Review Centre: 1920s Era Musicians & Bands

"I booked Fifi for an event celebrating my business’s 20th Anniversary and I was so delighted with the whole evening. Fifi’s accordion playing created a beautiful ‘French style’ atmosphere for my soiree and her range and choice of pieces was perfect. Not only is Fifi’s playing magical she also has a rapport with the guests that lifts the event and makes everyone smile. She even included some impromptu East End sing along tunes to the delight of our guests. I would thoroughly recommend Fifi to provide professional, enjoyable and entertaining music for any event."

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"We hosted a pie & mash night in our restaurant & we wanted something authentic but at the same time not too loud. Harmonica lewinsky was PERFECT for what we wanted. He got everyone up & singing, provided singing sheets so everyone could join in. He looked the part, sounded the part. We couldn't of asked for anything more- So much so we have booked in another pie & mash night along with Harmonica Lewinsky again as it was one of the best evenings we have held in our pub."

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"Well hello, it’s Larry Richmond back on the entertainment scene, and so good to be attending live entertainment again. On Sunday 20th February I attended the Pheasantry in Chelsea, to see Lorraine & The Flames. This gig was produced by Aspects Productions and presented in association with Pizza Express Live. I had previously seen the band’s showreel and was looking forward to seeing them live on stage. The Pheasantry is one of London’s top two cabaret rooms. I arrived well in time to order a meal and a bottle of wine. The show started at 8.00 pm. The venue was full. After an introduction by the compere, Lorraine looking stunningly elegant in her long glittering dress entered the room from the above stage balcony and slowly descended the stairway singing her opening song. Throughout the 90 min show, consisting of two 45 min sets, Lorraine backed by her excellent band of piano, bass, drums, and guitar, gave us the best of the American songbook in a relaxed and stylish style which was a joy to hear and see. I understand that Lorraine Heavey was a successful professional performer in her native Ireland during the early part of her career, and then gave up performing to marry and start a family. How glad I am that this talented lady has decided to return to her showbiz career and is now performing again. Lorraine Heavey has that certain element that we call ‘star’ quality. I hear through the grapevine that Lorraine and The Flames will be performing again at the Pheasantry later this year on the 6th Sept and at another of London’s top cabaret rooms, The Crazy Coqs, on the 3rd of October. I for one look forward to seeing her on stage again. Larry Richmond Entertainment Reviewer February 2023 "

Reply by Lorraine And The Flames
Thank you so much Larry for this great review!!! Lorraine Lorraine and the Flames 🔥

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"Great band, great music, perfect for our NYE party"

Reply by Flash Mob Jazz
Thanks for the review. We loved performing at your incredible hotel for your NYE party

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"What a fantastic evening this was, our second French night at Lock & Quay. This one well topped it and every single customers happy with the food and all entertainment. Muriele's voice was one of the best we've had at our venue and we can't wait to have her back here to sing for us and all our customers. Very talented performance and we wish you the very best with all your future gigs. Best wishes and thank you ( June 2023)"

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"From the first conversation until the final performance, everything was handled flawlessly. The musicians were highly professional, and the quality of the music exceeded our expectations."

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"Dear Laura and the trio Just to say a big thank you for such a great performance . We thoroughly enjoyed it ."

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"We had a fantastic night of dancing and partying on our wedding day, thanks to a superb vinyl DJ from Jazzcentrale. We had a good consultation with the DJ beforehand. DJ Robert had a perfect sense of what worked best for our guests and knew exactly how to get the party started. Everyone was dancing happily, and we had a fantastic evening thanks to Robert."

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"Excellent performance from Hugh and Jack, perfect background music for celebrating my wife's birthday. Many of the guests complimented how good they were, thanks so much guys!"

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" Thank you so much for playing our party – the feedback was really good (easily the best we have had in the eight years I have been doing the parties). You really set the tone for the evening and engaged the volunteers. We were all delighted. You were a joy to book and communicate with and I could honestly say that anyone looking for a little ‘je ne sais quoi’ to sprinkle on their evening would definitely be really please to have you. Hope to catch you again soon. One of our graveowners, whose husband, Frank, was a jazz piano player, was most impressed when I was talking about you both. "

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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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"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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"The music was highly appreciated by all of our guests. The repertoire was perfectly chosen and beautifully performed. We already had great confidence in Jazz Centrale from our first meeting, and they exceeded our expectations. Even the restaurant management was very impressed."

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"What a spectacular service! From the cocktail band, with Jazz and bossa nova, where they had very good musicians and an incredible voice, to the DJ who did everything we asked of him, everything was incredible!"

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"A Musical Duo that Brings the Romance of Europe to You. Euro Cafe Duo played every second Monday at our venue, and we could not feel happier to host them! You can always be sure to be swept away by the lovely vocal melodies of Andrea Leyton, while Ted Leyton provides a smooth and fun accordion to truly transform any room you're in into a dreamy cafe in France or Italy. Be sure to go and see them!! "

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