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"I booked Jonny as a surprise for my partner's father who is a fan of the Accordion and those who at. It was his 70th birthday party. He walked into the room with Jonny playing typical Parisian music and the birthday boy was over the moon. Jonny was tremendous. His ability with his Accordion was amazing and everyone present at the party were overjoyed by Jonny's musical skills. Not only did he play well but Jonny also obliged us all by being a lovely guy to have around at the party. A real gentleman indeed. Thank you Jonny."

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"If you ever get the chance to hear pianist Rick Vale play, take it. My wife and I first heard him on a cruise ship, and from the moment he sat down at the piano and launched into his boogie-woogie style, we were hooked. We made it a point to attend every session he played for the rest of the cruise. I’m from Mississippi and grew up on blues and the fiery piano sound of Jerry Lee Lewis, so that style means a lot to me. When Rick graciously agreed to play a few Jerry Lee Lewis favorites, it absolutely made my trip. He captured the spirit and energy of that music while still making it completely his own. Beyond his incredible talent at the keyboard, Rick has a natural way with the crowd. He’s engaging, funny, and creates an atmosphere that’s pure fun. Every performance felt less like a show and more like a great musical gathering. I’ve kept up with where Rick is playing ever since, hoping our paths cross again someday just so I can hear him play live one more time. He’s not just a great pianist—he’s the kind of performer who makes an evening unforgettable."

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"Sam was truly exceptional on our wedding day and exceeded every expectation we had. From the very beginning, he was professional, communicative, and incredibly flexible, adapting seamlessly to the flow of the event and the needs of our guests. What stood out most was not just his technical skill, but the emotion and atmosphere he created through his playing. Each piece was performed with such beauty and sensitivity that it genuinely moved everyone in the room. It was clear to us and our guests alike that Sam is a master of his craft. His ability to read the moment and adjust accordingly made everything feel effortless and perfectly timed. We felt completely at ease knowing the music was in such capable hands. We couldn’t recommend Sam more highly to anyone looking for a pianist, who brings both professionalism and heart to their performance. He played a huge part in making our day so memorable. Thank you Sam!"

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"Mark J was absolutely incredible for our wedding. Made my day, having my favourite piece of music played live as I walked down the aisle at lusty glaze, with all my friends and family looking on. Was just perfect. Leading up to the wedding Mark J was absolutely fantastic, very quick to respond. A true entertainer & fantastic musician. Thank you so much x love becca and Dan"

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"If anyone is looking for musicians for their day I can’t recommend JAM Duo highly enough. Anne-Marie Humphries and her partner Jules were amazing at our wedding on Thursday. They were so reasonably priced - for the two of them they were the same price if not less than some single musicians I had found. We weren’t massively keen on having traditional music at our wedding but it was no problem at all for them to cover the list of songs we provided from old school R&B to Motown. For our walking down the aisle song we asked for Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby and they did an absolutely amazing job. They’re also going to record a version for us to give to our videographer as the music for our video ?❤️ A massive thank you to both of them for managing to sit through the 32 degree heat and then quickly move inside to play for guests who chose to go inside rather than outside as planned. You’re stars!"

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"Just want to thank you once again for your part in helping to make our ruby anniversary such a success. So many people commented on how well you played and you even impressed our offspring with your repertoire! We had a lovely afternoon which will remain with us for years to come. Hope you find the time to explore Holmbury a little more. Best wishes, Marilyn."

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"The band were fabulous and really made our wedding complete! We were able to have the first dance song we wanted and had input into the setlist (Craig David made my evening!). Thanks guys, you were amazing!!! "

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"Honestly couldn’t thank you both enough, you are partially to blame for making me start to cry! That music was beautiful ❤️"

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"Laura was fantastic! Stepped in at 24 hours notice! Played beautifully and was very friendly made the evening before our daughters wedding for us. Thanks Encore for saving the day!"

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"Thank-you again for playing at my party Barney, we all had a brilliant time dancing to your klezmer music!"

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"Converted a variety of our favourite pieces, from Game of Thrones music to Elvis into beautiful arrangements that were a joy to have accompanying us on our wedding day. We’re dry flexible, polite and professional throughout would highly recommend!"

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"She made our wedding day with her beautifully played songs and superb singing voice. Lots of friends and family commented on how talented she is. Sharon & Doug Tate"

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"Barney Tabor was brilliant! The music was wonderful and added so much to the ceremony. I would encourage anyone organising a wedding to have live music played by a professional musician. Thank you."

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"Paul performed at my Nans celebration of her life from the beginning of me booking his communication was brilliant. Paul was friendly, polite and understanding of exactly the vibe we wanted and checked in on every detail throughout the afternoon. Paul has a great selection of songs and even learnt a few that were favourites of my nans. All the guests commented how wonderful his performance was and it really made the whole celebration feel special."

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"Hi Matt - just wanted to thank you again for your efforts yesterday. We had so many compliments on how good you were and how special you made our evening. Many people have taken your details from me so I hope you get some repeat business. Many thanks again. Jack and Aimee"

Reply by Matt Penn Piano
Hi both - it was such an exquisitely presented party. I am glad to have had the chance to add to the atmosphere 🙏

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