Reviews
References
Please read some of the 52+ testimonials from our clients:
“Excellent Music, Thank You”
Gordon Ramsay, Waldorf Hotel, London
“You guys must be the best New Orleans band outside of New Orleans!”
LBS Manchester, Staff Party”
“We had an amazing time, the Cotton Club theme just came together with the Silk Street band performing the really authentic 20/30s New Orleans Jazz, the dance floor was full all evening. You must book these guys, they are the best!”
Sue Amery, Leicestershire
“Thank You so much for all the wonderful music on Saturday, you really enhanced the wedding reception”
Rosie Driver
“Dear Jonathan. I expect that you must be weary with plaudits by now, but we enjoyed your playing so much that I have to write to express our appreciation. It goes without saying that your playing was wonderful, the repertoire absolutely appropriate to the occasion, and that you all looked splendid in your immaculate uniforms. However, I must mention two things that particularly impressed me. Firstly, the trouble you took with our tiny guests will have left them all with lifelong memories of your band and our party. Secondly, as a wind-player myself, I was full of admiration for how softly you could play, and how there was no need for us to ask you to ‘keep it down’ when circumstances called for it. It was a delight to have you in our home and at our party. True professionals!”
J.B.
“Dear Jonathan. A heartfelt (if belated) thank you for the amazing trio who performed the brilliant music for our wedding party in June. The guests relaxing in the garden particularly enjoyed their performance. We were really impressed with your professionalism and skill and thank you also for the CD – a lovely memento of our day”
Sarah & Andy Nendick
“Your band was amazing, my feet were tapping all the way through our wedding breakfast! Many of our guests commented on the fabulous music, I’m recommending you to all my friends. Thanks again for adding ambiance and excitement to the day”
Nicola Trend
“Thanks guys, we both thought you were absolutely fantastic and would like to book you again for our next daughter’s wedding although it may be some years yet!”
Tracey and Les Summerscales
“We had the four piece band for our wedding reception on 28th May and the band were fantastic! Everyone commented on how great they sounded and how professional they were. You helped set the scene for the evening entertainment! Thanks again and keep up the fantastic work”
David and Janey
“Hi Jonathan, we have just got back from our Honeymoon and we just wanted to say a massive thank you for the music on our wedding day – we loved it and the guests were loving it as well! We will of course write on your facebook/twitter pages and will be sure to recommend you to everyone we can!”
Charlotte and Ryan
“Dear Jonathan. So we’re back from Honeymoon and I just wanted to drop you a line to say a huge thank you for performing at our big day. What we saw and heard was utterly fantastic and we’ve received nothing but positive comments about how great you guys both looked and sounded. You really set the mood and the venue and weather was perfect for it so it really went down very well. Many thanks once again, and the next time I’m in need of a Jazz band I’ll be sure to think of you!”
Chris and Samantha Hallas
“We had such an amazing wedding day and everything went perfectly to plan – everyone loved the buzz of the band as they arrived and they were so fitting for our English Afternoon Tea themed day. We all enjoyed the outfits and the music got everyone into the party mood. Thanks so much for your support on planning our long distance wedding – it was much appreciated”
Gemma & Colin Monk
“A huge thank you to the quartet who played at Ickworth on Saturday night. They were helpful, courteous, professional and very talented. It was wonderful to watch and listen to them at work. Please pass on our thanks to all four of them. Thank you for also making the booking process so smooth and easy. We look forward to working with you again in the future”
Amanda McIlwaine, Mrs Mac Ltd
“Hi Jonthan. Thanks so much for providing that extra touch that made our wedding one ‘not to be forgotten’. Everyone just loved your music which gave huge atmosphere and joy to the day. Many thanks”
Vicki Garratt
“Just wanted to say a thank you for the excellent music last Thursday evening. The night was a great success and we had a fantastic turn out”
Henry Smyth
“Just wanted to say thanks for playing last Saturday. It was just what we wanted and you helped the party go well! We’ve had many comments about how much everyone enjoyed your music”
Martin Caulfield
“Hi Jonathan. Thanks very much for your performance at our garden party on 27th June. We and our guests very much enjoyed your music”
Hilary
“Thanks for your services on the day of Sandown many people have commented on how much they liked your music. I will be passing on your details to the next person who will be arranging our event next year.”
Glen
“Just to say how much enjoyment the band gave us on Saturday. The three charming musicians were a real asset to the party. I will have no hesitation in booking the band again and several guests requested details. Thank you for all your help”
Anthony Terrell
“Just wanted to say a big thank you for the 3 piece you provided for our wedding recently (Friars Court, 21/8). The band looked and sounded great – everyone loved them!
