Review Centre: Dixieland Bands

"Unreal! Just Unreal! Natalie & Owen - 05.25 What an absolute class act. Having met Oleg before, I already knew he was going to be good-but he totally blew us, our friends, and our family away. The evening entertainment was beyond first class. Abi provided our evening DJ and saxophonist for our wedding, and no amount of words will do either of them justice. Oleg and Liam were nothing short of phenomenal. We spent so much time carefully planning every detail of our wedding-hymns, colour schemes, flowers, even the cutlery-so the day truly felt like us. But for the evening, we wanted something different: a full-on party that took us back to our youth, those carefree days and epic nights. And that's exactly what we got-plus so much more. We spent so much time carefully planning every detail of our wedding-hymns, colour schemes, flowers, even the cutlery-so the day truly felt like us. But for the evening, we wanted something different: a full-on party that took us back to our youth, those carefree days and epic nights. And that's exactly what we got-plus so much more. The vibe was like being in a private Ibiza club. The Du mixing was spot-on, and the saxophone performance added that next-level magic. The energy was unreal. The dance floor was never empty, and everyone-literally everyone-was raving about it!! Abi's performers are absolute pros: talented, professional, yet totally down to earth. They didn't just provide music-they created a whole experience. Our evening reception wouldn't have been what it was without them. Thank you for making it unforgettable! Forever grateful! Natalie and Owen xx"

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"Hi Graham   We just wanted to say a huge thank you for being involved in this year's Virgin Sport Hackney Half.   What you and the other musicians delivered was above and beyond our expectation and bought smiles to so many faces around the festival village and on the race course.   We very much look forward to working with you again soon!   Best wishes, Abi, Pieto, Becca and all the Progress team"

Reply by Funky Pineapples
You're welcome. It was a pleasure to send the runners off with a brassy spring in their step! Graham

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"I wanted to share some pictures from our wedding of the wonderful band you provided. We had such a great day and the band were just perfect! Everyone loved them and they were so amazing. Please pass our very best onto them and thank them for being in such good spirits and being the perfect entertainment for our reception – they set the tone for the day brilliantly and everyone LOVED walking up the road with them!"

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"These guys love what they do and it shows. Very professional and great musicians."

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"Yiddishkeit Klezmer Ensemble was everything we had hoped for. Communication before the party was always prompt and easy. They offered a variety choices for the size of band to work with our budget. There was a great variety of music to choose from, too. During the party the band really read the crowd, and communicated with us throughout the evening. They shifted with the mood of the party- roving around beforehand as guests were arriving, then playing jazz for the background during dinner, and then after dinner they got our guests up and dancing, teaching them how to do the steps! They are talented, professional, and really fun to work with! Plus they traveled quite far to play for us, with only a nominal travel charge. Highly, highly recommend! "

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"Brian was absolutely perfect for our wedding. As my partner and I have totally different tastes, we wanted something that incorporated both of us and Brian was 100% willing to do that - he played jazz piano during our brunch reception, and then transitioned into classic party DJ music for the later portion of the reception. He took all of our requests very well, and was very easy to work with. When some guests made requests that went against our desires (line dances, gross!), Brian thoughtfully checked in with us before playing them, and of course he maintained the dance vibe of the party. He is adaptable, friendly, easy to work with, very good as a musician, professional, and "budget-friendly." I can't recommend him enough. "

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"12/10 For This Group!!! I was in charge of booking a 15 person marching band for a company trade show and WOW did The Sidewalk Crusaders impress!!! Not only was Peter incredibly professional and easy to work with, the music and band was exactly what we were hoping for. They were punctual, friendly and dedicated to making the best show possible for us. I can't recommend them enough if you are looking for an amazing band to liven up an event/show. Their music was on point and made for a very memorable event. Thank you Peter and team for doing such a great job!"

