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"We were so excited to have Big Smoke at our wedding having had to postpone and it was definitely worth the wait. They were fantastic keeping our guests entertained during our drinks reception. This continued in the evening - many guests said they’d never seen so many people on the dance floor at one time! They guys are great and everyone loved them. The communication leading up to the day was great and they were happy to play the songs we really wanted as well as leaving off those we didn’t really like too much. We would highly recommend Big Smoke Brass!!"

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"Dave was amazing at our wedding. Lovely during the more chilled evening set and then really got the crowd and the dance floor going for the rest of the night! He was also brilliant at all the organisational comms, and a really lovely guy as well. Can’t recommend enough."

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"The experience was perfect from start to finish. From the very start, the communication between us and the company was fast and efficient. The standard of musicians was excellent and highly professional. The music they played had such a huge emotional impact that every one of our guests gave them a standing ovation! It doesn't get better than that! So, enormous thanks to the Surrey Strings and their agency! 10 out of 10!!!"

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"The band was superb and we had a wonderful night. I never thought that so many people would dance and the night flew by. The golf club were so impressed that they would like to be able to replicate the evening in a social evening for all golf members in the future."

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"Wow wow! Thank you so much. You were just wonderful at our wedding on Friday. I am so sorry I didn't get to thank you on the day. Everyone said how wonderful you both were. It was one of the best things we did and it really helped to make the day so special. Thank you again!"

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"We came across Hetty and the Jazzato band while looking for a band for our Anglo-Italian wedding and I am so happy we found them! These guys were simply phenomenal, the performance was great and all the guests still compliment them to this day. From the first exchange of email Hetty was extremely helpful and accommodating, she gave us plenty of her time and went above and beyond to help me through organising everything - from picking a nice set list to helping us hire the best pa system. I have no words to thank these guys enough, as without them the wedding would have not been the same. Lovely people, but mostly absolutely amazing artists. 11/10"

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"Hi Matt, Thanks for your team performance and we really enjoyed and let us look forward next event in near future. Best, Carl"

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"Thank you - it made for a great atmosphere at the event!"

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"You were brilliant on our Gin & Jazz night. The music was just what we wanted. We'd love to have you back sometime"

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"Thank you Andy so much for your amazing performance at my wedding. Our guests were blown away by you, and all have commented on what an amazing voice and character you have. And our friends are hard to please :) Passed your number on to those who wish to book you for their own events and will definitely be in touch re my Dad's Birthday party. Would totally recommend you to anyone looking for a cool, smooth, amazing swing singer - nice guy too. Thanks again. "

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"We booked Dave for our engagement party, and he was absolutely fantastic! From the first point of contact to organizing a date, although it took us a few attempts to find a date suitable for us both, we were determined to have Dave play, and he did not disappoint! He was so attentive, and he is extremely talented! He played all our favourite songs whilst engaging with our guests, and we would highly recommend Dave."

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"Hello Paolo and Guilia. I attended the Chilli Fiesta at the weekend and witnessed your awesome gig. I had the best evening. You two were definately the highlight of our weekend. "

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"Absolutely AMAZING band. They could not have been more helpful in terms of planning the party. They added in some of our favourite songs as requests. The whole show as perfect. I cannot recommend them enough! Thank you again. Jacqui."

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"Swinging like a barn door in a Texas breeze, the album shows the tightness of a band that have spent many years on the road. An established favourite on the jazz and nostalgia circuit, this well respected and popular five piece have evolved a contemporary style from a mash up of genres from the early 20th century...Cool jazz guitar, bass driven swing, excellent dobro, evocative harmonica and smokey vocal tones, velvet dipped in bourbon. Material is varied and well chosen, a souvenir from stage from one of the best live jazz-lite bands on the circuit."

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"Raphael entertained us at my husbands 30th party. He got all the guests up dancing and created such a fun atmosphere! Thank you so much! We will definitely be having you back at The Venue Ashbourne!"

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