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"We've had Sonia play a number of times at the bar and it's always a lovely night. She reads the crowd very well and plays a good mix of popular jazz tunes, all beautifully played and Sonia's vocals are warm, silky and wonderful. I would definitely recommend her!"

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"Swing Gitan were an excellent addition to our wedding day - great music and lots of fun. Everyone loved watching them and dancing on the night. They were very professional, punctual and polite throughout the process. Would highly recommend. Thank You! - Ali Boston - 30/9/17"

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"Just a line to thank you so much for your set at our party. You really were excellent. As people left and in the thank you notes so many people commented on what a great band you are and how much they enjoyed your music. Very professional and very talented. "

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"Thank you so much for all your hard work last night – all the guests loved your music."

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"Hi Andy, Just a quick email to Thank you for last nights Valentines Event. I have spoken with some of the attendees and they were very impressed with Andy and confirmed they had a good night. Both The Rat Pack and Michael Buble Shows were great for our special night. Thank once again. Susan"

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"We booked Stereo Jazz Collective for a party to celebrate my husband’s 50th birthday, our son’s 21st and both of our sons’ graduations, so lots to celebrate. The evening went very well and the Stereo-Sound Trio definitely made the party extra special. They were professional but relaxed which made it very easy to welcome them into our home. Their style of music went down very well with everyone, young and a bit older! They were happy to do any requests that we might have and contacted us in advance to ask. I would definitely recommend to anyone. Thank you very much."

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"This is long overdue but we wanted to say an enormous thank you for playing at our wedding two weeks ago. A number of guests have commented on how lovely the music was and it certainly lent an air of style and sophistication to the proceedings. Thank you again to the whole band, for helping making the day so lovely."

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"You have a great voice! "

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"I just wanted to say a massive thank you for singing at our wedding at Slaley Hall. You were amazing and all my guests commented on the good song choices and your vocals. Brilliant. We will definitely be recommending you to others. "

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"It was a truly amazing experience to have you sing for us this afternoon. I really can’t thank you enough. You are such a delight, both as a singer and a person. "

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"What a band! Laura has the most incredible voice and the band rocked our Peaky Blinders dinner dance just brilliantly. Everyone is talking about it still and I’m desperately trying to think of another event to book Trip For Biscuits! Couldn’t recommend them highly enough."

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"I DJ'd at the same wedding that The Polka Dot Peaches were performing at, they three girls had a full live band which was amazing! From start to finish the communication was spot on with Daisy and we both supplied equipment to suit our clients Tipi without it looking like we had rocked up at Glastonbury! They girls were capturing the crowd doing their 'thang' to swing and upbeat jazz. I was very impressed when they sang some new pop tunes with a jazzy twist!! Highly Recommended."

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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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"Sababa, led by Daniel, were the perfect band for our wedding. They captured the vibes of our ceremony, wedding reception and the party beautifully. We were delighted by the versatility of the band, with Daniel playing some classic piano pieces for the ceremony and the wider band playing a wider range of swing, soul, pop and Jazz in the evening. Not only were they brilliant musicians, they were also very professional, polite and most importantly fun! They did a great job of getting 100+ people dancing all night long and the 3 one hour sets in the evening plus the ceremony music and reception music were excellent value. Having enjoyed their performances so much, we will be looking to watch them in London next year to relive the magic of our big day. Thanks Daniel and the rest of the team! "

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"Hi Jess, It was lovely to meet you and on behalf of all the homeowners I would like to thank you: It was wonderful and they are already talking about having you come again! "

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