the ballad “My Darling Darlene” and a jazz waltz version of “While We're Young.” David Baron is naturally in the spotlight during bassist Oscar Pettiford's “Tricotism” (along with Nick Finzer and Bill Dobbins) before Trilby closes with its most intense performance on “Rich's Call.” Throughout Trilby, the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band plays on the level of most better-known ensembles, performing music that is inventive, full of life and fun. Their CD is highly recommended."

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"I attended a private function at which Cranberry Flick played, they provided great entertainment throughout the evening with a very broad range of songs and styles that seemed to please everyone. All in all Cranberry are an excellent group of musicians that provide not only great music but also a fantastic atmosphere, do not hesitate to book them."

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"We booked Luigi for our wedding as saxophonist and DJ and were very happy with his work. He produced a very unique, Italian vibe during our venue. Additionally, he brought all the equipment such as lights, microphone and speaker that we could also use for the speech. And he brought with him a violinist. So, all in all a very good service and highly recommended! Grazie mille, Luigi!"

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Luca!!! It was been a big pleasure to play for you!!!See you soon in Bologna

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"MK & the Misters played at our wedding in April and were absolutely fantastic. All setting up and arrangements on the day were faultless, and the band were easy to work with, as well as being very polite and professional. The band were incredible and kept the dance floor packed from the first song to the last. Their wide ranging playlist has plenty to appeal to both young and old, and everyone was singing and dancing along. All in all our expectations were far exceeded by this amazing band. Excellent, 5 stars."

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