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"Our wedding wouldn’t be the same without Francesca (vocal), Alex (guitar) and Alessandro (double bass) from Kama Jazz&Bossa - they made our day unforgetable! We had our wedding reception at Hotel de Russie in Rome - their music matched the venue perfectly. Our guests were also impressed by their skills and obvious love for music - they both listened to them at aperitivo and danced when the party warmed up. So if you are looking for a band for a tasteful, elegant reception - you found it. Next time I will be in Rome I will look for them, just to enjoy their music and to bring back the best memories of my life. 20/10."

Reply by KĀMA Jazz&Bossa
Dear Wiola and Milosz, Thank you so much for your review. We are so happy to have contributed to making your wedding unforgettable. It was a pleasure to play for you and your guests in the beautiful setting of the Hotel de Russie. It will be a pleasure to meet you when you’ll return to Rome, Italy. We wish you a lifetime of love! KĀMA Jazz&Bossa

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"Fantastic singer who was loved by all ages at my daughters 21st. He provided great music for pre-drinks through to the evening band. Thank you so much!! I would recommend him for any function and we would definitely rehire Darren. Jane (10 / 10) Jane Tippett"

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"We have seen Sarah perform at various functions and was impressed by her vocal talent and professionalism. Therefore, have no hesitation in asking Sarah to sing at many of our funerals resulting lovely comments and feedback"

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"Our contact at Agriturismo La Lucciolaia told us of Tea For Three as well as a few other bands. Once we listened to their music, we did not even listen to the others. They has a great combination of old and newer songs and a unique sound. We contacted Stefano and he could not have been more helpful. We had to reschedule our wedding 4 times over two years due to COVID and he was flexible in making the changes. Our wedding party was a mix of older and younger folks and so we were concerned that TF3’s style might not make everyone happy. We shouldn’t have worried…everyone loved the music. Our day went well and they were a big part of the success. Grazie Mille TF3 !"

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"Dr Jazz were fantastic. We LOVED having you all to play for us on Saturday. It was so wonderful having you playing as we arrived in the car after the ceremony. You were brilliant and really made the reception go with a swing. Thank you so much."

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"We hired the Original Moonlighters for our wedding band, and they were absolutely fantastic! We had a large wedding, with a lot of guests that have different musical tastes, but this band was able to get everyone on the dance floor and brought amazing energy to the wedding. They had a wide set list and made our special day even more fun."

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"Excellente formation professionnelle, chanteuse hors pair qui sait moduler sa voix en fonction des morceaux choisis et donner beaucoup d’émotions, guitariste de haut vol qui sait mettre en valeur les mélodies et la voix de la chanteuse. Cette formation musicale remplit l’espace sans s’imposer ; j’ai fait appel à elle à trois reprises, déjà, sans modération ! Je me demande d’ailleurs si cela ne devient pas une addiction ! Mais ce qui est rassurant à chaque expérience est que l’intégralité de mes invités est aussi addicte que moi ! Bravo à tous deux !"

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"We had a lot of trouble finding a band for a recruitment dinner of +- 800 people, but we are very happy that we ended up at the Jazz Centrale! They created a very relaxed atmosphere so that everyone felt comfortable with the company they were in, which is always exciting. The company and student evaluations also yielded only positive stories about the band. In short, a success!"

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" All Music Review Thom Jurek The title of this set is an apt one. While much of the music presented by the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, it hearkens back -- in terms of its sophistication, confidence and outright jazz literacy, not nostalgically -- to an era when progressive jazz, and big bands (this one numbering 10 pieces) flourished on the scene. This is one sophisticated outfit. Featuring the arrangement and compositional skills of Brent Wallarab, Jim Martin, Bill Dobbins and Kerry Strayer, this band struts out the tradition and make some joyous, complex, and elegant music that reflects its own unique identity. The résumés of all these players are impressive and reflected in the confidence of the date. It opens with "SUNY-Triangle," a Martin composition that works its artful sleight-of-hand over Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Triste." Martin uses the rhythmically complex samba and drapes some tough, knotty twists and turns over it. The intro is a beautiful and raucous wake-up call, while the head of the tune, with its staggered entrances and exits -- including some fine soloing by John Viavattine on tenor and John Nyerges on piano -- give this tune a unique identity. "Creature Comfort" is a beautiful mid-tempo ballad by Wallarab with edgeless yet multi-dimensional dissonances written into its harmonics. It swings beautifully and includes a fine, punchy solo by tenorman Glenn Cashman. Besides the originals, there are some fine readings here as well. There's Wallarab's arrangement of Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy" that's a thoroughly modern exercise losing none of Ellington's humor or rhythmic complexity. Likewise, Gerry Mulligan's haunting, wee-hours, "Night Lights," is given expert treatment here by Strayer, and Dean Keller's baritone saxophone playing combines Mulligan's sense of lyric and Ben Webster's sense of time. In Time's Shadow reveals that innovation need not sacrifice accessibility or swing. It is convincing evidence that the big band form is alive, well and full of surprises."

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"What did we want? Something a little bit different to entertain our guests of a mixed age group, something that was current and fresh with a nod to the traditional, fun but not cheesy. Musically Excellent. (I'm an ex cruise ship performer so quite fussy.) Trip 4 Biscuits achieved this in spades and has been one of the main talking points of our wedding at the Berry Head Hotel. Think Dua Lipa, Moose T. Right said Fred Sung to perfection in a sequined Ball gown with Tuxedoed Musicians in a 1920's/30's speakeasy style, arrangements that are simply impossible not to tap your feet or dance to. Well done to Laura and the band Edward and Lewis xxxx"

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"When we got married, I was looking for live music with an elegant and unique touch. When I heard them play, they transported me to another era; I loved it and knew straight away that I wanted them to be part of our special day."

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" Yulissa o 6 reseñas Hace un mes Simplemente espectacular!!! Muy profesionales, atentos y las canciones son increíbles!! Todas las peticiones que le hice me las ha cumplió a la perfección!! No podríamos estar más agradecidos!!! Ha sido todo un placer escucharla en vivo!!! Muchísimas gracias por todo!! Hemos tenido una boda espectacular gracias a vosotros!!! "

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"Every song was played beautifully and they created such a joyful, elegant, and memorable experience for our wedding."

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"Tibi events helped me organize the proposal for my girlfriend, and everything went perfectly. Kevin played a violin set and it was amazing. I would recommend them with my eyes closed."

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"Trip for Biscuits played at our wedding and I could not recommend them enough. We were looking for a particular style which was hard to find in Bristol but I am so glad we did not give up on our search and came across this band! Lots of guests have commented on how great the band were too and the dance floor was evidence they really added to the day. Thank you!"

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