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"Mr. Helsing provided live music for a reception I hosted. The music was appropriately selected and well played. His instrument is truly unique and Roy provided a wide range of genres and orchestrations tailored for this event. I would strongly recommend him for any event from weddings, to private parties, cocktail hours, and diner events. It was very nicely done."

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"Spectacular musicians! They were perfect for my wedding reception! I'd recommend them to anyone! Event Date: May 10th, 2015 Services Provided: Jazz Band"

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"We've had the absolute pleasure of enjoying smooth Duo on several occasions when enjoying fine dining at a local posh restaurant. They made our experience memorable with a voice like silk and fabulous music. Won't hesitate to go and see them again. If you get chance to book them, just do it. You won't be disappointed. They create a classy and cool atmosphere. Perfect with dinner."

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"Thomas was very attentive, ensuring he delivered exactly what we wanted for our joint party (21st birtday & 30th Wedding Anniversary) Thomas discussed beforehand the volume which we would like and would be most suitable. The performance was very professional and enjoyed by all Thank again Thomas Note this review was provided though a different system which rates out of 5, and received a 5 star rating (i.e. 5 out of 5)"

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"Where do I start about Susie and Andy …….. from the booking, to the arrival and set up, to the performance, Smooth Duo were so professional and easy to deal with. We and our guests absolutely loved Susie’s beautiful voice and Andy’s instrumental and percussion skills….. ( don’t let them go without performing ‘fever’ ours and our guests favourite) …… We were so proud to have them as an important part of our wedding day and we have booked them again for our Art Gallery VIP opening nights twice now and we will definitely be booking them again …… Thank you both so much x Simon and Keith, 4th October 2021, derby museum of making"

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"All of this is an admittedly roundabout way of confessing that I wasn't prepared to be as delighted as I am with Go Tell It on the Mountain (Silkheart), an album of traditional hymns and originals with heaven-gazing titles by Booker T. Williams Jr., a New York-based tenor saxophonist originally from Seattle who performs as Booker T. The obsessive soul-searching implicit in the programming suggests an affinity with John Coltrane. But unlike too many of the saxophonists who aim for Coltrane's spiritual elevation, Booker T has a devilish sense of humor best illustrated by his "Say amen, Gracie" drollery on "What a Friend We Have in Jesus," a homey little melody he elongates and fragments with the comic élan of a Sonny Rollins. In fact, the classic album that Go Tell It on the Mountain most recalls is Way Out West, Rollins's 1958 album of cowboy tunes--and not just because Booker T, like Rollins before him, finds inspiration in unlikely places. It's also because Booker T's interaction with the bassist Saheb Sarbib and the drummer Andrew Cyrille is as carefree and almost as electrifying as Rollins's with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne thirty years ago (or better yet, with Wilbur Ware and Elvin Jones on A Night at the Village Vanguard, from around the same time). Despite the sarcasm implicit in Booker T's low-register bleats, his performances of "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Jesus Loves Me" exude sincerity, much the way Rollins's interpretations of oddball pop tunes do. For Booker T, as for Rollins, satire is a sign of respect, not condescension. Booker T is ecumenical: one of the album's most infectious cuts is "Halle Kalle Mazeltov," a hora whose modality he cagily exploits. The Spartan trio format means that Sarbib and Cyrille have to function as soloists as well as rhythm stalwarts, and both men shoulder the added burden gracefully, maintaining melodic continuity in a manner that bassists and drummers seldom do when they solo. Despite the length of some of the tracks (the title tune, which is just over sixteen minutes, is a Booker T original, not the folk song of the same name), Booker T's solos never deteriorate into self-indulgent braying. His sense of thematic exposition is too well developed for that-another cue he takes from Rollins. (And as if to underscore his lineage, the CD-only bonus track is Rollins's calypso "St. Thomas.") He switches to alto on his own "When Mama Cries I Cry," and his phrasing is impressively speechlike on this lighter horn. "

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"Luke is a captivating musician and storyteller! Our school (450 K-5 graders) loved having him present "Pepito and the Trash Cans", a bilingual story featuring many amazing instruments that Luke created himself. Luke transports his audience to Pepito's world in Bolivia and presents a heartwarming story and message that worth and value can be found in everyone and everything! I highly recommend this program. Your students will engage with Spanish vocabulary, STEAM content, wonderful music, and an amazing story! Book him today."

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"Susie and Andy from Smooth Duo were so professional and welcoming from the very start. From booking them, to the actual wedding they were just brilliant. The atmosphere they created during our canapés and dinner was perfect. One of the things I love most about them is their professionalism. I knew as soon as we had booked them I had nothing to worry about and could just leave them to do their thing. The best thing when you already have a stressful enough job on organising a wedding! Thank you both for adding that extra sparkle to our day. Love from Sally & Tom xx"

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"Absolutely fantastic duo. seen them twice at restaurant event,s always first class, I would recommend them to anyone."

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"Ant answered the call to perform an online live stream gig for members, volunteers and staff of Chilterns MS Centre. To say he was a hit would be an understatement, with instant requests for him to play again, and positive comments coming from all involved. He took special requests with one being particularly poignant as one member missed out on a Bryan Adams concert because of the lock down!"

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"Really, really love the music from Susie & Andy - very talented pair. Smooth by name, smooth by nature!! Would definitely recommend them"

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"We've seen your performance yesterday @ Pompstation Amsterdam! Impressive playing, good performance! Thanks for a great night:)"

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"Excelente músico. Sabe crear el mejor de los ambientes, amenizando de manera exquisita el espacio donde esté haciendo su música. "

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"Ever After Duo has been a regular part of Tavola's entertainment program since reopening after the initial COVID shut down. They have an incredible repertoire of music from the 60's through today. They are extremely talented musicians and very well received by our clientele - not to mention they are an absolute pleasure to work with."

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"Scarlett played at our small wedding ceremony last week at very short notice - only a few days! She even learnt a special request of ours, which is exceptional given the timescales. Despite it being a small, intimate ceremony, Scarlett helped make it extremely special - her musicianship was outstanding and it was the perfect fit for a Covid wedding! Highly recommended, thanks Scarlett :-)"

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