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"Matt played at our reception, and wow. We were lost for words. Matt absolutely smashed it, playing some absolute classics and even took requests, everything was perfect. The day really would not have as good as it was if we didn’t have Matt playing, he is SO talented. Thank you so much."

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"Thankyou so much for continuing to carry on and make our day magical after the company we previously had went into liquidation . Really appreciate all your hard work"

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"If you like mellow, relaxing Christmas Carols, then this is the CD. Perfect for Christmas day."

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"Great feedback from tenants today awesome"

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"Thank you for responding so sensitively at a very difficult time for us. The desire to have a harpist at Mum's service was so important - that has been fulfilled beautifully"

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"Immersive, honest, vibrant music"

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"Josh recently performed at our networking dinner and he perfectly set the tone for the evening, our guests loved every minute. Super talented, highly recommend! "

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"Nicky Phillips’ performance at my 50th birthday party was simply outstanding. From the moment I reached out to book her, communication was smooth, professional, and timely, making the entire process stress-free. Her melodic and relaxed folk-style voice captivated the audience, creating the perfect atmosphere for the celebration. Every guest thoroughly enjoyed her performance, with many commenting on how her music added a special touch to the event. A truly memorable musical experience!"

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"Phil was brilliant start to finish. Very professional and excellent voice. Interacted really well with guests and did his best to cater any requests. Would recommend him to anyone looking to make their day that extra bit special."

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"Steve, gauged the audience and 'mood' in a couple of songs and fitted what we were after perfectly. Would we recommend, YES, definitely, great start to the afternoon. Reviewed by: Tom Barton "

Reply by Steve Tempo Performer
A superb afternoon. Thank you for sending your review. Fabulous people.

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"Kim was incredibly kind and professional from the moment from her first email until she sang her last song. I want to thank her from the bottom of our hearts for making ours extra special and for singing all the songs that meant so much for us. If you want to hire a true professional for your wedding who will meet all your needs, responds to every email the same day and sing like an angel, Kim is the right choice."

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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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"You won’t find anybody as good as Harry Collins. His repertoire and voice are so diverse he can please any crowd "

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"Wonderful tone and phrasing and can pretty much sing anything. Just a great musical talent who deserves far wider recognition."

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"It was a great event and the band were amazing - Everyone had lots of fun. Thanks"

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