Review Centre: Swing Bands

"We had the best time in our wedding with The Admirers! Giuseppe was very attentive with us since the first contact. They created this amazing Italian vibe and our guests just loved it. Thank you guys for everything!" – John Collier, 11 September 2023, Wedding in Ostuni, Italy"

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"Rick Holland’s music is certainly not radical or innovative, but is some of the best group playing in it’s genre of Jazz Bop. Robert D. Rusch, President of Cadence Records"

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"Questo trio pazzesco ti catapulta in un atmosfera calda accogliente. Lei voce angelica, molto affiatati, si vede e si sente. Siete disponibili x festa di laurea? Complimenti. Monica."

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"It sounded really good, you're really doing good things and I hope we can book you soon again!"

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"On Sunday 24th February the ‘David Hitchen Sextet’ sounded like a band that had played together for years. The superbly presented performance had everything…a well planned repertoire, cleverly arranged charts and playing of the highest level. The fact that the six musicians met to perform together for the very first time only two hours before the gig, was quite beyond belief and had David not mentioned it during his announcements no-one would have known. One of the best small band gigs at Wigan Jazz Club for a long time ! “ Dr Ian Darrington MBE / Director & Co-founder of Wigan International Jazz Festival & Jazz Club."

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"Jazzcentrale provided the musical entertainment for Moree Gelderblom Advocaten's company party. The contact beforehand was very pleasant, and the musical entertainment for the evening was exactly what we had envisioned. Thank you!"

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"Jem Ellow Band were an incredible band for our Tuscan wedding. We listened to the band’s live music and their recorded songs whilst we were deciding on our wedding musicans, whilst we were in the UK. David and the email correspondence we exchanged was very extensive and so helpful. On the day, they arrived in a professional manner and went above and beyond to help make the day as special as it could be. Each band member is very talented with their instruments and great vocals. They begin playing pre ceremony, after the ceremony, at the aperitif, let us use their speaker for the dinner, evening set and then a DJ. We asked for a Sax also and this was arranged. Their communication made everything easy and great song range made the day! Thank you for everything. "

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"Special thanks go to Santa Sax for playing his heart out yesterday and keeping everyone entertained with his beautiful music and raising over £75 for Isaac’s Food Bank ♥️ We would 100% recommend this amazing musician to anyone booking an event, not only is he an amazing saxophone player, but he is the kindest, sweetest man ? Isaac has a special affinity for the tones of the sax and it filled all our hearts with happiness to have him at the event Note: Santa Sax is my alter-ego for gigs in December! This review was given as a social media comment so didn't come with a rating."

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"We had the pleasure of having Tibi Events perform at our wedding ceremony a month ago in Tuscany, and their music made the moment truly magical. We and our guests were absolutely loved their performance. Thank you for creating such a beautiful atmosphere and for making this moment so unforgettable ✨ Naomi & Pierre"

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"Muriele performs magnificently in our Moldy Fig wine bar at least twice a month. Her charisma and beautiful singing creates such a lovely dining experience for our customers. She has proved to be one of the most popular entertainers with many repeat customers. You Muriele are a joy to have as an entertainer because of your lovely laid back personality. Great voice, great person, great act. Thank you ​ Jamie Mathieson Director Of The Concorde Club Eastleigh ​"

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"They did a wonderful job last night at our Engagement Party. My fiancé especially loved them. If your looking for a talented Jazz band, I highly recommend this band. Thank you Wesley for a job well done."

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"I had the pleasure of witnessing Biagio Coppa's extraordinary performance at a private corporate event. With his saxophone skills, he turned the evening into a magical experience. Playing timeless classics Jazz and original compositions, he and his trio created an atmosphere of elegance and sophistication that captivated everyone in attendance. it really felt like we were in a New York jazz venue. Brian, Austria"

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"You were great and I’ve had some lovely comments about the music, people were impressed. Thank you."

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"It’s quite possible to stroll right past the place while navigating West Kinzie Street, just a wee bit north of the Chicago River, and not even realize it. The only concrete clue that you’ve arrived at your destination is the sight of a black canvas entrance emblazoned with the curious moniker of the joint. It’s called Untitled, and that handle is purposely nondescript, only adding to the overall mystique of the nightspot. Head down a short flight of stairs, say hello to the doorman (there’s no cover), and you’ll find that Untitled offers a welcoming hideaway from the hustle and bustle of the Loop, which sits only a few blocks south on the other side of the river. During the Prohibition era, speakeasies dotted the Windy City landscape where those so inclined could quaff an alcoholic libation or two while securely hidden away from the long arm of the law. But those long-ago speaks were never this spacious or glamorously appointed. Make no mistake: this is a classy operation all the way, so you won’t spy any tennis shoes or sweatsuits sullying the polished dance floor. When the Rhythm Rockets take the stage at Untitled, as they’ve been doing on the second Wednesday evening of every month for a while now starting at 7:30 p.m. and going strong for three hours, the joint proceeds to jump to a barrage of eminently danceable rhythms. The music meshes perfectly with the delicious food and cool drinks that can be ordered by summoning your lovely waitress. You can dine on such delicacies as steak tartare, sea scallops, and mushroom tortellini, and top your feast off with a scrumptious slice of whoopee pie, a blend of dark chocolate-espresso cake, peanut butter mousse, and powdered sugar. There was a fair amount of dancing happening during the Rhythm Rockets’ most recent Untitled engagement, but most of the sizable crowd was content to soak in the swinging soiree at their tables or from their barstools. The sound quality was exceptionally crisp and full-bodied all night long; Dave Downer’s concise guitar licks sliced through the air with authority, and Nicole Kestler’s delightful vocals were mixed at precisely the right level for maximum enjoyment as she sailed through longtime Rhythm Rockets favorites that included Little Esther’s “Oo Papa Do,” the relaxed pre-war blues lament “Trouble In Mind,” and the band’s scorching arrangement of Ruth Brown’s “(Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean” that they often use as a set closer. The sizzling sax section (tenors Michael Bielecki and Vince Salerno and baritone Justin Kierans) was tight and right throughout the evening, and the rock-solid combination of bassist Lou Marini and drummer Mark Fornek kept the grooves hitting on all cylinders. Mark usually sings a song or two on each set prior to Nicole’s entrance, and now he’s previewing a few Chicago blues numbers that he’s also singing with Dave’s new side band, the Five Alibis. Vince switched over to harmonica to give Little Walter’s ominous “I Don’t Play” an authentic Chicago blues sound, although the horns returned when Mark launched into Junior Wells’ playful shuffle “The Things I’d Do For You.” If you’re anywhere near River North on the second Wednesday of this or any month in the near future, take a walk down Kinzie and seek out Untitled, even if you have to look hard for it. It’s altogether worth the effort--and a great place to check out the Rhythm Rockets doing what they do best! "

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"A fantastic, very reliable and absolutely professional musician, and as an added bonus: incredibly friendly! Highly recommended. Background: The occasion was a wedding with approximately 100 guests in Berlin." German: „Fantastische, sehr zuverlässige und absolut professionelle Musikerin, als Bonbon noch dazu: unglaublich sympathisch! Absolute Empfehlung. Zum Hintergrund: Anlass war eine Hochzeit mit ca. 100 Personen in Berlin."

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