Review Centre: Jazz Bands

"Paul responded promptly to my inquiry and took calls to answer my questions. Arrangements were seamless. Cocktail hour performance for my daughters wedding was beyond a doubt reflective ot the seasoned professional that Paul is. Many guests commented on his repertoire and quality of his performance. If you are looking for a pianist, Paul is the one."

Reply by Paul Cohen Piano
Dear Alexander, Thank you very much for the very nice review. It was a pleasure playing for your Daughters wedding and I appreciate your taking the time to write the review. Paul Cohen

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Great Show! We had the pleasure of hiring Daniel and Erin for our corporate Christmas party, and they were absolutely fantastic! Everyone truly enjoyed their performance—they were professional, punctual, and incredibly talented. Their repertoire of bossa nova and Christmas music created the perfect festive atmosphere. We will definitely hire them again in the future!"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"David has the timing and the swagger of Sinatra … for my money he’s the best"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Your set was exactly what we wanted. Classy, catching and complimenting the whole day. The feedback from our friends and family has also been absolutely superb. From initial contact, the ease of booking and everything else in between was fantastic."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"The Darren Lloyd band has played two engagements for me, playing the music of Louis Armstrong music! Both concerts were fantastic and thrilled our audience."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Played two sets of excellent Jazz. Was enjoyed by all those in attendance. Would highly recommend to anyone. Superb. Thanks Chris and Sue. "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Clifton has made our moment of my husband's birthday a successful day for me and my family. I highly recommend him for any special occasions! The music and selection of the songs were very acceptable. "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"The Graduates performed at our building Christmas event in December. They were outstanding, easy to deal with and everyone had a great time. Would highly recommend!"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"we invited the super-talented band "Dupa Trio" to play in our Dickens Christmas market, and the crowd just loved them! what a great choice people are still talking about their show its already been 3 months since! looking forward to working with them again! Ella"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Working with Alma is always the most pleasant experience, she is upbeat, positive and always ready to give her best at each event & cater to each of my clients needs. We have worked together through the years always resulting in success!"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"we invited Dupa Trio to play at our wedding in France, all of our families and friend came from all over Europe for the event, and we were delighted to invite Dupa Trio to play at our reception and ceremony, they did such a good job, they are so lovable and literally all of the guests mentioned to me how great was the jazz trio ! thanks for making our day more special! you guys are awesome! "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Excellent pre-event organisation and advice. The band were superb. Loads of people came up to me after to say how good the band was and could I give them the contact details. Five Stars!"

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"It was a fantastic evening. The music was perfect for the event. We all enjoyed the jazz. The three musicians were great. Thank you very much for the perfect organization."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"Absolutely the best!! All the guests at the reception commented on the band. I asked them to add a horn section, so we had an eight piece band and their soundman. The soundman went the extra mile and provided sound for the outdoor wedding ceremony also, and during the cocktail hour, some of the band members provided an acoustical set before the reception officially began. My daughter wanted a lot of the Sinatra sound and they delivered. She and her father danced to Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" (George is a corporate pilot) and I will never forget the sight they made as they danced. A memory to hold forever in my heart and the memory definitely has the sound!! You can not go wrong with this band, whatever sound you want. And I think that they actually gave me more than I paid for. Truly marvelous and professional musicians!! My daughter's "do not play" list was basically "nothing cheesy". They were perfect and worth every penny."

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review:

"It’s quite possible to stroll right past the place while navigating West Kinzie Street, just a wee bit north of the Chicago River, and not even realize it. The only concrete clue that you’ve arrived at your destination is the sight of a black canvas entrance emblazoned with the curious moniker of the joint. It’s called Untitled, and that handle is purposely nondescript, only adding to the overall mystique of the nightspot. Head down a short flight of stairs, say hello to the doorman (there’s no cover), and you’ll find that Untitled offers a welcoming hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the Loop, which sits only a few blocks south on the other side of the river. During the Prohibition era, speakeasies dotted the Windy City landscape where those so inclined could quaff an alcoholic libation or two while securely hidden away from the long arm of the law. But those long-ago speaks were never this spacious or glamorously appointed. Make no mistake: this is a classy operation all the way, so you won’t spy any tennis shoes or sweatsuits sullying the polished dance floor. When the Rhythm Rockets take the stage at Untitled, as they’ve been doing on the second Wednesday evening of every month for a while now starting at 7:30 p.m. and going strong for three hours, the joint proceeds to jump to a barrage of eminently danceable rhythms. The music meshes perfectly with the delicious food and cool drinks that can be ordered by summoning your lovely waitress. You can dine on such delicacies as steak tartare, sea scallops, and mushroom tortellini, and top your feast off with a scrumptious slice of whoopee pie, a blend of dark chocolate-espresso cake, peanut butter mousse, and powdered sugar. There was a fair amount of dancing happening during the Rhythm Rockets’ most recent Untitled engagement, but most of the sizable crowd was content to soak in the swinging soiree at their tables or from their barstools. The sound quality was exceptionally crisp and full-bodied all night long; Dave Downer’s concise guitar licks sliced through the air with authority, and Nicole Kestler’s delightful vocals were mixed at precisely the right level for maximum enjoyment as she sailed through longtime Rhythm Rockets favorites that included Little Esther’s “Oo Papa Do,” the relaxed pre-war blues lament “Trouble In Mind,” and the band’s scorching arrangement of Ruth Brown’s “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean” that they often use as a set closer. The sizzling sax section (tenors Michael Bielecki and Vince Salerno and baritone Justin Kierans) was tight and right throughout the evening, and the rock-solid combination of bassist Lou Marini and drummer Mark Fornek kept the grooves hitting on all cylinders. Mark usually sings a song or two on each set prior to Nicole’s entrance, and now he’s previewing a few Chicago blues numbers that he’s also singing with Dave’s new side band, the Five Alibis. Vince switched over to harmonica to give Little Walter’s ominous “I Don’t Play” an authentic Chicago blues sound, although the horns returned when Mark launched into Junior Wells’ playful shuffle “The Things I’d Do For You.” If you’re anywhere near River North on the second Wednesday of this or any month in the near future, take a walk down Kinzie and seek out Untitled, even if you have to look hard for it. It’s altogether worth the effort--and a great place to check out the Rhythm Rockets doing what they do best! "

Rating: 10 / 10 Share this review: