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"I was lucky enough to connect with Will around Memorial Day and we begin practicing early on in June. I hadn’t played my tenor sax in exactly 15 years but wanted to surprise my now Wife with a little performance at our wedding on November 3rd. I told Will exactly what I had in mind for the wedding and told him how long it had been since I played and Will was 100% on board. We primarily did lessons once per week at his apartment and he was even nice enough to hold my instrument in his apartment to assist with the surprise. He helped me get back in the swing of things with scales and things like that in the beginning and then we began practicing the music I wanted to play at my wedding. Will was incredible and very supportive every step of the way. He ended up playing his baritone sax so that I would stand out more on my tenor. He got us our backing tracks and even did our last lesson with me at my venue the day before the event. We primarily did Thursday lessons at the same time but he was always flexible on a day/time when things came up. His communication was amazing. When it came time for the big day and the surprise to come to fruition, it couldn’t have gone any better. We did our set right after the completion of dinner and My wife, my family and friends were stunned beyond belief and loved every second of the performance. The energy in the room was amazing. A perfectly executed surprise all thanks to Will. Our hard work really paid off. Nobody will ever forget my wedding and Will was finally able to meet my Wife and some others after our set. Everybody loved him as much as I have since Memorial Day. I plan on staying in touch with him indefinitely despite my wedding performance being done with now. Will is an expert on the saxophone and other instruments as well. I would recommend him to anyone and everyone. Nobody better out there for whatever you may need. A+. Thanks so much Will!"

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"Matt played the sax at our Lounge last Friday night with a violinist. He fit in with the vibe, playing his sax to the house playlist and worked well with the violinist. Our guests were very chilled."

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"Then there was the unforgettable Peter Bull. This amazingly versatile minstrel drew another capacity crowd for his marvellously entertaining offering called From Bad King John to Good Queen Bess. Hurdy-gurdy, recorder, dulcimer, cittern, flute, lute and voice were put to work for a fast moving 90 minutes of splendid medieval and Elizabethan songs and dances."

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"Rory is one of our most popular musicians and we book him out for lots of events every year through the music agency we own. Rory is brilliant."

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"Mr. Babich is a very professional artist. I am very impressive with his show on wedding."

Reply by Ontario saxophonist Igor Babich
Thank you very much, Nicholas!

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"Paula was superb. Very professional , had an extensive list to choose from and willing to play songs off the list on request. All of our guests really enjoyed the music. Would definitely use again. "

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"You were phenomenal! ... The swing band were amazing during dinner. Everyone complimented us on the swing band and Rory did a great job co-ordinating it so please pass my thanks on to the group."

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"Working with the Elegant Christmas Ensemble is always a pleasure. Their communication is impeccable, their setup is discreet, and their performance quality is consistently outstanding. They add an immediate layer of sophistication to any high-end winter event. I recommend them without reservation to all my clients"

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"I want to express our thanks to Rory and the lads for jazzing up everyones Sunday afternoon. Everyone wanted to know more about the group and and I will certainly be in touch again if we hold another special event. The mixture of music was superb and the whole atmosphere was just as we had hoped. Please pass on our thanks and very best wishes to all four of the group members."

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"Heels Belles is the debut album of the D4rky Quartet, an all-female string quartet with flute of Mozartian influence, founded by the composer Sylvia Catasta, conductor and historical assistant of Ezio Bosso, with the collaboration of Saturnino and Alessio Bertallot. D4arky Quartet is made up of four musicians with a very solid classical training but used to having a complete dialogue with every musical genre: Sylvia Catasta on flute; Silvia Mangiarotti on viola; Adriana Ester Gallo on violin; Yuriko Mikami on cello. Alessio Bertallot is the vocal featuring on this album who transcribes the great evergreens of international classic rock for quartet, transforming them into a language that lies between cultured song and progressive."

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"I just saw Branco at Waverly’s restaurant in Englewood last night. I love saxophone music, and even though my tastes lean towards urban blues and New Orleans boogie I was completely captivated by Branco’s playing. If you need some mellow but engaging music for your event, Branco is your man."

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"Rory did very well and we were delighted with his performance. He played some great Disney song covers on his sax that were huge crowd pleasures and unexpected. He also added some lively backing music and ramped up towards the end of his set which we had asked for and he delivered. He was very pleasant and respectful, blended in to the background but was always nearby and could be heard, he moved around to suit the movements of the guests around the garden which was great. He definitely lifted the atmosphere and got people in more of a relaxed celebration mode! Please send our thanks for Rory, he did an excellent job for us. Thank you also for sorting everything out and organising the transport etc. - much appreciated, great service and will recommend. Best wishes, John."

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"I had the pleasure of having Igor come out for my engagement reception and he was incredible. The live tunes were really the final missing touch on a beautiful outdoor event. He was on point when it came to the song selection and setting the tone - if anyone would to ask me I would recommend to have him at your special occasion."

Reply by Ontario saxophonist Igor Babich
Thank you very much, Yusur! I t was a pleasure to be a part of your beautiful enanement paty.

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"Raju Bankapur is an outstanding artist. Whether it is Public / Corporate Event or a Private Wedding, he will add so much charisma & life to it through his super amazing musical talents of playing flute, tabla or singing! Everyone absolutely loves his rocking performances!!"

Reply by Indian Bollywood Flute and Singing Band
Thanks Anu

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"Anatolii was accommodating & played beautifully. We were very happy to have him at our event :)"

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