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"Completely blown away by this talented saxophonist. Mark played throughout the evening, marrying in perfectly to all the tunes on the decks. Would definitely recommend. (10 / 10) "

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"I hired Wiseiris for my 40th birthday dinner and he was just amazing!! His saxophone playing was pure magic — smooth, soulful, and full of emotion. Every note felt alive, and the energy in the room was unreal. My guests thoroughly enjoyed his performance, even singing along with certain songs. Wiseris doesn’t just play music; he tells stories through sound. Can’t wait to have another event so I can hire him again!"

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"Simply the best Thanks to Alberto and Paolo for making our wedding fantastic! Starting from the choice of music, to the inspection of the location, they proved to be reliable and available. The entertainment with the sax during the aperitif was wonderful, but seeing all your guests dance to the rhythm of the sax, illuminated by the lights, is priceless! They made our first dance magical, accompanying our song with the sax. All our guests were amazed by their skill! Highly recommended!"

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"Simply the best! Derrick and Lovisa (Dare to Love Music) performed at my daughter’s graduation party (June 2025 - CA), and were loved by all! So engaging, fun, and extremely talented! I found them via gig salad — they worked with me every step of the way to ensure our event was perfect! Very professional and trustworthy. 10 out of 10! "

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"Justin did a great job. Showed up on time and guests were very impressed with his versatile talent. He was low maintenance and came very prepared. Will definitely use him again, great job making the party fun!"

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"The guy knows what he’s doing. Reads the crowd, plays with feeling, and keeps things interesting the whole time."

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"Wedding Band After seeing The Sidewalk Crusaders perform on the streets of Toronto a few times, we decided that they would be the perfect addition for our wedding. They were a crowd favorite and Peter's energy while on the sax was incredible. We highly recommend them for any event. Thank you again for being a part of our special day. "

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"Chad was amazing. He provided a classy addition to my husbands surprise 40th birthday party dinner. He even played our special requests from our wedding. We would absolutely hire Chad again and recommend him to anyone looking for a saxophone player!"

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"He was a kind gentleman with great class and a passion for music. He was kind enough to serenade a specific songs of my request and nailed the performance."

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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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"Very professional, was friendly and helpful throughout the entire booking process. Regarding performance, he was fantastic."

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. To the best of my knowledge, Booker T's only other recording has been as a sideman on Cold Sweat, a recent album of James Brown tunes (also featuring Craig Harris and David Murray) that illustrates the sloppiness jazz musicians are capable of when trying to show they can be Regular Guys. But Go Tell It on the Mountain is stunning enough to make me a believer in Booker T's potential. "

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"Excellent!!! Finding Escudero Sax was lucky. He charmed all our guests since his mix of modern music combined with the sax is a success and surprised everyone. Totally recommended for any event!! "

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"From start to finish, everything was smooth, professional, and beyond our expectations. One of the most unforgettable moments of our wedding day was when we arrived at the Castle of Spessa and heard them play our favorite song right as we appeared (before anyone else had even noticed we were there). It was not just beautiful music—it marked the beginning of our new life together and was one of the most emotional moments of our day. Their playing added such a classy and elegant atmosphere to the evening, and months later, we’re still receiving compliments about 'that jazz group'. Many of our guests were amazed by the skill and professionalism. Couldn't recommend enough for your wedding!"

Reply by The Wimbledon Jazz Duo
Thank you so much, Natalie — even a year later, I still remember your wedding so vividly! It was such a beautiful day in an incredible location, and everyone was so warm and welcoming. Playing at the Castle of Spessa for you and your guests was truly a joy — I’m really happy the music became part of those memories. Wishing you both all the very best! – Giuseppe

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"Love listening to his beautiful tone and quite entertaining. Must hire him for your next event or wedding!"

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