Testimonials

We were thrilled w/ your performance at our wedding and would be glad to share with others! I see you have a new website and are endorsed by the Knot so you may not need our kudos...but just wanted to let you know how pleased we were!  You were a true professional to work with from start to finish.

Sorry to have not been in touch sooner..we hit the ground running and time slips past.

Thank you again,

~Lynne Nalducci, Marriott Airport, Pittsburgh

 

The Pianist did an amazing job and was a fantastic element of our reception.   Simply put, it would not have been the same without him and the band, and of course your network pulled it all together. Both you and Joe were communicative, and professional.   The band really added class, and elegance and we are happy we did business with you both!

Please feel free to use me as a reference. Thanks again,

~John Hanson, The Renaissance Hotel, Pittsburgh

 

Dear Resonance,

I had lots of people tell me how much they enjoyed your show, including our Performing Arts Director, whose opinion counts the most of all!  Usually I hear about the bad stuff, so hearing about something good is especially nice. We will keep you in mind for a future engagement!

~Rick Bryant, Arts Fest, State College, PA

 

Donna Bailey is the real thing! She and her swinging band come from Pittsburgh, right in the tradition of that great jazz city I enjoyed working with her, both live and on her album.

~Hendrik Meurkens – Vibraphone & Harmonica, New York | Germany

 

Mark us down as the newest addition to the Cadillac Jazz & Donna Bailey fan club! We absolutely loved the cool vibe & tone the jazz band brought to our wedding. All of our guests just raved about the atmosphere where they could easily mingle & enjoy wonderful music. We appreciate your professionalism throughout the entire process! And we're so glad to find a partner that could provide the MC and varied music experience throughout the entire event! Many thanks,

~Michelle & Ryan Schneir, Fox Chapel Golf Club

 

Now that things have calmed down after the holidays, I just wanted to send you a note and thank you and your group for the wonderful job you did at our wedding.  The Jazz trio during the cocktail hour was fabulous, and Donna and the quartet were equally fabulous during the first part of the reception.  You played everything we agreed on during the DJ time and were a true professional.  No stone was left unturned in the preparation and everything went off without a hitch.  I have received numerous compliments and kudos about the music at our wedding.  As I told you when we first spoke, I think the music is one of the most important pieces of any event, and you and your crew did not disappoint. 

~Brad & Rachel Wilson, The LeMont, Mt. Washington

 

We wanted to take a moment to tell you how pleased we were with you and your bandmates' performance at our wedding. We received compliments all night from our guests who enjoyed the live ceremony and jazz cocktail hour, as well as your DJ service during the reception.

In particular we were impressed with the professionalism that you showed in all stages of planning the wedding. You did an outstanding job of incorporating the music selections we really wanted, and offered excellent suggestions as well. Cadillac Jazz went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding day was as worry-free as possible. We can't thank you enough!

Please feel free to use us as a reference, or to use any portion of this email as a testimonial. We had such a great time!!

~Brian and Barbara Tychinski Sheraton, Station Square, Pittsburgh

 

We really appreciate all your hard work you put in to make our day go so smoothly. You truly did a beautiful job & the Norah Jones song you played while Kate sang was remarkable. It was absolutely perfect. We could not have asked for a better day or a better band!

~Melanie Angelotto Rennie Chestnut Ridge Resort, Blairsville

 

Sally and I could not be more happy with you and your highly talented and professional band. From the 1st email and phone call every expectation was exceeded. As we live in Boston it we had a few travails to overcome for planning our most special day. You handled everything by instilling confidence and professionalism to the process.

The music your trio created was the perfect backdrop for our wedding reception. The meld of the location made with your band's timbre will stay in our and our guests' memories.

We still receive such wonderful comments about the music everyone enjoyed. Please count on us for any type of reference we can give Cadillac Jazz. There are few businesses in the world that can deliver the quality you did. Thank you so very much for enhancing our wedding day.

