Here is a collection of testimonials from some of our past clients:
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Date of event: August 2020
Type of event: Performance at music club Type of music: Concert Great musicians, great variety of genres and thoroughly enjoyable entertainment. Their arrangements for jazz standards was amazing and they played off each other so well. Definitely want them back again at our Club. The Concert was for the North Shore Music and Keyboard Club on Tuesday, 4th August 2020. We asked for a 45 minute Concert and they gave us a full hour and had the audience sitting on the edge of their seats! As background, I met Loris at Music Planet Takapuna in about September 2019. I work there part-time. We made a musical connection straight away and I asked Loris if the Duo could play at our Club. Loris agreed but the first slot we had was April 2020! Having waited 7 months COVID-19 came along and that was it for the duration. Anyway, the bottom-line is that we rescheduled Sam and Loris for our August 2020 Club Night. The good news is that the 11 months wait was well worth it! IMHO, the Sam & Loris Duo would be great for all kinds of occasions such as weddings, birthday parties, gigs or corporate functions, etc. Gordon Beverley Sutherland President, North Shore Music and Keyboard Club 8th August 2020 - - - - - - - - - - - I have just returned home this evening from the most amazing Jazz concert held at the Takapuna Music & Keyboard Club. The Guest artists were Sam and Loris. These two guys played for an hour and rubbed off each other the whole time. Haven't enjoyed an evening like this in a long time. Congratulations to you both it was fantastic. Barbara McNab https://www.facebook.com/samandlorisduo/posts/2673049072909317?comment_id=2675796082634616¬if_id=1596536556272131¬if_t=feed_comment&ref=notif - - - - - - - - - - - Hi Loris and Sam. Great night last night. Glad to see some young talent out playing old music. I'm sure Gordon and the club all enjoyed your playing. I was just up from Waihi so glad I heard you guys. Both excellent players. Regards Peter Littlejohn - - - - - - - - - - - I was privileged to hear them perform at the North Shore Keyboard club Excellent mix of classy jazzy music played impeccably and professionally Loved the arrangements - familiar but with their own unique style. I look forward to hearing them again Paul Mclsaac www.facebook.com/paul.mcisaac.79/posts/2014346825367083?notif_id=1596569722435610¬if_t=page_individual_recommendation&ref=notif |
Sam & Loris with Gordon Sutherland (president of the North Shore Music & Keyboard Club).
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Date of event: December 2019
Type of event: Performance at jazz restaurant/bar Type of music: Entertainment Sam & Loris Duo brought a great atmosphere with their electric but also traditionally set approach to some Jazz standards, as well as an original take on more contemporary tunes. As part of the festival season, Sam & Loris adapted their set to suit as they brought out some swinging arrangements of our cherished Christmas carols. Complimenting their creative intuition, Sam & Loris’s professionalism was well reflected through their punctual timing and complete self sufficiency. It was a great night with a great band, and a very appreciative crowd. They were a great addition to the Downbeat experience and we look forward to seeing them again for their next gig on 20.3.20. - Downbeat Restaurant & Bar, Orewa https://www.facebook.com/wayne.harold.9699/posts/223605245320740 |
Sam & Loris Duo at Downbeat Restaurant & Bar.
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Date of event: November 2019
Type of event: Private event Type of music: Background Music Lineup: Sam & Loris Duo with double bass The Sam & Loris duo performed at a important stakeholder function and were prefect for this event. They were well presented and professional, and went above and beyond with researching pieces of jazz to perform that connected with the event theme. Highly recommended. Andrew Wright Marketing Executive Auckland War Memorial Museum https://www.facebook.com/andrew.s.wright.5/posts/10157993290955396 |
Sam & Loris Duo with double bassist Mostyn Cole performing at the Auckland War Memorial Museum's 90th Anniversary Celebration.
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Date of event: September 2019
Type of event: Birthday Anniversary Type of music: Concert Dear Sam & Loris, Thank you so much for an excellent performance on Wednesday 25th Sept. The audience may not have been the largest, & initially not too sure who these young guys were, but after a few minutes of your carefully chosen repertoire, smiles appeared & many were singing along to their old (jazzed-up) favourites. A perfect end to a most enjoyable birthday party. Regards, Sylvana Whyborn President East Coast Bays RSA Women's Section |
Sam & Loris with Bertha Daglish (Vice-President) and Sylvana Whyborn (President) of the East Coast Bays RSA Women's Section, at the Browns Bay Bowling Club.
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Date of event: August 2019
Type of event: Retirement Village Concert (Arena Living) Type of music: Concert Yesterday Sam and Loris Duo visited and performed at Parklane Retirement Village. What a wonderful afternoon of music they provided. A variety of music types tailored to suit the audience and presented with great unity and skill to a very appreciative group of our residents. I would absolutely recommend this Duo to anyone wishing to organise an event at their club, village, private function etc. Very pleasant young gentlemen to deal with when arranging the visit and on the day. Ron Clarke Social Committee Chair - - - - - - - - - - - Great repertoire, well tailored for audience. Such great entertainment. Especially talented - both of them. Highly recommended. Robin McGrath (resident at Parklane Village) https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10219670784857947&id=1166814796 - - - - - - - - - - - Great afternoon at Park Lane Village with my grandmother and her friends ... great variety and music, enjoyable for all who appreciate music. Gillian McKenzie https://www.facebook.com/gillian.mckenzie00/posts/10220094428534797 |
Sam & Loris with Ron Clarke (Social Committee Chair) at Parklane Retirement Village - Arena Living.
