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"Thank you Dave and Lee, we all had an amazing time, lots of great feedback from everyone. The party was a great success , we will definitely be having another one, look forward to seeing you both soon."

Reply by The Lovely Daze Duo
Thank you Steve and Frances, we had an amazing time, we always do at your parties. Look forward to next time, Dave and Lee.

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"Vasia and John are passionate with their job. They answered each and every question that we had and did a wonderful job entertaining our guests. We let them handle all the communication with our planner and sound engineer. They arrived early with their piano and made sure everything is ready. We definitely recommend them with all our hearts!"

Reply by Smooth Mood Project
Thank you Sasha for your kind words! It was our pleasure performing for you, Matteo and all of your lovely guests! All the best for you guys! Vasia & John Smooth Mood Project Music For Your Finest Events

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"Josh and Nora are so professional and an absolute dream to work with. We booked them for our wedding and their responses were so quick and helpful and we met halfway at a pub for a drink and meeting regarding what we were looking for, different options and just to get to know each-other better. They are super genuine, friendly and professional and give you all the information and options to help tailor to your event/audience. They gave us our set tracks for the wedding a month or so before so we could listen and change any songs and the music variety they provide is excellent. They arrived at the venue no problems and on time, set up was done without any issues and their music was insanely good. We went with the 3-Piece and we got so many compliments on the music choice, the sax and Nora’s singing. It took a few minutes for guests to realise she was live singing as she was so good. They definitely brought the dance vibes. They also did shout outs to our children on the dance floor which was so lovely and come onto the dance floor at different points. They truly made our wedding so much fun and special and an absolute dream to work with. If you book them for any event, I promise you won’t regret it! Abi & Lee ❤️"

Reply by Jbmac
You’re wedding was so lovely and wholesome! It was such a beautiful day for you guys too. Thank you so much for being a dream to work with and for your lovely review ☺️

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"Our company has been hosting a 5 star Christmas Party for years. This year was no different with 740 people in attendance. I decided to mix it up from our usual DJ and hire Groove Merchants. They are PURE entertainment!!!! I can't tell you the number of people who approached me at the party who commented on the band and how they really set the tone for a fun night! Our party ended at midnight and they had the dance floor packed right up until the end! I've already booked them for our Christmas Party next year!"

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"Sublime live music I’m struggling to find an adjective that does justice to the experience David Dominique and his band gave us with their live music. You were the perfect finishing touch that made our day absolutely perfect. Our guests couldn’t stop telling us how blown away they were by the musicians. You’re wonderful – thank you for being part of our story and providing the soundtrack to those very special moments. Long live music!"

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"Emma P, 1 month ago Hotel / Restaurant event in Mainstone, Romsey SO51 8HG, UK Joey......what can i say? The comments we received from our guests were amazing. Joey set just the right mood for our evening and we are so glad we found him. He was a very talented and well mannered young man. He is welcome back here anytime! Thank you for saving the day and putting on such a lovely set for us Joey! We hope to see you here again!"

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"Charlie Jennison's debut album for Maine's Invisible Music Records is a smooth piece of work. "Smooth" not in the sense of the saccharine stuff served up by contemporary jazz players, but smooth as in classy unpretentiousness in the playing. Jennison is an alumnus of the Do'ah Wild Music Ensemble, a New Hampshire group which recorded for Global Pacific label. He has since gravitated to jazz having recorded with singers Kathleen Kolman and Leila Percy, among others. Jennison has also worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry and Buddy DeFranco and is on the faculty of New Hampshire's Phillips Exeter Academy. Forsaking standard material for his first album, the play list is made up of ten Jennison originals all in various tempi and style, but which start getting repetitious along the way as ideas get thin. Some of the better pieces include "To You, From Me" which features Jennison on alto with some exciting drum breaks by Ken Clark. Another piece spotlighting Jennison's alto, which sounds like Phil Woods when Woods is in a mellow mood, is the lovely ballad "Georgie," with "My Anne" rivaling "Georgie" for sheer musical attractiveness. The tenor takes over on "Watch Your Step" with Jennison showing some incredible dexterity with daring fingering technique. There's a nice blues with a funky piano solo by Jim Butka and good bass strumming from John Hunter on "Amanda's Blues." Jennison brings out his soprano on "Rain in My Coffee" which has a light Latin beat with more good piano from Jim Butka. But virtually all tunes on this session take the same course. There's an introduction establishing the basic melody structure, followed by some technically compelling fingering after which there's a return to the melody. No matter how good the instrumentalist is —and Jennison is very good—unless the original material is superior, it's not going to hold one's attention for a whole sitting. And that is the case here. I have heard Jennison on other albums and he handles standard stuff very well. It would have behooved him to have put a couple of those on this CD. This would have strengthened the credibility of the original material."

