Review Centre: Swing Bands

"Well, where can I start! From initially stumbling upon Dr Jazz and realising that there was something rather special about their approach and unique sound, to the very first email and phone calls to discuss our plans for the day, all the way through to our Wedding day itself – Dr Jazz and company were brilliant. Helpful, friendly, and wonderfully entertaining, we could not have asked for anything more. The set itself was fantastic – we were blown away with how much of an impact they made, not only in terms of everyone feeling the urge to get up to dance (which was a slight worry for us before the day!), but also with their spot on interaction with the guests, and overall management and ownership of the evening. We really knew we’d made the right decision as soon as the first note was played – talk about creating a spectacle!! In terms of a front man Matthew is absolutely superb, and his supporting crew of brilliantly talented musicians helped make our day one to remember for both us and our guests. Thank you all so very much for everything. We know what it’s like trying to find the ‘right band’, ourselves having trawled through many hundreds of sample tracks from other people and groups, and the worries that come with it regarding whether people will like it, whether it’ll be well received etc. The best advice I can honestly give is that if you are sitting there reading this review, and you have enjoyed the sample tracks you’ve listened to, then please don’t hesitate to book these guys. You will not regret it, and you and your guests will certainly never forget it. They were nothing short of marvellous. Once again we wanted to say thank you very much for everything – we really had a fantastic time, as did everyone else in attendance, and it is all thanks to you and your crew. You certainly made the evening, if not the day for us, and we are so pleased and lucky to have been able to book you to play for us. You were nothing short of brilliant, and we can’t stop talking or thinking about how amazing you were (and nor can anyone else!) It was so lovely to meet you all in person. All the best for the future, and please rest assured that we’ll be singing your praises for the years to come!"

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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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"I found Sarah, by chance, looking for a soprano to sing at my mother's funeral in 2022. Sadly for me, the funerals of my husband and father happened in succession all to quickly over the next two years. Sarah provided all occasions with such grace. We worked together to create something very special. Nothing is too much trouble for Sarah, she was able to suggest music from repertoire but also took on music she did not know, and sang all beautifully. Her voice and presence was a rock to me and everyone commented on the beauty of her voice. I would highly recommend Sarah for all occasions - happy, sad, fun, solemn and she will deliver a bespoke service. I remain deeply grateful to know Sarah and now call her a friend!"

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"Muriele, I want to thank you once again for the wonderful singing you did on our wedding day. Your performance was wonderful and it really added to the atmosphere of our cocktail drink reception straight after our wedding. Walking into the room with you singing ''La vie en rose" was absolutely magical."

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"We had the pleasure of going with Girl Friday on a Mooloolaba cruise . It was fantastic The music was terrific We sang and danced our way around the canals Thank you Girl Friday !! "

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"Mr. Swing’s Dance Orchestra performed at our wedding at the Hospitium in York and we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect band. The swing band was fantastic at reading the room and getting everyone up and dancing. All of our guests have raved about how amazing they were, and we totally agree. If you want to make your special day even more memorable, definitely hire Mr. Swing."

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"The trio’s music set the perfect tone for our cocktail hour, and all our guests were completely enchanted by the vocals, piano, and saxophone."

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"It starts with hum, then a toe-tap and before you know it you are singing along to the tunes that you know so well. But what’s better, a night with the La Dolce Vita Swing Collective introduces you to new arrangements of those popular songs with an Italian-esque twist – as well as showcasing a selection that won’t be so familiar. The five-piece swing/jazz band – featuring piano, bass, sax, drums and vocals with those specially designed new arrangements – pays homage to likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Tony Bennett and other Rat Pack favourites. Vocalist Tony Delicata put together the band with a collection of musicians from Edinburgh and Blairgowrie whose previous talents range from West End musicals to The Jools Holland Band. Tony’s powerful vocals on the likes of ‘I’ve got you under my skin’ and ‘Nice and Easy’ starting to carry the audience. ‘Come Prima’ and ‘O Sole Mio’ gave us the first real feel of the Italian influence. But it was after the interval that the Collective – and the audience – found their stride. The timeless – and age-less – appeal of the Rat Park tunes soon had the crowd moving from humming along and a foot-tapping, to full on sing-a-long mode as the band ripped through classics such as ‘Come fly with me’, ‘King of the Road’, ‘That’s Amore’ and ‘Volare’. By the time of the closing numbers of the near two-hour long show, ‘La Dolce Vita’ and (of course) ’New York New York’, the crowd was sold. It really does show that it does mean a thing, when it does have that swing. "

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"We had a great time, quality music , highly trained musicians ."

Reply by vaniLa swing
Thank you ! We had a blast

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"We would like to thank you so much for the fantastic atmosphere you created at our wedding! Your music made the whole day feel like a relaxed festival experience, just as we had envisioned it. The live jazz brought so much warmth and class to the afternoon and provided the perfect background for all the beautiful moments. And as night fell, the vinyl DJ really brought that relaxed, vintage vibe that everyone enjoyed. Your choice of music was spot-on and it all felt so natural and relaxed. Thanks to you, the music at our wedding was truly one of the highlights. We heard from many of our guests how much they loved the atmosphere, and you certainly contributed a lot to that. Thank you again for your talent and dedication – we are so happy you were part of our special day!"

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"Stefano and Umberto brought the party to life with their smiles and energy! Both have beautiful voices and play a nice range of instruments throughout the night. Highly recommend!"

Reply by The Roaming Accordion – Italian Live Music
Thanks guys! Too good! We will always carry your fantastic smiles in our hearts! Best regards! W GLI SPOSI! ❤️

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"Un matrimonio bellissimo, una giornata perfetta anche grazie a questo incredibile saxofonista che ha intrattenuto gli ospiti durante tutto l’aperitivo. Grazie Luigi per la professionalità, per l’organizzazione e per la cortesia. Filodiffusione e speeches durante la cena, torta con sax live e dj set per il dopo cena. Tutto perfetto!"

Reply by LuiSax A power sax for your events
Grazie mille Matilde e Fabio!!! Thanks so much! It was a wonderful wedding!!!

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"They did a fantastic job! It was a pleasure having them and we would highly recommend! Thank you."

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"Thanks to Fête Laweit, we can say about the 1st edition of Ballucinant that it was more than successful! The group closed the festival , creating a wonderful and enchanting atmosphere. Constant dancing, and constant fun showed that they were the perfect group for the evening."

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"Pure class and top-level professionalism. Totally recommended"

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