April & Alex Carter
“Silk Street provided happy, joyful music that was the perfect accompaniment to our wedding. The band were smart, professional, obliging and made the transition from in the background’ to ‘everybody dance’ without missing a beat. Highly recommended”
David & Pippa Ward
“Joanna, myself and all of our guests thoroughly enjoyed the music provided by the Silk Street 2-piece during our wedding and drinks reception. The booking process was simple and your rapid response to any email queries was always reassuring. The musicians were very professional and played an entirely appropriate selection of tunes – they really helped to create a wonderful atmosphere in both the ceremony and the drinks reception. I would have no hesitation in recommending you to friends and will certainly consider booking with you again for any future events”
Edward & Joanne Fotrell
“Silk Street was superb and exactly what I was looking for. They were professional, looked great, played brilliantly and importantly played the style I was expecting and they were a nice group of people too!”
Christine Scholes
“Just wanted to say a very big thank you for Friday night. You made the evening very special and everyone commented on how wonderful you all were”
Hayley Charity
“The booking process was very easy and the SMS updates were especially helpful. The band was punctual, smart, helpful and the music was fantastic. We had nothing but positive feedback from everyone at the event and would definitely use the band for future events, recommending them to anyone”
Ashley Beck
Dear Silk Street. A big thank you for your fantastic performance at our Lavender Lawn Party last Monday, you gave the event much more life! You are very talented indeed”
Becky Czik
“Thank you so much for making our wedding so jolly with your fantastic music, you really captured the mood of the day. We will certainly be looking to use Silk Street again for future events and will recommend you to all of our friends and family”
Katharine & Conrad Young
“Thank you to your quartet for the fantastic music at our wedding reception. All performers were of a high professional standard in both skill and attitude. The music was much appreciated by our guests and created a joyful and relaxed atmosphere. Your booking process was simple and efficient and the personal service much appreciated. I will recommend Silk Street Jazz to all of my friends”
Natalie Murray
“A quick e-mail to say a big thanks to you and the other guys in the band for playing for us yesterday. I guess it can’t be easy playing at a funeral but you guys were brilliant – respectful for the occasion and excellent music! Many of my guests commented how good you were and I will recommend you to anyone who asks. Thanks again and good luck for the future!”
I.C. (Funeral)
“Many thanks for helping us with one of our most successful parties in recent years to which the Silk Street Hot Quartet contributed in no small part. The band looked great and the music was ideal for the situation – lively without being overpowering. We look forward to you entertaining us on future occasions”
Philip Cook, Marketing Manager, St. Anthony’s Hospital.
“Thank you for performing such a great set at our wedding…One of my most vivid memories is Edward and I arriving at our reception and before walking in we took 5 mins to stand and listen out of sight to the jazz. It was such a great feeling to hear the music and the chatter of all our guests. Everyone I have spoken to since has been incredibly complimentary about the band. You looked the part and you really did bring a smile to people’s faces and ensure that the reception kicked off in style. The atmosphere created was such that it made everyone feel so relaxed and there was no awkward chit chat – people were straight in there on the Pimms and gossiping away! If anyone is ever looking for a jazz band, I will be sure to recommend you”
Jennifer Codling
“Please pass on our thanks to all the musicians who came to our reception at the Devonport on 30th December. We really enjoyed the pianist through the meal and many of our guests on the day and since have said how wonderful the five piece band was”
Chris & Sharon Foster-King
“I have nothing but praise for your band, you were absolutely fantastic. The moment when Neal and I walked into the garden of Winchester House and you broke into song was a real high point. You helped to set a celebratory atmosphere and kept everyones spirits up when it started raining. One guest commented that the reception felt like “Henley in London”, which was exactly the feel I was aiming for. Rest assured, I will be recommending you to anyone who needs a Dixie Band. Thank you so much for being a part of our special day”
Alison Oyston
“Nick and I wanted to say many thanks to you and the band for playing so well and with such charisma at our wedding. We, our families and the other guests really enjoyed the music and it added to the atmosphere immensely. My sister has already recommended you to her friend”
Rachel Mead
“I just wanted to say the biggest thank you to you and the band. Oh my, you were all great. Everybody thinks you were the best live band they have ever heard. Everybody wants to book you for their parties. I really can’t thank you enough, you made the day so perfect”
Pusia Flemming
“Thank you so much for Saturday night. I had lots of compliments from the guests about you guys and most importantly my dad loved it”
Hannah Ditch, Catering Manager, Searcy’s, London
“I’d like to say how fantastic you were. The party had started at 1pm and before your set started in the early evening the guests were flagging a bit, you really managed to create a wonderful atmosphere, not too intrusive for guests who wanted to natter, but lively enough for those who wanted to enjoy the music. My whole family, including my (2 year old) daughter loved your whole set and I am so pleased to have tracked you down”
Hannah Ditch (re-booked the following year)
“I’ve never heard a bunch of young guys perform such old music so brilliantly”
Waverley & Balmoral Cruises, Essex
“All I can say is thank you so much for a fantastic performance, you really helped the day go well and everybody commented on the music being fantastic. I will be recommending you to everyone I know so you may get some strange phone calls!”
