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"...With your band 'In Mission Of Tradition', you provided a wonderful musical backdrop for the gala dinner in Visp. You thereby contributed significantly to making the celebration something truly special..."

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"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! "

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"...it was perfect from A to Z, and your evening entertainment contributed significantly to that. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your dedication..."

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"Ho partecipato ad alcune serate nelle quali la loro musica è stata la "ciliegina sulla torta"...non ho quindi avuto il minimo dubbio su chi scegliere per accompagnare la festa dei miei 40 anni! Sempre sorridenti e disponibili, hanno saputo coinvolgere grandi e piccini, rendendoli a tratti protagonisti! Tutti i partecipanti hanno fatto i complimenti per la loro bravura! Consigliatissimi! "

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"Very best band in Rome, Malena it's a fantastic singer and guitar player, she's enchanted us with her voice. Andrea is a wonderful guitarist, his sounds are perfects for Malena. Very professional band, i suggest them!!"

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"So I get an email about a year ago asking if I would be interested in booking a rather large in numbers (Count them 7) band called One Eyed Cats so I clicked the website link they included and was soon intrigued by these guys who promised not only a night of great music but lots of surprises too so I had to see if they lived up to their promises. Now our stage is not the biggest in the world and when I saw the guys you could tell they had played in all sizes of venues so somehow using some clever logistics they managed to get set up and sound checked very quickly and professionally. Kicking the night off with one kick up of the ass version of Fats Domino's Blue Berry Hill" there was a great feeling in the room that we were in for a great night. These guys play so tight there is no egos when their playing they work as a team and better still a team of obviously great mates . From the boogey Woogie Keyboard skills to the rousing brass section they kept hits coming old standards like Great Balls of Fire to Paul Weller Numbers and a few lesser ones were tested out but as one member of the audience said to me "I don't know this song but they are playing it brilliantly" These guys are definitely ones to catch and we hope to catch them playing at the Hightown very soon"

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"...I have booked this band four times now, once for a beer festival in Malvern in 2017 and three times at an outdoor festival, CwmFest in rural Hereforshire in 2017, 2018 and 2019... "

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"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."

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"denise richardson  28 weeks ago The whole entire vibe with this band was awesome. They sound good, the vocals were on point and all the members were very friendly. I highly recommend using this band for your occasion."

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"Great band! Really enjoyed listening to them. High energetic music and great atmosphere! Mojo Blues forever!"

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"4/06/23 - Hello Pete, I hope this finds you well. Thank you for THE SHOW MUST GO ON !! we had a great crowd of very enthusiastic people for the show last night… ☺ Warm Cheers, Caroline ☺ Caroline Drogue QPT Finance Officer QUEENS PARK THEATRE GERALDTON WA."

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"Really loved them! The perfect choice! All our clients have enjoyed Bossa Amiga performance. "

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Thank you so much, Joana!

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"It was a privilege to have you join us tonight and for you to provide such inspiring music. We enjoyed breaking bread with all of you as well. Hope you can return in the near future. Chuck"

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"We received excellent service from Jazz Central. They provided tailored advice tailored to our wedding needs and delivered a fantastic performance. It was a successful evening."

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"Both the bride and groom and I were very pleased with your presence and the atmospheric music that you played. The guests also gave us good feedback. It is precisely the subtle, warm sound that is not intrusive but does provide the right atmosphere and swinging note that makes everything at such a reception just right. That is great class."

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