~Sally and Paul Englund James Gallery, West End, Pittsburgh

 

We just wanted to thank you and the entire band again for your spectacular job at our wedding. Every single person loved it and said it was probably the best wedding band they'd ever heard. Each musician was so skilled and just as importantly you were all so relaxed and gracious. It was every bit what we hoped it would be, and then some. My only regret is that I didn't spend more time dancing and watching you guys! Hopefully sometime when we visit Pittsburgh we can do that some more. Music is very important to us as you know, and we couldn't have loved you more. We will forever be grateful for the wonderful time you gave our friends. It was so kind of you to do a song with Warren- our family got a huge kick out of it. The whole thing went by in a surreal blur but what I do remember for sure is the ambience you guys created. THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts and we only wish we got to chat more! Please let us know if we can ever recommend you to anyone...we'll give you the perfect rating you deserve.

~Vanessa & Warren Pittsburgh Center For The Arts

 

Thanks to you and your band. The music helped establish a lovely mood that complemented the view and created another great backdrop for all the activity. Our guests were treated to some soulful music by great musicians. Please let the other band members know that their music was greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

~Ed Kemp, parents' 50th Anniversary The LeMont, Pittsburgh

 

Ken and I wanted to both thank you for a wonderful cocktail reception. Everyone raved of how wonderful it was.

~Kimberly Ivory Vail The Renaissance Hotel, Pittsburgh

 

We just wanted to thank you and the band for providing such wonderful music for our wedding. You were a pleasure to work with and we will definitely recommend Cadillac Jazz to others at every opportunity. Thanks again – we appreciate the important role you played in our special day.

~Donald and Kimberly Nyalka South Hills Country Club

 

Steve and I are writing to thank you for an unforgettable evening of jazz. Your music was the perfect backdrop for our reception. I cannot tell you how many of our guests told me that this was the first wedding they'd ever been to that they actually enjoyed the reception music. Thank you also for being so accommodating with our guest vocalist. It was a highlight of the evening. We loved having you and hope to hear you play again in the future.

~Julie Snyder Bishop Mountain View Inn, Greensburg

 

Thank you for an incredible performance at the August 25, 2007 wedding at the Heinz History Center. The trio was fantastic! As we walked through the room, we could hear guests commenting on the wonderful music. It was a pleasure working with you. You all are professional, organized, and wonderfully talented. Cadillac Jazz is at the top of my list and we will continue to recommend you for future events. Looking forward to working together again soon!

~Allison McGeary Floral & Event Design, Pittsburgh

 

Thank you so much - we were so extremely pleased with you and your band. We loved the first dance music - - it was great! I'm so happy that I had you guys to play at our wedding! =)

~Alison Kappes Metz, The HyeHolde, Pittsburgh

 

Thank you for doing such a wonderful job!

~Renee Harvey, CRNA, director, Uniontown Hospital Winter Anesthesiology Symposium, Nemacolin Woodlands Resort

 

Jason, I received many compliments during the Recognition Dinner about Cadillac Jazz. Thanks so much. You were great! Maybe we can have you play again next year.

~Donna Millburn, company awards dinner The LeMont, Pittsburgh

 

Thank you and your fellow band members for the wonderful job at our Flavors of Pittsburgh. We look forward to your performance at Flavors of Greensburg next April.

~Suzanna Masartis, American Liver Foundation Marriott City Center, Pittsburgh

 

Thank you and the band. You always do such a nice job. The event was a huge success.

~Suzanna Masartis, American Liver Foundation Westin Hotel & Convention Center, Pittsburgh

 

I want to personally thank you for the fantastic performance on Sunday evening. The piano player and trio were a perfect addition to a wonderful event. Thanks to all of you.

~Joanne Grieme, VP, Flavors of Pittsburgh Westin Hotel & Convention Center, Pittsburgh

 

People cannot stop raving about how amazing you guys were -- as always.

~Simone w/ 5 Senses Event Design, Pittsburgh

 

Our guests loved you guys and I got great comments on the band.

~RJ Heid Remo's, North Hills

 

Thanks for a great cocktail hour! I just wanted to let you know that we were very pleased with Cadillac Jazz at our wedding reception. Our guests really enjoyed it as well!

Thank you very much, I will be sure to recommend you to my Pittsburgh area friends!

~Laura Corson Butler Mansion

 

Everyone had a great time and loved the great food and wonderful LIVE music!

~Erin Calvimontes, Coordinator Divine Celebrations, Pittsburgh

 

The distinction, depth, technical abilities and performance you all display places you and the other fine members of the band apart from the rest. People here just don't know what they're missing!