Charlotte Adkin (Bride), London
“Please convey my thanks to all members for a fantastic display at my daughter Catherine’s wedding. We had so many fantastic comments, including the uniqueness of your group and of the wedding in general. It all went perfectly”
Graham Garfoot (Father of the Bride)
“Thank You. You made the booking very straight forward to deal with. I will of course tell all of our other branches of your services”
Judy (Funeral Directors), London
“I just wanted to write a big thanks and to tell you how hugely delighted we were with Silk Street Jazz Band, they were everything and more than we were hoping for, they made the afternoon go with a swing. They looked great in their Boaters and Striped Jackets and sounded even better! We would highly recommend”
Wendy Westcott
“Please thank the Silk Street 4-piece band so much, they really made the day special, lighter and memorable. The tone of the music was perfect as was the delivery. The band hopped on the bus, entertaining us to exhibition road with a sing song too! Many thanks again”
Marta (Funeral)
“Hi Jonathan, I just wanted to say thank you for your performance on Saturday. Everyone said how impressive you guys were and you played your part in making it a very special day”
Jonathan Blewett
“Dear Silk Street Hot Four. Thanks for yesterday’s performance at the Sand’s End Community Centre. It made all the difference to the colour and flavour of our protest with the children and everyone loved you! You were all so professional and put on a great show. Thank you for your support”
Rosie Borgia & Nick Bardoni, for the Save Sands End Community Centre Action Group
“We were very impressed. The band helped to create a fantastic feel to the event and all of our guests commented on how great the band was. The booking was straight forward and lots of communication at the right times. All in all we were very happy with the overall service provided. The music itself was fab”
Vicki & Simon Mackey
“I would like to say a very big thank you for playing at our Mum’s funeral. We were all pleased and mum would have loved it. I bet she had a smile on her face when she left this world. Everyone said how lovely you were. Thanks so much guys”
Dawn & Family
“What a fantastic experience to have Silk Street lead my mum’s funeral procession with a 12 piece New Orleans style Jazz Band. Silk Street showed up in full uniform with the presence of a thousand musicians. The tiny streets of Linden in Gloucester were swinging with that awesome New Orleans sound. We all felt incredibly important, people were running to their gates with their mouths wide open. I wanted to celebrate my mum’s life, Silk Street captured the spirit and made it happen, beyond my wildest dreams. Thank you”
Max Bullingham
“The Silk Street 3-piece played during our wedding reception at London Rowing Club. They were everything we’d hoped for, they looked the part and played a great mix of up-tempo dixie standards. Great sunshine party music”
Chris Edwards
“The band were fantastic, completely making the evening for us. It was great to have a fun, young group of talented guys who really seemed to want to be there. I can’t wait to have them back for our next event, I would like to think it could become something of a tradition”
James Coveyduck, CCT Integrated Systems, London
“Thank you for performing so well at my wife’s ‘big birthday party’ recently, your excellent music added a great deal to the occasion. It was a long evening and for you to play so many sets with such untiring enthusiasm was itself very impressive. In brief we couldn’t have asked for anything better, and would recommend you to anyone”
Martin & Gill Ingram, Birthday Party, Oxford
“Thank You all so much for your contribution to my ‘farewell party’, your playing helped to keep the party going in full swing and was much appreciated”
Malcolm Higgins, GSMD, London
Clients
Silk Street Jazz has experienced very positive and credible feedback from extremely satisfied clients, some of which include:
