Review Centre: Swing Bands

"We have had nothing but compliments for the entertainment at the Gala Dinner at our National Rally this year. The choice of material for both sets was spot on. Pleasure working with you and I hope we may be able to do it again some time in the future. I will certainly be recommending you to anyone I come across looking for event entertainment."

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"Let’s face it. Music soothes, heals, excites, entertains and inspires. Legendary Jazz Drummer and Bandleader, Art Blakey even said “(it) washes away the dust of everyday life.” I’ll go with that. That very moment when any artist starts to sing or play, is critical. We all want to be entertained, not just played to. And one more observation, if they look like they’re having fun - I am too. The Jazz Kings performed to a sell-out audience at the Brisbane Jazz Club: they brought their musical goods right through the front door and into our hearts and souls. The key difference is in the delivery. It’s called engagement, the sparkle in their eyes as they share their love of Jazz with everyone in the room. The Jazz Kings' repertoire is wide, impressive and constantly updated. It includes a couple of original pieces, but you can’t quite tell as they are very cleverly cloaked with the fabric of that particular era. What makes their evening different is their cheerful unpredictability. Not every song has each person doing an instrumental. (Which often can be tedious.) Two tunes might even be performed one after another without a formal introduction. Look out for some gentle fun inclusion with the audience – that’s the chance to sing along. It’s an old-fashioned but proven concept that has you laughing – and wondering where the night went. All-in-all, a thoroughly entertaining night. I’d go again. And again!"

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"Jazz Centrale made our garden party unforgettable! It felt like we were on vacation with all our friends and family, and had stumbled upon a cozy, lit square under the trees at a jazz festival. First instrumental, and later in the evening, SaraLee joined us. An unforgettable evening, and I highly recommend letting these fantastic musicians enhance your experience."

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"Annelise is a superb singer & tailored herself totally to our needs."

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"Trio giovane ma dal potenziale elevato, inoltre sebbene il video sia ben fatto, dal vivo.....vi lascio immaginare Consigliatissimo per locali che vogliono proporre dinner&music e tante altre situazioni (wedding e altro)"

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"The trio were fantastic! Had a party in our garden and the music they played brought a fabulous atmosphere and vibe to the event ! Highly recommend ! "

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"We would highly recommend this duo - they wowed our audience and set the perfect tone for the event. Brilliant musicians who can turn their hand to anything - and at very short notice! Recommended to all! Looking forward to working with them again! (10 / 10) Robert Watson "

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"We just wanted to get in touch again to thank you guys for the wonderful show you put on for our wedding on Saturday night! Everyone had such a great time, and absolutely loved your performance. You were a real highlight and we can't thank you enough."

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"Saxophones, a rhythm section and vocals, swinging like crazy – that’s the aptly named FIVE STAR SWING ! As saxophone section in any band, they would take some beating. Beautiful tones and well-rehearsed by their leader, Chris Smith (Jnr), who has the singular talent of playing the trumpet with his right hand and the piano with his left at one and the same time ! He also happens to be a very experienced music writer having learnt his trade with the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and Glenn Miller’s Brother, Herb. Add to the fact that he can also well handle a vocal, as can his wife, lead alto Simone Smith and tenor man Stephen Davies, who’s clarinet playing on “Sing, Sing, Sing” was superb – and it will give you some idea of the breadth of talent in this line-up. This is a band crying out to be danced to and it wasn’t long before the jivers took to the dance floor. Five Star Swing –a “must” for every dance club in the country."

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"We were both extremely impressed by the band and really enjoyed the music. Even more telling was the number of comments we had from guests as we walked around during the reception. The band is extremely talented and the music they played for us was perfect. They played two songs for us that weren't on their regular set list, and both were great. We were really pleased with their performance and professionalism. Anybody who likes well played gypsy, Dawg, or music that isn't cookie cutter will love these guys."

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"Really made our summer party special. They have a lovely sound. They started with soft background music and had us dancing by the end."

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"Kars and his team provided the music for a large corporate dinner we hosted for our clients. Their presence wasn't in the foreground, yet it set a significant mood. Thanks, and we look forward to working with you again!"

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"The Hot Club du Nax played at our Zug Jazz Night this summer and they where truly amazing, great people and superb musicians. Hope to see you soon again! Oskar"

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"A jazzy interlude so perfect! The group won us over with their professionalism, the kindness of their members and the intoxicating music they played. We had a great time listening to them and we received a thousand compliments from our guests. Thank you for this high quality performance. "

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"It was fate that brought us together with Sotto Alle Casere Vostre, and we couldn't have asked for anything better. Picture dining outdoors, under the stars, with a live band creating the perfect atmosphere and that balance between emotion and joy that leaves everyone breathless. At first, we were a bit apprehensive, and they knew it well, because we thought not all our guests would appreciate their style, or perhaps they would get bored, but it was exactly the opposite. The right vibe was created, guests were so surprised and entertained that they didn't want it to end, compliments flying left and right both during the party and in the following days. They were original and surprising, they amazed and entertained, but above all, they did it with PASSION, and it was evident from afar. Thank you guys, from the bottom of our hearts!"

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