Review Centre: Jazz Bands

"“You were really great and everyone loved your music! For late night lindy we wanted a band to play a variety of tempos ranging between 130 and 180 bpm with the majority of the set staying around the 130-160 mark. We also wanted the odd one or two songs to be played at the higher end of the tempo spectrum, somewhere between 180 and 230 bpm. Ideally we didn’t want each performance to exceed the 4 minute duration because most of our crew are still building up their stamina. Swing Gitan met all our requirements and made an enormous contribution to a fantastic night. We can’t wait to get them back again.” "

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"We would like to give big thanks to Rory and the band for their performance at our wedding reception in Cheshire on May 21st this year. The jazz trio were great and enjoyed by everyone, they helped make our evening special - just what we hoped for! Rory was very professional and helpful and we would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone. Please pass our thanks on to Rory. Best regards, Liam and Rachel."

Reply by Rory
Hello Liam, Many thanks for the review, which is perfect and much appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you guys our congratulations and best wishes for the future. Hope to hear from you again in the near future, Many thanks, and best regards, Best Regards, Claire Maillot

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"Really nice band, was accommodating and played my favourite tunes, our guests loved them. Unfortunately it was really hot on the day so they couldn't walk around the guests like I visioned and I picked them for their ability to do so over local (therefore cheaper) bands. The venue placed them quite far away from the guests in the shade so to enjoy them I was away from my guests alot. However we loved them and would recommend them for a wedding."

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"Loose shoes played at our son's wedding and rounded off a perfect day. Great performance, great rapport with the guests. Flawless."

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"I hire this band on a monthly basis (at least) as I am the booking manager at The Cumberland and always enjoy listening to them. The singer has an incredibly pure voice and the musicianship they show as a unit is from the very top. They are a pleasure to work with."

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"Moon River were amazing for my baby’s birthday yesterday and it was something so different. They played jazz, theatre and pop music of my choosing from their repertoire and then lots of nursery rhymes. All ages were catered for; their communication was great and they turned up early to set up. Highly recommend."

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"From start to finish this band was a pleasure to work with! I booked them for an event at Powderham Castle and they were brilliant, got everyone involved and made the night feel like we really were in the 1920's! Thank you!"

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"LSF was amazing and all tap students enjoyed dancing with them. Highly recommend Love for Sale."

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"The girls have been amazing and got everyone on the dance floor. Playing a wide range of songs that made everyone happy. Great energy! We were glad to have the band as they made the day very special. Keisher is truly talented. Everyone started crying when she sang during the ceremony song."

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"On behalf of myself, my husband and our guests can I just say how utterly unbelievable Claudio was at our wedding on the 11th July! Our guests couldn't stop commenting on how amazing he was and were so impressed when he could play anything they asked! Could you pass on our gratitude! He was simply amazing!"

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"I would just like to express my heartfelt thanks to you and the rest of your quartet for making my birthday celebrations so special. The music was absolutely right for the occasion and I have heard nothing but praise for your performance."

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"Please look no further if you require a highly experienced and versatile singer who can provide a wide variety of classic hits from various genres for your event, you have found your match. We truly could not recommend Murray Clarke highly enough. Even from our initial contact to discuss our requirements, we knew we had the right man for the job. He put us at ease immediately with his personable friendly manner and felt like we were chatting to an old friend who knew exactly what we required. Then the day of our wedding arrived and he did not disappoint, his amazing voice and energy had everyone dancing and singing along, young and old alike. Thank you Murray for helping make our wedding memories amazing ones. We hope this is not the last time we have the pleasure of hearing your amazing voice. "

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"Excellent service... great advice given and wonderful music provided by a first class band. All our guests loved the music and we danced the whole time. The band were professional, smart and friendly, a pleasure to work with.I would recommend you to others in a flash. Huge thanks to you both!"

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"Rory played at our multi generational 40th wedding anniversary party. He arrived promptly, was very communicative and did a fantastic job playing his sax, covering hits right through from the 50’s to the present day. Our guests loved his music and he made a significant contribution to a successful party and fantastic day. I would highly recommend. I am a very satisfied customer. Very many thanks Rory." Nicky Chambers, Ruby Wedding Anniversary, Rory @ River Thames, Taplow, Maidenhead, Berkshire, August, 2024"

Reply by Rory
Hi Nicky, Wow, I’m absolutely thrilled by your kind words—thank you so much! It was truly a pleasure to be part of your special day and contribute to such a memorable celebration. Your guests were fantastic, and it was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the music. I’m especially grateful for the testimonial and your generosity with the tip—it means a lot to me. I’ll be sure to share your lovely feedback with Sarah-Jane and add it to my profile. Please don’t hesitate to give Sarah-Jane a shout if you ever need music for another event or if any of your friends are looking for a saxophonist. I’d be delighted to work with you again in the future. Thanks again, Nicky, and all the best to you and your family. 😊 Cheers, Rory

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"We hired The BV’s for a VIP launch of a new development. They were absolutely fantastic from start to finish, despite having a really tough crowd. The song selection was absolutely spot on for the event and we had lots of positive feedback from everyone who was at the event. I’d have no qualms in recommending the band again – fantastic!"

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