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"It was a pleasure having you perform for us, the energy you brought to the event was fantastic and the music truly made a positive impact on the atmosphere. Thanks again for your performance and best wishes for your future endeavours."

Reply by Rory
Hi Eva, I hope you are well. Thank you very much for your feedback for on 21/11/2024. I am delighted that you were happy with the music, and your feedback is very much appreciated! Certainly, I have omitted your names on the testament. I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity, and I send you my warmest wishes. Hope to work with you again in the future! All the best, Rory

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"Thank you for another great gig on Friday. I've passed your details on to the Mayor who wants to book you."

Reply by The TH Quartet
Thanks Steve! It was great to play for you again!

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"You were excellent and hugely added to the atmosphere."

Reply by Rory
Thank you v much for your kind words Pete :) have a great week and speak again soon!

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"Massive thank you to these guys for performing at our wedding back in April. I first saw Diversion perform at a wedding show and knew I had to have them at my wedding. We booked them to perform throughout the day and during the evening... they did not disappoint! They are so incredibly talented and our guests absolutely loved them. They played so many great songs and knew how to get the guests up to fill the dance floor. Thank you for the most amazing music all day!"

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"Yesterday 07/03/2019 I had the pleasure of listening to Las Valentinas for the first time - what an amazing performance. Very best of wishes to you."

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"We had B & The Hornets for our 'Tank Open Day' Sunday 18th November 2018. WOW!!! They were fabulous!! The talk of the day!! Everyone commented on what a great band they were, so very friendly and all so very talented!! Thank you very much guys we adored you. Love from Andrea Murray and All at Chasestead Ltd. XX "

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"A complimentary glass of bubbly is always a good sign as you step through the door. Or, in this case, as you step aboard. We were on the elegant Millennium Diamond, a handsome modern catamaran leaving from Westminster Pier for a jazz cruise of the Thames. Jazz and dinner. And bubbly. With Big Ben glowing in the mellow late evening light, we cast off (I think that’s the term). We were presented with a small safety lecture and a large plate of tapas. As we glided by the London Eye and under bridges, the boat’s resident jazz band began to play. They are Chi Jazz: Noel Jay on electric keyboards, Matt Tween on bass, Steve Grainger a disciple of Johnny Hodges with a penchant for sneaking cheeky little quotations from The Pink Panther into his solos on alto sax and John Clarke on drums. Debbie Cobbett was guest vocalist. And this is a crack quartet, as was made clear by their opening number A Foggy Day (In London Town) — a great tune, though you could hardly have chosen a less foggy day than this scorching, gorgeous summer occasion with sunlight striking through the panoramic windows. Grainger’s alto was in the lead, offering sweetly swaying, reverberant cadences. The stately skyline of London surged grandly past as the combo commenced I’ve Got You Under My Skin with Debbie Cobbett joining in on warm, mellow vocals. As Grainger’s sax played debonair, descending phrases with the setting sun glinted on the river waves and the Shard rearing gleaming against the sky it became clear we were in for a tremendously pleasant experience. Red double-decker buses rolled across Cannon Street Bridge and HMS Belfast hove into view as the band began A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, reinforcing their excellent choice of songs. Noel Jay provided a delicate drapery of keyboards and Grainger went down a spiral bebop staircase on his alto. Matt Tween’s warm bass rolled like the waves as Jay embarked on a discursive, detailed solo. Steve Grainger’s playing on Moon River was reflective and rhapsodic, coming at the tune from all angles with an echoing complexity of commentary. Noel Jay’s ringing keyboard solo excavated the melody from a solid body of improvisation while the steady cadence of John Clarke’s exemplary work on cymbals and brushes rooted the tune. The only way the band could have improved the evening’s music was by playing The Way You Look Tonight — which they proceeded to do. Jay performed a chiming, charging solo while Grainger’s alto scooted and soared above and John Clarke’s drumming skilfully kicked the number forward. This was bop adapted for the dinner hour, and none the worse for it. The sun descended in a benign hot blaze over Tower Bridge, the blue sky scribbled with white contrails as One Note Samba provided a showcase for soloists. Steve Grainger’s fluid sax purred with restraint as he skirted the tune and Noel Jay played bright raucous phrases and dancing long lines against the backdrop of Matt Tween’s big, ripe bass and John Clarke’s steady, constant shimmer of drums. I could also tell you about The Girl from Ipanema but I was too busy concentrating on my moist, flavoursome chicken breast in ratatouille — which is a pity, because both Grainger’s sax and Jay’s keyboards were at their best as I stuffed my mouth full of buttery mashed potato. With the riggings of the Cutty Sark floating above the dark trees and the nocturnal sweep of the city silhouetted against the last of the blue sky, it was clear that this was an unbeatable way to spend an evening. Great music, great food, great experience. "

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"Saw you last night for the second time and felt you were even better and uplifting than last year. Your CD keeps the memories coming. Thank you."

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"Thank you so much Rory for yesterday it was a pleasure meeting you and your wonderful talent!"

Reply by Rory
Hi Grazia, Many thanks for your wonderful feedback! 😊 Hope to see you again soon, Thanks, Rory

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"Thank you very much, guys. You made the night. The first dance - You are so beautiful- played live was amazing. Gigi and me loved it. Thanks for being punctual and flexible with timing. You know how weddings are! We will definitely get in touch for my best man’s wedding party next year. You all were brilliant!"

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"Thank you for your email and kind words. We were very happy with the band and our guests had a great time with dancing for their music."

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"He was good. He performed requested tunes and for a good length of time. Thanks."

Reply by Rory
Hello Asia, Thank you for your feedback regarding Rory on 03/08/2014, which is perfect and much appreciated. I'm delighted to hear that it went well, and I have passed on your kind comments to Rory. Meanwhile, on behalf of Rory, I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity, and I send you our congratulations and best wishes for the future. Best Regards, Claire Maillot

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"Lovely staff, highly recommended! "

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"We would like to say a massive thank you to Dynamite Swing. You guys were absolutely superb at our wedding last week and went down a treat with our guests! "

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"I hired Kiki & The Latinos for my Parents 40th Wedding anniversary party and I could not have asked for a more friendly and professional band. They are incredible well priced and worth every penny. They played a fantastic selection of songs and they were the icing on the cake to make a great night into a truly spectacular party that my parents or the guests won't forget for a very very long time!'"

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