Review Centre: 1950s Era Musicians & Bands

"1) clear approach regarding orchestra composition, repertoire, costs and contact person 2) musicians are of North Sea Jazz level, but other than that they know how to feel the atmosphere of the "party" well 3) success assured"

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"Sol Chango played at our Christmas party and provided an incredible service. They are really great musicians and played nothing but well known music. Beautiful manners, amazing musicianship and a great repertoire. "

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"Working with Sty has always been a pleasure - something to look up to. You work with a lot of great talents in the industry but it is very rare that you mean someone who actually pays attention to every single detail and wants to make every show a sensation. Above all, she is a very good friend and a joy to meet for all who have had the pleasure of meeting her. Without second thought, one of the most beautiful voices I have heard in my life, charisma that dazzles and and energy that lights up the room. Even if the stars up in the sky stop shining one day, theres one star from Cyprus that will never stop💫 Are we allowed to give 6 stars??⭐️ **asking for a friend 😅"

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"You probably don't remember me but I'm the guy from last night's event with the beard with thought you were miming because you were that good. I just wanted to say, you were class mate. The best crooner I've heard and I went to Frank Sinatra's 100th birthday celebrations!"

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"These musicians not only delivered on their musical promise but also perfectly understood the atmosphere needed to make the celebration special. The surprise performance for my jazz-loving father’s 90th birthday was unforgettable. I would gladly invite them again for a future event."

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"‘Thank you so much for your performance tonight. For the first time we gave out feedback forms to our residents and staff and almost everyone of them mentioned that they loved your performance and music! Your song choices were brilliant and created a lovely atmosphere for our event. Your singing and music was also outstanding. You are very professional yet so personable and flexible it really helped to make our event run smoothly.’ "

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"We’d just like to say a massive thank you to you and your swing band for performing at our wedding at Beamish Hall. The overall presentation was extremely professional from start to finish and the standard of the music was superb – we had a lot of guests who are musicians including the bride, and they’re still all talking about the quality of your performance! We all thought that the way you got everyone involved with certain musical numbers was great fun and created a whole new dimension to the evening. We have had lots of guests comment on how much fun they had dancing and how incredible your performance was. Quite a few guests said that you were the best swing band they’ve seen at a wedding by a long way. We are also very grateful to you all for learning That’s Amoré for our first dance. It was an excellent rendition – so much so, that we danced to it twice! All in all, Mr Swing’s Dance Orchestra played a very big part in making our wedding day so special and unique! We will certainly be recommending you to everyone we know and I’m sure our guests will be too. You will be talked about with great delight for many years to come!"

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"Good Morning Anna, Thank you for a superb performance,you put 'icing on the cake' Asking you to perform on the night was one of my better decisions. I am organising a Wine Tasting Evening with xxxxxxxxxx (deleted name) are you available please ? Best Regards, Stuart"

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"The Brass Monkees were the most fantastic band, they helped to make the evening wedding party go with a bang. They were absolutely fantastic and their choice of music was excellent for the venue. They were also very friendly and listened to everything we asked for. The dance floor was occupied all night and our guests loved them. We would totally recommend them to anyone who wants a great evening. Thanks for making our wedding go with a swing guys. Mary and Ivor. X "

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"‘Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. We had so many people comment on how great you were. It really was the perfect day! You were brilliant!’ "

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"Working with Doug and the band (Jazzona) was a great experience. Very professional and reliable. The music was fantastic and lively. I received several compliments from my members stating how much they enjoyed Jazzona and the "vibe" they brought, We look forward to many more booking with them. Highly recommended!"

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"Thank you for playing for us on Saturday - we all enjoyed having you, you were both great! Will be in touch next time we have a bash…"

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"We had the pleasure of hiring the Hot Club du Nax for our event, and they completely exceeded our expectations! From the first note, they brought so much energy and joy — people couldn’t stop dancing and smiling. Their sound is authentic, their timing impeccable, and they really know how to engage with the crowd. If you're looking to add a unique and vibrant touch to your party, look no further. Highly recommended!"

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"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"

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"Peter sang at our wedding and then again at our ten year anniversary party. Both times he got the room on their feet dancing away - from kids to grandparents! I know that friends who hadn't heard him before booked him straight away for their own wedding as a result of his brilliant performance." - Davina and Dickon Moon"

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