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"100% recommend! 🎷🤍 We couldn’t recommend Jess Hughes enough! She played the saxophone for 90 minutes during our ‘cocktail hour’ at our wedding on Wednesday 10th June, and she was absolutely incredible. We wanted an Ibiza-style vibe, and Jess delivered it perfectly. She had everyone dancing, singing along, and really set the tone for the rest of the evening. The atmosphere she created was amazing, and so many of our guests commented on how brilliant she was! Jess was quick to reply to emails, professional and an absolute pleasure to have as part of our special day. If you’re looking for someone to bring fantastic energy and unforgettable live music to your special day then she is the perfect choice. Thank you so much for making our day even more memorable! 🎷🤍"

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"Just wanted to say a massive thank you for being a part of our wedding. We have had so many compliments and have been giving out lots of recommendations for you!"

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"We were looking for some interesting entertainment for during our wedding reception. I contacted Jonny and from the outset he was friendly, informative and totally professional. On the day Jonny performed two sets, as previously arranged. He was well received by all our guests, many commenting on his skills and repertoire. If you are looking for something a little different, classy and professional then I would have no hesitation in recommending Jonny. "

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"We invited Jonathan to play for our evening wedding reception where in addition to the afternoon guests we expected a total of about 75 people. We sent in a few requests ranging from Rachmaninov to Rod Stewart and Jonathan was able to learn what he did not already know and perform brilliantly. Many of the guests commented as to how much they enjoyed the music. We would certainly use his services again, the only problem is, we do not have another function lined up so we may have to organize one. He is also a very nice man who really knows how to balance volume against the conversation levels in the room, his experience shows."

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"I really really enjoyed hearing Roger performing, such a genuine lad."

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"We were absolutely delighted with Paul who played at my birthday celebration. From the very beginning, he was very accommodating—listening to my preferences and tailoring the music selection and style. He arrived well ahead of time to set up, and his professionalism showed in every detail, including his attire. Throughout the event, he was reading the room and adding the perfect atmosphere to each moment of the evening. I would gladly hire him again for any future event. Highly recommended!"

Reply by Paul Reynolds
Thanks for your lovely review. Was a great pleasure playing for your Birthday, thanks for asking me.

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"I contacted Louise prior to our wedding which was held on the 26 August 2022 at St Mary at the Elms Church in Ipswich. I found Louise very helpful when it came to making arrangements, I planned to hold our reception at the Dove Inn, St Helens Street, Ipswich. One might think this was not a very posh venue for a wedding and one would be right. However, our Beckett family have had very close ties to the Dove Inn since the late 1800s. So, it is a very special place for us and has been a place we meet for birthdays and special evens as well as being a place to go for a quite drink etc. The wedding was held outside at the back of the pub, best described as a semi covered area with very large square canopies. I was surprised that Louise accepted the engagement as it was very apparent that Louise is a very experienced, professional, and celebrated pianist that you would be well suited at very high-class hotels and such events. Plus, she agreed to travel from Diss in Norfolk to play for us. I needed to make more than one last minute adjustments and I found Louise to be very versatile and she clearly understood what I was looking for. We agreed that she would play a mix of classical, light jazz and Frank Sinatra style of music, which Louise played to perfection. I had in the region of sixty-five guests. I originally agreed with Louise to play for two hours, expecting guests to switch off after that as there were no dancing facilities. Louise’s music was so infectiously pleasing to the ear that I asked her to play for another hour, because the atmosphere was electric and I did not want to lose that harmony that she was creating as the hour neared to the end, I begged her to play for another hour, which she agreed to. I have taken time to write this extended review because I am a person that wears my heart on my sleeve, and I am open and honest with everyone. Despite my brief to Louise, that I wanted her to feel like a guest and not just the pianist, I asked her to take regular breaks and participate in the ongoing buffet. I can honestly say that Louise played for four hours almost none stop. In my opinion this was way over the call of duty. I do however have one criticism of Louise if it can be called that. Louise I honestly believe that you should increase your fees. What you did for my wife and my guests was incredible. You made our day extra special, and your fees should be increased for the magical music and memories that you create. From the bottom of my heart thank you. Doug Beckett "

