Review Centre: Jazz Bands

"I LOVED the Kind of Blur Christmas gig. All the arrangements were so clever, reinventing familiar songs in a whole new way... it was delightful. Each of the instrumentalists were excellent, and I really loved the singer/piano player, whose interpretations of the arrangements fitted the vibe perfectly. It was laid back, fun, entertaining, quality music-making. Well done Kind of Blur!"

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"Having Chris at our event was wonderful!..such an elegant person and a superb musician, he added an extra touch of class to our event!"

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"Hiring The Italian Soul & Jazz Band for our wedding in Venice was the best decision we made. Their smooth jazz and lively soul set the perfect tone for the entire celebration. Our guests still talk about the band months later! Highly recommended"

Reply by The Italian Soul & Jazz Band
Ciao Alex, siamo felicissimi che la nostra musica abbia accompagnato la giornata nel modo giusto e che i vostri ospiti la ricordino ancora! Un grande abbraccio. – Giuseppe

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"I recently booked Naked Stereo to perform at my 60th Birthday Party. I myself play in a band and knew the night would be in good hands. They are easy to work with, flexible with running times and made the music right for the age range of guests I had at my party. Thank you. "

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"We had the pleasure of having The Crotchet Club perform at our Charity Dinner event. Their music was absolutely amazing and created a fantastic atmosphere for our guests. We couldn’t have asked for a better trio and would definitely book them again for future events."

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"Absolutely great! It was absolutely great! Thank you as well. "

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"Kristína plays the sax so wonderful! Her energy is outstanding and she goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great evening. The communication was clear and great, she made a setlist suitable for the whole family. 10/10 would recommend booking her! Otherwise you are missing out! "

Reply by Kertu|Music
Thank you, Puck! I’m glad you enjoyed the performance and the setlist. It was a pleasure working with you!

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"Εξαίρετος άνθρωπος και άριστος επαγγελματίας. Από την πρώτη κιόλας συνάντηση για την διοργάνωση του γάμου μας φάνηκε με τι άνθρωπο είχαμε να κάνουμε. Η μουσική είναι η ζωή του και το δείχνει! Ολοι είχαν να συζητάνε για μέρες το πόσο ωραίο vibe χάρισε με την παρουσία του στο γάμο μας και τις μουσικές του ικανότητες. Δεν μας άφησε ούτε λεπτό τον τελευταίο καιρό πριν τον γάμο μέχρι να βρούμε τα κατάλληλα τραγούδια! Τον συνιστούμε ανεπιφύλακτα για να πάει τον γάμο ένα level επάνω!!! Σε ευχαριστούμε Μπάμπη "

Reply by Babis Prodromidis dj/Saxophone/Clarinet
Σευχαριστώ πολύ Βαγγέλη !!!

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"We hired AGANJU for the year-end party reception of our association, and they exceeded all our expectations. Our guests were deeply impressed by the musical quality and outstanding performance. On stage, they effortlessly move from the most glamorous to the most powerful and energetic. Highly recommended! A unique experience, like an unprecedented musical journey to Brazil."

Reply by AGANJÚ Brazilian electro music
Gracias Ana Paula por la buena energía! Ojala nos veamos en la próxima fiesta de MUSA con AGANJU! <3 <3

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"Semplicemente fantastici! Splendido gruppo musicale. Musicisti di alto livello e professionalità ma, allo stesso tempo, socievoli, capaci di cogliere l’atmosfera del momento ed accompagnarci nei momenti di divertimento, una combinazione perfetta. Il trio è decisamente orientato verso la sperimentazione ed improvvisazione eppure il risultato che ne deriva non appare mai ostico ne di difficile ascolto. Bravissimi grazie vi ricontatterò sicuramente. "

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. "

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"On Sunday 24th February the ‘David Hitchen Sextet’ sounded like a band that had played together for years. The superbly presented performance had everything…a well planned repertoire, cleverly arranged charts and playing of the highest level. The fact that the six musicians met to perform together for the very first time only two hours before the gig, was quite beyond belief and had David not mentioned it during his announcements no-one would have known. One of the best small band gigs at Wigan Jazz Club for a long time ! “ Dr Ian Darrington MBE / Director & Co-founder of Wigan International Jazz Festival & Jazz Club."

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"Brian was absolutely perfect for our wedding. As my partner and I have totally different tastes, we wanted something that incorporated both of us and Brian was 100% willing to do that - he played jazz piano during our brunch reception, and then transitioned into classic party DJ music for the later portion of the reception. He took all of our requests very well, and was very easy to work with. When some guests made requests that went against our desires (line dances, gross!), Brian thoughtfully checked in with us before playing them, and of course he maintained the dance vibe of the party. He is adaptable, friendly, easy to work with, very good as a musician, professional, and "budget-friendly." I can't recommend him enough. "

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"As a musician myself, I have to say that the Marmitas band is made up of true professionals who not only know their job, but do it flawlessly. Great job guys!"

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"Merci Ritchy, j'ai passé un très bon moment et je te remercie pour ton professionnalisme et ton formidable jeu de piano. J'espère qu'un jour nous pourrons retravailler ensemble... Jusqu'à ce jour, prenez soin de vous ! Charlie"

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