What people say

It’s always nice to receive comments of appreciation from people and I would like to share some of those with you:

The Simon Latarche Quartet delighted a capacity audience at the first of our concerts at Lost Gardens of Heligan in January. Mixing excellent originals by pianist Simon Latarche and saxophonist/flautist  Sarah McDonagh with a few well known standards – the quartet demonstrated their remarkable individual skills with a rock solid unity of purpose. Percussionist Keith Marshall and bassist James Rintoul, a formidable rhythm section, also shone on some inventive solos. The SLQ is certainly at the forefront of contemporary jazz ensembles in Cornwall, offering a special evening of accessible and rewarding jazz.”

Phil Webb. St Austell Bay Jazz

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I have known Simon for some 15 years and have engaged him for Musical entertainment on many occasions over that period Solo, Duo Trio and Quartet Simon has always supplied the Music to perfectly compliment various events What better recommendation can I give than to say that he was my first choice for the early evening music at my Daughter’s Wedding in August 2016. A Professional who does deliver that very personal service.”

Alistair Whyte. Owner, Coodes Solicitors, Truro

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Hi Simon, we just wanted to say a massive thank you for playing at our wedding on the 28th May at Tregenna Castle. You created a wonderful atmosphere at our wedding breakfast. Thanks again, it was simply beautiful.”

Helen & Lee xx

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Chris and I would like to thank you for coming all the way to Gloucester last Friday to play at our wedding. Your performance surpassed our expectations, and we had an unbelievable number of comments about how fabulous the music was. Thank you for helping to make our wedding day truly memorable!”

Jo and Chris

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We would like to thank you and to ask you to pass on our thanks to Sarah for the superb performance you both gave us at the wedding reception at Boconnoc. We received many compliments about your live music and it was a perfect way to accompany the reception drinks and create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere from the start. I know that Sarah and Charlie were extremely pleased with the music.”

Gill Drew (Mother of the Bride)

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I met Simon at the Budock Vean Hotel, where he played for my wife and I and many of our friends at our annual get together (as well as providing easy listening music for all the hotels guests at dinner). Simon is extremely personable and a very talented musician. He added a wonderful aspect to our gathering; playing an extensive repertoire of jazz music – that we had had the chance to choose. I would recommend Simon to anyone who wants that extra special “something” at an event.”

David Spratt (President of the Pathology Section at The Royal Society of Medicine)

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The Simon Latarche Quartet delighted a capacity audience at the first of our concerts at Lost Gardens of Heligan in January 2017. Mixing excellent originals by pianist Simon Latarche and saxophonist/flautist Sarah McDonagh with a few well known standards – the quartet demonstrated their remarkable individual skills with a rock solid unity of purpose. Percussionist Keith Marshall and bassist James Rintoul, a formidable rhythm section, also shone on some inventive solos. The SLQ is certainly at the forefront of contemporary jazz ensembles in Cornwall, offering a special evening of accessible and rewarding jazz.”

Phil Webb ( St Austell Bay Jazz )

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Thank you Simon and Sarah for starting off my 40th with such great music. I was amazed what a full sound you guys achieved. No drums, no bass, but none of these were needed! Brilliant thank you.”

Alex Emson (40th Birthday Party)

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Simon was just wonderful at a 70th birthday I held on 16th April 2016. He was smiley/charismatic, professional and of course an impeccable pianist. I will be using him for all my future functions.”

Cherish Rothwell (Wedding Co-Ordinator Fowey Hall Hotel)

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Thank you, Simon, for making my birthday celebration at the Fowey Hall Hotel in March so special. An amazingly versatile pianist and such a nice man, you’re the icing on the cake to any celebration!”

Diane Rabbitt

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Simon is a very talented jazz pianist, composer and arranger. I have had the pleasure of hiring him and his associate musicians on a number of occasions for our jazz concerts here at Rosteague and the evenings have always been a brilliant success. I would highly recommend him.”

Jay Milton (Director at Smith and Milton)