~John Reilly Pittsburgh Blues Connection

 

Thank you so much for your awesome (as always) music on our wedding day. We enjoyed it so much. Thanks for putting such a top-notch group together. We look forward to seeing lots more of you all!

~Tyler & Christine The Pines Tavern, Gibsonia

 

Thank you for making the night so wonderful. The music was perfect and exactly what we wanted!

~Mary Beth & Bryan Wheeling, WV

 

I can't even begin to tell you how great you guys were!!!! You were greater than we could even imagine and everyone was asking where we found you. You made our reception rock, not to mention our ceremony beautiful. I hope you all had fun and I'll make sure to spread your name around. Thanks again...and we'll see you all at the Tugboat!!!

~Barb and Dave Fix Steamboat Springs, CO

 

We've had great feedback from the people who attended the recent Engineering Dinner & Dance at the Country Club. Everyone had a great time, and they really enjoyed listening and dancing to the Big Black Cadillac. You provided exactly what we needed - a talented group of musicians who can play any style. And we never expected to see so many of our faculty, students, and alumni on the dance floor! Thanks, Jason. I hope to be able to work with you again.

~Lana Hoff, Director of Marketing & Communications Fort Collins Country Club, CO

 

Thank you so much for making our wedding such a great event. The ceremony music was beautiful. We had big fun dancing and so did our guests. Several of them asked the name of this great band, so we hope you get some extra business! Thank you for playing so many of our favorite songs - we loved your version of 'I Want You More'. It was a pleasure working with you.

~Scott & Jacqueline Moore Lodge at Vail, CO

 

Thank you so much for the wonderful performance you did at my wedding. You were a smash hit! Everyone made wonderful comments on you and your band. Especially your female vocalist! She was dynamite!! Thanks again for taking my hand in the whole planning process - my husband and I felt very confident with everything and so pleased and excited with your choices of songs and performance. I highly recommend you to anyone! Thanks for a beautiful and extremely fun wedding performance!

~Elizabeth & Derek Litwiller Saddle Ridge, Beaver Creek, CO

 

I just wanted to thank you for what a great job you guys did at our wedding! Most of our friends are not 'dancing people'. We have been to several weddings that had many of the same people at them, and there was hardly ever anyone on the dance floor. You guys had the dance floor packed all night long! You really exceeded our expectations and really helped everyone to have a great time - many of our friends have been telling us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. So thanks again, and if you ever need a reference or recommendation please do not hesitate to call.

~Katrina and Ed Eckelhoff Lodge at Vail, CO

 

Thank you so much for the FABULOUS music you provided us during the Loveland Surgery Center opening. I had so many good things said to me about you guys and gave them all your name/website. We really appreciate your being a part of a super opening event for us!

~Kim Pacheco, Aspen Healthcare Loveland Surgery Center, Loveland, CO

 

Thanks for such a great night. I can't tell you how many people came up to us and asked how we found you guys and how great you were. We highly recommend your band and you for being so organized and easy to work with.

~Amy and Jim Giacalone Lion's Crest Manor, CO

 

Many thanks to you for a great evening of music! Beer Jazz was very successful. And it would be difficult to have a successful Beer Jazz without some great Jazz! I heard lots of Kudos' for Cadillac Jazz and as I mentioned to you on Friday, I really like how you put stuff together. Very professional and very hip.

~Kyle Dyas, Assistant Music Director KUNC The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO

 

I wanted to thank you once again for a wonderful evening of music this past Friday. Everyone I talked with was very impressed and thought you sounded great. I have not heard final numbers, however Beer Jazz was very successful on many fronts: Great music, great beer & food, a good turnout of people and a great evening weather-wise. Thanks again for another great Beer Jazz performance!

~Kyle Dyas, Assistant Music Director KUNC The Lincoln Center, Fort Collins, CO

 

I wanted to thank you for making our wedding night an amazing party! Thank you for battling through the nasty rain with us! Everyone enjoyed your band so much and had a wonderful time! Craig and I truly appreciate all that you did - and thank you again for backing up my little sis while she sang. We have had several compliments on the music and wanted to pass that along to you. The entire night was wonderful and is definitely and evening that I will never forget. Thank you for making it so special – we truly appreciate it.