Reply by Charlie Jennison Quartet
I appreciate Dave Nathan's willingness to review my flagship release and also recognize his candor in suggesting that the original material I wrote could have been strengthened by including some standard tunes as well. I would like to note that, in more than one instance, I used the framework of a jazz standard as the foundation for a new composition. For example, on the track, "To You, From Me," I employed the chord progression to Cole Porter's "You Do Something To Me." My tune, "Amanda's Blues" is also just a variation of a standard minor blues. With a lifetime of experience playing, I now recognize his observation of "virtually all tunes on this session take the same course," to be spot on. This was, after all, my first (and only) excursion into the realm of recorded jazz, and as a young player, I still had a lot to learn about crafting the presentation of material in a more interesting way. Now that I am getting close to 80 years old, I have decided to create another album of original material with the same players, kind of like a bookend to wrap up a successful career teaching and playing (although not recording). Look for a release sometime in 2026!

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"Wonderful! The performance was fantastic, she helped a lot with preparations and the surprise for my husband turned out to be a great success! On top of her great skills she is such a nice person. Thank you so much Valma!"

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"Lorenzo is the most amazing acoustic guitarist! From start to finish he was incredibly friendly and helpful. He let us choose 3 songs for him to play on top of his fabulous set list. From booking to playing, Lorenzo kept in contact and checked every little detail with us to provide the best experience possible. His voice and guitar playing are truly wonderful. Would 100% recommend Lorenzo, we, and our guests, loved his music! "

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"Fan Club Party Band were absolutely fantastic and we would 100% recommend them for any function! On the lead up to our wedding, Harrison from the band always got back to me to answer any questions. The band also personalised the playlist, which included a sentimental song for our first dance. On the night the band were professional, with great musicianship and even accommodated one of our friends singing an impromptu song! There was a great atmosphere and energy throughout the night, which meant the dance floor was always full. Thank you all so much for making our reception one to remember!"

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"We were extremely pleased with Pausa Caffè’s performance. The quality of the music was excellent, with a sophisticated repertoire ranging from jazz and bossa nova to Italian classics and international songs. They connected naturally with the audience and created a relaxed but engaging atmosphere throughout the concert. A highly professional and talented duo."

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"The band created a good atmosphere with great vocals and accompaniment by the instruments. We received nothing but compliments from all the guests!"

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"Amazing! They played at our wedding in Ronda and they were spectacular. They brought a fantastic vibe, brilliant sound quality, and total professionalism to our venue. The dancefloor was full from their very first song to the final encore. They really made our wedding night an absolute party to remember. Thank you so much, guys!"

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"I contacted Gemma ahley & Yue Miyagi Duo for my parents' 30th wedding anniversary. It was a surprised present from me and my sister. We had only a little idea of the choice of songs but the duo was absolutely fantastic. They made my mum cry in a good way and everyone said they made our day extra special. Especially, when Yue Miyagi, a Japanese guitarist started to play one of Japanese traditional folk songs, my mum seemed to be shocked with a nice nostalgic feeling. (My mum is Japanese!) What a beautiful night with full of warm intimate atmosphere!!! We can't put into words how happy we were. Thank you so much Gemma and Yue!!! (10 / 10)"

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"Debbie , last evening was a stunning performance. It was a great evening. Would you be so kind to let me know about your next performance so that I can attend. "

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