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"Oleg is such an incredible saxophonist he played wonderfully at our wedding, really got the party started and our guests absolutely loved him! Thanks again for making our day as special as it was xxx"

Reply by Oleg Sax
You’re very welcome! Thank you kindly for your review.

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"I highly recommend Vincent Cassotta and this band for any event. We had this incredible band play for our Housewarming party at the end of September, 2023. Each member of the band was professional, dressed professionally, and arrived early with plenty of time to prepare. We have attended many concerts, as we love music, and this band plays the best jazz we have heard. In our home, they were very conscientious to choose the correct space for acoustics and assisted to make our visitors feel welcome. Many of those in attendance still speak about the “smooth” jazz and how they could have sat and listened to them for hours.Thank you to this talented group of musicians for making our event and the evening extra special. Warmly, Angela And Jeffery Foss "

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"Dennis and his band were amazing for our wedding band! They put so much time and effort into learning our songs and putting together a playlist our guests loved. People were dancing all night! Also Dennis, the band leader is great to work with and knowledgeable about music. Picking them for our wedding band was such a great decision. The music sounded so great all night long!"

Reply by Dennis Winge Ensemble
Maggie, thanks so much, we had a blast. Here's a video of the event: https://youtu.be/pO4dOSL0l4E

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"Excellent band ! Pure class ❤️ Avec une note parfaite de 5/5, nous recommandons avec enthousiasme Jazzamuri pour leur prestation exceptionnelle lors de notre mariage en Sicile. Leur musique et leur talent inégalé ont rendu notre journée spéciale encore plus mémorable. Dès qu'ils ont commencé à jouer, les Jazzamuri ont dégagé une chaleur et un charme qui ont immédiatement captivé nos invités. Leur répertoire musical était varié et enchanteur, mêlant parfaitement les mélodies siciliennes traditionnelles aux classiques du jazz moderne. Leurs voix mélodieuses et leurs instruments complexes ont créé une atmosphère à la fois élégante et accueillante. La sélection musicale était parfaitement adaptée à nos goûts et a donné le ton parfait à notre célébration. Des mélodies romantiques qui ont accompagné nos vœux aux rythmes énergiques qui ont fait danser nos invités, Jazzamuri s'est assuré que chaque moment soit rempli de joie et d'excitation. La prestation de Jazzamuri n'a pas seulement diverti nos invités, elle a aussi créé une ambiance magique qui a rendu notre mariage vraiment inoubliable. Un grand merci à Marcello Leanza et à toute l'équipe de Jazzamuri pour leur talent exceptionnel, leur professionnalisme et leur dévouement !!! Hautement recommandé Vita P."

Reply by Marcello Leanza
What a wonderful wedding, classy, elegant, it has been a pure pleasure to play for you!

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"Absolutely fantastic to work with and a brilliant performer! Engaging, entertaining, fun and up to date on everything!! Definitely would book again!"

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"Really appreciated Brian's thoughtful presence! If you are looking to avoid an obnoxious DJ at your wedding, Brian is your person! Brian was open to the list of music that we compiled. He added when necessary to keep people dancing and he allowed us to make requests! Brian arrived the day of our wedding knowing just what to do for setup and was calm and confident. He was very adaptable to our needs and wishes, he was not just a DJ he set the tone for our wedding!!!"

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"Dear Jonathan, I wanted to put pen to paper to thank you and the band for an absolutely splendid performance last Saturday. The three players, whose names – I am ashamed to admit – escape me (one tends to drink a little on ones’ 50th) were fantastic. Smiling, easy going and accommodating yet thoroughly professional, they played superbly and contributed hugely to the success of the party. It was an absolute pleasure to have them around and their 1st class playing was enjoyed by all. I cannot wait to have them back another time. Merck beaucoup"

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"Such a variety of music. The most beautiful version of Pachelbel's Canon (specially requested) to walk down the aisle to, a song so close to my heart. And then Disney classics. Outstanding musicians. I cannot recommend enough. You made our day even more magical. Thank you "

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