Review Centre: 1920s Era Musicians & Bands

"Just great! Lovely set of guys, very professional. The perfect accompaniment for our 90th birthday celebration. They set the mood beautifully. Would highly recommend. 5 Stars"

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"We recently booked the LA Jazz band for our wedding at the end of June. Needless to say, they were absolutely amazing. We had them set up on the lawn of our venue as a surprise for our guest (we hadn’t told anyone about them) and the guys were extremely accommodating in doing this. We asked them to arrive at a different entrance to the venue so our guests wouldn’t see them, which they were absolutely fine with doing so. Their performance on the day was first class and all of our guests loved them - and are still talking about them to this day! All the guys are extremely friendly and were a pleasure to speak to, before and on the day. Couldn’t recommend them enough!! (10 / 10) "

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"It has been such a fantastic experience having Vintage Ruby singing at my husband's surprise birthday party! Everything was superb from getting her quote, communicating with her, turning up on time, setting up and the performance! I would definitely book her again! I, my husband and the guests loved her! Thank you very much! "

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"I was 100% delighted. I'm not sure what more to say; the musicians arrived very promptly in plenty of time to get set up, entertained my guests, and were friendly and professional throughout."

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"I can't rate The Moochers highly enough. They did an amazing job and worked really well with the dancers. Kathleen's voice is beautiful and band sounded amazing. I cannot recommend them highly enough - definitely book these guys if you are having a 1920's / Great Gatsby themed event, you will not be disappointed."

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"It was a pleasure to have Euro Cafe Duo perform at the Discover L&A Ride. The music perfectly complemented the atmosphere we were hoping to create, and the 400+ cyclists enjoyed the music as they prepared for the ride. We will happily consider Euro Cafe Duo for future county-led events."

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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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"Came on time, dressed appropriately, cooperated with last-minute instructions, excellent set list, exceeded expectations."

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"Scott was very easy to work with and offered great ideas about how we could best use him. I am looking forward to seeing him again!"

Reply by World Renowned Saxophonist
Thank you so much Ross, it was a delight to work with you! I am already looking forward to the next time!

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" I am proud that the Rick Holland - Evan Dobbins Little Big Band calls Tala Vera cantina home once a month. Rick is a consummate professional as well as a top tier musician. His Band comprises the best players Rochester has to offer. Such talent coupled with an amazing book of swing and traditional jazz, presents a special evening of music every time they play at Tala Vera. Bernard Matthews, Owner of Tala Vera, Rochester, NY I have had the pleasure to do some arranging and writing for Rick's groups and I have to say that his groups are always chocked full of the best musicians around. It's a pleasure to have music played with precision and integrity - no matter what the style or genre. I would highly recommend any or Rick's groups for a jazz or commercial setting. Jim Martin, Grand Rapids, MI We had the pleasure of having the USO-10 piece play at our wedding in May 2017. From the minute we met Rick Holland and heard the band play we knew they were the band for us. It was a pleasure to work with Rick, who was so professional and helpful in many ways especially song choices from everything to cocktail music, our entrance song, first dance, parent dances to our exit song. The dance floor was never empty. We are thrilled with the USO and look forward to hearing them again in the near future!! Thank you for making our wedding so special! Maureen and Mark Deckman Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes. Frank De Blase, Roch City News With all the hype going to Wynton Marsalis, you might not guess that there are other, lesser-known, straight-ahead trumpet players out there who are consistently ripping the hide off the ball. This, Rick Holland's auspicious debut, is an impressive effort. The trumpeter leads his quartet, backed by a solid Michigan-based rhythm section: pianist Terry Lower, bassist Ed Fedewwa, and drummer Larry Ochiltree, through a fiery trail of originals and standards, interspersed with some fine balladry. Holland's sensitive ear translates to some tight arrangements and a well-organized program. On flugelhorn, he boasts a rich, full tone that purrs with warmth. On the faster tunes, he steams. This is the kind of jazz that feels just right on a wintry day, with the fireplace in full throttle, and the feet resting on a cushion: it hits the spot perfectly, drenched with emotional power and skillful fortitude. Steve Loewy, All Music Guide"

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"Cannot rate Camino Sonoro highly enough!! Miguel was fantastic to deal with in email correspondence throughout the enquiry procedure and leading up to the event. On the night all of the band members arrived promptly and professionally, with a warm smile and ready to perform! After a quick outfit change and make up touch up, the band tuned their instruments and launched into their first set! Their sound was flawless and each member perfectly complimented the others sound. During the set (in-between songs), I made a couple of adjustments to suit the clients requirements and the band took my requests all onboard and the rest of the sets followed seamlessly. I have already recommended them to a colleague and they are booked in for next Thursday! Definitely will be hiring Camino Sonoro again!! Laura Events Manager, London"

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"Ruby came to sing for us at our Vintage Charity Afternoon Tea Gala. We were so happy with her. Her voice was amazing and she had a great selection of songs. She had everyone dancing and created a wonderful atmosphere. She was also a very lovely lady. We would definitely use her again for our events. Thank you Ruby! "

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"Ted and Andrea played music during our wedding reception and it created a wonderful atmosphere during the dinner and in between speeches. We had numerous compliments on the music from our guests. If you enjoy classical and other music, Euro Café duo would be a fantastic addition to your party. "

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"Loved the The Jazz Kings - Australia at the Brisbane Jazz Club last Friday… especially ‘Ferry Cross the Mersey’, Scat Harmonies, Drum Solo entree and Peter Uppman’s soaring solos and stage antics! Now enjoying their album! Pete Vance xx"

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"We hired The L.A. Jazz Band to perform at our street party event which we were filming for a digital television brand. They were highly professional and easy going to work with as well as brilliant musicians individually and as a band. The street crowd loved their jaunty, uplifting and perfectly orchestrated songs. They’re lovely men with great energy and we would highly recommend them to play at any party event/ live music event or filming production. (10 / 10) "

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