Musical Acts

"Jim played at our corporate happy hour celebration, and honestly, I can’t rave enough about how fantastic he was. I had never booked a live musician before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect—but Jim made the entire process so easy. His communication was excellent from the start, and he worked with us to tailor the music list perfectly for our event. He showed up early to set up (which is super important for me), and everything was smooth and professional. Once he started playing, wow—he’s not just an exceptional guitarist, he’s fun, engaging, and brought such great energy to the party. All of my colleagues were impressed, not only by his talent but by how cool and easygoing he is. Jim truly made our party sparkle. If you’re looking for someone who is professional, talented, and just a joy to work with, I give him the strongest recommendation possible. Thank you, Jim—you made our event unforgettable! "

" 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"

"We wanted to thank you again for your fantastic musical contribution last Saturday. My brother was very pleasantly surprised, especially since he's a keyboardist himself. And the music was just right in style and volume."

"Wow! We booked the duo for our ceremony & drinks reception and they truly surpassed our expectations. They took on our extra song requests without fuss and our guests could not stop raving about them.Thank you for making our day so memorable. "

"You are a legend, u did an amazing job, looking forward to our next event"

"Groovy Savage is the owner of a small family business that works by contract with professional dj equipment. Groovy, like his father, is an ordained minister. He is a charismatic, hard working, dedicated professional that gives 100 % every time. He puts on a great show, takes all requests because he has a wealth of music from several decades, and makes every event fun."