Audio Technica Ltd • British Medical Association • British Petroleum • BSkyB • Cancer Research UK • Canon • Chanel • Conservative Party • Convex Leisure • David Lloyd Leisure • European Climate Exchange • Falcon-Chambers • Field of Dreams Music Concerts • Gordon Ramsay • Guildhall School of Music & Drama • Harrods • Hayling Island Jazz Festival • Hodson’s Legal • Holiday Inn • ING Direct • ITV • Marks and Spencers • PayPoint Ltd • Primark • Punter Southall • Rethink Mental Illness • Richmond Athlethic Rugby Club • Royale Cuisine • Robert Smith (The Cure) • Rolls Royce • Royal & Sun Alliance • Sixt • St Anthony’s Hospital • Talk Talk • Thermo Fisher Scientific • Tokyo Electron Europe • Topsail • Volkswagen • Waverley & Balmoral Excursions • Wedlake Bell • Windsor Races • Worshipful Company of Grocers • Worshipful Company of Firefighters • Worshipful Company of Launderers • Worshipful Company of Launderers • Zafferano
Venues & Events
Silk Street Jazz has performed for many events at prestigious venues across the UK including:
A • Abbey Bar, Victoria, London • Addersey Lodge • Alcester RFC • All Saints Church, Chingford • Altitude 360 Restaurant, Millbank Tower • Anglia Ruskin University • B • Babington House • Baird’s Farm Field, Climping • Barbican Centre • Barbican Conservatory • Barns Hotel, Bedford • Barnsley House Hotel, Cirencester • Barratt Home Development, Stanmore • Barratt Homes, Wendover • Bartholomew Barn, Kirdford • Bath & West Showground • Beauberry House, Dulwich • Bentley Priory, Stanmore • Berwick Manor Hotel • Bethersden Village Hall • Bibendum Restaurant • Bickley, Chislehurst • Bicknor Park, Hollingbourne • Birmingham Town Hall • Bisham Abbey • Blo Norton Hall • BMA House • Boodles • Brandeston Hall School • Braxted Park Estate • Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip • Brenchley Memorial Hall • Brighton at the Terraces • Brocket Hall, Welwyn • Brompton Cemetary • Broxton Old Hall • Brunswick Centre • Buckingham Palace • Burford Bridge Hotel, Dorking • Buxted Park Hotel • C • Cafe De Paris • Callooh Cally • Cannizaro House, Wimbledon • Charlecote Pheasant Hotel • Charles Napier Restaurant • Chatsworth House • Chewton Glen Hotel, Christchurch • Chilford Hall Vineyard • Chorleywood Beaumont • City Hall (London) • Claremont Landscape Gardens • Clatford Manor Barns • Coldharbour Cricket Club, Dorking • Coltsford Mill, Oxted • Compleat Angler (Marlow) • Conservatory (London) • Cotswold House Hotel • Crystal Palace National Sports Centre • Cuckoo Club • Culford School, Bury St Edmunds • D • Debenhams, Oxford Street, London • Devonshire County Showground • Doncaster Racecourse • Downs Crematorium, Brighton • Dulwich & Sydenham Hill Golf Club • E • Easthampstead Park Conference Centre • Eaton Hotel, Edgbaston • Edwardian • Elbourne House, Washington • Elizabethan • Elys Department Store, Wimbledon • Estorick Collection (London) • ExCel Centre • F • Farnham Maltings (Farnham) • Faulkner House School, Chelsea • Fivehead Village Hall • Flying Horse (Smarden) • Forde Abbey (Somerset) • Frankie’s Criterion (Knightsbridge) • French Horn (Sonning) • Friars Court, Clanfield • Fulham Palace • Furzefield House • G • Gaynes Park, Essex • Gem Bar, London • Giant Bicycle Store, Bradley Stoke • Gibson Hall, Bishopsgate • Girdlers Hall (London) • Gosfield Hall • Grand Hotel, Folkestone • Grange Hotel, London • Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead • Great John Street Hotel, Manchester • Guildhall School of Music & Drama • Guildhall, Southampton • Guinness Brewery (London) • H • Halswell House, Goathurst • Ham House • Hampton Court Palace Flower Show • Hanbury Manor, Ware • Henley Regatta • Hexton Manor • Highgate House, Northampton • Hilton Hotel (Mayfair) • Hilton Metropole, Edgware • Hilton, Cambridge • Hockley Community Centre • Hogan Lovells, Holborn • Holiday Inn Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon • Hollycombe Steam Collection • Home House (London) • Honourable Society of Grays Inn • Hospital Club • Hunter’s Hall, Dereham • Hurlingham Club • Hyde Park • I • IEE Building, Savoy Place, London • Il Bottacio, London • Inn The Park