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Date of event: June 2019
Type of event: Concert at the Auckland Jazz & Blues Club Type of music: Concert The 18th of June at the Auckland Jazz and Blues club (Pt Chev RSA) produced yet another great night with a slightly different line-up. Who would have thought a piano, guitar and vocals would not sound like a bigger band, me.? Wrong these three sure filled the room sound-wise and audience-wise. Loris Zigon, Sam Swindells and Allana Goldsmith, played to a full house who appreciated the music. Mike Walker President of the Auckland Jazz & Blues Club https://www.facebook.com/spike.walker.33/posts/935941653432424 |
Sam & Loris Duo with vocalist Allana Goldsmith at the Auckland Jazz & Blues Club.
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Date of event: June 2019
Type of event: Retirement Village Concert (Metlifecare) Type of music: Concert Sam and Loris recently entertained us at the Poynton Retirement Village and enchanted the residents with their arrangements of jazz classics. They were most professional and a pleasure to listen to. I had positive feed-back from all who attended and I am looking forward to engaging them in the future. I would highly recommend them. All the best, Bob Murphy (Events Organiser) The Poynton Retirement Village - Metlifecare https://www.facebook.com/samandlorisduo/posts/2340878332793061 |
Sam & Loris with Bob Murphy (Events Organiser) and Matt (Residents Committee member) at The Poynton Retirement Village - Metlifecare.
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Date of event: May 2019
Type of event: Retirement Village Concert (Ryman Healthcare) Type of music: Concert Lineup: Sam & Loris Duo with vocalist Allana Goldsmith Many thanks to Sam, Loris, Allana for their entertaining afternoon of Jazz & Blues. Three talented young people, very appreciated. Tracey Evelyn Page Retirement Village - Ryman Healthcare |
Sam & Loris Duo with vocalist Allana Goldsmith at the Evelyn Page Retirement Village (Ryman Healthcare).
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Date of event: April 2019
Type of event: Jazz festival Type of music: Concert Sam & Loris Duo joined us at Rialto Tauranga recently as part of the 57th Annual Jazz Festival. The event - Jazz at the Movies: The Glenn Miller Story, was well received by our attendees. Sam & Loris Duo's intimate performance prior to the screening was an absolute delight. Their two piece had all bases covered with swinging grooves & soulful melodies. Pia Carruthers (Onsite Manager) https://www.facebook.com/pia.carruthers/posts/10157344040646514 - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you for your fabulous music. We so enjoyed listening to you prior to the screening of the Glenn Millar Story at the Rialto on Saturday. So much, that we specifically went to Stage 3 on Sunday to hear you again. Great music. Thanks again. Jan Hausman https://www.facebook.com/samandlorisduo/posts/2299620650252163 |
Sam & Loris Duo performing at Rialto Tauranga as part of the 57th National Jazz Festival.
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Date of event: April 2019
Type of event: Retirement Village Concert (Metlifecare) Type of music: Concert Good Friday 19th of April 2019 Bayswater Village, Mt. Maunganui Dear Loris and Sam, Thank you so much for a wonderful evening. Residents and friends of Bayswater Village |
Sam & Loris Duo performing on Easter Friday at the Bayswater Retirement Village (Metlifecare).
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Date of event: February 2019
Type of event: Festival Type of music: Concert Dear Sam and Loris The Hibiscus Coast Community Arts Council and Destination Orewa Beach thank you for performing in the Boulevard Arts Fiesta on Saturday. Your music was excellent and easy to listen to. I hope professional gigs from high class restaurants come your way very soon. Thanks again, Pat Shanks - - - - - - - - - - - Sam & Loris performed at The Beulavard Arts Festival held in Orewa. Very talented young men. Would highly recommend them. Lana Margaret Wells https://www.facebook.com/samandlorisduo/posts/2265059827041579 |
Sam & Loris Duo performing on the main stage at the Orewa Boulevard Arts Fiesta 2019.
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Date of event: November 2017
Type of event: Christmas function Type of music: Concert Dear Loris & Sam, Thank you so much for coming to the Govt. Super Fund Christmas party and jazzing up the function for us. The (mainly older) audience really appreciated your versions of their favourite songs & the Christmas items were well received. Regardless of the demographic of the audience, we would have no hesitation in recommending the Sam & Loris Duo as excellent entertainment for any & all occasions. Regards, Sylvana & Robert Whyborn (members of the North Shore Govt Superannuitants Association) - - - - - - - - - - - Thank you Sam and Loris for this morning's very enjoyable entertainment for the North Shore GSA group. Eric Bowater (Treasurer of North Shore GSA group) |
Sam & Loris Duo at the North Shore Govt. Superannuitants Association Christmas party.
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Date of event: December 2015
Type of event: Christmas party at Sorrento In The Park (corporate function)
Type of music: Background
Dear Loris and Sam
Thank you for making the evening such a special night.
Barbara Morgan (President of The Remuera Rotary Club)
Type of event: Christmas party at Sorrento In The Park (corporate function)
Type of music: Background
Dear Loris and Sam
Thank you for making the evening such a special night.
Barbara Morgan (President of The Remuera Rotary Club)
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Date of event: March 2015
Type of event: 50th birthday party (private function) Type of music: Background/entertainment-dancing Lineup: Sam & Loris Duo with vocalist Loris and Sam were recommended to us as part of our arrangements for Owen's 50th birthday party celebrations. We asked for a female singer and were very pleased that Cindy joined the group and also performed a specially requested song for us and our guests. Very professional group that discreetly set up and packed down and provided the perfect music package for us but also sought our input into repertoire. Thank you, Owen Melhuish |
Sam & Loris Duo with vocalist Cindy Pardo performing for a 50th birthday party.
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