Review Centre: 1940s Era Musicians & Bands

"Just wanted to say how brilliant the band was yesterday. You really helped to let Wimbledon know that Neptune have arrived in style! So well received in fact that the big boss said they want Melisma Manouche at all their events!"

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"Was great to meet you! You and your band were so much fun. They loved you!"

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"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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"We couldn’t be happier with Jacky and the other band members. From the moment we initially enquired right up until our day Jacky was easy to reach, polite and helpful. On the day we were blown away, they played absolutely brilliantly and I felt like they never stopped the whole day. They came smartly dressed too so looked the part! Thank you so much Jacky and the band for making our wedding so special. If you are thinking of booking, don’t think, do it and I promise you will not be disappointed!"

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"This band provided us with a most excellent and professional evening of music. Their playing was exemplary and the cries of "more" at the end of the evening were an indication of their level of musicianship and ability to interact with the audience. Wedding receptions can be particularly difficult gigs but these guys totally nailed it. We have already booked them for our acoustic music club in December and eagerly look forward to their performance and the opportunity to share the HSG experience with our regular audience."

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"It was a pleasure to invite and book Tracy to sing and entertain us all at are party for a very special birthday would recommend her and would book her again in the future."

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"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 "

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"I felt I must write to thank you for the part you played in making the ball so successful. I have had many telephone calls since and everyone says it was the best event they have ever been to at Elland Road. I am fully aware that without your help this would not necessarily have been the case. I could not have wished for a better start to my testimonial year."

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"Wow, what a night! Our garden party was a huge success, thanks in part to the presence of De Jazz Centrale! A wonderful evening, with fantastic music from the Allround Jazz Quartet. Clear communication, great people who think along with you, and super friendly, professional musicians. They'll definitely be back for the next party!"

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"'Thanks again for a great performance last night!' "

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"Just wanted to drop you a quick email to say thank you for Friday night. You were absolutely amazing, and better than we imagined. The staff have all said how brilliant you were. Thank you for being part of our Works party. We really enjoyed having you there and the music you played was just what we wanted and hoped for. We are all still talking about the night and I have party blues. Wish it hadn’t happened yet so I could do it all again. Your details will definitely come in use for future events I’m sure."

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"Lorraine And The Flames is a sophisticated jazz band covering all the fabulous vintage numbers. 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. Lady Susan Lampl "

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"Miss Dolores and her excellent 'combo' played a selected repertoire for our wedding reception in December. We were impressed with the band's flexibility and quality of performance and of course Miss Dolores's beautiful and seemingly effortless singing. So many of our guests commented on the band and congratulated us on choosing them. Miss Dolores looked stunning in a lovely sequinned dress. In planning for the event she was keen to give us what we wanted, offering us an extensive repertoire of American song book, swing, latin, lounge, jive, rock & roll and contemporary songs, based on our initial conversations, and said there were many more to choose from if we needed them! She also recorded the song we'd selected for our 'first dance' so we could practice to it beforehand, which was very helpful indeed. Thank you Miss Dolores, we loved the music and relaxed vibe you generated for us on our special day."

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"We had a fantastic night when Anna sang at our club. Fabulous singer, entertainer and all rounder. I have also gone to her local gigs and she never fails to impress. Brilliant, absolutely Brilliant. If you want a night to remember she is the girl for you. "

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"Thank you so much, Ben for an amazing evening! You were the highlight of the event and we all thoroughly enjoyed listening to you! You have such a great talent! You completely changed the ambience.Thank you for playing a number of my favs at short notice. I will definitely book you again. Great Job, Ben!"

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