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"Loved your saxophone playing. Virtuous and diversification of music."

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"Rory gave a lively performance at Dursley Pride & was versatile and worked alongside the other artists to provide an afternoon of musical entertainment for the garden area of the festival, keeping the vibe going with LGBT-themed DJ sets to complement the live vocals and sax. The tie dye, feathers, and costume changes added the perfect finishing touch!"

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"On behalf of myself and all the guests we thoroughly enjoyed the music and the performance you gave, the music ushered in the most beautiful presence and experience of the creator, to say the least a class 1 act. I will certainly use your services and recommend you for any future engagements and events. Ill let you know when my next event is, you are hired for life."

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"Dimitris Bako Quartet was exceptional. The night was so cosy, the full moon and the music blend together so well. This band is a must!!! Thank you!"

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"Here's more clear evidence courtesy of Italian-born saxophonist Mirko Fait's quintet that tasteful jazz doesn't run its course at America's borders. These are accomplished musicians who know how to swing and can hold their heads high in any company, foreign or domestic. On the other hand, there is nothing here that sets Fait's group apart from many others of its size and makeup; it is simply a well-schooled working ensemble doing its thing, no more and no less. Fait, who plays soprano and tenor sax, is joined on the front line by flugel Roberto Piermartire, who, like Fait, is an accomplished musician whose solos are invariably polished if not otherwise exceptional. Pianist Antonio Zambrini is another strong soloist, while bassist Rodrigo Amaral amplifies the group's persona by adding his husky baritone on four selections. The quintet's other member, drummer Roby Giannella, is a solid timekeeper who tends to his duties without stepping on anyone's toes. Guitarist Giampiero Spina adds a pastel solo voice on "Sad Eyes Child," "B Mine" and "Funny Day." The program is composed primarily (eight of ten tracks) of compositions by Fait, and they are melodic and charming if less than memorable. Several are in a Latin mode including Amaral's vocals on "Quanno Chiove," "Rebecca Smile," "Nada Mais" and "Aquarela." While the quintet is pictured on the inside jacket performing at the Sant' Elpidio Jazz Festival, Confidences was recorded in a studio, most likely at Fait's home base, Milan. Other particulars are elusive, as the liner notes are in Italian. What is most germane, of course, is whether Fait's quintet is proficient and worth hearing, and the answer to that is yes. The songs, all originals, are for the most part bright and charming, and the quintet plays them well. Although there is nothing here that blazons superiority, neither is there anything that is less than well-managed. Track Listing: Lastlove; Sad Eyes’ Child; Quanno Chiove; Never Alone Melita; Rebecca Smile; All I Missed; B Mine; Nada Mais; Funny Day; Aquarela. Personnel: Mirko Fait: soprano, tenor saxophone; Roberto Piermartire: flugelhorn; Antonio Zambrini: piano; Giampiero Spina: guitar (2, 7, 9); Rodrigo Amaral: electric bass, voice; Roby Giannella: drums. Title: Confidences | Year Released: 2017 | Record Label: Jazz Di Marca"

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"Great music and a super nice band! We hired them for our NGO's 15th Anniversary Conference and were delighted by the ambience they brought, with a lot of positive feedback from the participants. Thanks a lot to Pietro and the whole team!"

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Thank you Nathalia! We loved playing for you and working with all of you guys and looking forward to our next time!

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"Thanks for your performance on Sunday. The feedback from my friends especially the ones in Paris and New York including myself is that you were a fluent saxophonist and performer. You maintained professionalism, joined as scheduled and added to the birthday ambience and energy. We look forward to future bookings."

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"Great event. We loved the music and Rory was completely professional and helpful right from the initial planning to the performance. We loved that he could play both sax and flute, that was very nice contrast. Our guests loved the performance and enjoyed the ambience. Many thanks from our guests and Team."

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"It was so pleasant to hear the music!! It was a magical wedding while I was hearing the bossa nova and Latin American boleros, we were having a nice day.. the jazz it’s just perfect for the dinner. Thank you very much for all. "

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"I am happy to say that the performance was great. Everyone seemed to enjoy the music and your style. We look forward to having you over for next party too."

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"Just a quick note to say thank you for such a wonderful job yesterday. Everyone absolutely loved the music and it created the perfect ambience. You are very talented as Im sure you know, and although you probably dont love playing at peoples houses, we will definitely use you again in the future!"

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"The singer Christine arrived in time (arriving from Montreal to Ottawa). Christine was singing and playing guitar. The singing was excellent, the guests perceived it very well. Christine also plays guitar nicely. She was also very nice and approachable - the guests asked for a few extra songs, and Christine performed them as well. I really enjoyed the evening, and was very happy I invited Christine."

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"We booked Rory for our daughters 21st where he played the piano for a relaxed drinks reception in the house, followed by sax working with the DJ in a much more lively party setting afterwards over at our annexe. Rory blended in perfectly in both settings, with relaxed sets being played on the piano followed by very engaged, immersive sets with the sax on the dance floor with our guests. He really just gets on with his thing and really made the event that extra special and received a ton of compliments from some very happy guests. We would whole heartedly recommend."

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"Thanks for an excellent band. If we organise any further events and need a band I will be looking to you again."

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"Rorys performance was incredible! Much enjoyed by everyone and we loved the seamless change from flute, to vocals, to sax!"

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