Review Centre: 1930s Era Musicians & Bands

"Rick Holland’s music is certainly not radical or innovative, but is some of the best group playing in it’s genre of Jazz Bop. Robert D. Rusch, President of Cadence Records"

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"Thank you for entertaining our guests so splendidly, they all loved it."

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"I just wanted to thank you for such a wonderful performance last night. You sang and played beautifully, and you could see from her emotion how much it meant to Kate - especially the songs that you had so carefully prepared for her. Thank you! It was really rewarding. You were all delightful to work with! With best wishes, and I hope that I'll be able to hear Camino Sonoro again soon, Nick"

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"Met our expectations 100%. Smooth, jazzy and charming. Loved the saxophone. "

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"Thanks ever so much. We loved the music, as did all the guests."

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"Frank De Blase, Roch City News 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 "

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"I find it very important in todays jazz environment that a player of Rick Holland talent gets heard and recognized because he carries on a tradition of swing and melodic playing that I consider most important in jazz. Hendrik Meurkens, Jazz Harmonicist, NYC"

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"Questi ragazzi sono stati perfetti per la serata nel ristorante in cui lavoro, hanno creato un ambiente bellissimo con la loro musica. L'armonia tra i membri del trio è palpabile, creando una sinergia che trasmette passione ad ogni nota. Consiglierei vivamente questo trio a chiunque cerchi un'esperienza jazz indimenticabile!"

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"Lorraine Heavey is a star. It’s just as simple as that!! Having done 25 years in TV news I know a star when I see one. There is an expression for on-air talent who completely control the viewer’s attention — ‘she eats the camera’. She is that talent. She is enchanting. I wish her such good fortune as she takes London by storm. "

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"Just a quick note to thank you all for playing for us last week - you helped to make the day extra special. All the best"

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"What Ferdie can do that nobody else does (to the extent that he does it) is sing his heart out, and then play his heart out-- his vocal and instrumental expressions are equally strong. It's not like he's trying to get a gig at the local Holiday Inn lounge, no!--he belongs in the concert hall! Larry Coryell (from the liner notes to "Look for the silver lining" album by Ferdinando Argenti"

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"It was a pleasure to have Brian and Tim play at our office open event. They set the mood just right and it helped the evening to be the huge success that it was. It was a really easy booking process and our minds were put at rest with their communication and they are very good value. I would strongly recommend the Duo and wouldn’t hesitate to re-book for future events. "

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"Thank you Ruby for making my daughter's birthday party unforgettable - you were amazing from start to finish - warm, approachable and fun with an amazing voice - can't wait for the next party x"

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"Kev was absolutely fantastic and we are so glad he performed at our wedding drinks reception. Everyone commented on how great he was and he was a true professional, thank you! Maria & Bill"

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"Thank you both so much! We could hear you playing through drinks and everyone was saying how great you were - it was lovely! "

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