Review Centre: Jazz Bands

"Scott Nicholson and his trio were excellent! This was a corporate lunch event and they sent just the right tone, perfect song selection, very easy to work with, and would hire them again in a second! Everyone enjoyed the music - perfection! Thank you!!"

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"Mindy and her combo, made our wedding celebration unique and complete. Mindy, your vibrant rich voice is like "HOME" to me. The tasteful accompaniment layered our party with the perfect background and foreground for the event. Your fantabulous taste and style trickles down into your music. You have a flair for knowing exactly what is right and what is needed. Your jazz combo made the evening a totally memorable and romantic evening for Terry, me and my party for 100 people to celebrate our wedding. You played exactly what everyone needed and wanted to hear. Bless you two for adding to a day we will never forget. Love, Terry and Lauren Bogos Schoneberg."

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"I cannot recommend Saxangel highly enough! He delivered an absolutely outstanding performance during our traditional wedding ceremony, leaving us and all our guests in awe. From the moment he started playing, his skill, passion, and energy elevated the atmosphere to an unforgettable level. His ability to blend modern and traditional tunes seamlessly added a unique and magical touch to our celebration. The music resonated with everyone, bringing life and emotion to every moment. Saxangel was not only a phenomenal performer but also highly professional and accommodating. He paid close attention to our preferences, ensuring that every piece he played matched the tone of the event perfectly. His presence added elegance and charm, and he truly became one of the highlights of our special day. If you're looking for a saxophonist who will leave a lasting impression and make your event extraordinary, Saxangel is the one. Thank you for making our day so memorable! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ife & James"

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"Perfect in one word Everything went exactly as we had envisioned. In one word: perfect. "

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"We hired Igor to play saxophone at our engagement party, and he was absolutely fantastic. He joined in seamlessly with our DJ, who was playing live-mixed disco and house music with no setlist. This didn’t faze Igor at all—he read the vibe instantly and started playing right away. He brought incredible energy to the night, and we had so many guests comment on how amazing the saxophone was. I would highly recommend Igor for any event—talented, professional, and a real crowd-pleaser."

Reply by Ontario saxophonist Igor Babich
Thank you so much, Andy! It was a great party!

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"We wanted to thank you again ! Your music was the highlight of the night and set up a beautiful ambiance everyone love it! we appreciate your talent and wanted to thank you."

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"Χωρίς καμία αμφιβολία, η πιο όμορφη βραδιά σαξοφώνου στο ξενοδοχείο μας, θα μείνει αξέχαστη σε εμάς και στους πελάτες μας και σίγουρα θα επαναληφθεί μέσα στη σεζόν, είναι χαρά μας να συνεργαζόμαστε με θετικούς και ταλαντούχους καλλιτέχνες και να χρωματίζουμε, τις διακοπές των πελατών μας με υπέροχες μουσικές βραδιές. Ευχαριστούμε πολύ, Μπάμπη☺️😊 "

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" Blue Reflections brought a rare kind of presence to our event. Nothing felt forced or over-styled, the music flowed with a quiet confidence that immediately set the mood. It was the kind of performance that stays with you long after the last note, simply because it felt honest and beautifully played. "

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"Looking round at the audience I noticed most were tapping their feet or bobbing their head to the trio’s first number! Expert rhythm guitar, clean and swift lead and the all important swing of the bass saw several dancers on the small wooden floored area trying to keep up with the fast rhythm. Classics like Caravan and Limehouse Blues had the diners applauding appreciatively. Two hours of music, with a short break to let your feet have a rest the band finished with a flawless rendition of Sweet Georgia Brown. Sadly the evening was over for the music, but I was assured they will return, and I shall be there again giving support for these talented men!!"

