Review Centre: 1920s, 30s & 40s Style Bands

"I asked The River Jazz Quartet to play at my mother's funeral and wake: her will specified "New Orleans music to cheer the attenders" and The River Jazz Quartet filled the role perfectly. At the wake they changed to the sort of 1930's and 40's swing that Mother grew up with, and also played one of Jan's own compositions from the 1970's as a special treat. The matter was dealt with professionally, with the band giving good advice in advance and turning up in good time on the day. Highly recommended."

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"Thank you all so much for your amazing performance on Saturday evening, which was everything I could have hoped for! Your music was brilliant, got everyone up dancing and I can’t tell you how many people told me afterwards 'how brilliant the 1920s band were’. As soon as you played your first song I knew we’d struck gold! It couldn’t have been more perfect given the whole Gatsby theme and everyone so dressed up, so thank you all so much. You may be interested to know that we raised an astonishing £7,000 on the night! With just 96 people in the room…amazing! Thanks again Matthew and I'll not hesitate to recommend you if anyone should ask me for a fabulous 20’s Jazz Band!"

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"Just wanted to say a massive thank you for your performance at our evening reception on Saturday. You guys were amazing!!! We received nothing but good compliments about you. Laura your voice is a powerhouse WOW. You were just what we needed for our theme & you did us & yourselves proud. "

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"Gemma is very professional, the real deal and a pleasure to work with. "

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"Thanks Hot Rock Brass Band – you were all superb – it was such a fun night – thank you! "

Reply by Hot Rock Brass Band
Thank you. It's always fun to play for the Chelsea Arts Club ball. Graham

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"[Gaylene] Parish's voice was warm and expressive throughout, and Williams proved to be the ideal accompanist with his light, melodic touch and studied rhythmic flow. John Barham played strong, firm bass lines, and the three sounds - piano, voice and bass - blended together successfully."

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"Dear Francis and Janet – I just wanted to write and thank you both for such a lovely, friendly and ebullient performance on Sunday – it was just as I hoped – your cheerfulness and choice of material was spot on and I had lots of remarks afterwards as to how much everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you so, so much for all that you did to help the occasion along. It was absolutely great. If we have another “do” at Roffey Park I will be sure to try and book you. You were amazing."

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"Possibly one of the most unique bands I’ve seen. So much fun and musically excellent "

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"Last evening I had perhaps the most enjoyable hour I have spent for many months - if not years (sad person! ) - listening to and enjoying the singing of Rachel. The range, intonation, power and versatility of her voice are only matched by the variety of her songs - all superb and much-loved songs from many contrasting genre. I don't know what she was paid for last night, but it's frankly irrelevant, as she is priceless. "

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"The Spinettes were booked by the residents at Harleston House for a musical event that they had planned for Dementia Awareness Week. The girls were very warm and friendly with their performance but remained professional performers throughout. The music and the selection of songs for our client group was spot on, its not easy to keep people with Dementia engaged but they managed very well. It was lovely that when they finished their show the girls took the time in going round chatting to the residents and their relatives this was a lovely thing to do. The residents are still talking about it and they all said what a lovely time they had together. I have been requested to book them again and I have no problem with recommending this group and their manager for any event that requires this style of entertainment."

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"Thanks so much again for Saturday. We all loved the music. I had so many compliments. It was perfect for the occasion. I would lovely to hear you play again. So thanks again to you and of course to your excellent fellow musicians. I must say they seemed as lovely a group of people as they were excellent musicians, no wonder you look and sound like you’re having such fun. Please pass on my best to the rest of Chateaux Swing."

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"Julia Titus has a warm smile and brings an audience into her circle. She jokes with them, sings to them and makes them feel that they have gained a friend. She is also the engine that drives this show, the woman who believes that this is her job, the woman who commissioned the script and the running order, who finds people who can work with her and dedicates months of her life to getting it done. "

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"Your gig set the perfect tone for our wedding and our guests were also full of praise."

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"These guys were absolutely amazing. We had them at our wedding in the afternoon, they made our wedding even more special and set the turn to be a very classy garden party. They were lovely and played great tunes and really made our day and our wedding would reccomwnd and then recommend again. Even played Disney."

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"Just wanted to say again a huge THANK YOU for yesterday! You were amazing, really got the party started and kept it going! Great voice and sharp dressing! Your warmth and humour with all our family and friends has repeatedly been commented upon also your voice! The music suited everyone’s tastes but especially mine and Chad’s on our special anniversary!"

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