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"Lucinda was on time, pleasant, and very professional. Lovely voice. Thank you! "

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"Tony led numerous wonderful jazz sessions at Roz Ana for over a year. He is always professional and has some amazingly talented musicians that play with him to create wonderful music. His talent is very clear and he has the ability to bring together pieces with his co-musicians in a very engaging way that is always enjoyable. "

Reply by The Mid Atlantic Sax Trio
Thanks for having us, Oni! We enjoyed playing for you and the cuisine was fabulous!

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"Absolutely fab, would definitely book again, such a lovely person, thanks a million Jess! "

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"Small Days are a jazz and Blues duo band from Bristol England. They are made up of Natalie Davis who provides us with beautiful cabaret style sultry vocals and Dave Merrick whose guitar influences are too numerous to mention but include the early blues fingerpicking guitarists such as Mississippi John Hurt and the Rev. Gary Davies . . . . - Pat Stone, The Pat Stone Show - Bright Sky Radio Tampa, Florida (Jul 12, 2015)"

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"Rachel sang at our wedding reception and we found her to be very entertaining and pleasing to listen to. She comes across as being very confident and her quality of singing is exceptional. Rachel is highly recommended as a performer. She is definitely a five star entertainer. "

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"Fantastic live band! Anyone that books them will not be disappointed! Not only do they sound AMAZING but Leanne has a great sense of humour that keeps her crowd giggling too!"

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"I would just like to say again thank you to you and the rest of the band for being part of our lovely wedding day. Your music really set the tone for all of us to have a fun day ... our guests thought your music was really great."

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"The Songbirds were excellent, on time, lovely voices and very professional. They made the party the success it was - fantastic ladies. Their song repertoire suited the event - a birthday party in World War aerodrome. One guests commented that they were "stonking" - we totally agree. Very highly recommended. "

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"I contacted Rachel to sing at my mother’s memorial service. She responded quickly and was very professional yet friendly from the start. Rachel’s first solo “Pie Jesu” reduced me to tears as her voice was so beautiful. We will remember the service as a wonderful tribute to my mother mainly because of Rachel’s singing. I cannot recommend her highly enough and would love to find another occasion to use her again. Thank you so much Rachel. "

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"Thank you so much Dave! You made our day so unique with your music and it really was just what we were dreaming of for our reception and ceremony! We hope we can see you play again soon! "

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"Absolutely fantastic voice, set the mood for the wedding early on would highly recommend! "

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"We booked Vintage Rose for a Remembrance event and she was just fabulous. A mix of songs that had our residents singing and crying in equal measure. When she sang A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, there wasn't a dry eye in the house. I can't recommend highly enough. Thank you for making our event so special."

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"One of the pleasures of writing for Jazz Views is having the opportunity to follow the progress of an artist with each new release. It has been my very great pleasure to follow Lush Jazz Band's progress over the last few years. Having reviewed Lauren’s debut album, in 2016 and the follow-up, five years later, it was with great interest that I listened to her third album. If you’re looking for continued growth and artistic development in a musician, then Lauren has certainly delivered. Earlier today, prior to writing this review, I listened again to all three albums back-to-back and was amazed at what I was hearing. Listening in such a concentrated way, I was struck by how consistent each of the albums is and how the vocalist’s progress is not taking place with gargantuan leaps but steadily, as we can see here, in a paced and sustainable development. One huge advantage for Lauren is retaining the services of pianist Liam Dunachie, who arranges much of the music, and the two have built a solid rapport that has resulted in a formidable partnership. With “Tide Rises,” Lauren Bush has found a perfect balance between the old and the new, with a couple of strong original compositions, a handful of standards, and some contemporary works that she has done a wonderful job of adapting to her voice. The album gets off to a stunning start with a brisk and swinging “Joy Spring.” The tricky lyrics are handled with great aplomb by Bush, and after a lovely solo from Dunachie, she gets in a nice scat chorus of her own. This is followed by the title track, one of two original compositions, in which Lauren has drawn inspiration for the lyrics from the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Played over an ethereal opening from Rhodes and guitar (and the only song to feature electric bass), the music evolves over a gentle tempo with an empowering delivery from Lauren. The other original, “Easy Does It,” has a relaxed, almost lazy tempo, and Lauren has written lyrics that add to the gospel flavor of the music. Versatility and variety being the name of the game, we are treated to a beautiful bossa nova written by Earl Okin titled “Madrugada,” and Joni Mitchell’s “Circle Game” is given a delightful treatment, with some exquisite playing from all. The music flows in a beguiling manner, and Mitchell’s lyrics are given a sensitive reading by the vocalist. Standards have been a constant inspiration for Lauren, and with the depth of maturity that she has gained in the last few years, I have witnessed her raise her game significantly. It is difficult to pick one over another. Her treatment of “Oh What A Beautiful Morning” is flawless and joyous, with a lovely scat solo too, and “Nobody Else But Me” has a charm all of its own. If proof is needed of Bush’s stature as a jazz vocalist, then take a listen to the ballad performance on “This Is Always.” A duet for voice and piano, this is a pure delight and even, dare I say it, surpasses the duo’s reading of “Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most,” which was such a highlight of her last album, “Dream Away.” Closing with another contemporary tune, this time from the pop duo Yazoo, Lauren and Liam Dunachie cleverly recast Vince Clarke’s song, with Lauren giving the excellent Alison Moyet a run for her money. Another step forward for Lauren in a hugely enjoyable set that sees her setting the bar increasingly higher."

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"Fantastic singer who engages and encourages audience participation, whilst holding the audience's attention throughout the performance. Ruby's is a pleasure to listen to with a lovely personality to sum up absolutely fabulous."

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"We decided late in the day that live music would enhance our summer party. We looked at a number of groups but The Mid Atlantic Sax Trio seemed best to fit the bill. Their sample videos impressed and we were confident to book them. They arrived on time, were extremely courteous and engaged with our guests taking requests and playing a few encores which was welcome. We have no hesitation at all recommending them to other clients. We will be asking them to return in 2018 for our next summer event."

Reply by The Mid Atlantic Piano Trio
Thank you, Steve! We had a splendid time playing for your event!

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