We had danced with the Jeff Brown Orchestra at other events, so we knew that they'd be fabulous. But having the six-piece ensemble play at our daughter's wedding surpassed all our expectations. They added great spirit to this very joyful celebration. Almost everyone danced, from ages 2 to 88, and all our guests were buzzing about how much they loved the music. The performers were awesome, and the selections were perfect. Jeff even created a new special arrangement of the couple's favorite song for their first dance, and he also suggested just the right song for the second dance (with parents) and the third (where ALL joined in with great enthusiasm). He really understands how to make a party special. THANK YOU, JEFF!

Dorothy Bass and Mark Schwehn, parents of the bride

Reception at Harre Union, Valparaiso University

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Jeff,
We just wanted to thank you and the rest of your trio for the enjoyable evening of music for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. Your selection of dinner music was perfect. We received many compliments from those in attendance.
Thanks again,

Alan & Janet Govert

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Hi Jeff,

Thanks again for a great Holiday Party! Everyone commented that they enjoyed the trio! Best wishes to you and the trio for the future!

Meg Bassett-Brne, CPCS, CPMSM
Director, Medical Staff Services
Indiana University Health La Porte Hospital

Jeff Brown Trio, Indiana University Health LaPorte Hospital Holiday Party
at Heston Hills Banquet Facility, LaPorte, IN - Saturday

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Hi Jeff,

We want to thank you for another fabulous evening of music and fun at our daughter Heidi's wedding on Saturday at The Palmer House! We all had so much fun, and no one wanted the evening to end. Your band plays so many kinds of music so well, that there is truly something for everyone who loves music. The guests enjoyed every minute of it - I'm sure you could tell - they would have danced all night if they could! We have been to weddings where no one at all gets up to dance, but your band makes that an impossibility. Right from the beginning, as you were playing the beautiful dinnertime music, our friends and family could not resist the urge to take a few turns around the dance floor. Then, when the rock and roll started there wasn't an empty spot on the dance floor, and that continued until the end of the evening. What is so special about your group is the obvious pleasure they get from seeing people enjoy their music. You can just tell that you and your band members really love what you do and that is what makes for a great experience. Thank you so much for helping to give Heidi, in her words, "the best night of her life"!

Sincerely,
Dirk & Cathi Peterson

Peterson- Garzini Wedding Reception at the Palmer House Hilton, Chicago,
Illinois. This is the second Peterson family reception that the Jeff Brown
Trio and Orchestra has played.

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"Jeff, thank you so very much for coming to Rensselaer for our "Art in the Alley" festival. By all accounts around 170 people showed up for the event and enjoyed it very much. Your music was excellent, and just what we were wanting. (even better!!!) I haven't had a chance to play your CD, but will very soon. I do thank you very much as we will certainly enjoy listening to it. We will definitely keep you in mind for future events in Rensselaer. Again, thank you to you and your group for bringing your special music to Rensselaer."

Ms. Linda Reiners, Foundation Director, Jasper Foundation

The Jeff Brown Trio, "Art in the Alley" Festival sponsored by Jasper
Foundation & Prairie Arts Council

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"Jeff, thanks for the usual great job! We had many fine comments about the trio. Your group added that extra added spark to the evening! Best wishes, Seth & Karen"

Karen and Seth Moseley, 50th Wedding Anniversary

Jeff Brown Trio, Valparaiso Country Club

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"Jeff, thank you and the guys for making Jamie's wedding even more special. I received so many compliments on the music. It really set the tone for the whole evening. Thanks again and I would highly recommend you to all our friends."

Mrs. Cheryl Romanak, Mother of the Bride at Aberdeen Manor Ballroom, Valparaiso

The Jeff Brown Trio for outdoor Wedding Service of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie
and Freddie Rager then inside for hors d'oeuvres and dinner music

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"What a treat it was to have The Jeff Brown Trio entertain our guests at our wedding reception! The music was fun and lively. Guests of all ages were tapping their toes. Thank you!"

Christina and Matthew Beer, Wedding Reception at Lakeside Inn, Lakeside, Michigan

Jeff Brown Trio

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"The music selection and performance beginning with dinner music and ending with dancing was superb! The Jeff Brown Trio and Orchestra was the perfect choice for the 2006 Northwest Indiana Symphony Gala."

Joanne Svetanoff, Gala Committee Co-Chair

Jeff Brown Trio & Orchestra

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"It has been my pleasure to work with Jeff Brown and Brown's Music Service for fundraising events for the Valparaiso Family YMCA, such as socials and our now annual "Jazz and Blues Fest." Jeff and his band are talented professionals and always well-received by their audience. I have heard the group in several venues - area fundraisers such as the Kappa's "Taste" of Valparaiso and Valparaiso University's "Jazz Fest", weddings, events at the Porter County Expo Center, and the outdoor European Market in Chesterton, to name a few. Jeff is a professional, diversified musician, who takes his audience into consideration when bringing his group to perform - a class act!"

Debra G. Koeppen, Financial Development Director, Valparaiso Family YMCA, Valparaiso, IN

Jeff Brown Duo, Trio & Quartet for numerous functions

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"Brown's Music Service has been the 'icing on the cake' for numerous events which I have coordinated. Guests are always delighted; whether the ensembles provided were a duet, trio or quartet, Brown's Music Service is always very pleasing. Quality and professionalism exude from these musicians every single performance."

Ms. Lori Good, Executive Assistant to Mayor Costas, City of Valparaiso, IN

Jeff Brown Duo, Trio & Quartet for numerous functions

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"Our holiday party would not be complete without your quartet. The before/during dinner music sets the mood for the entire night. Our employees love the variety you provide year after year!"

