Review Centre: Latin Jazz Bands

"I just want to say a huge thank you for singing at our wedding recently, you were fantastic and I thought it suited our ceremony perfectly."

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"Having Chris at our event was wonderful!..such an elegant person and a superb musician, he added an extra touch of class to our event!"

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"Υπέροχη προσθήκη στην είσοδο μας ως ζευγάρι στο πάρτι του γάμου μας. Τους προτείνω ανεπιφύλακτα!"

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"Thank you for your warm and professional demeanour as well as the wonderful music"

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"We have such an amazing party and couldn’t imagine it without these guys, professional and sounded amazing. Both sax and singer. They made the atmosphere perfect, thank you so much, 5 stars is not enough ❤️"

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"Luca e la streettino jazz band sono stati veramente meravigliosi e hanno reso il nostro matrimonio speciale e unico. Una band di professionisti bravissimi e alla mano, che hanno intrattenuto la festa dall'inizio alla fine con una musica dal vivo fantastica. Ci hanno accompagnato dal vivo all'aperitivo e durante il pranzo fino a farci ballare e divertire dopo il pranzo con musica jazz, swing 😃e non solo e dj set. Sono veramente alla mano e mai invadenti. Michele e la sua band sono gentilissimi e ti seguono con i tuoi gusti musicali nella preparazione. Possono variare nel genere musicale e sono veramente bravissimi e professionisti. Sono anche disponibili a fare il dj set con la musica che piú vi piace oltre che alla musica dal vivo. Tutti gli invitati sono rimasti estasiati e a noi in particolare ci hanno fatto un impazzire di gioia facendoci ballare swing come desideravamo. ☺️ Veramente consigliati!"

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"Daniel Martinez was at The Queen’s Hall Edinburgh tonight performing his “20th Anniversary of Flamenco” concert to an enthusiastic audience who had filled the venue pretty much to capacity. Born and raised in Cordoba, Andalucia, this performer, composer and award winning guitarist started his professional flamenco studies at the age of 7. Daniel’s flamenco journey was to take him another 14 years of study at the Royal Conservatoire, and the opportunity to perform in some of the best tablaos (venues) in Cordoba. A move to Scotland has seen Danial Martinez make Edinburgh his new home, and tonight’s performance is part of an ongoing goal in life to not only keep true to the original ethos of Flamenco, but also to develop his own music and projects whilst bringing the living and breathing spirit of this art for to new audiences. This evening’s performance was split into two very distinct performances. The first half with Daniel Martinez performing solo on guitar and playing work from some of the great Flamenco guitarists who have influenced his own work over the years, including amongst others, Vicente Amigo, Paco de Lucía and Rafael Riqueni. Watching and listening to Daniel Martinez play guitar is in itself a lesson in his art, as his ability to perform the many challenging techniques that flamenco guitar requires to a very high standard is obvious, but this alone is never going to be enough, and something else has to happen for the spirit of this music to really work its magic, some connection that lets the performer become almost a conduit for the music, and Daniel Martinez has that elusive connection. The final performance of the first half “Baile por Rondena” (Dance for Rondena) was composed by Daniel Martinez and highlighted the interpretive performance skills of dancer Gabriela Pouso. It was perhaps here that we, the audience, got to get a little glimpse into the true spirit of flamenco as Daniel Martinez followed in the footsteps of Gabriela on guitar, along the way improvising his performance to match hers in rhythm, volume and expression with the two performers becoming almost one at times. This performance was a taster for a new project by Daniel Martinez and the Daniel Martinez Flamenco Company, “Andalucia”, and the full show will be performed at The Usher Hall accompanied by a Chamber Orchestra on Wednesday 8 Feb 2023. With this new show, Daniel Martinez is expanding upon his award winning “Art of Believing” work. The second half of the performance was very traditional in format featuring flamenco singing, plus of course more interpretive music and dance from Gabriela Pouso and Daniel Martinez. This show, for me, was a learning experience, a chance to find out more about how singers, dancers and guitarists individually express their own “flamenco spirit”, but also join together to create a performance that is rhythmically mesmerising whilst at the same time telling a story in performance arts. "

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"AMAZING !!!! I was lucky enough about 25 years ago seeing the Gypsy Kings live at the Albert Hall in London. I am a big fan. But I must say that if I had my eyes closed listening to your group I would not have know that it wasn't the real group. Just stunning, well done !!! "

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"Great energy, amazing music and so much fun!!! You made the evening truly special!"

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"Jenny has a beautiful voice and a great personality. She definitely got our guest up and dancing. "

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"We needed some background music for our drinks reception and dinner for c140 people at the Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam.. These guys were perfect - fantastic sound, very professional and punctual, really added a special something to our event. Would certainly book again."

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"Romeo provided a great music service to our school parent's meeting. The music was perfect for the atmosphere, happy and intimate at same time."

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"Amazing night with Robbie playing at our villa hen party in La Cala. He really brought the party! So grateful. Definitely reccommend 😊"

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"Bonjour, un grand merci pour notre mariage du 3 juillet à la Table de Terre brune, tout était parfait et tout le monde a adoré votre prestation. Un grand merci à vous et à la chanteuse Lucie. Le gérant de la Table de Terre brune, Mr Torrente, m'a demandé votre numéro, je me suis permise de le lui donner. On héritera pas à refaire appel à vous et à vous recommander. Bien cordialement. Marie A."

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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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