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"Great band, all set up and ready to go on time. Music perfect for the audience. Friendly and conscientious. Would hire Thirdwood Trio again!"

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"This charming (married) couple was a fantastic addition to a gathering I had recently. Only their musicianship topped the delightful vibe they added to the party. Jeff's guitar skills complemented Crystal's sweet voice, and the overall effect created a wonderful background for my guests. They were very professional and were willing to learn a couple of special song requests I had. I am recommending them to friends looking for lovely background music for similar gatherings."

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"We were on SAGA Sapphire when you gave your amazing performances. We purchased your CD which you kindly signed for us and just put your CD in our system. The sound was fantastic and has become one of our favourite CD's. Thanks for the beautiful performance, you are a really talented couple and you made our holiday very special."

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"Mr. Sonnier was truly amazing! We wanted our wedding to be classy and elegant so we knew he was a perfect fit! Ceremony and cocktail hour were beautiful! Thank you for being a part of our special day."

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"Everyone who came up to us during the reception said how amazing the acoustic duo were. So many people asked how we found you and what your names were so that they could contact you for their events. Your music provided the perfect soundtrack to our day and the set list was a great mix for our guests, there really was something for everyone. I caught many of my friends and family having a little sing along! We have since watched back our wedding video clips and we really can appreciate what a talented and wonderful duo you guys are and your music will be with us forever."

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"Ock Street Band were a key part of our Community Open Day at Cowley Road Methodist Church, keeping our visitors and the whole of Cowley Road entertained! We were enormously grateful for their commitment and energy which greatly enhanced our event. They were wonderful to work with, friendly and passionate about what they do. We would highly recommend them. "

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"Stolen Moments was perfect for our company holiday party and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend Event Date: December 14th, 2018 Services Provided: Jazz Band"

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"Many thanks to Casado Jazz Quartet for a superb evening’s entertainment at Sutton Arts Theatre on Saturday 13th April. They are SO talented! We enjoyed the musical diversity of their programme and their skills on the different instruments - that was a WOW and really contributed to an outstanding evening of entertainment! Lovely banter too! Highly recommended. Many thanks to all involved."

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"remember thinking how wonderful it must be to be so expressive - not merely to string sounds popular, folk, classical, and most notably gospel. together and then lend them to the evanescence I can still hear his haunting and beautiful Go fell It on the Mountain. of the top forty, but to make music - art, born of talent and determination and fuelled by a com- Ot all the years that I have known Booker I., pulsion to share it. Booker T. is blessed with that he has never waivered on three points - his commitment to the family, his need to play and com- guft. pose music, and his belief in God. These three At first, I thought that Booker 1. might be just ideas somehow come together and nourish each another jazz musician skilled with his instru- other. This album is dedicated to his tather, a ment and versed in the accomplishments ot brother, and his grandmother, all now deceased. say . . • John Coltrane. So, in July of nineteen- And when asked of his inspiration for most of seventy-five, my acceptance of an invitation to the material on this album, he replied: "This hear him play was half-hearted at best. Was I ever music has been in me for years; it's through the in for a surprise! It wasn't just his ease with com- grace of God that _ can now put it on this plex material. Nor was it his effortless coaxing of album". In fact, he says that he is drawn even spirited notes from that tenor saxophone. It was more closely to his mother after the tragedies of the exhilaration that you experienced. At once the past couple of years and has even composed frenzied and riveting, you went away thinking music born of this resurgence. that this music needs to be heard. Indeed, you If it is true that genuine interest in a particular felt privileged that you had heard it. subject generates boundless energy, then Booker Thereafter, I made it a point to hear Booker. 1. 1.'s music is without limits. He would say that play whenever I could. I quickly learned that the his religion is the fulcrum and the music is label "jazz" was too narrow for his music. There merely a satellite, an orbit to accentuate the main was always an infusion of other types of music- force. this: on one visit to New York, as friends are inclined to do, I called Booker 1. to meet for lunch and to catch up with what had been going on in our lives. We went to a restaurant just off Sixth Avenue and wound up talking from 2:30 pm until 8:00 pm. All those hours we talked about the saxophone, about music, and how this must-cian from Seattle was faring in the Apple. Another time, he called me at 2:00 am insisting that I listen to a new musical idea he had forged for himself. Next morning the telephone receiver was on the floor; I had tallen asleep. Embarras-sed, I mustered what I hoped was a believable apology. I don't think it mattered however. He'd played that night because he couldn't contain the energy, moved to share this wonderful gift of music. His music, this gift, will inspire you. It's at once bold and incisive, spirited and alarming. Booker 1. is daring enough to bring together in his own compositions things that are usually kept separate - jazz and religious music. It makes for a spritely, fun sound. The listener will be moved by the intensity, range and absolute beauty of the entire delivery. But caution: do not trust the titles, expect a surprise.. As music brings the warmth and light of beauty into our lives, this recording will warm our hearts and spirits. Through this light, perhaps we will see a little more of ourselves. Possibly, we will come to understand a bit more of each other. Either way, it is a wonderful gift. Booker 1. is a colossal talent! Gregg Gordon "

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"Just stunning! Their harmonies were beautiful and song choices on point. Everyone kept asking me where I found the band. Lovely people too - highly recommend!"

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"Lorenzo played during our wedding in Tuscany. He provided an excellent set during our canapés and then collaborated with the DJ during our disco. Lorenzo surprised our guests on the terrace and played a selection of songs that we chose from his playlist. Our wedding dinner overran but Lorenzo kindly agreed to extend his set during our disco. He was very accommodating and friendly. He looked very smart and was an excellent saxophonist. Lorenzo always replied to our emails and answered our questions promptly. We would highly recommend his services - we loved his music and our guests were blown away by him. The perfect addition to our wedding :) "

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" Mr. Damon was very communicative and professional. All of our song requests were met and he was able to add more songs with our choices. Great for ceremony and cocktail hour!"

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"The Hot Boots Band is a very entertaining band. They come to have a good time and you will too. They play a wide variety of music spanning from old standards through to present day. They joke and engage with the audience and invite participation. They show up on time and are professional to deal with. "

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"Thoroughly enjoyed your performance last night. Spellbinding performance which transported us to Italy, Spain and other places in between. A true privilege to have been there - BRAVO!"

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"Fan Club Jazz Band were PHENOMENAL! They sounded amazing, looked amazing (ours was a black tie wedding reception at Marylebone members’ club, Home House), and their attitude was brilliant - so smiley & friendly. They put on an excellent arrangement of songs and took on board our requests for how we wanted the set to go. Many of our guests commented on the quality of the group and asked how we found them with many saying “these guys are quite a find”. The vocals were stunning and the two guitarists played beautifully. A really talented group who I would highly recommend!!"

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