~Kim & Craig Davis Castle Pines Country Club, CO

 

Burke and I would like to thank you for providing such wonderful music for our wedding. You did a great job of adapting to the mood of the crowd and we got lots of nice compliments about you. Jason, it was a pleasure working with you. Your talent, professionalism and obvious experience made us glad we chose Cadillac Jazz for this important event. Thanks! Jeannie & Burke Blackman Keystone Ranch, CO Thanks again for the fabulous music at Neighbor to Neighbor's 30th Birthday Bash. It was a great success!

~Trish The Rio Grande, Fort Collins, CO

 

Thank you so much for all of your help and for the great music your band provided for our wedding. You were not only professional, thorough, & great to work with, you guys sounded awesome! We really appreciate everything & would recommend you to anyone.

~Elen & Ben Niamthet Fort Collins, CO

 

I wanted to tell you how wonderful your band was. Thank you for being a part of my special day!

~Lee and Paul Buchmann The University Club, Denver, CO

 

I had to write and tell you how wonderful you guys are! You truly made our wedding even more special then it already was with your laid back style, flexibility, and amazing musicians. The ceremony music was wonderful. The cocktail and dinner music sets were perfect and of course when Billy got going, we were in heaven!! His version of 'Someone Like You' was out of this world – we were wondering if anyone but Van Morrison could pull off a Van Morrison tune, and he did it with genius! I particularly loved his 'Let's Stay Together' and all of the songs that you picked out were perfect for the crowd. So many people have commented on how much they loved your band – it was really a pleasure working together.

I will recommend you highly to anyone who asks! Many Thanks Again,

~Karen & John Corsi Muggins Gulch Inn, Breckenridge, CO

 

Just wanted to tell you guys how wonderful it was to have you play at our wedding. The comment we hear most often from our friends: 'We had a great time at your wedding. Who was that band? They were awesome!' Terrific job!

~Rachel Biederman Berry The Broadmoor, CO Springs, CO

 

Thank you so much for performing at our ceremony & reception. You did a great job – we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. In fact, we passed your name along to a friend who is a wedding coordinator! If you ever need a reference, don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for such a fun evening! Best Regards,

~Wendy & Jeff Weaver The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO

 

Sincere thanks for helping to make our wedding reception an absolutely perfect evening! Beginning with the cocktail hour - the quartet was elegant, smooth, and well versed in great jazz. We loved Billy's version of 'Let's Stay Together'. It was as soulful as the original. Every one of our friends commented on how much they enjoyed dancing to your band, and how great all the musicians and singers were. We appreciate all that you did to make the sets so flawless. Your band has a terrific energy and presence. Best of luck in the future.

~Grace & Jackson Markley The Broadmoor, CO Springs, CO

 

Thanks so much for the great performance at our wedding. You blew us away!! I would recommend you to anyone looking for a very versatile band. We hope to see and hear you again.

~Bob and Grace Kali Ptarmigan Country Club, Windsor, CO

 

You and your band were awesome! I can't tell you how happy we were. Pete's never danced that much before, so it had to be good tunes. You made our night! I couldn't go wrong with Fort Collins. Thank you so much for making our day perfect. Please express to the band our thanks.

~Alisa & Pete Mumola Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO

 

Thank you so very much for your wonderful music at our wedding ceremony. It was absolutely beautiful, more than I ever dreamed. I know you will make it big and I can be proud to say hey, he played at our wedding!

~Sharon and Clint Lindell First Presbyterian Church, Fort Collins, CO

 

We were absolutely impressed by the professionalism, showmanship, expertise, and finesse of you and your group. We really loved the diversity of your musicians. The mellow jazz during the cocktail hour was just what we needed while our guests visited after the ceremony. The jazz piano during the dinner hour was light and soothing and created a really nice ambiance. And, all of our guests were really impressed when you guys kicked it into gear for the rest of the reception. We received many compliments about you from our guests who were very impressed. They all said you were AWESOME! Of course, George and I loved the music during our first dance. The version of Van Morrison's 'Crazy Love' was beautiful. So was the version of 'Moondance' and the Big Band Classics you played for us like 'Satin Doll', and 'I Left My Heart In San Francisco'. You made our wedding very, very special - and fun. Thanks.

