What people say......
Testimonials
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Private Clients
".. A huge thank you for helping to make our wedding day so amazing. We and our guests so enjoyed the sets you played for us after our wedding breakfast. You created exactly the atmosphere we wanted - fun and relaxed, so people could listen, chat and dance as the mood took them... " A & R
"It's not an exaggeration to say that you & your band were absolutely fundamental to things going so well. It was also a pleasure dealing with you - extremely professional. Catch up soon and thanks again.. H & F (wedding in Bordeaux, France)
"A big thankyou for a fantastic night. The band went down in history; you are now the talking point of Shropshire. I hope our paths will cross again some day. P.S. is it possible to purchase a CD of the band for my memories?" F
" What fantastic music - everyone commented! You complemented our day perfectly, & also ... such lovely people.... Hopefully we will see you again at another function as some of our friends wanted to sign you up!" E & M
'...We knew that you were good on CD but were even better live!! You have lots of fans & at least one groupie! Should marry again, just to hear you! Thankyou for the first dance 'Let's call the whole thing off' - it went down a treat. Can I especially thank the drummer for amusing me no end with the synchronisation of the drum with the leg kick.
Thankyou for a 5* service, a professional performance & lovely people to deal with, esp Dr 'J'. M & A
" We are writing to say a huge 'thank you' for helping to make our wedding so special.
We had seen you playing live on quite a few occasions, and had really enjoyed it, so when it came to looking for a band for the wedding, we knew who we wanted straight away.
You played as a duo first, and it was so lovely to for our guests to arrive at the hotel to the sound of live music; everyone commented on it. Then when I arrived with my Dad, and walked down the aisle, with music in the background, it added a little something extra to the whole experience.
After the ceremony, you all did a great job of entertaining all our friends and family (including one or two very inquisitive children!), finally arriving at the evening do, where our guests were treated to the full band experience. After that, the dancefloor always seemed busy; even my Mum was enticed onto the dancefloor, a rare sight indeed!
Since the wedding, our friends and family have commented on how good you all were, how much they enjoyed your music, and how well your style went with the type of wedding we had aimed for. In fact another of our friends is getting married and they have already asked us for your details..." R & D
Venues - Dimitris
M/cr city Centre
"Jeremy Sassoon has been playing in Manchester as long as I have been serving drinks, tapas and coffees at Dimitris...yeah...we are that old.
We have worked together for over fifteen years and it is pretty obvious that I have nothing but good memories from his and Crispy Duk's gigs, along with Paul Bentley and Dave Walsh,...their eclectic repertoire, wonderful ability and unlimited passion for music provide Dimitris with magical evenings and entertainment of the highest calibre...
Jeremy on keyboards and trumpet (I miss the trumpet Jeremy!), Paul Bentley (big man, big voice!) and Dave Walsh on drums (yes he is there, just wait!) always give everything they've got to you and your guests and that is why they have been able to establish a fantastic rapport with operators and punters alike...their following is second to none and bring to Dimitris a super atmosphere...Thank you Crispy Duk for your talent and hardwork...and thank you, Jeremy, for your music and friendship..."
Nuno Luz (manager)
..... one well-oiled Portuguese restaurant manager making a guest appearance on his 40th Birthday, rapping with the band... in Portuguese of course!
"He ought to be behind bars .... I'm not sure which type though....."
Dr Sassoon
Venues
Smiths restaurant
Eccles
"I first met Jeremy Sassoon (Jem) 12 years ago when I worked in a Wilmslow wine bar and he was the jazz man who provided their music. So when I opened Smiths Restaurant in Eccles I contacted Jem to run our weekly jazz night. Luckily he agreed and the regular Tuesday night jazz has continued uninterrupted for nearly eleven years - virtually unheard of in a restaurant residency.
I delegate the organisation of the music completely to Jem and for a modest fee he books us a varied, talented and reliable array of skilled professional musicians. He seems to know every jazz star in the North West and has brought more than 80 different musicians to the restaurant.
Jem is a superb musician playing solo, as a duo or as part of a bigger band. He plays keyboards and trumpet effortlessly and has a wonderful mellow soul singing voice. He is a generous musician with the skill to bring out the very best in others - and enough left to make himself sound fantastic too! He is comfortable playing classic ballads, jazz funk, swing, bop, latin, soul, blues and much more. What's more he is easy and fun to work with.
He not only organises the regular Tuesday night but is also able to provide music for occasional private do's, anything from a birthday to a sing-a-long Christmas do with a five piece band.
Our jazz residency has become a fundamental part of Smiths bringing a bohemian vibe and busy nights to Eccles. Come and visit us to see what Jem and Smiths Restaurant have achieved"
Dave Hebden (owner)
VENUES
THE CINNAMON CLUB
"Jeremy Sassoon & friends have been delighting audieces at The Cinnamon Club for over five years. The rock steady trio of Jem, plus Dave Walsh on drums and Paul Bentley on vocals always provide entertainment alongside fantastic musicianship, but it is the addition of Jeremy's many friends that make the evenings sparkle.
From trombonists to guitarists, saxophonists, "banjo" and bass, Jem pulls them all in and turns our evenings into riotous affairs - musically thrilling yes, but absolutely great fun too."
Neil Hughes - Owner
audiences
"My husband and I were at the wine bar in Knutsford a week last Sunday to hear you playing the piano - absolutely fantastic. You kindly gave us your card and therefore I have no alternative but to say once again how much we really enjoyed your performance and we must hear you again."
C. P.
"Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed your gig at the Lowry on Sunday. Fantastic music. Really great to sit somewhere feeling incredibly happy! Hope to see you again soon"
A. E. S
"The gig last night at Bar Sh was great. L and I really enjoyed the night and though you guys were great. A fab mix of talented and serious musicians who know how to have fun!
N.S.
"I did so enjoy your gig at The Lowry last Sunday - I am glad myself and pal C. made the effort to get there. We were the "Birmingham Posse". Many thanks to Paul for the round of applause he got for us for coming up.
S.W.
