Review Centre: Swing Bands

"WOW, we are totally lost for words, what an EPIC performance and evening with you. There is nothing we wanted more from our wedding than for our friends and family to be laughing, smiling, singing and dancing. Because of you this was how the whole evening went. Our photos are going to be picture perfect from the great time that was had by all. We can’t thank you enough and couldn’t think of anyone better to have celebrated our day with. Enjoy Christmas and a very happy new year ? Lots of Love, India and Ricky Wiltshire (Elmore Court 30.11.2021)"

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"Sarah, your singing was amazing today and very moving. It was a joy t accompany you. Many glowing comments and complements afterwards. Would gladly recommend you and look forward to accompanying you again in the future. (10/10) P.Jebson"

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"Just wanted to say a big thank you for everything you all did to make our wedding day extra special! We had so much fun and didn’t want it to ever end!"

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"Thank you very much for a superb performance for the festival. We had such great feedback from the audience."

Reply by Sabra Swing
Many thanks Richard, we enjoyed it a lot.

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"Shadow Sax was very professional in all aspects and a brilliant part of our wedding. The performance was outstanding and the feedback from our wedding guests was wonderful - they really loved the playlist and it added a very special touch to our special day - thank you so much - we would highly recommend Shadow Sax to you and it is very easy to book through *****. Note: This review was provided via a different system's site which rates out of 5, and had a 5 star rating i.e. 5 out of 5"

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"Ragazzi che con la loro professionalità e simpatia sono riusciti a creare un’atmosfera magica e coinvolgente per noi e i nostri invitati. Consigliatissimi!"

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"Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and the rest of the "big" band leaders would be proud of your leadership and musical skills-the music was so amazing!!!m studying the great American Band Leaders for my PHD in American Musical History. I have to say, there hats would have been off to your splendid performance. Your daughter was great too.’Take care and thank you again so much for the great music! Katie Smith, Buffalo NY"

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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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"Thank you so much for the fantastic performance you each put on at the "Food For Good Ball". We were delighted to have you entertain our guests and you certainly delivered! It was a pleasure working with you and your enthusiasm towards the night was great."

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"We had the pleasure of having Rihanna’s Trio perform at our anniversary reception in the afternoon, and they were absolutely fantastic! Their beautiful music created a warm and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests. They were professional, talented, and very accommodating to our requests. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their performance, and several guests commented on how much they loved the band. Rihanna’s Trio helped get everyone in party vibe and made our anniversary celebration extra special, we highly recommend them for any event! Thanks for your help .❤️❤️❤️"

Reply by Rihanna’s Trio
Thank you for your kind review Dorian !!! We’re delighted to hear about your positive experience. Your feedback means a lot to us and motivates our band to continue providing excellent service. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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"Rome jazz trio band were absolutely amazing — we had so much fun! The music was beautifully romantic and at times wonderfully upbeat. Thank you so much!"

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"These guys were brilliant, will definitely book again!"

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"I had the pleasure of having The Graduates jazz band perform at our wedding, and I can't say enough about how incredible they were. From the moment they started playing, they set the perfect tone for our night reception. But what truly stood out was how they made our first dance unforgettable. It made our first dance comfortable and incredibly special. The Graduates are a group of exceptionally talented musicians who clearly have a deep passion for jazz. They made our night one to remember, and we can't thank them enough for making it so nice."

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"She was really sweet, showed up on time. She even saying, and played songs we requested. We were thankful to have live music at our event and she was great."

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"We loved how they engaged the crowd with beautiful music while maintaining a sophisticated yet warm vibe throughout the event."

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