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"I contacted Louise prior to our wedding which was held on the 26 August 2022 at St Mary at the Elms Church in Ipswich. I found Louise very helpful when it came to making arrangements, I planned to hold our reception at the Dove Inn, St Helens Street, Ipswich. One might think this was not a very posh venue for a wedding and one would be right. However, our Beckett family have had very close ties to the Dove Inn since the late 1800s. So, it is a very special place for us and has been a place we meet for birthdays and special evens as well as being a place to go for a quite drink etc. The wedding was held outside at the back of the pub, best described as a semi covered area with very large square canopies. I was surprised that Louise accepted the engagement as it was very apparent that Louise is a very experienced, professional, and celebrated pianist that you would be well suited at very high-class hotels and such events. Plus, she agreed to travel from Diss in Norfolk to play for us. I needed to make more than one last minute adjustments and I found Louise to be very versatile and she clearly understood what I was looking for. We agreed that she would play a mix of classical, light jazz and Frank Sinatra style of music, which Louise played to perfection. I had in the region of sixty-five guests. I originally agreed with Louise to play for two hours, expecting guests to switch off after that as there were no dancing facilities. Louise’s music was so infectiously pleasing to the ear that I asked her to play for another hour, because the atmosphere was electric and I did not want to lose that harmony that she was creating as the hour neared to the end, I begged her to play for another hour, which she agreed to. I have taken time to write this extended review because I am a person that wears my heart on my sleeve, and I am open and honest with everyone. Despite my brief to Louise, that I wanted her to feel like a guest and not just the pianist, I asked her to take regular breaks and participate in the ongoing buffet. I can honestly say that Louise played for four hours almost none stop. In my opinion this was way over the call of duty. I do however have one criticism of Louise if it can be called that. Louise I honestly believe that you should increase your fees. What you did for my wife and my guests was incredible. You made our day extra special, and your fees should be increased for the magical music and memories that you create. From the bottom of my heart thank you. Doug Beckett "

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"Becky sang at our wedding reception, she was everything we could have asked for and all the guests commented on her amazing voice and song choices! She even sang during our first dance which made it even more special! I would definitely recommend her in the future."

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"Hi Adrian, Thanks for doing such a great job at our wedding. All the guests commented on how good you were and really loved your music. Hope to see you again sometime in the future. Regards, Ali and Matt. March 2018 Wedding. Savoy Hotel. London. "

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"Rich was easy to deal with from the start and very flexible and relaxed which in turn helped us relax on the day knowing that he was going to be ready when we needed him to be. As a pianist myself I appreciate the level of dedication he has given to performing and arranging his repertoires. Whilst I'm not a professional like Richard I do have Grade 7 and am perform keyboards with a band so I was quite particular about who we hired to play. Not only for me but also for our guests, many of whom were musical also! 10/10!!"

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"Dear Stephen, On behalf of the team at the Kennels, we would like to say thank you for transporting our members to France with your rendition of the best loved French songs with your accordion. Our Beaujolais Nouveau dinner was as ever a great success especially given the welcome you gave our guests as they entered the building. We can't wait to have you back with us in 2019!! With kind regards, Assly Clarke, Kennels Guest Relations Assistant, Goodwood, Chichester,"

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"Absolutely amazing 👏 hired Jan for my husbands suprise 50th birthday party and he didn't disappoint. My husband loved every single minute as did all our guests. Communication was also fantastic and what a lovely guy would definitely recommend to anyone thinking of hiring a saxophone player."

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"Roman turned up smartly dressed for the occasion and on time for our sons Christening. He had no problem adjusting to our own baby grand piano. He then reeled off a number of classics at the lounge style gathering over three hours all of which were played with excellence. Roman was professional and courteous throughout and mingled politely during his breaks - only problem being that some guests preferred to huddle near the piano to listen to his playing! I was asked for his details by some of the guests and have no problem at all recommending him as a safe and qualified pianist who will lend class to any occasion. Thank you Roman."

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"Nigel plays so elegantly it was a beautiful touch to our wedding, definitely recommend "

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"Nigel performed at our wedding on Sunday, and we are so pleased we chose him as our pianist. He is so talented and made our day extra special by being a part of it. He played for our ceremony and the drinks reception. While walking down the aisle I could hear Nigel playing and it gave me goosebumps, his performance was so beautiful and made many of our guests emotional. Aside from Nigel’s incredible talent as a pianist, he made the booking process very easy, always responded to our queries quickly, and is just a lovely person to be around. We will always remember Nigel performing on our special day and cannot recommend him enough. Thank you again!"

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"Christa is a very talented musician who was able to create the perfect musical backdrop for our special day. Highly recommended!"

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"Thank you so very much for helping to make our day so special!"

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"Absolutely Fantastic. Jonny played at our wedding and everybody loved him. The French style music he played was exactly what we wanted and everybody thoroughly enjoyed it. Jonny was playing in Nottingham that evening but managed to come to Cambridge and play for us on our special day. What a nice chap. thank you Jonny."

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"I can not recommend Alan highly enough. Despite being hired at short notice, he played flawlessly and very beautifully. In addition to this he was punctual, well-presented and showed himself to be immensely willing, skilled and flexible, when asked to improvise. I would not hesitate to hire him again. Thank you so much Alan, we were very lucky to have you."

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"Sam was truly exceptional on our wedding day and exceeded every expectation we had. From the very beginning, he was professional, communicative, and incredibly flexible, adapting seamlessly to the flow of the event and the needs of our guests. What stood out most was not just his technical skill, but the emotion and atmosphere he created through his playing. Each piece was performed with such beauty and sensitivity that it genuinely moved everyone in the room. It was clear to us and our guests alike that Sam is a master of his craft. His ability to read the moment and adjust accordingly made everything feel effortless and perfectly timed. We felt completely at ease knowing the music was in such capable hands. We couldn’t recommend Sam more highly to anyone looking for a pianist, who brings both professionalism and heart to their performance. He played a huge part in making our day so memorable. Thank you Sam!"

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"Jon played at our wedding in September 2017 and he was fantastic. We found him online and when we heard his version of A Thousand Years we absolutely fell in love it. He is very talented musician and gave us many music suggestions to be played during the ceremony and drinks reception. Highly recommend Jon and would like to thank him for making our wedding even more unforgettable."

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