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" Competenza, gentilezza e discrezione! Competenza, gentilezza, discrezione e attenzione a tutti i dettagli della festa. Abbiamo ricevuto subito le prime foto e in tre mesi circa abbiamo potuto vedere gli scatti più belli per il nostro album. Siamo davvero felici del risultato ottenuto. Rapporto qualità/prezzo ottimo! Per le prossime occasioni speciali della nostra vita sarà sicuramente il nostro fotografo! Grazie a Luca e a tutto il suo staff, Mafalda e Carlo ."

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"Ged, you did a grand job. Very broad range of songs for my very demanding guests. Thank you so much for making the night so special for me and my friends and family. 5 star service!"

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"Your performance was exceptional and filled our large hall with the warm sounds of Andelucia on a cold English night. Many thanks and come again. Steven"

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"Our company had a professional networking event and David was absolutely amazing. Sounds were so classy! We are booking him again for our upcoming event!"

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"Robin is a class act and a fantastic sax player. I've worked with him on many events over the years, and he has always been reliable, professional, and willing to go the extra mile. As a player and a band leader you can't go wrong with Robin!"

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"Very Attentive & Great Performer!! Ismael is a very attentive and talented individual! He makes sure to perform his best. We hired him to elevate our corporate event with a well-known watch brand, and he did a great job! Our clients were very impressed!!"

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"thank you for performing so beautifully i kudos to you , you have a nice stage presence inspired for sure"

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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 You get the feeling from Holland’s recordings, that Holland and his compatriots are not only talented musicians, but fully formed human beings with wit, style and elegance---folks whom you would enjoy sharing a fine dinner and stimulating conversation. Bill Barton, Green Mountain Jazz Messenger "Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. We couldn't be happier!" P.S. Lindsey was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!" Sam and Ellie Carrell I hired Rick Holland Productions for my wedding and I thank my lucky stars I did. They were just an absolute solid band. I live in Toronto so the 10 piece band crossed the border for my wedding - our wedding coordinator said she'd never heard a band that good over her decade long career. I like to think I'm a genius for finding them ?? Kian K., Toronto, ON, CA From the bride: "The music was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better band. Our guests were really impressed; the Uptown Society Orchestra really made our reception special.” From the groom: "What a professional group. Their exceptional musicianship brought a real element of class to the party. There is nothing like the sound of a live band, and this group made our reception better than we could have hoped for.” From the father of the bride: (Dennis Nowicki): "The band was fantastic -- they really exceeded our expectations." Anders Dahlberg and Stacy Nowicki, Wedding at the Chicago Art Museum The Uptown Society Orchestra may have had six members, but it sounded as if it had twice as many as members blew triumphantly throughout New Years' eve night. (Front page Kalamazoo Gazette, regarding the New Years Eve Festival 2004, Kalamazoo, Michigan) Bill Wood, Arts and Entertainment critic, Kalamazoo Gazette Amazing! Rick Holland Productions worked seamlessly with our wedding, where we had three separate "performances" that were adpated to by Rick's use of different members of the Little Big Band. We had a cocktail reception where a trio played, then a brass quartet accompanied our Wedding ceremony. After our guests were transported by horse-drawn carriage to a lake side reception site, the Little Little Big Band got things started and the full Little Big Band played the night away to the extreme pleasure of our entire party. They even let Joe Robinson jam with them in the chill of the autumn, fire-lit evening! Thank You so much Rick! Matthew Cooper, Bradford, PA Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. Lindsey Holland was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!"We couldn't be happier! Sam and Ellie Carrell When we heard the Uptown Society perform at a New Year's Eve concert we knew that we wanted them to play at our wedding. They had the perfect blend of jazz, swing and romantic ballads. They are excellent musicians and we were thrilled to find that they were available for our wedding. Our guests were thrilled that we hired them; we received so many compliments. Uptown Society provided a wonderful 'soundtrack' for our storybook wedding. Eric and Kim von Oeyen, Battle Creek, MI Rick Holland and his band played our wedding on August 28, 2010. Rick could not have been more accommodating to my husband and my wants and needs for music at the wedding. We communicated through email, over the phone, and met with each other once to go over the details. Rick was very thorough and always set our minds at ease. During our ceremony, his quartet played us up the aisle with a romantic song and down the aisle with ''Fireworks'' which set the mood for the festive evening to begin. The cocktail hour began immediately following the ceremony and Rick''s band did not miss a beat....the little big band entertained guests while they mingled and got a bite to eat. When the wedding party was ready to be announced, Rick took the microphone as we were all introduced. After the speeches were out of the way, Rick and the band let loose! With a full band and two singers, a male and a female, we partied for the next four hours! The guests were dancing, singing, and truly having a great time as did we! The band definitely made the night! The songs were exactly what we requested and the sound quality was superb. I would gladly book Rick and his band for another occasion as well as recommend them. Thanks again Rick! Erin and Mike Victor, New York"

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"From hearing her perform at an event I knew that Laura would be a perfect added extra to my 40th Birthday Celebrations. My parents and I booked Laura and she was professional and personal with regards to the style of music I wanted and even took requests before the event which really made it a special type of entertainment. Guests all commented on the way she performed really well and the right style of music while guests arrived and during the start of the meal which is what I wanted, I am already thinking of other events I could have her perform at. Thank you so much for adding a touch of live music to my event and providing the sound system too so I didn't have to think about any of the set up or the music during your short break."

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"Matthew was brilliant. We booked him fairly last minute, but he was great at communicating via email. He was on time, he was friendly to everyone and had all his equipment under control. His setup was great and adapted to our needs. He was very kind to play the songs we’d asked for when requested. He was very self sufficient and he also mingled well with both guests and staff members. We danced all evening and had a great time. Personally we have never seen so many people dancing at a wedding before. I would definitely recommend Matthew to English speakers getting married in France, he was a huge help to us. Thank you Matthew! Absolute life saver. Thanks Fie for a great night."

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"Love the wide range of songs Anthony plays in his sets. He engages the audience and never disappoints!"

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"Deep performed at our da feet night, and all our guests and family members were pleased with the vibe Deep created with his voice. We would love to hire him again in future … "

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"Just the 2 of Us really enhanced by birthday experience. He interacted with the crowd and kept us entertained the whole time with great live music! It was really amazing!! I would recommend them for any occasion!"

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"Al Grant was completely exceptional... from the moment he arrived at the venue to the end of the event he was completely flexible, polite and could not be more helpful. All of our guests loved him, the music and the atmosphere he created! I would definitely recommend. Many thanks. (10 / 10) "

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"lovely night having the Haylee duo down at the coopers this weekend!! Great night with amazing music! hope they're back again soon!! 🥳🤩"

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