Restaurant, London • Inner Temple (London) • Inner Temple Gardens • InterContinental Hotel, London • J • K • Kempton Park • Kew Gardens • King’s College London • Knebworth House • L •Lancaster Hotel, London • Langley Park Golf Club, Beckenham • Layer Marney Towers • Leeds Castle • Leex Priory, Essex • Leith’s at Dartmouth House • Little Dudley House • Liverpool Street Station • London Golf Club, Ash • London Marriott, Grosvenor Square • London Regalia Boat • London Rowing Club, Putney • London Stock Exchange • London Transport Flying Club • Lord Mayor’s Show • Lord’s Cricket Ground • Lower Slaughter Manor, Gloucestershire • M • Macdonald Alveston Manor Hotel, Stratford Upon Avon • Macdonald Hotel, Windsor • Mall Galleries (London) • Manchester Piccadilly Station • Mandarin Oriental Hotel, London • Mansion House (London) • Marks & Spencer, Oxford Street, London • Marriott County Hall, Westminster • Marriott Hotel and Country Club, Ashford • Marriott Hotel, Cheshunt • Merchant Tailor’s Hall (London) • Mickleover Court Hotel • Milton House, Bedford • Miyuki Maru • Monkey Island Hotel • Museum of Garden History • N • Natural History Museum • New Connaught Rooms, Covent Garden • New Zealand House (London) • NHS Healthcare Centre, Chelmsford • Nottingham University • Nunsmere Hall Hotel • Nutfield Priory Hotel and Spa • Oakley Hall, Basingstoke • Oaks Farm, Shirley • Old Manor House (Lew, Oxfordshire) • Old Warden Aerodrome, Shuttleworth • O • Olympic Torch Relay • One New Change, London • One Whitehall Place, London • Orchards Shopping Centre, Haywards Heath • Oulton Hall Claret Jug, Leeds • Overseas House, London • Oxford Four Pillars Hotel • P • Painshill Park (Surrey) • Park Inn Palace (Southend) • Pennyhill Park Hotel • Plaisterers Hall (London) • Ponsbourne Park Hotel • Preston Court, Canterbury • Primark (Bournemouth) • Priory Cottages • Pulloxhill Church Hall • Q • Queens Eyot, Bray • R • Ramster, Chiddingfold • Ravenswood (Sharpthorne) • Reid Rooms • Rembrandt Hotel (London) • Rhinefield House, Brockenhurst • Richmond Athletic Rugby Ground • Richmond Hill Hotel • Ridge Farm • Riverdale Barn, Mill Farm, Yateley • Rolls Royce, Derby • Roomes, Uxbridge • Royal Academy of Arts • Royal Arms, Sutton Cheney • Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot • Royal Chase Hotel, Enfield • Royal Garden Hotel (London) • Royal Holloway, University of London • Royal Horticultural Society Gardens (Surrey) • Royal Society of Arts (London) • Rubens at the Palace, London • Runnymede Hotel, Egham • S • Saatchi Gallery • Sandown Park • Savile Club, Mayfair • Savoy Place (London) • Setley Ridge Vineyard • Skinners Hall, London • Solent Hotel • South Farm, Royston • South Lodge Hotel, Horsham • Spa Hotel (Royal Tunbridge Wells) • Springhead Barn, Haslemere • St Barnabas Church, Ealing • St Bartholomews Church, Wickham Bishops • St James’ Palace (London) • St Leonards Church, Shipham • St Michael’s Church, North Waltham • St Paul’s Church, Rusthall • Stationers Hall • Stoke Park, Stoke Poges • Strawberry Fields Nursery • Subway, Wallington • Sultan Pub • Surrey & Sussex Crematorium • Sutton and Epsom Rugby Club • Swan Hotel (Lavenham) • Sweetwoods Park Golf Club • Syon Park, Isleworth • T • Talk Talk, West London • Tenterden Town Hall • Tewin Bury Farm Hotel • The Belfry, Wishaw • The Great Barn (Higher Ashton) • The Old Rectory, Charles • The Valley Restaurant, Witnesham • Tower of London • Trinity House, London • Tylers Barn Studios, Stibbard • U • V • W • Waldorf Hotel (London) • Warsash Maritime Centre (Southampton) • Wax Chandlers Hall • Wellington Arch, Hyde Park • Westbridge Pub, Battersea • Western Freight Terminal, Avonmouth • Westminster College Gardens • Weston Park, Weston under Lizard • White Horse Hotel (Romsey) • Wickham Bishops Village Hall • William B • Wilton’s Music Hall (London) • Winchester Cathedral • Winchester House Club • Windsor Racecourse • Witney Four Pillars Hotel • Woodborough Hall, Nottingham • Wotton House, Wotton Underwood • Wyndham Grand Boat • X • Y •York Racecourse • Z • ZSL Whipsnade Zoo •
