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"Hawaiian inspired, Ian superseded our expectations, a real Caribbean musical man. He is welcome in our home anytime, some of our guests plan on booking him for their next parties. Fun evening!"

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"Beautiful performance and excellent song selection. Our guests loved every moment."

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"John really made our rehearsal luncheon special with his amazing talent. He was responsive, punctual and professional. Many of our guests commented on how good he was. We will, for sure, use his services again. Highly recommend him!"

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. "

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"What an incredible musician! Saxy G brought so much life and energy to our private celebration. His saxophone sound was rich, captivating, and beautifully suited to every moment of the event. He was easy to work with, accommodating, and highly professional throughout the planning process. Our guests are still talking about his performance weeks later."

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"This guy is a true professional his songs are amazing He is a very fun music act I have booked him at several events all over the Nashville area and in different parts of the country. His Nashville recorded albums are as good as anybody's out there. His music is being played on radio stations across the country."

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"Brenda performances have been no less than exemplary and she has proven to be a valuable asset to over 30 events. She is requested by popular demand and is truly a wonderful performer."

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"I hired Jeff Jarrett to perform live acoustic music for an event I was hosting for Raymond James at the Hawthorne Bottle Shop in St Pete. Everyone was blown away by his performance. Jeff is a true professional and has perfected his craft. He played a wide variety of music really catering to all the attendees. He took requests and played those flawlessly as well. Jeff was very memorable and many of my attendees were asking for his info before he finished!! Jeff was the perfect choice for our upscale and relaxed atmosphere. I would highly recommend Jeff for your live music needs for any private corporate event in the St Pete, Tampa or Orlando areas!"

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"What an awesome show its really amazing Giving the audience too much energy "

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"Dominique proves that one person is more than enough Some artists need a whole band to make an impact, but Dominique proves that one person can be enough to fill our event with energy, emotion and pure musical power. During his show he showed why music is sometimes the most impressive. With his voice, guitar and installation, Dominique managed to create a sound that felt like there was a whole band on stage. Every note and chord was delivered with such precision and feeling that the audience was captivated from start to finish. His voice? Raw emotion and technical perfection in one. From intimate ballads to powerful uptempo songs, the versatility was impressive. What made this performance extra special was the interaction with the audience. Dominique managed to make a real connection, with personal stories between the songs and an energy that captivated you as a listener. You felt the passion and craftsmanship in every performance. With influences from pop rock music, but with a unique twist of his own, Dominique has proven that he is a name to keep an eye on. Whether you like profound lyrics, virtuoso playing or simply music that goes straight to the heart—this is an artist you must experience live. A musical journey you don't want to miss."

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"Merilyn did a fantastic job performing at my mum’s 70th birthday celebration. She was very professional to deal with and had a great setlist of familiar and nostalgic hits, which made the event truly fun and memorable for all our guests. I highly recommend her as a musical act! "

Reply by Merilyn Steele
Thanks so much for the top rating Cory! I'm glad your Mum and the family were so happy with the music on the night. Thanks also for your kind hospitality. Best regards, Merilyn

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"After watching his profile and performance videos we were like this is what we want. He knows how to bring everyone on stage. Super happy that I booked him. Thank you Jatin"

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"I've had the pleasure of seeing Matt live a couple of times now and each performance has been brilliant! His voice is strong and he has a great rapport with the audience. Highly recommend catching him live if you get the chance!"

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"The So and So’s are a three-piece covers band that know how to get a crowd going. Big sound, great energy, and a set packed with classics and modern favourites that keep the dancefloor busy all night. Friendly, professional, and seriously good fun. Mary Murphy, Saturday 28 February 2026"

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"Dominic is a very talented entertainer with a huge repertoire, something to please everyone. He is very professional and takes his work extremely seriously. We have just had two parties for friends and family and Dominic did all we asked of him, everyone was really impressed. Dominic’s wife Janet arranges everything to make things easy and pain free. If you are looking for an all round entertainer, well, you have found one!!"

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