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"WOW,WOW, WOW what a fantastic wedding band you are, i didn't want to come of the dance floor. We loved you so much are hoping to plan a party and book you again !"

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"Wonderful, professional musicians, who set exactly the right tone for our Afternoon AGM. They played non-stop before and after, even doing requests, so I would recommend this flexible musical troupe (we initially asked for a duo, then they accommodated our request to provide a trio) to anyone who wants to have an upbeat, varied programme of music, played beautifully."

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"Sophie is a talented multi instrumentalist and singer. Her smile and lovely personality radiates, and she has a skill of making everyone feel included and uplifted."

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"Best band in Nottingham hands down! Hired them for my mums wedding and they had everyone on the dance floor one moment and then had everyone moved to tears the next (in the best possible way) They played all night for us and we loved every minute, they truly made it a night to remember!"

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"Ms Holiday is the full embodiment of what you'd come to expect from an entertainer! Adored by many with a unique ability, breathing life into those classic songs. Always professional and full of life, bringing a smile to all those that hear her sing!"

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"The feedback from our guests as usual was fantastic! We will definitely look to get you re-booked."

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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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"A big thank you to Strings Attached as they filmed with us to elevate the EDClass curriculum even further! 🤩 Their contributions will provide even more engaging content for learners so they can reach their full educational potential. We had an absolutely fantastic time"

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"Carla was brilliant, so talented and perfect for the event"

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"We really love having these guys at the pub. A guaranteed lively night with amazing music that everyone tap their feet to, sing along to or have a good dance to. If you haven’t seen them then then you are really missing out. Well done guys, keep up the good work. "

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"I had these girls last weekend and they were far beyond our expectations. The place was packed and the dance floor was full all the time. Every commented how good they were - definitely re-booking these girls! "

Reply by Nashville Legends
Thanks Mark for such a glowing review, it’s much appreciated and yes it was a fabulous evening hope to see you in 2026. Regards Maddie & Mandy

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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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"Brilliant start to the celebrations of our wedding at carlton towers on the 21st October. A nice little set to keep everyone entertained whilst we went for photos. Great duo with some brilliant songs x big thank you to you both for helping make our day so special. Highly recommended x"

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"Swingtime are fabulous jazz musicians! They played at our wedding and were amazing! Relaxed, talented musicians who were so easy to work with. Thank you Neil! "

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"An outrageously talented duo. I booked Party in the UK for my 30th and was blown away! They went above and beyond to make the day special, got everyone off their seats and even played “Shallow” at my request. Mesmerising. Fun. Highly recommend."

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