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"Rory were great at our wedding. First, they were super-flexible, fitting in with our somewhat fluid plan for the day! But most importantly, all our guests loved the accompaniment they provided to our special afternoon at Holdsworth House. They are a very talented bunch of guys, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a live jazz band. Thank you very much."

Reply by Rory
Hello Jessica, Thank you for your feedback regarding Rory Jazz (Manchester) on 16/07/2017 I'm delighted to hear that it went well, and I have passed on your kind comments to Rory. Meanwhile, on behalf of Rory Jazz (Manchester), 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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"Los Gitanos were absolutely brilliant. Chris was such a lovely man! His singing is amazing and we loved the songs they chose to play. We will never forget out first dance. A very professional act who made our wedding very special. Everybody was up dancing! Thank you."

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"TH Quintet are excellent musicians and were very accommodating. Definitely recommended."

Reply by The TH Quartet
Thanks Simon! Much appreciated!

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"El Tango surpassed themselves and with the Spanish male singer we were in heaven. More please of these versatile musicians"

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"Absolutely amazing show!! Great energy and a fantastic band!"

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"I really liked the band, the music, sound and vocals, they were perfect. I hope to see you in the future. Best regards, Marion."

Reply by Rory
Hi Stefano & Marion, Thank you so much for having us - we really enjoyed meeting you and working with your event. Please do feel free to send a message to Sarah (Cc'd) if you need help with anything. Keep in touch! Thanks, warmest wishes Rory, Rea, Rob, Jon and Jo x

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"Just a quick note to thank you for such an excellent performance on Saturday evening. Thank you for helping to make Anna’s birthday so memorable. We would not hesitate to recommend you."

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"Having used Summer Samba before we knew exactly how fantastic they are ! Thank you to the most perfect group, we have just had a fantastic birthday garden party and Summer Samba made it!! The music was wonderful, so professional and a pleasure to listen to! My guests were mostly top class musicians and everyone just loved you guys. Can't wait to have another occasion where we can use you again. First Class thank you. Claire Watson"

Reply by Summer Samba
Many thanks Claire. It was a lovely occasion and you made us feel appreciated and looked after us so well! Tim

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"Latina Festivale was very professional on the run up to the event. I felt confident knowing that he had been in touch regarding all aspects of his gig with us. The band were lovely to deal with on the evening, and very helpful answering questions from our work experience students. Our audience loved them, and were asking when they would next be back."

Reply by Latina Festivale
Hello Stephie, Thank you for your feedback regarding [Latina Festivale] on 16/03/2017, 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. Regarding your [agency] Music for the payment. Meanwhile, on behalf of [Latina Festivale], I would like to once again thank you for the opportunity. We hope to work with you again soon. Best Regards, Claire Maillot

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"Words cannot describe how thrilling it was to walk into the reception, hear music, turn round and see you play. You created a truly magical atmosphere. When the band came on later, everyone got up to dance. And it was not a straightforward gig. The band went that extra mile - not only in the planning and preparation stages, scheduling an order of ceremonies that would cater for our precise needs and requirements - but also on the day itself. When my DJ vocalist fell through at the last minute, the band were only too happy to step in, playing my MP3 cues through their sound system and even learning our first dance wedding request on the spur of the moment! The band were also kind enough to play extra time, and I was really pleased with their adaptability and flexibility in response to the fluctuating nature of the event. They ensured that my wedding was a real party. The band itself was a joy to behold and everyone was delighted with your music. I sincerely hope that we can work with you again in future. Thank you!"

Reply by Rory
No problem! Thanks for approving. I hope that we can keep in touch and do give me a shout if there is anything that you fancy seeing at Band on the Wall - would be great to meet up for a drink / bite to eat. All best :) Rory

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"I recently had the pleasure of working with Edina to create a very special marriage proposal to my now fiancee. I am from the United States and it was a bit daunting to find a professional musician that could carry out my vision and communicate with me from over the pond! Edina was great from the first email, courteous and timely in reponse. She learned 3 new songs to perform for us and the vocalist that worked with her (Hettie) was great too. She also took special requests for a recording of the songs and champagne for us to toast. Edina and Hettie sat in the cold and waited for us to arrive at the proposal spot! And the performance was lovely, made us laugh and cry, and made the greatest moment completely surreal. I recommend working with Edina, she is a pleasure. "

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"The music was absolutely spot on, so many bangers and H&R nailed the vibe 🙌🏻 we had an absolute blast on the dance floor and everyone said how brilliant the music was. Huw also DJ'd later in the evening, bringing along a great lighting set and kindly staying later (everyone was loving it and dancing) which we really, really appreciated. We weren't sure about a first dance and Huw read the room so well. Just 10/10 all round!"

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"The VIP Formula are brilliant! We hired them for a birthday party at our house, communication was excellent from the moment of booking. A most professional outfit who made our event a spectacular success. Arriving in good time, they set up without disruption to the proceedings. They are all talented musicians who played a wonderful mix of latin music and popular tunes cleverly adapted into a Cuban style which got everybody dancing. A highly polished yet personalised performance that impressed everyone and we would definitely recommend them."

Reply by VIP Formula
Dear Duncan, All memories I have from your wife's Birthday Party are fantastic. She played a great African Percussion solo! Hahahaha... That was really fun. Thank you very much again for having us. Best regards, Michael. VIP Formula

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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. Your contribution to today’s Cocktail Party was outstanding and memorable. We loved your playing and choice of music. We hope we will have another opportunity to hear you... Please send us details... With best wishes, Stephen & Joanne."

Reply by Rory
Hi Steve Thanks so much for inviting me down to play at your party, it was truly an honour and a pleasure, and I really enjoyed your company and the company of all your friends and family. I’ve just got back from Clapham where I’ve been telling Jo how well it went and she is thrilled too and I’m sure shell relay it back to our agent so all in all it was a great success and glad to be a part of it. I really appreciate your kind testimonial too - many thanks! I hope you enjoyed the rest of the afternoon and evening!! I sincerely hope to come back and play for you guys again! Best wishes Rory

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