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"Ho avuto il piacere di collaborare con Pianista Milano in occasione di un evento aziendale di alto livello e ne sono rimasto profondamente colpito. Fin dal primo incontro si è distinto per la sua disponibilità e la grande attenzione ai dettagli: ha ascoltato con cura le nostre richieste, proponendo soluzioni musicali perfettamente in linea con l’atmosfera che volevamo creare. Durante la serata, la sua esibizione ha unito eleganza e calore, donando all’ambiente un tocco raffinato senza mai risultare invasivo. Il suo repertorio, vasto e versatile, spazia dai classici del pianoforte alle colonne sonore più moderne, adattandosi a ogni tipo di pubblico. La sua presenza scenica, unita a una tecnica impeccabile, ha conquistato tutti i presenti. Pianista Milano non è solo un musicista, ma un vero professionista capace di trasformare un semplice evento in un’esperienza emozionante e indimenticabile."

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"Hi Alan, Re: Review for our wedding on 01.07.2022 at Old Thorns, Hampshire Alan played for our ceremony and drinks reception. He helped to create the perfect atmosphere on the day and we had so many guests commenting on how brilliant he was. He went above and beyond for us by learning specific songs for our special day on our request. Nothing was too much and he was so accommodating and flexible. It was very easy to communicate with him in the lead up to the wedding and we really appreciate that he worked with us when we had to postpone the wedding due to covid. Would love to book him in the future for any other events we have as a family. Barbara and Tom"

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"Thanks so much for coming to Knowsley and taking part in our Serious Nonsense Festival. Your performance was one of the highlights of the programme and we have had so much positive feedback from audience members and visitors. Dr Jazz were as popular as ever!"

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"Brandon did a great job at our team meeting. We surprised 20 co-workers and Brandon was able to get nearly everyone involved. The team is still talking about it and they were all absolutely amazed by him. Not only was the show stellar but he was very easy to work with while coordinating the event. I would highly recommend Brandon and we hope to have him back!"

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"FANTASTIC ENTERTAINMENT FROM START TO FINISH! Can 💯 recommend for a guaranteed boss night out! The talent on stage was outstanding and the vibe was on point 👌 also met some fab people, all round fantastic night out, thank you 💃 🫶 "

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"Ich habe Mr. Pleasant 5 Mal gesehen und sie waren immer großartig. Ich habe die Gruppe dann zu meinem 70. Geburtstag engagiert und alle Gäste meinten hinterher, dass das die beste Feier war, die sie erlebt haben, was nicht zuletzt an der hervorragend präsentierten Musik lag. Alle Konzerte, bei denen ich Mr. Pleasant besucht habe, waren großartig. Die Stimmung war immer super."

Reply by Mr. Pleasant - Germany's No.1 Kinks Tribut
Lieben Dank Stefan. Phantastisch, daß dir unser Repertoire als ein großer Fan der Kinks so gut gefällt. Wir freuen uns, dich beim nächsten Konzert wieder zu treffen.

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"Hi Guys, Just wanted to say thank you for your performance at our celebration on Thursday. We really appreciate the amazing effort and enthusiasm you put into it. It was simply wonderful! Many thanks, Laura *****"

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"“We had the pleasure of hiring KĀMA Jazz&Bossa in their quartet formation for my 50th birthday celebration, which took place in the beautiful setting of ‘Il Fogliano Hotel’ in Latina. They gifted me and my guests with a simply enchanting atmosphere, a musical experience that goes beyond a simple performance: it's pure emotion. Their interpretation of the songs is refined and engaging, the guitarist enchants with his elegance and rhythmic precision, and the saxophone with its warm and expressive sound wraps every melody, making it a unique virtuosity. And finally... the voice, Francesca is simply stunning, captivating with her intensity and natural control, perfect technique, and great communicative ability. I highly recommend this group to anyone looking for high-quality music, authentic emotions, and a touch of class. They are true artists capable of transforming every performance into a memorable experience, an ensemble of the highest level. Additionally, and not least, they also provided an exceptional DJ set for our event! We're now following them to their public performances, where we've had the chance to enjoy their different formations. Highly recommended!! Thank you! Manuela and Fabrizio"

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"The musicians were incredibly accommodating and helped us choose the perfect pieces for our ceremony. Their performance was stunning, and so many guests complimented the music throughout the day. They truly exceeded our expectations."

