Review Centre: Brass Musicians

"We booked Cruiziq for our cocktail hour and it was the perfect choice. The music was smooth, classy, and created such a relaxed but upscale vibe. It blended perfectly with the setting and made the whole experience feel premium."

Reply by De La Cruiz
That setting did a lot of the magic 😄 I just added the soundtrack. Really enjoyed playing for you guys..everything flowed perfectly. -Cruiziq

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"The Latin Lovers are amazing!!! Not only are Juan and Vern gifted musicians, but they also share something much more important when they perform, they share a genuine love of music and life. The Lovers are among the greatest acts performing today in that they are consistently able to make every single person at their show feel completely welcomed in. They exude a passion and joy that brings everyone right in and they will make you feel that there is no separation between performer and audience. They are guaranteed to lift your spirits and get you moving and shaking."

Reply by THE LATIN LOVERS
Thank you!

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"Joe was great! He was organized, planned ahead and kept the music flowing nicely during our cocktail hour! Great work."

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"Having worked with and booked Harry on a number of musical projects and events, I only have the very highest praise for him. Not only is he one of the most accomplished musicians I’ve ever worked with (and I run a band of 48 members!), he is an astute professional with an excellent attitude and strong interpersonal skills. I couldn’t recommend him enough and you will only be “blown” away if you hire him!!"

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"What an incredible group! Deep Down Brass played in the evening of our wedding day. They were a fantastic addition to the day and we can't recommend them highly enough. They played a wide variety of music and styles, from folk to modern pop songs with their own twist. Any requests we had in advance were handled superbly. The group had everyone up and dancing and the day wouldn't have been the same without them. Not only are they fantastic musicians, they're also a lovely group of people. If you're considering booking Deep Down Brass - what are you waiting for?!"

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"Recommending this amazing saxophone player. Made very warm evening in our restaurant! "

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"MK & the Misters played at our wedding in April and were absolutely fantastic. All setting up and arrangements on the day were faultless, and the band were easy to work with, as well as being very polite and professional. The band were incredible and kept the dance floor packed from the first song to the last. Their wide ranging playlist has plenty to appeal to both young and old, and everyone was singing and dancing along. All in all our expectations were far exceeded by this amazing band. Excellent, 5 stars."

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"The Stray Horns are an excellent addition to an event or celebration. They have a presence that just turns heads anywhere they go. If you’re looking for something that people will talk about after the event, book the Stray Horns!"

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"What a fantastic night we had with m-SAX coming down to Oaklands wedding venue for our special day. Mark really lit up the dance floor from start to finish with a good range of sax play along tracks from Ibiza style down to a little bit for everyone. This had not been done here before at Oaklands and certainly was lapped up by all with dance floor staying packed for the duration. I would highly recommend m-SAX to anyone getting married who wants something a little different from the ordinary for their day but still with that touch of class. Thanks a bunch Mark, love from the Newly Weds Phil and Emma xxx (10 / 10)"

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"We had MK & The Misters at our wedding which took place at the beginning of June and they were incredible. We wanted our first dance sung by them and not only did the undertake that they also learnt a 'surprise' song that my other half had requested as a surprise! Everyone commented on how good the band was and it was a perfect way to end our perfect day. Would highly recommend."

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"Jack Bowers The Rick Holland—Evan Dobbins Little Big Band Trilby RPO Productions Five years after a sensational opening act (In Time's Shadow, 2006), trumpeter Rick Holland and trombonist Evan Dobbins have returned for an encore, Trilby, marshaling as before their irrepressible Little Big Band. As was noted of that earlier recording, "the only thing small about [this band] is its numbers." Baritone saxophonist Dean Keller, who shared that chair with Kerry Strayer on Shadow, also returns. The rest of the lineup is brand new, with Evan Dobbins' dad, the well-known educator Bill Dobbins (Eastman School of Music), replacing the splendid pianist John Nyerges. Besides shining at the keyboard, Bill Dobbins wrote "My Darling Darlene" and arranged half of the album's other ten numbers. Although he doesn't play this time around, Strayer composed "Rich's Call" and arranged Sonny Stitt's "Eternal Triangle" and Oscar Pettiford's "Tricotism," while Brent Wallarab wrote "Trilby" and arranged Benny Golson's "Stablemates." Bill Dobbins' engaging charts brighten three originals by Hendrik Meurkens—"Slidin," "Second Waltz," "The Cottage"—as well as Hal Crook's "Fused" and Alec Wilder's lovely standard, "While We're Young" (a reprise from the band's earlier album). Holland, who plays flugelhorn exclusively, solos strongly on seven numbers, striking the ball with assurance and perception on every turn at bat. Bill Dobbins ("Slidin," "The Cottage," "Trilby," "Darlene," "Tricotism") amplifies the message, as do Evan Dobbins ("Slidin," "Fused"), Doug Stone (alto on "Stablemates," clarinet on "Second Waltz," soprano on "Trilby" and "While We're Young"), tenor Mike Pendowski ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"), trombonist Nick Finzer ("Second Waltz," "Tricotism"), bassist David Baron ("The Cottage," "Tricotism") and blue-chip drummer Rich Thompson ("Eternal Triangle," "Fused," "Rich's Call"). When they're not having their say, the ensemble is front and center, giving each of the charts its single-minded attention. The result is music that flows easily without miscue. Trilby marks a second triumph by the Holland / Dobbins Little Big Band, which, as was noted after its debut album, "is more big than little, in every sense of the word." Those who appreciate a tight, swinging band, even if slightly undersized, are sure to admire Trilby."

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"Big Smoke Brass transformed our party and really got the atmosphere going. Really amazing band, thank you! "

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"You guys were brilliant – your playlist was perfect! The sound was fantastic and everyone loved your set. Thank you!"

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"“The Ambrassadors brought huge energy to our wedding and had the party pumping and filled the dancefloor through both of their sets. Their music choice was excellent and the whole band was so patient with us when we delayed their start by 30mins. A Huge thank you to the Ambrassadors, we love you and would recommend you to all!” "

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"The band was incredible. They were hired to perform during a charity basketball game and everyone loved them. Brandon is very responsive and even accommodated a few special songs that I wanted the band to play. Will definitely be using them at all my events in the future."

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