Review Centre: Swing Bands

"....."We strongly recommend the Orlando Combo." Yours sincerely, Jacques Serpollier General Manager Hotel Sofitel Saigon Vietnam"

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"The performance felt effortless but was clearly the result of incredible skill and preparation, leaving a lasting impression."

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"Thank you for an amazing gig on our Peaky Blinders night. We had lots of good comments about how good the music was. You really help make the night a success."

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"They keep alive, with great perfection, a pearl of Italian art, nowadays almost forgotten. congratulations."

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"Pía es un auténtico ciclón sobre el escenario. Aparte de su excelencia vocal e instrumental de los músicos que le acompañan, así como lo acertado del repertorio, tiene la capacidad de conectar con el público desde el mismo comienzo de su actuación, y provocar las más variadas emociones. Una presencia poderosa, una tremenda capacidad como actriz y su gran profesionalidad hacen que contar con ella sea un acierto seguro en tu evento, en cualquiera de los formatos que ofrece."

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"Kevin was absolutely incredible - I can’t recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, his communication was outstanding. He was thoughtful, responsive, and truly went above and beyond to make the moment perfect. He even picked up flowers and prosecco before we arrived to help keep the moment a surprise and coordinated seamlessly with my photographer so everything came together effortlessly. As for the music - it was nothing short of beautiful. His playing was masterful and added such a special, emotional layer to the proposal. It genuinely made the moment unforgettable. Kevin’s attention to detail and care for the experience set him apart. He didn’t just play music, he helped create a memory we’ll cherish forever. We’ll absolutely be working with him again for our wedding, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly."

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"An evening at the Plough Inn. We loved it. Great music and a lovely atmosphere. We will have you back! (10 / 10)"

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

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"Wow ! Honestly we can not reccomend enough! The whole set was incredible !!!!! Best violinist ever !!! Definitely book Gerard as he is so talented and amazing ! Our cocktail hour was an absolute vibe and we loved it so much !!! Xxxx"

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"Julie and the Kenzie Jazz Band were fantastic - I booked them for a corporate event and they helped set the tone for the type of event we planned. It was an elegant affair in the lobby of a building and their music and overall vibe was exactly what we wanted. They'd be an excellent addition to any gathering or party, big or small. Julie was flexible and easygoing leading up to and on the day of the event with last-minute changes which is always appreciated. Everyone in the band seemed playful and fun, too which was nice to see. I'd love to work with them again for a future event. Thank you, again!"

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"We hired Lee for our company holiday party, and he was fantastic! Very talented and the perfect overall vibe for our event! We will definitely work with him again!!"

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"Besides my wife saying "I DO" , the Groove Nation Orchestra was the biggest reason our wedding was such as success :) They had the ability to learn songs that were not on their playlist. They showed up very early to give themselves time to set up and prepare. The MC was precise and kept the party moving along at a good pace. The band was friendly and very professional. Songs sounded AMAZING and almost identical to the original artists. I cant recall a moment that the dance floor wasn't completely full of guests dancing. With over 150 total guests, their musical demeanor appealed to everyone in attendance. I strongly recommend this band without hesitation."

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"I booked Darren for my mum’s 80th birthday party. Darren was extremely helpful and professional and the whole process of organising the song choice etc. was so easy. Darren has a lovely voice and his performance created a great atmosphere. Everyone was dancing and had a brilliant time. Thank you Darren for making this celebration so special for my mum. Suzanne (10 / 10) Suzanne"

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"Their music was sophisticated yet approachable, and they engaged our guests in such a lovely way."

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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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