Review Centre: Big Bands

"No tenemos palabras para agradecer lo increíbles que fuisteis el día de nuestra boda. ¡Hicisteis del aperitivo un momento mágico e inolvidable! Todos los invitados nos hablaron de vosotros: la energía, el talento y el buen rollo que transmitisteis fue impresionante. Conseguisteis que todo el mundo conectara con la música desde el primer minuto. ¡Gracias por ponerle banda sonora a uno de los días más felices de nuestra vida!"

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"Review of Trilby - The liner notes inform us that this ensemble started as a swinging dance band in 2005. Since then, they've evolved into a solid, well-arranged outfit with first rate solos played by intriguing, skilled jazz cats. The feeling I derived from the CD was similar to a classic Blue Note session. You know, several well-written originals that are melodically strong, and a few standards to test the players' chops on familiar material. The co-leaders play flugelhorn and trombone, respectively. Most of the arrangements come from pianist Bill Dobbins, who allows plenty of room for free-swinging solo work. The familiar vehicles here include Benny Golson's "Stablemates" and Sonny Stitt's "Eternal Triangle." I also spotted a tune called "Rich's Call" by Kerry Strayer, a baritone player of the highest stripe, and a skilled composer and arranger as well. It is interesting to note three compositions from jazz harmonica whiz, Hendrik Meurkens. Perhaps he has some connection to the band. Finally, it should be said that this session is directed straight down the middle of the bop highway. Simply an outstanding blowing session on songs that, amazingly enough, sound like songs!"

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"We loved having you and are so glad we found you. You guys were great and so many people made a point to comment to me about you guys.... Would love to have you back next year if you are interested!"

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"Paul Skerritt can work a room with the skill of a Las Vegas entertainer and he had those present in the palm of his hand. He sings, he swings, he ring-a-ding dings. Old Blue Eyes ain't dead - he just lives in the North East of England!"

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"The near full house had cheers ranging out continuously until, finally, the house lights came up, announcing that the musical treat really had finally come to an end."

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"A huge thank-you for your fantastic performance at our wedding. Everyone thought you were brilliant and have been talking of nothing else! We had a perfect day and you were a big reason for that. The disco was spot on too; ’Not one dud’ as someone was heard to shriek!"

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"I had an incredible experience! I had the opportunity to have Igor and Sergei play the double bass and piano for my proposal, and it couldn’t have been more beautiful. We spoke over Zoom and on the phone to go over the details, and they truly understood my vision. They even checked out some of the songs I wanted to include. They arrived on time and delivered an unforgettable performance. I will definitely hire them again for future events and highly recommend them"

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"Thank you for the excellent entertainment – it was even better than we expected and everyone has given us very positive feedback about the swing band. In fact I am listening to your cd as I type this."

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"incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to entertain the guests and set the scene for the night. Laura has the most stunning voice and everyone fell in love with her. The musicians were amazing and we can’t thank them enough!!! If you could them more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Thank you again!!"

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"La verdad que es un gran artista y profesional . Canta muy bien."

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"Thanks for helping create such a brilliant atmosphere at our wedding reception - lots of people commented on how good the music was!"

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"The Uptown Society Orchestra may have had six members, but it sounded as if it had twice as many as members blew triumphantly throughout New Years' eve night. (Front page Kalamazoo Gazette, regarding the New Years Eve Festival 2004, Kalamazoo, Michigan) Bill Wood, Arts and Entertainment critic, Kalamazoo Gazette"

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"Cristiano è un ottimo musicista ed un serio professionista. Cantine di Nessuno"

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"Fue algo que sería difícil describirlo en palabras de lo bonito que fue, es algo que nos vamos a acordar para siempre. Fue un espectáculo desde el principio a fin. El teatro no se canso de aplaudir, nos gustó mucho el principio pero cada canción desde el principio hasta el final fue un acierto."

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"Good Co made our outdoor August wedding so magical. They were incredibly easy going and communicative and learned a couple request songs for us. They were great at reading the room, playing more subdued songs when people were eating and talking, and a great variety of more danceable songs towards the end of the evening. They even played the Hora on the spot when a Jewish relative of mine requested it. Guests were abuzz about how great the music was, and neighbors (we had a backyard wedding) who overheard sent notes about how much they loved the music. They were also very patient with some power issues that arose midway through dinner (and even kept playing for us!)"

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