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"Nigel played wonderfully at our wedding at Holiday Inn Milton Keynes East. He played an excellent set for the entrance of guests, walk down the aisle, and signing the register. We would have no hesitation in recommending him"

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"Michael put together a fantastic band, which became a real highlight of our wedding. Every guest I spoke to mentioned how impressed they were, and masterfully selected and performed songs got guests up to the dance floor and kept them there. Both booking the band and arranging the logistics was incredibly easy as Michael was proactive and effective in these aspects of his work. It put my mind at rest in the run up to the wedding to know that the band was in Michael’s capable hands. The quality of playing was exceptional and a testimony to Michael’s ability and the caliber of musicians that he sourced for our event. I don’t hesitate recommending Michael for any event, he is a versatile, organised and exceptional musician. "

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"We met Nigel at a Wedding fair and knew instantly that we wanted him to play on our big day! He was so friendly and lovely to talk to. We did just that and had him play at our Wedding in September! He covered our ceremony and drinks reception and my only regret was not having him for longer. He got our guests dancing and it was so special having him play such amazing songs, we have received many compliments about him! Having Nigel made our day even more memorable. His communication was great, responded straight away and kept us updated on the lead up to the big day. He was so kind and accommodating. Honestly BOOK HIM, you won’t regret it. Thank you Nigel for being so wonderful. X"

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"Matt delighted our wedding guests with his truly adaptable style; classic hymns during the service itself, iconic film soundtrack for the procession out of church - and a very helpful addition to any groom's speech; ten 1980s TV soundtracks seamlessly woven into improvisation whilst we awaited the arrival of the (very lovely) bride! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend."

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"Venezuelan soprano Sofia slipped in, in splendidly soulful isolation, in sleepy-slinky Barnes. Sofia’s charm comes from an ability to engage with her audience with vivacity, a slow waving of the arms or a thumbs-up cheekily pepping things up. This was a two-way process, for the audience, although in their own homes, were there via a livestream chat facility, commenting, praising and importantly requesting numbers. What were requested? Jazz standards, show numbers and some current pieces rubbed shoulders with languid classics sung in French or torrid numbers in her native Spanish. The jazz standards were impressively and beautifully sung. Cole Porter’s 1944 classic, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye and Meredith Willson’s 1950 show tune ‘Til There Was You, had just the right balance of poignancy and warmth of these post-war nostalgic gentle pieces. The mood changes, but not the sincerity of the singing, with the traditional folk song, The House of the Rising Sun, retaining the blues feel of a song that became the “first folk rock hit”. Then, we were transported to the late sixties with the Aretha Franklin version of I Say a Little Prayer For You. Her skill in Latin American music was epitomised by the famous bolero, written by Mexican songwriter Consuelo Velázquez, Bésame Mucho. Sofia’s soft but passionate treatment of the lyrics harked back to the dreamy sensuality of the 1940 original. I expect many of her fans were responding by blowing her lots of kisses. Nevertheless, it was not in a Spanish song that Sofia excelled, but in French. Of course, it had to be Edith Piaf’s immortalised song to love, La Vie en Rose. Perfectly rendered, both in words and music, and fervent in its performance, she expressed exactly the powered of infatuated love. Great stuff, and good to see today’s vie en rose. In these straightened times, we all need occasionally to see the world through rose-tinted spectacles. "

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"We recently got married at Holmewood Hall in Cambridgeshire and decided it would be lovely to make use of the baby grand piano for our drinks reception. We really struggled to find a local pianist but after much searching online I came across the lovely Nigel who was willing to travel. He had such wonderful reviews, that despite not having actually met him, we decided to book him anyway. From our initial enquiry he was so prompt and professional with organising all the details to meet our requirements, which gave us further confidence we’d made the right decision. On the day he played so very beautifully and it created such a lovely atmosphere in the hall. You’d never have thought it was his first time playing on their baby grand piano. Lots of our guests commented not only on the music but also how nice Nigel was when they had spoken to him. Our two little boys were over the moon when he played them the jungle book medley! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nigel to anyone else looking for their wedding. With heartfelt thanks from, Gemma and Alex Chambers. "

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"Absolute joy to watch and is especially proficient using looping effects to make her sets really stand out!"

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"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the beautiful playing on Friday, the guests absolutely loved it and it was such a wonderful touch to the day. Thanks again! "

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"Thank you so much for playing for us at our Christmas party. You gave the party a wonderful festive atmosphere without being too intrusive and gave much pleasure to our friends and family. We will most certainly call on you again in the New Year for other occasions. Wishing you a very Happy Christmas and New Year. Best wishes, Cherry and Robert Cook"

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"I would highly recommend Simon and would use him for future events. Simon was so friendly yet perfectly professional and helped make our day run with ease. We had a really loose plan and he was completely adaptable to our ideas and played flawlessly throughout the ceremony and drinks reception. He was even kind enough to help our choirs pianist before he was contracted to start. I would highly recommend Simon and would use him for future events."

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"Mark is a great Musical Director and a superb organiser. He gives full commitment to every event and is always outstandingly musical and listenable. A pleasure to work with!"

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"Once again Laurence provided musical direction for my show and was absolutely fabulous. Excellent arrangements, extremely hard-working and always helpful and friendly. I`ll be using him again on my next show."

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"Nigel played at our wedding for both the ceremony and the wedding breakfast.From the moment I met Nigel at a local wedding fair, I knew I wanted his music at our wedding. Nigel was professional and helped create a beautiful atmosphere. The songs he played were perfect, it was so lovely to see guests singing along to disney tunes! All of our guests commented on how lovely it was to have a pianist, Nigel made our day extra special. (At Abbey Hill)"

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"Robert and Fiona were not only full professionals they were fantastic musicians who took all our guests through the repertoire of jazz and contemporary music. Robert is a master of the piano who is able to exude an effortless poise with his fingers. The grand piano merely aided his talents. Coupled with the vivacious voice of Fiona well like us all your in for a treat. Thank you for making our Xmas event a lasting event. Waiting for the next gig! "

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"Thank you so much, what a difference having a live musician."

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