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"Lovely Performance! Thanks for this evening!"

Reply by Rory
Hi Haldun, Thank you for you's feedback regarding Rory The Saxophonist on 30/01/2016, which is perfect and much appreciated. I'm delighted to hear that it went well, and I have passed on you kind comments to Rory. Meanwhile, on behalf of Rory The Saxophonist, I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity, and I send you our best wishes for the future. Thanks_Jo

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"Rory was absolutely fantastic at our wedding. All my guests commented on how good he was from start to finish, the music was perfect. He made all my guests feel relaxed and made it really enjoyable. I got chance to have a quick chat to Rory and he's such a lovely person too. I really recommend Rory to anybody who is looking for a saxophonist at a reasonable price too. It was all perfect thank you so much Tracy & Mick's wedding."

Reply by Rory
Hello Tracy, Thank you for your feedback regarding Rory on 26/08/2017 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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"Thank you for being part of our wedding yesterday. You were professional, friendly, so easy to deal with and, most importantly, your music was fantastic!!! Our guests absolutely loved every single minute and we cried tears of joy when you played ‘true colours’! It meant a lot to have you there and we're keeping your details for the next time we have a party."

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"Please pass our thanks on to the band. They were absolutely amazing and we've had no end of compliments. Really glad to have them there for our special day"

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"Louise / Anand shared your details so I could drop you and mail and say again how fabulous you were last night - brilliant playing and such a great mix of music." Saira Burwood, Wedding Anniversary, Rory @ Cinnamon Culture, London (Chistlehurst), July, 2025"

Reply by Rory
Hey Saira Thank you for writing- that means the world to me! I’m really happy you enjoyed the music and I mentioned you to my agent as you seemed to be the one who recognised the most tunes. It’s that musician in you! Thank you for being such great clients and joining in the spirit of the party. I hope to entertain you guys again soon. Cheers Rory

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"I wish to thank you for your recommendation of Rory Duffy to perform with Holly (percussion & vocals) & Julian (guitar) in a Latin jazz trio for my wife's special birthday a couple of weekends ago. They were brilliant. A great musical backdrop to a very successful garden party and a real hit with all our guests. We will recommend them without hesitation. Thank you again. Clive, Garden Party Manchester, August 2011"

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"Hi Rory, Was a pleasure to meet you and I loved the band. Just wish I could have stayed longer and had a bunch of my dancers and Latin music fans with me to also enjoy! I'll definitely bear you guys in mind when we need a Latin Band. :-) Regards, Shahid - Salsa Buena, June, 2019"

Reply by Latina Festivale
Hi Shahid, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. It was great to meet you and participate a bit in your class too. It was a terrific event and I’ve just emailed the bride some photos and videos, which I’ll share with you. Let me know if not received! Hope to see you again soon, All the best Rory

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" I booked The Verve jazz duo for my garden party to celebrate my birthday on the 15th of July 2017 after a recommendation from a friend. It was a huge success and we still talk about it to this day. The guys were really professional and friendly but, most importantly, played some wonderful and passionate jazz which made the day very special. Everybody loved it and the guys created the perfect ambiance for the event. The piano and double bass was a surprisingly full sound and the level of musicianship was absolutely top notch throughout. Highly recommended!!! Amanda Wheeler"

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"Hi Rory. Thank you so much for Friday. The whole thing ran so smoothly and professionally. The music was so perfect and really added to our wedding reception, it was absolutely wonderful. So many guests commented on how fantastic you all were. We hope that everything went well for you. Best wishes, Gam and Mary."

Reply by Rory
Hi Gam, Thank you for your feedback on 26/07/2019 I'm delighted to hear you were happy with our services, and I've passed on your kind feedback to the musicians. Meanwhile, I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity, and I send you our warmest wishes. Thanks, Rory

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"If you do anything today, book Sounds of Brazil!!! We had them play at our wedding and they were out of this world. They got everyone dancing and are so so talented, we still have people who were at the wedding complimenting how amazing they are. We feel blessed to have come across them on last minute musicians. Just perfect. "

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"We organized a surprise birthday party for my sister, and this Latin duo absolutely stole the show. She was already emotional from the surprise—but when they started playing her favorite Latin classics from the ’70s and ’80s, she was completely blown away. Their performance turned what could’ve been a simple gathering into something unforgettable. The vibe was warm, intimate, and full of joy. At first people were just tapping their feet, but by the second set, the dancing had started—and didn’t stop. What really stood out was how personal it all felt. They interacted with the guests, shared a few words between songs, and even dedicated one to the birthday girl—which made her tear up (in the best way). Everyone kept asking where we found them. It wasn’t just live music—it was the heart of the party. We couldn’t have asked for more."

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"The Dog & Fox in Wimbledon Village hosted Latina Festivale on the evening of 6th September as part of our Havana Club promotion. The band were reliable, arrived on time prepared and started as agreed. The guests enjoyed the new tropical vibe the band brought. Many thanks and best wishes, Marta, Sales & Marketing Manager."

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"Hi Rory, thank you so much again for yesterday. We had so many compliment’s on your performance. You really helped to make our wedding day special"

Reply by Rory
Hi Anup. Thank you for the lovely feedback! I'm very happy you enjoyed the music and it was a fabulous day and turnout, a beautiful crowd milling around drinking cocktails in the sunshine. I hope you got to relax and enjoy your special day after all the organisation, and that all the rest of the proceedings went just as wonderfully. Congratulations to you both! Sending my best wishes. 💐🥂

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"These guys played at my sister's wedding reception and had every single guest up, swinging their hips to their amazing music. I would highly recommend them and will most certainly use them again for future events. "

Reply by The Latin Bridge
Hi Loopy: It was a pleasure to play for you. Thank you very much for the review. Bless. Sergio M.

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"Absolutely amazing!! We hired Mariachi Las Valentinas for a Mexican Day of the Dead party and were totally blown away by the quality of the music and the talent of the musicians. They really made the party go with a swing, and played a really good mixture of fast songs that had the audience up and dancing, and some slower songs that gave people a chance to catch their breath. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, they brought so much joy to our party - more than happy to personally recommend if there's anyone out there in two minds about whether to book them, just contact us via thephoenixgarden.org and we'll give you any extra details you need. Totally brilliant and we just can't thank this wonderful band enough - we had so many comments from local families who attended the event and told us how much they enjoyed the music. It almost felt as though we'd got some old friends to come and perform for us. If you're thinking of music for your party we'd wholeheartedly recommend Mariachi Las Valentinas - just please don't book them for any Day of the Dead events, because well be needing them again!!"

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