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"10/10, would like to hire again!!! Thanks Freddy. "

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"We had the incredible pleasure of having The Italian Soul & Jazz Band perform at our wedding in Florence, and they truly made the day unforgettable. The setting was a beautiful villa, and their music brought the perfect blend of elegance and energy to our celebration. Their performance was nothing short of amazing—every note was executed with passion and skill, and they seamlessly adapted to the ambiance, creating a magical atmosphere that resonated throughout the event. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the band! Their soulful renditions and smooth jazz pieces had everyone captivated, from the moment they started playing during the cocktail hour until the last dance of the night. Their professionalism, talent, and warmth made them an absolute joy to work with, and they played a significant role in making our wedding day as special as it was. We highly recommend The Italian Soul & Jazz Band to anyone looking to elevate their event with exceptional music. They exceeded our expectations in every way, and we couldn't be happier with our choice!"

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"Sara, your singing really made the wedding! Your voice is so versatile, you sang classical music so beautifully in the ceremony and then switched effortlessly to jazz and pop for the drinks reception. Thank you also for organising the jazz band and other musicians, and for accommodating our somewhat last minute song requests!"

Reply by Sabra Swing
Thanks Amanda, it was a pleasure!

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"Andrew played his sax at our wedding celebration for family and friends. He performed some tunes on his own and we loved it so much that we asked him to play with the jazz singer-pianist and with the blues singer. He was really flexible and played these extra songs with zero fuss. Wonderful musician."

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"A great cause and a terrific night out. Jackie and I enjoyed it all thoroughly. Please pass on our thanks and congratulations to your band with our best wishes for another successful night and for a good Christmas and new year. You have some new fans and we’re looking forward to next year's extravaganza!"

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"We had a GREAT time! The Band was awesome...I'm still getting compliments from attendees (please pass that on to Haywood). We want to book JTucker & the Krewe for next year too! Thanks for your patience and working with us on this event. I can't tell you how much fun we had with the Band! Round of Applause! Lol -Jamal W.- Event Planner Springhill Suits Event Center Chester, VA"

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"Just wanted to send you over a quick email to let you know how grateful we are to you for doing such an amazing job at our wedding. It was so beautiful, and we were so happy that you both were there. Our only regret is that we didn’t get to hear more of it!  Thank you so much again! "

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"Good afternoon, I was just wanted to drop you an email to tell what a pleasure it was to have you and the band here on Friday, I’ve had nothing but positive feedback from the team and the guests, from much a step in right direction in regards to music and theme nights at the Dukes. You guys were wonderful :) Thank you again and we look forward to having you back again in December. All the best Johnny xx "

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"Jack Bowers The Rick Holland—Evan Dobbins Little Big Band Trilby RPO Productions Five years after a sensational opening act (In Time's Shadow, 2006), trumpeter Rick Holland and trombonist Evan Dobbins have returned for an encore, Trilby, marshaling as before their irrepressible Little Big Band. As was noted of that earlier recording, "the only thing small about [this band] is its numbers." Baritone saxophonist Dean Keller, who shared that chair with Kerry Strayer on Shadow, also returns. The rest of the lineup is brand new, with Evan Dobbins' dad, the well-known educator Bill Dobbins (Eastman School of Music), replacing the splendid pianist John Nyerges. Besides shining at the keyboard, Bill Dobbins wrote "My Darling Darlene" and arranged half of the album's other ten numbers. Although he doesn't play this time around, Strayer composed "Rich's Call" and arranged Sonny Stitt's "Eternal Triangle" and Oscar Pettiford's "Tricotism," while Brent Wallarab wrote "Trilby" and arranged Benny Golson's "Stablemates." Bill Dobbins' engaging charts brighten three originals by Hendrik Meurkens—"Slidin," "Second Waltz," "The Cottage"—as well as Hal Crook's "Fused" and Alec Wilder's lovely standard, "While We're Young" (a reprise from the band's earlier album). Holland, who plays flugelhorn exclusively, solos strongly on seven numbers, striking the ball with assurance and perception on every turn at bat. Bill Dobbins ("Slidin," "The Cottage," "Trilby," "Darlene," "Tricotism") amplifies the message, as do Evan Dobbins ("Slidin," "Fused"), Doug Stone (alto on "Stablemates," clarinet on "Second Waltz," soprano on "Trilby" and "While We're Young"), tenor Mike Pendowski ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"), trombonist Nick Finzer ("Second Waltz," "Tricotism"), bassist David Baron ("The Cottage," "Tricotism") and blue-chip drummer Rich Thompson ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"). When they're not having their say, the ensemble is front and center, giving each of the charts its single-minded attention. The result is music that flows easily without miscue. Trilby marks a second triumph by the Holland / Dobbins Little Big Band, which, as was noted after its debut album, "is more big than little, in every sense of the word." Those who appreciate a tight, swinging band, even if slightly undersized, are sure to admire Trilby."

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"It was an absolutely fantastic day and I appreciate yours and Simone’s music on the day, the feedback received was nothing but positive, you really made the BBQ/party atmosphere how I imagined it to be. "

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"Απιστευτος μουσικος,μοναδικοι ηχοι και τρομερος ανθρωπος μας χαρισαν μια απο τις καλυτερες βραδιες τις ζωη μας!Η οικογενεια DELUXE PIZZA σε ευχαριστεί για αυτο που μας χαρισες!!!Τα λεμε συντομα…"

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"I wanted to pass on my thanks to the Sydney Jazz Collective. The guys did a fantastic job and the feedback from the audience was great. Thanks for your help in organizing everything."

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"They absolutely made our wedding! Thank you thank you thank you. Very responsive, flexible and friendly as well as being super musicians."

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"Fleur sang a beautiful set for our wedding in August. She sang a gorgeous mix of dance numbers and slower romantic ones, and made our reception very special. She was a delight to have there with us and tailored her set to include our requests as well. I'm so glad we booked Fleur and can't recommend her enough for any occasion - she is relaxed, elegant and has such a beautiful voice, it set such a lovely tone for our evening. Thank you, Fleur!! "

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"Elegant We contacted them for a 40th birthday party in Pescara with the idea of ​​creating an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. Mission accomplished!!! They were very good with their sound to bring the evening to a higher level thanks also to the beautiful voice of the singer. Professional, punctual and serious, they arrived at the venue a couple of hours early, organized their station and the magic began. Highly recommended!"

Reply by KĀMA Jazz&Bossa
Dear Claudio, we are very happy that our live music created the elegant and relaxing atmosphere you desired! It was a pleasure playing for you! KĀMA Jazz&Bossa

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