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" I am proud that the Rick Holland - Evan Dobbins Little Big Band calls Tala Vera cantina home once a month. Rick is a consummate professional as well as a top tier musician. His Band comprises the best players Rochester has to offer. Such talent coupled with an amazing book of swing and traditional jazz, presents a special evening of music every time they play at Tala Vera. Bernard Matthews, Owner of Tala Vera, Rochester, NY I have had the pleasure to do some arranging and writing for Rick's groups and I have to say that his groups are always chocked full of the best musicians around. It's a pleasure to have music played with precision and integrity - no matter what the style or genre. I would highly recommend any or Rick's groups for a jazz or commercial setting. Jim Martin, Grand Rapids, MI We had the pleasure of having the USO-10 piece play at our wedding in May 2017. From the minute we met Rick Holland and heard the band play we knew they were the band for us. It was a pleasure to work with Rick, who was so professional and helpful in many ways especially song choices from everything to cocktail music, our entrance song, first dance, parent dances to our exit song. The dance floor was never empty. We are thrilled with the USO and look forward to hearing them again in the near future!! Thank you for making our wedding so special! Maureen and Mark Deckman Sometimes it all just falls into place. The setting, the situation, the scene, the tone -- everything is going your way. That describes last night for me. And at the heart of this mid-week Xanadu was the Rick Holland Uptown Orchestra, a modest, brass-centric outfit led by the trumpet-blowing Holland that swung with equal parts effervescence and laid-back cool at Lovin Cup. And come to find out, five of his Hollands regular guys were sidelined, and the holes on the bandstand were plugged with subs --- hired music muscle like Po’ Boy Erik Jacobs on the slide trombone. By the time the Orchestra heaped on a helping of Count Basie, there was nowhere else I wanted to be. I dragged my mom out in the cold for this show and she was thrilled when they stomped on the Savoy. Holland led the affair with a relaxed air, coaxing more than conducting under his porkpie lid. He went around the bandstand numerous times so every cat there got his fair shake, including pianist extraordinaire Bill Dobbins. This is one sweet band, yes, yes. Frank De Blase, Roch City News With all the hype going to Wynton Marsalis, you might not guess that there are other, lesser-known, straight-ahead trumpet players out there who are consistently ripping the hide off the ball. This, Rick Holland's auspicious debut, is an impressive effort. The trumpeter leads his quartet, backed by a solid Michigan-based rhythm section: pianist Terry Lower, bassist Ed Fedewwa, and drummer Larry Ochiltree, through a fiery trail of originals and standards, interspersed with some fine balladry. Holland's sensitive ear translates to some tight arrangements and a well-organized program. On flugelhorn, he boasts a rich, full tone that purrs with warmth. On the faster tunes, he steams. This is the kind of jazz that feels just right on a wintry day, with the fireplace in full throttle, and the feet resting on a cushion: it hits the spot perfectly, drenched with emotional power and skillful fortitude. Steve Loewy, All Music Guide You get the feeling from Holland’s recordings, that Holland and his compatriots are not only talented musicians, but fully formed human beings with wit, style and elegance---folks whom you would enjoy sharing a fine dinner and stimulating conversation. Bill Barton, Green Mountain Jazz Messenger "Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. We couldn't be happier!" P.S. Lindsey was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!" Sam and Ellie Carrell I hired Rick Holland Productions for my wedding and I thank my lucky stars I did. They were just an absolute solid band. I live in Toronto so the 10 piece band crossed the border for my wedding - our wedding coordinator said she'd never heard a band that good over her decade long career. I like to think I'm a genius for finding them ?? Kian K., Toronto, ON, CA From the bride: "The music was wonderful! We could not have asked for a better band. Our guests were really impressed; the Uptown Society Orchestra really made our reception special.” From the groom: "What a professional group. Their exceptional musicianship brought a real element of class to the party. There is nothing like the sound of a live band, and this group made our reception better than we could have hoped for.” From the father of the bride: (Dennis Nowicki): "The band was fantastic -- they really exceeded our expectations." Anders Dahlberg and Stacy Nowicki, Wedding at the Chicago Art Museum The Uptown Society Orchestra may have had six members, but it sounded as if it had twice as many as members blew triumphantly throughout New Years' eve night. (Front page Kalamazoo Gazette, regarding the New Years Eve Festival 2004, Kalamazoo, Michigan) Bill Wood, Arts and Entertainment critic, Kalamazoo Gazette Amazing! Rick Holland Productions worked seamlessly with our wedding, where we had three separate "performances" that were adpated to by Rick's use of different members of the Little Big Band. We had a cocktail reception where a trio played, then a brass quartet accompanied our Wedding ceremony. After our guests were transported by horse-drawn carriage to a lake side reception site, the Little Little Big Band got things started and the full Little Big Band played the night away to the extreme pleasure of our entire party. They even let Joe Robinson jam with them in the chill of the autumn, fire-lit evening! Thank You so much Rick! Matthew Cooper, Bradford, PA Rick brought his quartet and the little big band to our wedding and reception. He was wonderful to work with, being both receptive to our requests and knowing where to fill in the gaps with his expertise. Not to mention I could call him anytime, and he worked around our schedule. They played a tasteful mix of songs great for just listening to and a few that got everyone up on the dance floor. In the end, everyone was raving about how great the band was. Lindsey Holland was amazing, the two comments I heard most were "Wow, they are great!" and "That girl can sing!"We couldn't be happier! Sam and Ellie Carrell When we heard the Uptown Society perform at a New Year's Eve concert we knew that we wanted them to play at our wedding. They had the perfect blend of jazz, swing and romantic ballads. They are excellent musicians and we were thrilled to find that they were available for our wedding. Our guests were thrilled that we hired them; we received so many compliments. Uptown Society provided a wonderful 'soundtrack' for our storybook wedding. Eric and Kim von Oeyen, Battle Creek, MI Rick Holland and his band played our wedding on August 28, 2010. Rick could not have been more accommodating to my husband and my wants and needs for music at the wedding. We communicated through email, over the phone, and met with each other once to go over the details. Rick was very thorough and always set our minds at ease. During our ceremony, his quartet played us up the aisle with a romantic song and down the aisle with ''Fireworks'' which set the mood for the festive evening to begin. The cocktail hour began immediately following the ceremony and Rick''s band did not miss a beat....the little big band entertained guests while they mingled and got a bite to eat. When the wedding party was ready to be announced, Rick took the microphone as we were all introduced. After the speeches were out of the way, Rick and the band let loose! With a full band and two singers, a male and a female, we partied for the next four hours! The guests were dancing, singing, and truly having a great time as did we! The band definitely made the night! The songs were exactly what we requested and the sound quality was superb. I would gladly book Rick and his band for another occasion as well as recommend them. Thanks again Rick! Erin and Mike Victor, New York"

