– October 26th concert. 

another fantastic night of big band entertainment.  We all enjoyed every minute and wished it was longer!  V.R.

~Glad we came. A great night. J.C.

More Dee Daly please.  Y.W.

Never heard the band play better !  S.P

 

 

 

September 28th concert. 

Well done Tony and the band.  A fantastic show – we loved every minute of it.  Keep up the great work. V.R.

Adding guitar to the rhythm section really got that Basie sound.. Brilliant       G.H.

…...Loved the Billy May number..can you play it again next month?   T B.

Congratulations,  It was a great evening - I'm sure you must feel very pleased .  J.M

 

 

Your Comments ~  latest at the top

November 30th.  Concert

Trombone section feature excellent…   R.W.

More vocals from Diane Atkinson please !...   J.P

Enjoyed the whole thing  (especially Paul Newman guitar feature )  A.R.

 

December 28th concert

Wow!  A Most entertaining evening. The bass player was great. ~  P G,

...loved Tony’s Vocals ...G.F.

Good to hear Catherine..look forward when she appears in Feb. ~  T.H.

Best yet !.  ~ J.D. and P

E. and I enjoyed the concert on Sunday very much.   ~ R.D.

 

January 25th 2009 Concert

Wow!  What a fantastic concert Sunday evening.  We all thought that it was the best Crescendo Big Band show for many a year;  the band just gets better and better …...A wonderful selection of old favourites and new ones, and some first timers too.  V.R.

Great concert..particularly enjoyed the ‘Jazz Jamaica’ number. A.R

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Comment from TONY  ~”Thank you to all for you input. We love to hear from you ”

 

Feb 22nd Concert

What an evening, Bob!  The Band gave their all;  Paul was superb as always - his compositions and arrangements are brilliant - and Catherine was on Wonderful form!  I'm sure you could feel that a great time was had by all.

All good wishes.  Jeanne 

It gets better and better….     S.F.

First time I’ve heard the band. …Fantastic,  Will be there for next month’s concert !   Pete C.

TONY’s Comment:-      What a great audience !

March 25th concert

Another fantastic show last night.  Many thanks for playing McArthur Park – it was terrific, and judging from the comments of the people around us, they all thought it superb.  Well done to you and all the band.  Keep up the high standard.  V.R.

I don’t know how you do it. ! What a great mixture of music ~ something for everyone !    B.G

Am I mistaken.? Did I see Tony and Diane Atkinson playing at the Quadrant Wine bar in Bristol recently?

(Yes ~ we were there   T.S.)

 

 

April 26th  .

Great programme again , - very entertaining.  O.M.

Can I put in a request for ‘Big Swing Face’  for next month. ?  A.R.

May 31st.

Once again a most entertaining evening.   P.G.

A stunning performance…    L.  M. and T.R

Would you play Lil Darlin’ next month please?   H.W.

 

Sept 27th Concert

Brilliant start to the Season..!     G.R.

Loved the Flugel solo in My Romance..   A.S.    

October 26th Concert.

More arrangements like The Song is You  please  ~   amazing !     J.S

What about ‘Sophisticated Lady’ for the next Concert?   G.R.

 

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November 29th concert

Another stunning performance. !   Jo and Charles

 

December 27th.

Great show ~ we had a good time !  T.S.

 

January 31st,

Just to say how much we enjoyed the programme on Sunday. The occasional small group item adds perspective and shows off the band's  talents. Loved Jim's solo and Di's singing.   M.E.

March 7th. Stroud Subscription Rooms Concert.

Fabulous. We had no idea it would be that good !  Michael and Dawn W.

What a great band..we’ll come to the next concert.  T.A.

Great Concert, and what a band !  The musicianship far exceeded my expectations.   R.D

Really enjoyed the concert .We’ll be coming to the next concert at Gupshill Manor. S.G. 

 

 

April 25th. Gupshill Manor

Another fantastic programme. The best  I’ve heard the band play !     A.R.

Loved the trombone section feature.   G.W.

 

May 30th . Thank you. What a great evening’s entertainment !  E.B