Musical Acts

"Highly recommend Tom. He played an array of songs at a surprise engagement party for my now fiancée. His communication, before, during and after was exceptional. He played a huge role in a truly amazing evening and for that I am very grateful."

"Wow,, very impressed with the show. The song selections and performances are on par with the original artist that did the songs. The bands interaction with the audiance is amazing. The audiance loved when the band members took turns coming off stage and performing with them on the dance floor. What an incredible band. One of the best bands I have watched in tampa in a long time."

" Yaz xxx oud player is widely regarded as a very good, highly respected oud player. Here’s why musicians, critics, and venues take him seriously: 🎵 Musical Skill & Reputation • Strong technical command of the oud: His playing shows control, speed, and expressive phrasing, especially in improvisation (taqsim). • Expressive style: Critics often highlight the emotional depth and atmosphere of his playing rather than just flashiness. • Comparisons to top players: He has been compared in reviews to internationally respected oud masters like Anouar Brahem, which is high praise in the oud world. 🌍 Professional Recognition • Major venues & festivals: He has performed at places like Ronnie Scott’s, the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, WOMAD, and Glastonbury — venues that book only high-level musicians. • Serious collaborations: Playing with artists such as Robert Plant, Natacha Atlas, Cheb Mami, and Transglobal Underground indicates strong peer recognition. • Longevity: He has maintained an active career for decades, which usually only happens when a musician is consistently good and in demand. 🎶 Musical Value • He’s not just a technician — he’s also a composer and bandleader, able to integrate the oud into jazz, blues, and world-music contexts without losing its traditional character. • His work with Fantazia and later ensembles shows versatility across traditional and contemporary styles. Bottom line If you measure “good” by: • technical ability ✅ • musical expression ✅ • professional respect ✅ • sustained career at high-level venues"

"Our experience with Gaspar was amazing. Not only was he extremely professional and organized, he listened to our requests and accommodated without any hesitation. He is extremely talented and played amazing music to set the vibe for our cocktail hour. All of our guests were blown away by the music and his talent. I highly recommend his services."

"Our wedding DJ, Sound By Design, recommended Robert as a solo saxophonist for our wedding in July. Robert was communicative, and most importantly flexible while preparing for our wedding. He offered us a list of songs he was confident playing, but also allowed us to choose songs for him to learn (which he did flawlessly)! Along with being professional, he was FUN and interactive with our guests, which was honestly the cherry on top! It was evident that these qualities would carry over into his music instruction with students as well! We are so grateful for you, Robert!"

"Wow what an incredible performance! You were the absolute highlight of my 30th birthday celebration. From the moment you started playing, the whole atmosphere completely lifted the energy, the vibe, and the excitement you brought were just next-level. So many of my guests are still talking about how amazing you were and how your performance made the night feel so special and unforgettable. You had everyone dancing, smiling, and totally in the moment. Thank you so much for being part of such an important celebration you were phenomenal, and I’d recommend you to anyone looking to add that extra sparkle to their event! Lucy -"