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"We chose Karlton for our DJ at our wedding on 15/10/24 from lots of recommendations and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Karlton was very friendly, interacted with the crowd and no request was too big. Communication was fab prior to the event where Karlton asked some questions on what kind of music we do and don't want playing making the evening personalised to us. We also chose to have the Magic Mirror which was such a hit with our guests. They were taking photos all night! I would highly recommend Karlton for any function - great value for money!! Thank you again for making our wedding night memorable!"

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"Michelle is a master of the cello. She came up with and played outstanding parts that took my song to new heights. She has great communication from the start, total professional. Excited to work with her on future projects. 5 stars isn’t enough!"

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"We had Jack entertain our guests at our wedding in summer this year and everyone raved about him! We got a personal trick from him too which was great! Absolutely mind blowing. Wish we could have had him stay all night till the end."

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"Wow! We were so impressed with these guys, from the first initial contact with Jon, i knew that we were in safe hands. The band arrived in the afternoon and setup discreetly in the marquee. The music was a great mixture and just what was needed to keep our guests dancing away through the night. They also put a playlist of upbeat songs on when they weren't playing which really helped keep the dance floor! Paul and I would definitely recommend you to any of our friends in need of a party band. Thank you! X"

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"Henry was so Professional, communicative and great service! My guests were on the dance floor until the end."

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