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"We are so grateful to Nigel for the absolutely perfect soundtrack to our wedding breakfast, no words can fully capture how much his music added to our day. From the moment he began playing, Nigel created an atmosphere that was warm, elegant and full of joy. The music flowed beautifully throughout the meal and it genuinely enhanced every moment without ever overpowering conversation or the atmosphere. So many of our guests commented on how lovely and memorable the music was, and how perfectly it complemented the couple of hours we spent together with the people we love most in the world. Nigel’s playing was heartfelt, expressive and wonderfully tasteful which was exactly the right balance of soul, emotion and celebration. His ability to read the room, adapt to the moment and provide such a thoughtful, uplifting soundtrack was incredible. Whether it was the gentle background pieces during introductions and first courses, or the slightly livelier melodies later on, every note felt intentional and special. Not only was his performance beautiful, but Nigel himself was a joy to have, he was warm, friendly and professional from start to finish. He was attentive in the lead-up, easy to communicate with, and such a calm and welcoming presence on the day. If you’re looking for music that feels timeless, full of heart and uniquely tailored to your wedding, we absolutely recommend Nigel. His music didn’t just fill the room; it added another layer of emotion and beauty to one of the most meaningful parts of our day. Thank you, Nigel; we, and all of our guests, loved absolutely every moment of your music."

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"A huge thank you for piping me down the aisle, it sounded incredible and meant so much to me that I could have that tune. Thanks again."

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"Hi Adrian. Your performance was brilliant on Saturday. You were very accomodating and professional throughout. Dealing with you was a pleasure. You made the party! Everyone was talking about how fantastic you were. Thanks again so much and as mentioned, I'll see you at my 50th!! "

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"Jonny did a great job playing at my wedding, he created an amazing atmosphere. Thanks again!"

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"Becky was absolutely brilliant, professional and a very talented musician. Becky performed at our wedding ceremony and all our guests commented on how wonderful Becky was. Becky turned up in good time and setup without any trouble. Thank you Becky for learning the extra songs for us, and it was wonderful to hear your cover of Unison by Bjork. Thank you for being part of the happiest day of our lives."

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"Sarah was brilliant. Very well organised, able to accommodate everything we asked and very professional. I would massively recommend Sarah, she was fab 😊"

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"I run a little Amateur Dramatics group called The Chanticleer Players and we were all attempting to put on our first Pantomime! We were struggling until we stumbled upon the brilliant Tom Kelsey! Tom came and saved the day! It was all rather last minute really, but Tom took it all in his stride and raised our Pantomime performance with his amazing piano playing. Not all our cast who sang are singers but Tom managed to make each and every one look great! He was able, off the cuff, to produce background music to scenes, which enhanced the audience experience. We had a CD of Christmas Songs playing as the audience arrived and took there seats, but one evening it faltered and broke. Tom stepped in and played Christmas songs to keep the atmosphere alive until the Pantomime was ready to begin. Tom was punctual, professional, understanding, adaptable and above all an outstanding musician. I can highly recommend Tom and we will be asking him back in the Summer! "

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"Sam was amazing on our wedding day - he is a very talented pianist, and we fully recommend him for any event in future. We got married at Marylebone Town Hall on a very hot day in June - despite the weather Sam turned up looking super smart in a suit which matched the London wedding vibe. He was very accommodating in the lead up, with great communication and putting our minds at rest regarding the playlist. We were delighted - some great renditions of Oasis and Stereophonics to keep Nick calm whilst he waited, Kings of Leon for the entrance and Toploader for our exit. Many guests said how brilliant he was and it brought such a special atmosphere to the start of our day. We loved every minute! "

Reply by Rex Woolf
Thank you so much for having me! It was a real pleasure to play for you.

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