Review Centre: Swing Bands

"Elegant, smooth, and incredibly professional performance."

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"Frankie and Pete were absolutely brilliant. They were such lovely people to have around on the day (very sweet and accommodating), and their music was really wonderful - just what we were hoping for. They are an incredibly talented pair and we would like to highly recommend them to others. Our guests thought they were fantastic too. All best wishes, Claire and Phil (10 / 10)"

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" Totally matched our fairytale themed Greek-American wedding! Brilliant musicians!"

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"Jazz Centrale made our garden party unforgettable! It felt like we were on vacation with all our friends and family, and had stumbled upon a cozy, lit square under the trees at a jazz festival. First instrumental, and later in the evening, SaraLee joined us. An unforgettable evening, and I highly recommend letting these fantastic musicians enhance your experience."

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"I wanted to give my friends who were getting married a wedding gift: I couldn't have done better. These guys are fantastic and the singer is incredible, I've never heard anything like it! Their music ranges from delicate jazz pieces to Latin rhythms, it's crazy!? I highly recommend."

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"Bobby Mc and The Jukes were absolutely fantastic "

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"Absolutely beautiful voice. My mum booked Annelise for our wedding. I could not believe how perfect she was. Not only did she come dressed perfectly and her voice was just incredible. She just made our special day even more special. The songs were just fabulous and just right. I definitely want to hear her again."

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"TRILBY Scott Yanow, author of ten books including The Jazz Singers, Trumpet Kings, Jazz On Film and Jazz On Record 1917-76 The Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, which is based in Rochester, New York, was founded in 2005. Co-led by flugelhornist Holland and trombonist Dobbins, the 11 piece group has the sound of a big band despite having eight instead of the usual 11 or 12 horns. Its musicianship is top-notch, soloists are impeccable, and arrangements are both colorful and swinging. The 11 songs heard on Trilby consist of four standards, three originals by harmonica great Hendrik Meurkens, and a song apiece by Kerry Strayer, Hal Crook, Brent Wallarab and pianist Bill Dobbins. The father of Evan Dobbins, Bill Dobbins is the best known musician in the band, contributed six of the arrangements, and is a key soloist on five songs. But enough of the statistics. The Little Big Band swings hard and puts plenty of spirit into each performance. The opener, Benny Golson's “Stablemates,” has fine solos from Holland and the Phil Woods-inspired altoist Doug Stone, with the two battling it out near the tune's finish. Meurkens' “Slidin'” has an arrangement by Bill Dobbins that in its use of restrained tone colors is worthy of Thad Jones. A heated jam on “The Eternal Triangle” gives Holland and tenor-saxophonist Mike Pendowski an opportunity to jam, trade-off and interact with each other. Holland, Doug Stone (this time on clarinet) and trombonist Nick Finzer play lyrically on the melodic “Second Waltz.” David Baron's bass is featured prominently on “The Cottage,” a haunting tune particularly worthy of several listens. “Trilby,” a lengthy exploration of the chord structure of “Alone Together,” has some excellent hard bop flugelhorn from Holland, adventurous soprano from Stone and a memorable spot for Bill Dobbins' piano. Trombonist Dobbins, Pendowski and drummer Rich Thompson are not only well featured on “Fused” but at one point they play as a pianoless bassless trio. Rick Holland is heard at his best on the ballad “My Darling Darlene” and a jazz waltz version of “While We're Young.” David Baron is naturally in the spotlight during bassist Oscar Pettiford's “Tricotism” (along with Nick Finzer and Bill Dobbins) before Trilby closes with its most intense performance on “Rich's Call.” Throughout Trilby, the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band plays on the level of most better-known ensembles, performing music that is inventive, full of life and fun. Their CD is highly recommended."

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"We love rich, he’s a great performer and would highly recommend… Taken from Google, verified."

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"The Round the World Clipper Ball at the KC Stadium this weekend was a huge success! Thanks to all those who attended and made the night go with a Swing! Talking of Swing – Mr Swing’s Dance Orchestra were a huge hit and had people shaking their stuff on the dance-floor all evening."

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"POWERFUL GIG I ENJOY ME AND FANS SO MUCH WAITING AGAIN !! "

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"An unbelievable addition to our Christmas party at the Royal Opera house"

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Amazing gig in one of the worlds best venues. Thank you Google

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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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"We have loved having you at The Square and hearing your unique style at Claire and Andy's wedding on the 28th December. Your duo was so fun and went down so well with all the guests and ourselves!"

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"On behalf of Hotel De France, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude for all your performances this summer. The entertainment was much appreciated by our guests and we received a great deal of positive feedback. It was a pleasure to have you working for us - thank you once again. "

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