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“Hopkins writes swinging material tailor made for a vacuum-tube radio, and it's delivered with a timeless flair by the lead singer, Queen Esther.” — The New Yorker
Check out Sylvia Plachy's BEAUTIFUL photo of Queen Esther and JC from the Sept 12, 2005 New Yorker Magazine! |
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“The JC Hopkins Biggish Band feature some of New York’s finest musicians” — New York Times |
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| “Smokin'.” — New York Daily News |
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Here's what the Boston Globe has to say about Brooklyn Moon:
“Queen Esther evokes the charmingly off-kilter cadences of Betty Carter or the clean sophistication of Carmen McRae...”
“Whereas most of the neo-swing bands preferred the easy giddiness of jump blues, this multiracial, coed group displays a greater versatility and musicality that's no less exhilarating. Inviting and invigorating, this is a winning album that gets better with every listen.” |
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| “The tunes here are all originals and the lyrical matter is timeless” — JazzWeek |
| “One of the highlights is 'One Never Knows,' co-written with Norah Jones; also pay attention to ‘Show Biz’ness’.” — NY Press |
| “There’s just too much good feeling about these performances not to be caught up in them” — Jazzitude |
| “The band has evident internal rapport, and sports some fine soloists...a gem of American Jazz.” — Indianapolis Star |
| “...check them out, so you can say you saw them when they were merely biggish, as opposed to huge!” — Time Out New York |
| “Top-level talent” — All About Jazz |
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JC and his band were phenomenal at our wedding. In fact, I hesitate to even use the term "wedding," because the band was so much more than a "wedding band." They were relaxed, fun and high-quality, mixing classic jazz standards with their own compositions. I felt like we were getting the best of New York, old and new. And their style & feel were a part of the evening: it really wasn't like they were playing for us, but playing with us and enjoying the evening as much as we were.
—Robert Honeywell, Co-Artistic Director, The Brick Theater, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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JC Hopkins Biggish Band delivers innovative music and a vibrant sound, with a striking stage presence. Super-stardom is in the making, and now we have bragging rights that we found them early enough to book for our nuptials. Our dance floor was *huge* but their swing was bigger. If you have reason to, hire them! If not,
go see them.
—Jennifer Oxley & Matthew Sullivan
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JC Hopkins Biggish Band was the absolute highlight of my wedding reception. The joyous swinging vibe, the unbelievable musicianship and the magnetism of JC and the entire band not only got everybody dancing, but made everyone feel like they had been part of a unique event. Months later, friends and family are still talking about it.
—Dave and C.J. Giffin |
"JC's creative and infectious music was a highlight of our wedding. Every generation from both families were dancing together into the night. We couldn't have been happier!”
—Storn White & Juliet Jamsheed |
