Review Centre: Swing Bands

"Excellente formation professionnelle, chanteuse hors pair qui sait moduler sa voix en fonction des morceaux choisis et donner beaucoup d’émotions, guitariste de haut vol qui sait mettre en valeur les mélodies et la voix de la chanteuse. Cette formation musicale remplit l’espace sans s’imposer ; j’ai fait appel à elle à trois reprises, déjà, sans modération ! Je me demande d’ailleurs si cela ne devient pas une addiction ! Mais ce qui est rassurant à chaque expérience est que l’intégralité de mes invités est aussi addicte que moi ! Bravo à tous deux !"

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"They were great- created a lovely atmosphere at our wedding. I would highly recommend!!"

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Thank you so much for having us, it has been a blast ! Wishing you all the best

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" All Music Review Thom Jurek The title of this set is an apt one. While much of the music presented by the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, it hearkens back -- in terms of its sophistication, confidence and outright jazz literacy, not nostalgically -- to an era when progressive jazz, and big bands (this one numbering 10 pieces) flourished on the scene. This is one sophisticated outfit. Featuring the arrangement and compositional skills of Brent Wallarab, Jim Martin, Bill Dobbins and Kerry Strayer, this band struts out the tradition and make some joyous, complex, and elegant music that reflects its own unique identity. The résumés of all these players are impressive and reflected in the confidence of the date. It opens with "SUNY-Triangle," a Martin composition that works its artful sleight-of-hand over Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Triste." Martin uses the rhythmically complex samba and drapes some tough, knotty twists and turns over it. The intro is a beautiful and raucous wake-up call, while the head of the tune, with its staggered entrances and exits -- including some fine soloing by John Viavattine on tenor and John Nyerges on piano -- give this tune a unique identity. "Creature Comfort" is a beautiful mid-tempo ballad by Wallarab with edgeless yet multi-dimensional dissonances written into its harmonics. It swings beautifully and includes a fine, punchy solo by tenorman Glenn Cashman. Besides the originals, there are some fine readings here as well. There's Wallarab's arrangement of Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy" that's a thoroughly modern exercise losing none of Ellington's humor or rhythmic complexity. Likewise, Gerry Mulligan's haunting, wee-hours, "Night Lights," is given expert treatment here by Strayer, and Dean Keller's baritone saxophone playing combines Mulligan's sense of lyric and Ben Webster's sense of time. In Time's Shadow reveals that innovation need not sacrifice accessibility or swing. It is convincing evidence that the big band form is alive, well and full of surprises."

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"Thank you so much for the fantastic performance you each put on at the "Food For Good Ball". We were delighted to have you entertain our guests and you certainly delivered! It was a pleasure working with you and your enthusiasm towards the night was great."

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"Thanks to Gerard for making this moment so poetic thanks to his violin and his musicality. It was a magical moment! Thanks to Gerard for being able to adapt so well to my request."

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"Wonderful! So pleased we found you, the music really set the tone for our celebration. Thank you again."

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"Just a quick email to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding reception. Mr Swing’s Dance Orchestra were simply amazing and we have had so many guests comment on how great you were. Thank you again and all the best to your Yorkshire swing band for the future."

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"It was truly a great concert in the Koepel in Heiloo: the Marcia Bamberg Swing Quartet supplemented by two virtuoso musicians: Tim Kliphuis on violin and Mozes Rosenberg on guitar. The band's permanent lead guitarist, John Ligthart, is also a great talent. Daniel Gueli as bassist gives sparkling solid energy to the whole, nothing is too much for him! Ronald Weel is the reliable rhythm guitarist that a band cannot do without and Marcia Bamberg can really sing! What a fine voice and every note is right. She knows what she's doing and the band as a whole brings a nice atmosphere and surprising moments. It was a concert where you don't start thinking about other things for a moment. Perfect!"

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"It sounded really good, you're really doing good things and I hope we can book you soon again!"

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"È stato fantastico lavorare con Kevin. La performance è stata splendida e ci ha aiutato molto nella scelta delle canzoni per rendere il nostro matrimonio a Venezia un'esperienza davvero memorabile. "

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"Please can you tell everyone that performed at my birthday party that I have had 100% positive feedback. I have had loads of messages today to say how much they enjoyed the band and felt like they were in the 1920s at a night club. Thank you all for making my birthday so special"

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"Thanks Ray our Las vegas night would not have been complete without Frank - Isle of White ,Little Britain sailing regatta. "

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"Just a line to thank you so much for your set at our party. You really were excellent. As people left and in the thank you notes so many people commented on what a great band you are and how much they enjoyed your music. Very professional and very talented."

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"In a word... FABULOUS! These guys gave us just the sound we needed for our fun Prohibition-theme wedding. It is now two weeks later, and all we keep hearing is "Man, that band was fantastic!" They are worth the asking price (which is very reasonable to begin with!) Steve Curry is a great guy and very easy to deal with. I would recommend them without any reservations."

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"Siamo rimasti incantati dalla voce di Federica e dalla bravura dei Belle Historie e, come noi, anche gli invitati al nostro matrimonio. Abbiamo ricevuto tanti complimenti per l’atmosfera incantevole che hanno saputo creare. Un sottofondo davvero elegante che non può non colpire!! Ottimi anche nella parte organizzativa e nella flessibilità che hanno dimostrato per adattarsi a tutte le nostre esigenze. Davvero consigliatissimi!!!"

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