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"Glittering…Excellent…this would be a tremendous show whenever you saw them!"

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Thank you David! That's a great recommendation

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"Matrimonio ballerino Sin dal primo contatto molto gentili e disponibili, sicuramente non convenzionali, quello che cercavamo noi. Musica perfetta da ballare e da ascoltare per chi non balla."

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"Everyone kept asking who they were. Truly talented musicians!"

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"The Lewis Barfoot Jazz Quintet delivers amazing performances. The ensemble demonstrated a deep understanding of both the jazz and swing tradition and the soul of live interpretation, balancing technical precision with an inviting sense of spontaneity. Lewis's leadership was evident throughout, with singing that was confident yet understated, allowing space for all the musician voices to shine.There was an unmistakable sense of enjoyment and mutual respect on stage, which translated directly to the audience. Dynamic contrasts were handled with care, and solos were expressive without ever feeling self-indulgent. Particularly impressive was their attention to providing music that truly worked for dancers. Tempos, dynamics, and phrasing were handled with care, ensuring the music was not only enjoyable to listen to but also perfectly suited to the dance floor. Beyond the performance itself, the professional approach stood out throughout the entire process. Communication was clear and reliable from the initial booking through to the end of the event, making the experience smooth and stress-free. Overall, the Lewis Barfoot Jazz Quintet combined high-quality musicianship with professionalism and thoughtful consideration for their audience, resulting in a thoroughly successful event."

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"Oh YES...Swing at it's finest...!!! Love this group...!!!"

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"Zeker een toegevoegde waarde voor je evenement. Geweldige muziek en geeft een top sfeer!"

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"The perfect touch for the wedding dinner. They also played our favourite song. Congratulations for the good job"

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"The Moonlighters were amazing!!!! All the guests got on the dance floor and never left - the kids, the grandparents, everyone was dancing! The venue staff were even dancing on the sidelines and raving about how great the band was and how to book them in the future! absolutely wonderful!"

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"Thank you all so much for such a fantastic evening on Saturday! The feedback has been unbelievable - everyone loved the evening and especially the band. Your voice has been commented on by many and lots of people are saying we must get them again! Whether that will be jazz / jive or 60s/70s, I don't know...but I will get back to you when the time is right. The selection you chose for the 2 sets was perfect - the first allowing people to chat and the second winding up the tempo for a dance. We have never seen so many people dancing in the Hall and - of all ages. So, very well done to you all and lots of thanks."

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"Amazing band that played at our pub recently. Would 100% recommend, we've already got the regulars asking for them back!"

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"Marcella Puppini's new album is a crowning glory..."

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"Matt was so professional and easy to work with, the music was on point and created just the right atmosphere for our function. We will definitely be hiring Matt again in the future."

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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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"We loved having them they really added life and elegance to the day."

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"Kathmandu Post: "Pusch says his passion for jazz is not about money. Instead it is a philosophy …" Time Out New Delhi: "There have been many jazz musicians – saxophonists John Coltrane and George Brooks to name a couple – who have been intrigued by the melodic and rhythmic complexities of Hindustani classical music. Saxophonist Rainer Pusch, how!ever, belongs to the rare breed of Western musicians who have been influenced by Carnatic music …" The Hindu: "Rainer Pusch´s solo attempts managed to capture the feel of jazz without digressing the feel from the raga pattern …" Jazzpodium: "Überzeugend hingegen geriet die Premiere von KARUNA Kshetra. Puschs warmer Tenorton versteht sich bestens mit demkarnatischen Sänger Manickam Yogeswaram …" Mannheimer Morgen: "Früher war die Musik mein Leben. Heute muss die Musik mein Leben widerspiegeln, sagt Rainer Pusch, ein Mann, der zwischen Madras, Paris und Boston viel erlebt hat …"

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