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"It’s fair to say The Cheers were fantastic at our wedding party. From learning our first dance song to calls for an encore from a packed dance floor at the end of the night, my wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better band. Ben and Faye."
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"We listen to a lot of live music and Girl Friday are one of our favourite bands, Michelle and the boys are ultimate professionals, their music ranges from swing, to blues, Latin and they make a lot of popular music their own. We love doing their Friday night Sun Set Cruises Jazz cruise out of Mooloolaba and we often catch their Eat Street, Toowoomba and Warwick 'Jumpers and Jazz' gigs. Great band to listen and dance to! "
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"The perfect atmosphere at our wedding! Thanks to the music from De Jazz Centrale, the whole day felt like a relaxed festival experience, exactly how we envisioned it. The live jazz brought so much warmth and class to the afternoon, providing the perfect backdrop for all the beautiful moments. And as evening fell, the vinyl DJ truly brought that relaxed, vintage vibe that everyone enjoyed. Your music choice was spot-on, and it all felt so natural and relaxed. Thanks to De Jazz Centrale, the music at our wedding was truly one of the highlights. We heard from many of our guests how much they loved the atmosphere, and the music played a huge part in that. Talent and dedication! We're so glad De Jazz Centrale was a part of our special day!"
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"The party last Saturday was a great success and that is largely thanks to you. We have already received a lot of nice reactions. Once again, our thanks for that. As for the organization, that went well as far as we are concerned."
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"The live jazz gave our product launch a premium feel. Guests were impressed and the music contributed significantly to the overall atmosphere of the evening."
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"Bower Magic performed at our friends 30th Wedding Anniversary party - he was outstanding, the tricks were so clever and he was highly entertaining!"
Reply by Daniel Bower: Magician & Host
Thanks Jo for your kind words. I thoroughly enjoyed performing for you and your guests! Daniel
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"In one class, Isma was able to motivate me, captivate me, make me laugh and impress me. I learned a lot, thank you (:. Hédi Morjane, Verified Google Review, Visited on September 2022. Highly recommended service."
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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"
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"Dante is extremely professional! He arrived early to setup to on time for the time slot we booked him. We were at the park and he was well prepared for the atmosphere. Great show! Kids and adults were entertained! Truly a wonderful idea to book him for our daughter's first birthday! She was so engaged to watch his show too. Definitely worth having him on your next party!"
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"We hired Ali for photography coverage at our medical conference in IFEMA Madrid, and the results were excellent. He delivered over 600 high quality photos that we could immediately use for social media, internal communication, and press releases. I have to say: professional, reliable, and very easy to work with, thank you!"
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"An amazing band that made us sing and dance! They are truly excellent musicians and many of our friends have asked us how we found them! Traditional Italian music and first class Jazz! Emanuele's been so kind during the wedding preparation period with video calls, he was always kind and helpful with us, we wrote him too many messages on WhatsApp :) Thanks again for the beautiful memories we will take with us! Good luck!"
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"Shay is great! Her class is reeally funny, you should try"
Reply by Shay Anhai Calima
Thank you so much Agnes! And don't forget to shake it shake it shake it! ;D Shay
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"Great guitarist, highly recommended What a great man, a top-notch guitarist. Everyone loved it. Definitely recommended"
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"What a brilliant night we had with Stephen as our DJ. Would definitely recommend him for any party."
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"What a wonderful day we spent with Mezzo Musique! The musicians were so dedicated, available, pleasant, smiling, and passionate ; they delighted us!"
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