~Jennifer and George Merriman Muggins Gulch Inn, Breckenridge, CO

 

Thank you so much for the wonderful job your band did at our wedding. Every single guest commented on how great you guys were. Nick and I were thrilled and thought you all did a beautiful job...from the lovely ceremony to the Lynyrd Skynyrd! Thank you also for moving inside at the last minute - I'm sure things were a bit hectic and we truly appreciate your willingness to be flexible. Thanks again - we loved our wedding and you guys did a great job towards making it wonderful! We will definitely recommend your band and please feel free to use us as references at any time. Thank you again.

~Tammy and Nick Cayou Ten Mile Station, Breckenridge, CO

 

We just wanted to extend our most heart-felt thanks for the fantastic job Cadillac Jazz did at our wedding. Your professionalism and talent as musicians went above and beyond all expectations that Mark and I had for the evening. Your orchestration made the night flow seamlessly, which helped Mark and I forget our 'duties' as bride and groom...finding ourselves just sitting back, relaxing, and thoroughly enjoying the celebration of our wedding.

As you know, we booked your band a year in advance. I have to commend you, Jason, for continually talking and working with us to make our first night as husband and wife truly magical. You never made us feel that we were trying to overly 'control' the preparations nor did you ever shoo away any suggestions that we may have had in the planning process. Your untiring commitment to our special day was truly commendable. Thank you so much for that.

Your singer did an AMAZING job! Her sultry/bluesy tone set the exact mood we wanted our guests to experience. And, she did an outstanding job on our first song, 'At Last'. I couldn't have asked for a better rendition of such a classic love song. Like I said up to this point and will say again and again, fantastic, superb, Amazing!

We highly recommend your band for anyone considering hiring you for weddings parties, or other engagements. Please use Mark or I as a reference at any time. In addition, please share these words of thanks with the rest of the band and Stephanie. We look forward to catching up with you in the future, especially this New Year's Eve at Lindens. Good luck in the rest of your professional and personal endeavors, but for some reason, I just know you won't need it. With deepest thanks,

~Korrie and Mark Johnston Black Canyon Inn, Estes Park, CO

 

On behalf of the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, thank you & Cadillac Jazz for playing at our recent fundraiser, the Ski Ball & Auction. You guys were great and as an event coordinator, it was rewarding to see the dance floor packed with people dancing & all with smiles on their faces! Everyone certainly seemed to have a wonderful time and our event was a success. Thanks for your involvement. I will definitely recommend Cadillac Jazz and as I mentioned the night of the event, I will contact you about the possibility of playing my wedding next year. Best Regards,

~Katy Hosmer Director of Development & Special Events Steamboat Grand, Steamboat Springs, CO

 

You all really helped to make our day special, so thank you. All of our friends and family thought you guys were great, and the photographer said you were 'the best wedding band of the summer' that he saw. While we definitely will not be getting married again, I hope to have a chance to work with you again through the Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club and will highly recommend you to anyone.

~Katy & Scott Tirone High Meadows Ranch, Steamboat Springs, CO

 

Just wanted to drop a line about the fact that you guys were awesome last weekend at my brother's wedding. Everyone enjoyed the band. Personable, talented, handsome, what more could we have asked for!! We will refer/recommend you in the future. Thanks again for a great performance.

~Mary Jo Minogue Chief Hosa Lodge, CO

 

Thank you for sharing your time and talent to make our wedding day so special. Whenever we remember this day and all it means to us, we'll also remember how much your music added to the beauty of our wedding. We want to thank you and each of your band members for filling the ears of both us and our guests, with your beautiful music on our wedding day. We want you to know that every single guest complimented your talent and wanted to be sure to pass that on to you. We were so thoroughly impressed! We would be happy to give you an outstanding quote or recommendation for either your website or future clients of yours! Again...thank you for your wonderfully beautiful music, it made the evening PERFECT!

~Jennifer and Kurt Westemeyer The Lodge and Spa, Breckenridge, CO

 

Everything was so wonderful. So many people raved about you. You were a big part in making it a success.

