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"Thank you for a truly memorable evening. The group were great and I spoke to them them requesting the song “ the man I love” .Sarah-Jane boned up on it at the break and it meant a lot to me."

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"Great value for money and packed with talent! Jazz Eclipse were the perfect fit for the vibe of our wedding reception — everyone was singing along and loving every moment!"

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"I will definitely recommend and use Jess and her musicians again in the future. They provided the perfect music for my event, I am so glad I have booked them."

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"Thank you! Great music which created a lovely atmosphere for our garden drinks reception. No hassle at all setting up when we weren't there and really quick to respond to any queries we had. Thanks again, would highly recommend "

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"I booked Emily to sing at my 50th birthday bash recently - she was simply superb! I wouldn't hesitate to book her again and in fact a couple of my guests have already asked for her contact details. She turned up exactly when she said she would, set up without any fuss at all and then performed a really cracking couple of sets. My friends loved it! She even learnt a specific song that I knew my mates would all sing along to... which worked like a dream! She is so versatile too. We had some 'rat-pack' style songs whilst we were eating and much more up-beat choices whilst we partied! If you are looking for a great singer and performer who also happens to be a really lovely lady too then look no further!"

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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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"Thank you so much for your musical contribution to mother’s 90th birthday celebration. She was absolutely thrilled with the whole event. My sister and I saw quite a lot of the residents last week and without exception, they commented on how wonderful your singing was! Can we book you for her 95th?"

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"Thank you for making our event so special - the music was superb!"

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"Your music far outweighed our expectations. Thank you so much for it all - your professionalism, music selection, sensitivity and ability to set just the right ambience. It was all perfect."

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"Hetty and the Jazzato Band are absolutely fantastic. Despite not speaking a word of italian, we were happy listening to them all night - to be fair, they really could have kept singing for the entire evening. I've seen them sing a few times now, and my friends are always impressed with just how amazing Hettys voice is. I've become a big fan and will defo consider hiring them for any events I have. Also, you'll know most of the italian songs they sing! "

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"Jess was so great and professional. She had never sung with the Valentinos before, but it looked like she had been performing with them for years. She arrived on time, looked amazingly beautiful and added class to the event. I would strongly recommend her for any event. Denise "

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"Trip for Biscuits were absolutely incredible. I couldn’t have asked for a better group to entertain the guests and set the scene for the night. Laura has the most stunning voice and everyone fell in love with her. The musicians were amazing and we can’t thank them enough!!! If you could them more than 5 stars, I absolutely would. Thank you again!!"

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"The girls were simply fantastic. Staff, exhibitors and visitors all seemed to enjoy soaking up the atmosphere."

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"Absolutely fab. They created a wonderful at atmosphere at the party. They sounded amazing and had a great range of songs. They have a great look too, my 1 year old was utterly mesmerised by Daisy’s dresses. Would definitely recommend. "

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"My lovely Jess, I just wanted to say thank you from the bottom of my heart, you were an absolute delight on Saturday, I cannot wait to hear your angelic voice again. Lots of Love, Andreea"

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