Review Centre: Jazz Pianists

"Jess performed at our wedding ceremony in London this summer - and was absolutely fantastic. So fantastic that my brother who couldn't see Jess from where he was sitting, thought we were playing a CD! Jess was very easy to communicate with throughout the whole process. Due to covid we had to change our plans on several occasions but Jess was accommodating at all times, which certain helped relieve stress levels! Lots of guests commented on what a lovely "touch" it was to have live music at the ceremony. Would 100% recommend."

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"We wanted to thank you again for your fantastic musical contribution last Saturday. My brother was very pleasantly surprised, especially since he's a keyboardist himself. And the music was just right in style and volume."

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"It was a fantastic evening. The music was perfect for the event. We all enjoyed the jazz. The three musicians were great. Thank you very much for the perfect organization."

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"If Dr. John and Tom Waits leave you wanting more, lend your ear to one-of-a-kind Aussie artist Pugsley Buzzard, who assimilates their piano playing, singing and songwriting style into his own blues-jazz musical distillation. On this, his fourth solo CD since 2007’s Hammer These Tongs, Buzzard delivers an all-original set recorded in New Orleans, Melbourne and the Blue Mountains. The Aussie backing musicians are so hip to Buzzard’s swampy Crescent City-influenced grooves that it’s difficult to tell which tracks were recorded where. Complementing the Big Easy contingent of tenor and baritone saxophonist Jimmie Carpenter, trumpeter Antonio Gambrell, trombonist Craig Klein, double bassist Nathan Lambertson, guitarist John Fohl, drummer Charles Brewer and singer Irene Sage, is an equally talented band of top local players. The opening bars of the lead-in blues mambo instrumental ‘Cigarstore Indian’, on which Buzzard’s commanding piano echoes Professor Longhair, James Booker and Allen Toussaint all rolled into one, promises a bourbon-drenched musical trip to follow. Buzzard doesn’t disappoint, his gravelly Joe Cocker-by-way-of-Coco Robicheaux vocals and pulsating piano serving up a solid mix of New Orleans R&B from the Fats Domino styled ‘Dirty Kings’ and the inventive minor-key rave-up ‘Gumbo Boogie’, to the gris-gris-soaked, Night Tripper hoodoo funk of ‘Po’ Boy’, ‘Fire In The Hole’ and ‘Mischief’. The Dixieland flavoured ‘Sin City Lights’ gives way to ‘Salamanca Blues’ a solo instrumental displaying Buzzard’s mastery of stride piano. Chasin’ Aces is a well-crafted, authentic New Orleans Down Under body of work. Al Hensley Rythmns Magazine "

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"“There is something inexorable about the progress of that massive sand blasted voice and those rolling piano figures; something undeniable about the dark images crowding the lyrics; something dangerous about the snarling guitars, growling horns and clawing rhythms. ….. This is hearfelt music that can sweep you into its shady world, and have you flirting with a little good ol` fashioned evil, or smiling at the sly wit .” John Shand – Author of Jazz – The Australian Accent and critic for the Sydney Morning Herald."

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"I attended a variety of performances at wedding, christenings, and at Vinylio wine bar and was extremely impressed by Mike's and Kate's performances as well as their connection to the audience, real world class performances. The audience was fully engaged althoughout the performances and enjoyed greatly. I believe that the Duet are a great addition to events!@"

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"Brian was everything that my husband and I could've asked for. He was professional, punctual, and most importantly he did a great job with the music selection. He was also able to provide a mic and amp for some live music during the ceremony, and played piano for us during the cocktail hour. We really appreciated having someone so multi-talented for our event. We gave Brian a smaller list of must-play songs, and with that outline he was able to fill in the gaps effectively with what the crowd was feeling. We didn't have to worry about the music all night, and he was mingling and getting requests from the guests with his iPad (a favorite detail of the guests'). Our wedding was a huge success in no small part because of Brian, and we cannot recommend him enough."

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"I was 100% delighted. I'm not sure what more to say; the musicians arrived very promptly in plenty of time to get set up, entertained my guests, and were friendly and professional throughout."

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"I didn’t know what to expect but what a great experience, highly recommended!"

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"Booking Robert was the best choice I made for the Ball, the music was beautiful and made a hectic and busy dining chamber into a relaxed and sociable environment. I would definitely recommend him to any event"

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"Every year we put on a spectacular event for our care awards and this year we had the pleasure of Wendy to provide the ambient music while our guests arrived.. She created the perfect atmosphere. Fabulous.. we will certainly have her back and can 100% recommend her. (10 / 10) Elaine Mellor CEO Westwood Homecare"

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"We were recommended Dinner Jazz Duo by our wedding planner and we weren't disappointed. They played for the cocktail hour and created a lovely atmosphere. Great communication leading up to the day and very easy to work with :)"

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"Emanuele went above and beyond our expectations at our wedding reception. He communicated wonderfully before the event and came thoroughly prepared. He even visited the venue in advance to check the piano. Emanuele thoughtfully asked for our playlist and played all of our favorite songs in addition to his own wonderful selections. Our guests absolutely loved his music! He is not only an incredible pianist but also a truly kind person. We couldn’t have asked for anything more for our special day!"

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"Pianist-Berne was the perfect addition to our intimate wedding celebration in St. Gallen. His music added an emotional layer to every part of the day—from the vows to the first toast. He played with such sensitivity and grace. The selection of songs was diverse, including both classical and contemporary favorites. He also took song requests during the cocktail hour, which our guests loved. Not only is he a brilliant pianist, but he's also incredibly polite and professional. Everything was seamless. I highly recommend him for anyone looking to bring soul and elegance to their special occasion."

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"Edward performed on our wedding on the 31 May 2021 and we could simply not have asked for a better choice! When you plan a wedding, you are literary dealing with a million things and various suppliers at the same time and this can be very overwhelming and stressful. As soon as we connected with Edward, we immediately felt reassured and that we don’t have to follow up with him at all, as he is extremely professional and responsible. The communication with him was very smooth and easy and he was also, very fast to get back to us - we just knew for sure, that the music will NOT be one of the things that we would have to worry about on that day! Also, apart from the fast that he is greatly talented in what he does, he was very flexible with our special song requests too, which also made our planning easier and of course our wedding day, even more special! Edward - Thank you so much for your great performance during our wedding and your overall help! We could not recommend you more to any one who is looking for an amazing and stress-free music option either for a social or corporate event!"

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