~Alison and Paul Birchard The Lion's Crest Manor, CO

 

I wanted to send a quick note of thanks to you for making our reception such a classy affair! I knew the second I heard you at Mark and Korrie's wedding last September, that your group would be perfect, and I wasn't disappointed in the least!! I just can't say enough about how easy it's been to work with you, how accommodating you were in playing 'No Ordinary Love' for us (we're still raving about how perfect that was!!!), and how professional and great a sound you have. You guys are just terrific! I wish you all the success and I am so grateful we found you. Thank you for being a part of our big day and for making our reception not only successful, but first class all the way!

~Mary and Mark Efaw The Aspen Lodge, Estes Park, CO

 

Thank you for a wonderful evening. Your performance was terrific – I would be happy to act as a referral for Cadillac Jazz at any time. Best Regards,

~Lynn Schramm The Oxford Hotel, Denver, CO

 

Thank you so much for your wonderful performance at our wedding. The band was Fabulous! We received so many compliments.

~Marina & David Smith Beano's Cabin, Beaver Creek, CO

 

Just a quick note to say thanks again for everything you guys did to make our wedding so memorable. Whenever we talk to anyone about that night, you guys are the first thing they compliment! You were great and we loved every minute!

~Ann & Jeff Garfinkel Hudson Gardens, Littleton, CO

 

Thank you so much again for doing such a wonderful job for us at our daughter's wedding. We've had so many comments from our friends about the great music. Everything flowed so smoothly. Thanks for doing such a great job directing things. Hope to see you again soon.

~Peggy & Ed Sweeney Fort Collins Country Club, CO

 

We wanted to thank you for the tremendous job Cadillac Jazz did at our wedding reception. Our guests raved about you! You created the perfect atmosphere! We definitely appreciate your efforts and outstanding professionalism!

~Shannon & Nils Olson Golden Community Center, CO

 

THANK YOU!!! I cannot believe how fortunate we were to have a band like Cadillac Jazz at our wedding. I have never seen my friends have so much fun dancing away the entire night. You had told me that you knew how to get the crowd up on their feet and I never really expected so much. The music was incredible and the energy was contagious. I think the fact that the guests wanted an encore after the last song speaks volumes for how much everyone enjoyed the evening. Thank you again for everything, we are very happy that you were a pert of our evening.

~Molly and Ryan Spowell Timber Ridge, Keystone, CO

 

We love the CD! And, I wanted to email you just say again how much we enjoyed the music at the wedding, you were absolutely great and helped to create a wonderful atmosphere. So thank you so much – Now I am trying to think of reasons to book you again!!

~Suzanne and Michael Astor Parkside Mansion, Denver, CO

 

We have had a GREAT many thumbs up on Cadillac Jazz since (and during) the wedding! Thanks for helping make our day so fantastic!!!! Cheers!

~Trisha and Jess Mckean Elk Ridge Ranch, Breckenridge, CO

 

I am writing to thank you and the esteemed members of your jazz quartet for a fabulous performance at our wedding. Many of our guests have told us that your music was superior to any they have ever heard at a wedding. The true jazz fans in the group were thrilled. They know what good jazz sounds like and you all nailed it! Andrew was my personal favorite because I played the sax for many years. His sound was exceptional. Everyone commented on the talented pianist. We were honored to have Chip play at our reception. I could tell that you were enjoying playing with him. It was great to have the drummer for a nice strong beat for dancing. The mix was perfect. Thanks for working with us on arranging the set. By the way, we have listened to your CD several times. It is great!

~Anne Marie and Greg Haddock Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, CO

 

Thanks for all you did and for the fabulous music – the music is on point. Keep in touch and keep swinging.

~Arturo Gomez, Program Director KUVO, Denver, CO

 

The jazz trio on Saturday was fantastic! Thank you so much for getting such a great group of musicians together to play for our Holiday Party. I will definitely recommend Cadillac Jazz to friends, family, other event coordinators, etc. I will also keep you in mind for future parties that I plan as well. I also wanted to thank you for your level of professionalism and follow up during the planning stages of the gig! It made my job much easier, that's for sure! Here's to continued success for you and the other musicians of Cadillac Jazz!

~Emily Smith, Entertainment coordinator Hyatt Regency, Denver, CO