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"Mauro did an amazing job! The communication with him was super easy and uncomplicated. He even was flexible when the wedding got a bit delayed so he had to start 1 hour later than planned. And his music was amazing - everyone loved it! Would always recommend him. Thank you so much for being part of this special day "

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"Niveau Chapeau has been incredible! The band was excellent and provided us with an extremely pleasant birthday party. The jazz music was amazing! Thank you so much and I hope we can listen to your music again soon!"

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"Charlene Sax was amazing at our party. She got everyone up and dancing. Thank you so much for making my birthday extra special 💗 "

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"We had an amazing evening thanks to his wonderful music! Love his warm hearted spirit. Wonderful musician. Put a smile to my face. Can’t wait to get back to hear him!"

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"Played a lot of different songs. He was very interactive with the crowd. Very good! "

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"We organized the Eurostars Hotel awards ceremony for travel-related literature on the terrace of the Hotel Gran Marina, inside the World Trade Center building in Barcelona. The guys were fantastic playing Chill Out music at the welcome cocktail, and after the awards ceremony they played more lively electronic music for those who wanted to stay a while partying and dancing."

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"I had the pleasure of meeting Jose at a medical conference where we struck up a conversation with ease. During our conversation, he mentioned that he plays the saxophone. We couldn't resist the opportunity to hear him play, so we gathered around to listen. His performance was flawless and the crowd was delighted. It was truly amazing to witness his talent and I am grateful to have been among the people who appreciated it. I would definitely give him a five-star rating!"

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"Mr. Mann is a very versed and educated saxophonist that caters to the likes and needs of his audience. His music and style are very easy to listen to, and unwind at the end of a busy day. He is a very versatile musician that meets every spectrum of today’s music, as well as “yesterday’s” tunes. I would definitely recommend Mr. Mann for any event that needs to be filled."

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"remember thinking how wonderful it must be to be so expressive - not merely to string sounds popular, folk, classical, and most notably gospel. together and then lend them to the evanescence I can still hear his haunting and beautiful Go fell It on the Mountain. of the top forty, but to make music - art, born of talent and determination and fuelled by a com- Ot all the years that I have known Booker I., pulsion to share it. Booker T. is blessed with that he has never waivered on three points - his commitment to the family, his need to play and com- guft. pose music, and his belief in God. These three At first, I thought that Booker 1. might be just ideas somehow come together and nourish each another jazz musician skilled with his instru- other. This album is dedicated to his tather, a ment and versed in the accomplishments ot brother, and his grandmother, all now deceased. say . . • John Coltrane. So, in July of nineteen- And when asked of his inspiration for most of seventy-five, my acceptance of an invitation to the material on this album, he replied: "This hear him play was half-hearted at best. Was I ever music has been in me for years; it's through the in for a surprise! It wasn't just his ease with com- grace of God that _ can now put it on this plex material. Nor was it his effortless coaxing of album". In fact, he says that he is drawn even spirited notes from that tenor saxophone. It was more closely to his mother after the tragedies of the exhilaration that you experienced. At once the past couple of years and has even composed frenzied and riveting, you went away thinking music born of this resurgence. that this music needs to be heard. Indeed, you If it is true that genuine interest in a particular felt privileged that you had heard it. subject generates boundless energy, then Booker Thereafter, I made it a point to hear Booker. 1. 1.'s music is without limits. He would say that play whenever I could. I quickly learned that the his religion is the fulcrum and the music is label "jazz" was too narrow for his music. There merely a satellite, an orbit to accentuate the main was always an infusion of other types of music- force. this: on one visit to New York, as friends are inclined to do, I called Booker 1. to meet for lunch and to catch up with what had been going on in our lives. We went to a restaurant just off Sixth Avenue and wound up talking from 2:30 pm until 8:00 pm. All those hours we talked about the saxophone, about music, and how this must-cian from Seattle was faring in the Apple. Another time, he called me at 2:00 am insisting that I listen to a new musical idea he had forged for himself. Next morning the telephone receiver was on the floor; I had tallen asleep. Embarras-sed, I mustered what I hoped was a believable apology. I don't think it mattered however. He'd played that night because he couldn't contain the energy, moved to share this wonderful gift of music. His music, this gift, will inspire you. It's at once bold and incisive, spirited and alarming. Booker 1. is daring enough to bring together in his own compositions things that are usually kept separate - jazz and religious music. It makes for a spritely, fun sound. The listener will be moved by the intensity, range and absolute beauty of the entire delivery. But caution: do not trust the titles, expect a surprise.. As music brings the warmth and light of beauty into our lives, this recording will warm our hearts and spirits. Through this light, perhaps we will see a little more of ourselves. Possibly, we will come to understand a bit more of each other. Either way, it is a wonderful gift. Booker 1. is a colossal talent! Gregg Gordon "

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"For our wedding, we engaged the jazz center to provide background music for an elegant dinner (6 p.m., with extended hours!). Besides the speeches, which they neatly anticipate without warning, we enjoyed the non-stop background music. The pieces they play live are simply phenomenal! A brilliant example: a baby started crying, and they immediately responded by mixing "Hush, Little Baby" into the current song. Their flexibility and adaptability are superb. We also booked them for a relatively long period, but there was an overrun, and without any problems, they still had the energy to keep going and finished incredibly strong."

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"I asked Dave Taylor and his keyboard player Mark to support my 60th birthday party by playing some background Jazz. They were fantastic. Their Jazz lifted the atmosphere of the party to another level. Guests were soon to their feet dancing. Will definitely be asking Dave to support another event. Thanks Dave."

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"Simon was absolutely fab! He took us through a lot of options and we went for light music during photos and with our DJ for the reception. Having Simon play was a real highlight of the day. He was amazing and so many guests said just how fun it was. There were a few songs me and Steve really wanted - he really got what we were looking for with the music for the day. We loved him and I don’t think it would have been quite the same without him playing and the atmosphere he naturally brought. Great guy and a really great day "

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"I’ve seen him perform at the Vault on a few occasions and the way he brought the atmosphere to life was incredible!! The R&B Jazz fusion and he played both piano and saxophone! Always look forward to hearing him play."

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"I would definitely recommend working with Rory. They were a great addition to the event atmosphere and really elevated the quality of the event. Most importantly, they were a breeze to co-ordinate with and made the whole hiring process incredibly smooth, distinguishing themselves for their friendly and accommodating professionalism."

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"Thank you for being such an important part of our special day"

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