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"I played at a friend's joint 40th birthday party..and they booked jazzy sax.. I have too say I have worked alongside a few sax players, and jazzy sax is definitely one of the best.. He made the night so much better alongside what I was playing.. I highly recommend jazzy sax.."

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"Cannot praise Stevie enough. He did both singing and a dj set at our evening reception which catered for 170 guests to which the dance floor was never empty. His voice was so good that one of our guests assumed he was playing the actual songs through the dj set when in fact he was doing his acoustic set at the time. Very presentable, professional and a great price too. Would highlight recommend him. "

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"Wow! Slav was amazing, if you are looking for a saxophonist book Slav you will not regret it. From communicating to driving 31/2 hours we couldn’t of asked for more. Slav learned new songs for us and it made our night so special! All our guests said he was amazing and the best entertainment they have seen at a wedding. Thank you Slav :) "

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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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"Oh Thank you Bethany! Unfortunately I was tied up with cooking whole evening so didn’t have a chance to go out and listen, but everyone I’ve spoken to thought it was a fantastic performance, so very happy! Weekend went well and I’ll be very happy to have you playing at the pub again, maybe over autumn? All best! Hans"

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"I appointed Kemal to provide some Jazz Sax music for one of our scheme opening events in Newhaven, East Sussex on 16/08/2023. Kemal was superb, many of the guests were complimenting Kemal's talent and how it was an inspired choice. Kemal turned up promptly, was amenable and friendly. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kemal for anyone looking for a Jazz Sax player for both corporate and casual events. "

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"I have been lucky enough to hear/see Unwritten Duo many times now, at events, a Wedding and at gigs, each time is always a quality beautiful sound, with real passion and enthusiasm! I’m also lucky enough to have them booked for my wedding next year! I can’t wait."

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"Joe provided us with a great evenings entertainment. He was very approachable and adjusted his performance to suit the audience. Everyone present enjoyed the evening and we would have him back again."

Reply by Joe the Strummer JtS
Many thanks Alan, yr welcome, gr8 bunch of people too, anytime

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"Second to none brilliant Musician and Performer, one of the most skilled artists i have ever seen, well done Dave, you are the best!"

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"The band were fabulous! They looked great and sounded even better - highly recommended!"

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"You were phenomenal! ... The swing band were amazing during dinner. Everyone complimented us on the swing band and Rory did a great job co-ordinating it so please pass my thanks on to the group."

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"We had the pleasure of having both Laura and Charlotte perform at our wedding in October. Their performances throughout the day were truly beautiful and I am so grateful that we found them! The ceremony was stunning, and I’ll never forget how special it was when they played my entrance music as I walked down the aisle. It was already such an emotional time for me and made even more special by Laura and Charlotte! We were fortunate to have them both perform at our venue too, during the reception drinks as well as the wedding breakfast - they created such a beautiful atmosphere. We had so many comments from our guests about how incredible they were (so much so two of our friends have asked if they are available to perform at their wedding next year!) Laura and Charlotte you made our day so special and I am so thankful we found you - you are both so incredibly talented! Xx"

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"We booked Chris for our wedding reception after seeing him busking in Tunbridge Wells and being blown away by his voice and music choice. The booking was easy to make and once the date and times were confirmed Chris ensured to keep in contact regarding our preferences for the set, timings and set up. Chris turned up in plenty of time to set up, he liased with the venue staff to set up ready for our special day. Chris’ performance was perfect, the songs he performed worked perfectly for the day with a great mix of covers and some of his own original music. Our guests were so impressed by his talent and they still mention him almost a year after the day. We’re going to see Chris soon at one of his upcoming gigs!"

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"5 star Google Review: "We first came across Nigel at a local wedding fayre, coincidentally the place we chose to get married. Nigel was playing away brilliantly and we knew we had to book him from that moment. We booked Nigel to play for our ceremony, 2 hour drinks reception and throughout our wedding breakfast. Engaging brilliantly with our guests, we received no end of compliments throughout the day for how brilliant he is and we would agree! The whole booking process was super simple and smooth, Nigel ensures you’re not stressed out, that everything is clear and simple and his repertoire is vast! Thank you for adding musical magic to our special day Nigel, you were fab!"

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"Wild and free solos! "

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