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"Love it, we need more soul like this in today's music "

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"They played with great flair and panache all evening adding a real touch of spice to the proceedings!"

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"I enjoyed your music last Friday evening at Vino Bella in Issaquah. If you recall, you asked me if I had a song I'd like you to sing; you sang My Girl. I am going through a difficult time right now, and you lightened my heart for the evening and beyond. Thank you."

Reply by CT Thompson and the Classic Soul Band
So glad to be able to brighten your day and future dazz Happy Holidaze 2U CT

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"Here's more clear evidence courtesy of Italian-born saxophonist Mirko Fait's quintet that tasteful jazz doesn't run its course at America's borders. These are accomplished musicians who know how to swing and can hold their heads high in any company, foreign or domestic. On the other hand, there is nothing here that sets Fait's group apart from many others of its size and makeup; it is simply a well-schooled working ensemble doing its thing, no more and no less. Fait, who plays soprano and tenor sax, is joined on the front line by flugel Roberto Piermartire, who, like Fait, is an accomplished musician whose solos are invariably polished if not otherwise exceptional. Pianist Antonio Zambrini is another strong soloist, while bassist Rodrigo Amaral amplifies the group's persona by adding his husky baritone on four selections. The quintet's other member, drummer Roby Giannella, is a solid timekeeper who tends to his duties without stepping on anyone's toes. Guitarist Giampiero Spina adds a pastel solo voice on "Sad Eyes Child," "B Mine" and "Funny Day." The program is composed primarily (eight of ten tracks) of compositions by Fait, and they are melodic and charming if less than memorable. Several are in a Latin mode including Amaral's vocals on "Quanno Chiove," "Rebecca Smile," "Nada Mais" and "Aquarela." While the quintet is pictured on the inside jacket performing at the Sant' Elpidio Jazz Festival, Confidences was recorded in a studio, most likely at Fait's home base, Milan. Other particulars are elusive, as the liner notes are in Italian. What is most germane, of course, is whether Fait's quintet is proficient and worth hearing, and the answer to that is yes. The songs, all originals, are for the most part bright and charming, and the quintet plays them well. Although there is nothing here that blazons superiority, neither is there anything that is less than well-managed. Track Listing: Lastlove; Sad Eyes’ Child; Quanno Chiove; Never Alone Melita; Rebecca Smile; All I Missed; B Mine; Nada Mais; Funny Day; Aquarela. Personnel: Mirko Fait: soprano, tenor saxophone; Roberto Piermartire: flugelhorn; Antonio Zambrini: piano; Giampiero Spina: guitar (2, 7, 9); Rodrigo Amaral: electric bass, voice; Roby Giannella: drums. Title: Confidences | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Jazz Di Marca"

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"I didn’t get a chance to thank you properly last night for coming to play at my party, but I wanted to write and say how much I enjoyed having you perform for the evening. Lots of friends said to me how much they enjoyed your jazz, and my jazz-pianist friend was hugely impressed with the style and quality of your playing. It was great to meet you, and I wish you all the best for your trio. You deserve it."

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"Check out the good Reverend on the internet and you’ll see this outfit described as “somewhere between Johnny Cash and Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds” with “similar artists” given as Seasick Steve and Eddie Martin – to which I might add, on the evidence of this lowdown and dirty blues CD, The Rolling Stones (60s version) and maybe vintage Canned Heat. Reverend plays guitar and drums, and he is aided and abetted by Owen Bray on guitar and blues harp, with Neil Sadler also providing bass and drum support. Ferriday started out playing indie-rock in the 80s and was working in National Debt with Michael Messer (and Bray) around the start of the millennium. This is his second album under his own name and the leader’s vocals are thick and mean, the songs direct and energetic, the sound gritty, raw, and real, with elements of the hard-driving North Mississippi hill country approach in places, Muddy Waters, Howling Wolf and more than a tinge of alt-blues. A thoroughly modern blues album in other words, whilst drawing from the deep well of blues tradition, check it out. Norman Darwen "

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"The best to bring your spirit high … and to induce you to dance ????????"

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"Beautiful trio! Get the party in the right mood. They can play subdued, but they can also groove danceably !! Recommended !!"

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"These guys play it all with authenticity and the spontaneous feel of real Texas rock & blues. If you like rock and blues and want to party, here is the real deal."

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"I only want to emphasise what my wife has written about the band that played at our wedding. The music was superb, and all the guests said how impressed they were with the choice of songs. They really did make our wedding a perfect day and gave us and our guests the party that we wanted. We can not praise them enough and its a shame that we can only give them 10 out of 10. Thank you all so much x"

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"It was perfect! It was a fantastic day! The bride and groom, as well as everyone else, thoroughly enjoyed the music—it was perfect! "

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"This is an incredible band. They’ve played for our company outing several times. Everyone seems to love them they’re very professional. Just a really good show. Love the clothing in the atmosphere that they bring. To any event "

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"I just recently played at a little wedding celebration - the happy couple and their toddler, and me with my little set up playing in the corner while they ate cake. Even the kid danced a little, and they had a good afternoon. Here is their review sent to Encore (who did the booking): Alex L, 1 hour ago Wedding in Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate St, Gloucester GL1 2HN, UKSean was our saxophonist for our elopement wedding and I can not fault him at all! He was so accommodating with our song requests/genre and even played a few songs for our toddler. Absolutely fantastic. The venue commented on how great he was and so did everyone we showed the videos to. Would 110% recommend and would love to have Sean again at another event. Thanks Sean! :)"

Reply by Saxophone in England recording/performing
Thank you - have a good time All the time...Sean

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"Thanks in part to you, our evening was absolutely perfect! Everyone enjoyed it very much, and complimented us many more times on the great sales meeting and outings. I say, it was definitely worth repeating! So who knows, we might see you again in the future. Good luck with the band, you guys are a joy to listen to! That's one thing for sure."

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"Excellent. - Highly professional . Communicated well before and throughout the event. Great pianist. Would recommend"

Reply by Lounge pianist
Thankyou for the great review. I enjoyed playing for your event, Regards, Gina Hall

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