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"Band Saptham set the stage on fire with their spectacular fusion of classical and contemporary tunes! Band Saptham, a gifted fusion music ensemble from the Bay Area, was formed by the passionate music teacher Rakhi R. Nath and her friends. Their performance was truly mind-blowing — from the excellent song selections to the outstanding instrumentalists, every piece was a delightful musical experience. Rakhi’s captivating voice added warmth and brilliance to every performance. She beautifully showcased her students through a variety of presentations — beginning with Sankarabharanam fusion, Hamsadhwani varnam fusion, and a Naattai medley that seamlessly blended classical keerthanais, film music, and Thyagaraja compositions. The evening continued with retro light music and a multilingual mash-up that had the audience clapping and cheering with excitement. Rakhi’s creative arrangements, her soulful voice and impeccable presentation kept everyone glued to their seats from start to finish. The energy in the hall was truly infectious & left the audience cheering for more! "

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"Huge Thank you to Darren Newbould for a fabulous evening of amazing music! You are just awesome! (10 / 10) Caroline"

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"I'm still getting great feedback from people who saw you and also from people who couldn't make it, but heard you were really good. Would you be interested in coming back again? I thoroughly enjoyed the night."

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"Comment while listening to the performance: "It is one of the best night of my life"

Reply by Nicola Cordisco
Thank you Vasil! It was a fantastic evening for us too! The Amalfi coast is always a surprises, even for people who go there often and the place you rented was magic for us too! We really enjoyed playing for you and your family! All the best to you all, Nicola Cordisco

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"Dear Misty, Thank you so much for performing for us at the Vida Walsh Summer Party. We all had a fabulous afternoon and I got so much positive feedback about your lovely singing and warm, bubbly personality. Our guests had a superb time, up and dancing and very much enjoying themselves. I hope we can have you back to another party very soon! With renewed thanks and all good wishes."

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"You might expect an album with edgy, teal-lit cover art and the title of The Isolation Blues, by the Mike Goudreau Band, to be either dark and brooding or a real barroom stomper, showcasing the loudest guitar you’ve heard since Jimi Hendrix’s. Instead, from the first notes, you’ll find it’s a peppy ensemble extravaganza with horns galore. More’s the better, too – the Winter Solstice is coming up, and we need an eye-opening blast of sunshine in the middle of it. Smooth, jazzy-influenced, and boasting crystal-clear vocals, it’s a must-play on New Year’s Eve. Born in 1965 in Newport, Vermont, into a musical family with an English mother and a French-Canadian father, Mike Goudreau picked up his first guitar at age 14 and hasn’t stopped playing since. His early influences included the Beatles, Chuck Berry, Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash, Nat King Cole, Louis Armstrong, Frank Sinatra, and later, Albert King, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Powder Blues and Downchild – to name a few. Such diverse interests help to explain why Mike is comfortable in so many musical genres, especially jazz and blues. Since 2007, Mike’s songs have been heard on hundreds of network TV shows and films, such as the TV movie The Happiest Season (Hulu), Dynasty (CBS), the Universal Pictures film Dark Waters, the Hollywood film The Banker, starring Samuel Jackson (2020), The Neighborhood (CBS), NCIS Los Angeles (CBS), and Chicago PD (NBC), among several others. Joining Mr. Goudreau (vocals, guitars, bass and hand claps) are Jean-Francois Begin (think Menachem Begin, not “begin”) on drums and percussion, Dany Roy on tenor sax and trumpet, Ira Friedman on organ and piano, and Pascal Veilette on harmonica. You know all the shows and films mentioned earlier? Together, they spell diamond-level QUALITY. That’s what’s been poured into each of the fourteen original tracks on this CD. Every note, every musical phrase, glimmers like the light off one of that gem’s many facets. This is real-deal blues, whether in swing/jump form (as on the opener “Let’s Go Down to the River”), the angsty, harmonica-infused title track, the guitar and piano boogie known as “The Mooch,” or the laid-back instrumental “Sea Breeze Blues.” Any band can crank out an album in their garage or basement and deem it good enough, but not Goudreau and his posse. They care about their offerings like Michelangelo cared about David, or Da Vinci the Mona Lisa. That’s because they’re not just musicians. Not just craftsmen. They’re artists, and don’t you forget it. Got The Isolation Blues? Here’s the cure, or at least the vaccine! "

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