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"Guys were fab, communication pre event was great and performance during the event was excellent, really added a nice touch to a Luxury brunch event!"

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"Robin’s music is all about lyrical playing informed from ‘the source’, delivered with a warm joyful sound."

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"The performance on Thursday was very nice! Our guests thought so too. In short, we are very satisfied, also about the booking process."

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"Their awards, successes speak for themselves and prove that the reason for the applause is not only the heartwarming "family choir" look. The key to their success is much more based on musicality, the precisely elaborated, yet effortless performances, inventive program-selection adaptable to actual situations."

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"Hitchen Jazz Group travelled all the way to Holland to play for my family at a party. There were going to be many jazz lovers in attendance, so I checked out the Hitchen Jazz Website, and loved what I viewed. Hitchen Jazz Trio played an excellent selection of Jazz Standards, and we all loved it. The guys in the group were super friendly, and David even gave an impromptu trumpet lesson to one of the guests. Thankyou, thankyou, thankyou! "

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"5 stars – everyone had a great evening, thank you for playing for our event!"

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"Recently I heard Jack play acoustic guitar on Carnival’s Legend ship. A musician myself, I thoroughly enjoyed his genuineness and natural talent! What a delightful young man. We chatted a few times throughout the week and he was so kind to play some James Taylor favorites for me. Made me so happy! I am sure we will be hearing that name again. Jack, thank you again for sharing your talents and taking the time to connect with me and many others on the ship. You go above and beyond and I know you will do well!"

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"The East Coast Rockers were excellent! They had the room buzzing right through their sets. We will definitely be booking them again. If you want to be sure of a great night, book this group of musicians. Jenny "

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"ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! AND SUCH A NICE GUY WE'LL DEFINITELY HAVING HIM BACK AGAIN! Great show Tony mate and very nice meeting you top man. Michael Esgate"

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"Great band had the place rocking will book again. "

Reply by Drifftwood
Thanks Chris looking forward to coming back in the near future

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"Jack Bowers The Rick Holland—Evan Dobbins Little Big Band Trilby RPO Productions Five years after a sensational opening act (In Time's Shadow, 2006), trumpeter Rick Holland and trombonist Evan Dobbins have returned for an encore, Trilby, marshaling as before their irrepressible Little Big Band. As was noted of that earlier recording, "the only thing small about [this band] is its numbers." Baritone saxophonist Dean Keller, who shared that chair with Kerry Strayer on Shadow, also returns. The rest of the lineup is brand new, with Evan Dobbins' dad, the well-known educator Bill Dobbins (Eastman School of Music), replacing the splendid pianist John Nyerges. Besides shining at the keyboard, Bill Dobbins wrote "My Darling Darlene" and arranged half of the album's other ten numbers. Although he doesn't play this time around, Strayer composed "Rich's Call" and arranged Sonny Stitt's "Eternal Triangle" and Oscar Pettiford's "Tricotism," while Brent Wallarab wrote "Trilby" and arranged Benny Golson's "Stablemates." Bill Dobbins' engaging charts brighten three originals by Hendrik Meurkens—"Slidin," "Second Waltz," "The Cottage"—as well as Hal Crook's "Fused" and Alec Wilder's lovely standard, "While We're Young" (a reprise from the band's earlier album). Holland, who plays flugelhorn exclusively, solos strongly on seven numbers, striking the ball with assurance and perception on every turn at bat. Bill Dobbins ("Slidin," "The Cottage," "Trilby," "Darlene," "Tricotism") amplifies the message, as do Evan Dobbins ("Slidin," "Fused"), Doug Stone (alto on "Stablemates," clarinet on "Second Waltz," soprano on "Trilby" and "While We're Young"), tenor Mike Pendowski ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"), trombonist Nick Finzer ("Second Waltz," "Tricotism"), bassist David Baron ("The Cottage," "Tricotism") and blue-chip drummer Rich Thompson ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"). When they're not having their say, the ensemble is front and center, giving each of the charts its single-minded attention. The result is music that flows easily without miscue. Trilby marks a second triumph by the Holland / Dobbins Little Big Band, which, as was noted after its debut album, "is more big than little, in every sense of the word." Those who appreciate a tight, swinging band, even if slightly undersized, are sure to admire Trilby."

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"Brass Monkees played at our Summer Party on Saturday after coming highly recommended to us and they certainly didn't disappoint! The band were full of energy and the dance floor was buzzing all evening. We've had so many great comments from everyone, they really helped to make the party a big success. A great combination of songs and a really great touch coming out into the crowd, standing on chairs to play their instruments, fabulous!"

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"We had a brilliant night thank you very much for the music it was very much appreciated let's hope you can come again soon 👏🎸🎤 "

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"Thanks for helping to make our wedding so fun and exciting. Everyone had a fantastic time. They all pretty much agreed that this was the best party they have ever attended. Some guests are considering throwing a party just to repeat the performance! Thanks for all of your attention, efforts, and energy! Patricia and Eric"

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"We had a wonderful time! The music definitely met our expectations. I'm glad I chose you, and that it turned out so well. Without ever meeting you, without hearing the music beforehand (unlike on the website), the performance was exactly what I expected. I can confidently recommend booking you this way. Friendly (phone) contact."

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