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"cocktailmusic furuns the partystart. Very apreciated of the guests"

Reply by Sven Erik Granholm Jazz Quartet
Thank you very much for your review Best Regards Sven Erik

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"Thank you for an amazing gig on our Peaky Blinders night. We had lots of good comments about how good the music was. You really help make the night a success."

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"As a great lover of Gipsyjazz for over 40 years, I went to a great concert of the Marcia Bamberg Swing Quartet last weekend with the addition of two world famous musicians on violin and guitar, Tim Kliphuis and Mozes Rosenberg. The six-piece formation brought a great ode to gipsyjazz with beautiful solos on guitar and violin and also beautiful subdued numbers sung by Marcia Bamberg. It was a great experience and a recommendation for everyone who loves gypsy jazz to visit future concerts."

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"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"

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"I am delighted to recommend Vincent Cassotta of Enfield CT in pursuit of his grant application for the Louis Armstrong Tribute with a Jazz Quartet performing at the Eli Whitney Elementary School. My previous role as the PK-12 Music Coordinator for the Enfield Public School District has brought me in direct contact with the professional, innovative, creative, and artistic musician and retired teacher Mr. Vincent Cassotta. I have witnessed first-hand the impact and quality of his quality music instruction provided for his thirty-nine years of teaching tenure in our community. To have the opportunity to bring the genre of American Jazz Music as a tribute to the legend of Louis Armstrong with quality professional musicians under Mr. Cassotta’s organization is a blessing to the young minds and ears of our elementary students, especially at a time when music education in Enfield offers less opportunities. This past Spring I had the opportunity to guest speak at Mr. Cassotta’s retirement party celebrating his many years of service in music education. In that speech I spoke about multiple areas beyond the collegial and professional relationship Mr. Cassotta, and I achieved since 1999. These in my opinion provide strong evidence for the Enfield Cultural Council to support this mission of this application fiscally. One of the points shared was that Mr. Cassotta balanced his career of music education and professional trumpet performing with incredible success throughout his career. Aside from the technical, logistical and time management responsibilities from such an endeavor, he achieved this success with never letting go of the care demonstrated to his students, family members, school building staff, and his music professional colleagues. The fact that he desires to continue to expand the music opportunities to students in Enfield now in his retirement resting years is evidence of his dedication to this art form and willingness to always educate. Furthermore Mr. Cassotta’s wealth of experience professionally as a performing musician and student of the trumpet is stellar. In his education Mr. Cassotta studied trumpet with Rolf Smedvig of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Empire Brass Quintet, Jimm Maxwell a NYC Studio Musician, Roger Murtha of the Hartford Symphony and Hartt School of Music, and Dan Patrylak of the Eastman Brass Quintet and UCONN. To continue, Mr. Cassotta was a freelance performer with Frank Sinatra, Manhattan Transfer, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Vinton, Bob Hope, The Four Tops, Phil Woods, The Temptations, Sammy Davis Jr., Andy Williams, Franki Valli and the Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. Including numerous local and state pit orchestra’s and local well know jazz bands. He has also published works as a composer and arranger with KJOS music as well as multiple professional recordings. I strongly urge you to consider Mr. Cassotta’s application for this grant. Your support will help impact music education in Enfield and continue to make a meaningful impact on the lives of its students. Thank you for considering this recommendation. Sincerely, Mark F. Reppucci Jazz, Orchestra, Music Technology and Piano Teacher Enfield High School Write your tex"

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"We and everyone else had a fantastic time and a lot of people said how your band was one of the highlights of the day, so thank you very much!"

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"Great meeting [the musicians]. Both [singer] and guitar/harmonica player were excellent! "

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"The band were absolutely fantastic, and so friendly. Everyone keeps telling us how much fun they had, and how amazing the music was. (This wedding had the addition of Sarah-Jane , the female singer option)"

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"Beautiful, talented and impeccable vocals. Thank you so much Ainhoa, you made my 40th birthday unforgettable!"

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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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"Thank you so much for providing such wonderful music for the party! Everyone has been saying what fun it was with your live music and it really set the scene. The pudding was a bit late but everyone was so happy listening to you. We especially appreciated the improvisation over the Gatsby film tunes which sounded amazing! It really made the party go with a swing."

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"It was a brilliant set. Lorraine looked stunning and her voice is amazing. The Flames are incredibly talented. The repertoire contained a beautifully composed selection. The introductions to each song were thoughtful and gave added insight. It was a marvellous evening! I will definitely be at Lorraine and the Flame's next performance. Councillor Samantha Rayner Deputy Leader of the Council & Cabinet Member for Business, Corporate & Resident Services, Culture & Heritage, & Windsor; Armed Forces Champion "

Reply by Lorraine And The Flames
Thank you so much Samantha for your great review. We always love performing at the Pheasantry, Kings Road. It was an amazing night and very glad you enjoyed the band and the sets. Lorraine Lorraine and the Flames

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"Nice swinging gypsy sounds and excellent singing during the Cool Jazz Festival on October 13th. Compliments! Above all, keep participating in the festival!"

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"Thank you Beauty Shop Dolls for making our Christmas party magical. We had a blast! We loved everything about your show, it was classy and perfectly planned on theme. The dress changes were a beautiful touch, to an already fabulous performance (I especially loved the blue feathers 😊). Everyone in the office is still buzzing from the dance class too. Highly, highly recommended!"

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"Thank you Fleur, we enjoyed your performance very much. I was thinking it was too short for me personally :) I would love you playing all evening honestly or at least twice the time :)"

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