Ms. Karen Soliday - Manager, Cost Accounting Dept., Urschel Laboratories, Inc., Valparaiso, IN

Quartet for Urschel Laboratories Holiday Party

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"Best live music we have ever booked. From the first note people were on their feet dancing and never sat down."

Gloria Scoby, Senior VP/Group Publisher, Chicago & New York Operations: Crain Communications, Inc.

Scoby - Golden/Dubensky Wedding Reception. Quartet & Orchestra

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"Jeff, thank you to each one of the group for the wonderful Jazz Mass! It was great! We are already planning the next one!"

Father Patrick Ormos, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, Valparaiso, IN

Jazz Quintet for Jazz Mass

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"Jeff, thank you so much for entertaining our guests at our wedding reception. We enjoyed your wonderful performance!"

Kerri and Phil Reding

Trio for: Yoeman/Reding Wedding Reception, Valparaiso Country Club

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"Dear Mr. Brown, thank you for recruiting such a fantastic trio for the United Way Celebration of Leadership last week. Many guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music. We truly appreciate your support, and we look forward to working with you again!"

Andrea Proulx Buinicki, United Way NWIndiana Resource Development Director

 

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"Dear Jeff, the Staff and Campers of the School City of Hammond's Summer Day Camp for Students with Disabilities would like to thank you for a great morning of fun. Everyone enjoyed the musicial entertainment that Brown's Music Bus provided. I'm sure you could see from the joyful response of the campers just how much they loved your performance. It is only with the cooperation of individuals like you, that we are able to provide quality recreational experiences. Again, we would like to thank you and hope that we see you again next summer!"

Penny Allen, Patricia Barth, Kim Lozano: Camp Coordinators

 

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"The music at our wedding reception was everything we could have dreamed of and more! It was the highlight of the evening. At one point, at least 98% of guests at the reception were out on the dance floor, which was a record for that particular reception hall. Many people commented to me after the wedding how much they enjoyed the lively band!

"Having the combo play during dinner was perfect! No need to call a DJ or provide our own music. Jeff was able to find the right mix of musicians to fit our needs. After dinner was over, a few more musicians showed up and the dancing was ready to begin."

Mrs. Kristin Busse Gross

Busse/Gross Wedding Reception at Aberdeen Manor, Valparaiso

References

Industry & Professional

Corporations

Centier Bank, Merrillville, IN
Times Media Company - Lee Enterprises, Munster, IN
LaPorte Symphony Orchestra Gala Committee
Franciscan Hospital, Michigan City, IN
Scott Steel Services, Crown Point, IN
Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso
Design Organization, Valparaiso/Chicago
North Coast Distributing, Valparaiso
Urschel Laboratories, Valparaiso
Liberty Steel Fabricating, St. Joseph, MI
Kenneth J. Allen Esq. & Associates
Southwestern Michigan Symphony Orchestra
Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra
Vanis Hair, Munster/Valparaiso
Ken Edwards, KRE Consulting, Gary
Art Barn, Chesterton
HOTC Healthcare, LaPorte
Harley Snyder Companies, Valparaiso
Betta Capital Management, Chicago
Gary Aquatorium, Gary
Beckman, Kelly & Smith, Hammond
Task Force Tips, Valparaiso
Mercantile National Bank, Hammond
Toyota Corporation of Chicago, Aurora
Good Hospitality, Valparaiso
Midwest Steel Employees Association, Gary
Whiteco Industries, Merrillville
Drake Builders, Valparaiso
Meeting Achievements, Inc., Valparaiso/Chicago
Uzelac & Associates, Merrillville
Chase Bank, Merrillville
Summit Inc., Gary
MacLennan & Bain Insurance, Valpo

Restaurants/

Banquet Facilities/

Casinos

Pazzos Restaurant, Chicago
Sand Creek Country Club, Chesterton
Aberdeen Manor, Valparaiso
Inn at Aberdeen, Valparaiso
Strongbow Inn, Valparaiso
Center for the Arts, Munster
Avalon Manor, Merrillville
Heston Hills, LaPorte
Wicker Park, Highland
Pesto’s Restaurant, Valparaiso
Duneland Beach Inn, Michigan City
Maxine’s Restaurant, Michigan City
Empress Casino, Hammond
Radisson Hotel, Merrillville
Majestic Star Casino, Gary
Indian Oaks Inn, Chesterton
Blue Chips Casino, Michigan City
O’Brein’s - Whitaker Woods, New Buffalo
Gamba Ristorante, Merrillville

Hotels and Private Clubs

Ambassador East and West Hotel, Chicago
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago
Hotel Intercontinental, Chicago
Weston Hotel, Chicago
Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago
Olympia Fields Country Club
Hampton Inn, Valparaiso/Portage
Valparaiso Country Club
Omni Hotel, Chicago/Indianapolis
Mid America Club, Chicago
Standard Club, Chicago
Drake Hotel, Chicago/Oak Brook
Wyndham Hotel, Chicago
Flossmoor Country Club
Radisson Hotel, Merrillville

Private Functions

Lasalle Financial Services, Chicago
Northwest Indiana Dental Association
University Club, Indianapolis/Merrillville
Tri Kappa Kappa, Inc., Indianapolis
Indiana University Alumni Association
Tradewinds Rehabilitation Center, Gary
LaPorte County Fair, LaPorte
Ivy Tech University, Gary
Porter County Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club International
Chesterton European Market, Chesterton
Kaplan College, Merrillville
LaPorte Hospital, LaPorte
Lexus of Merrillville, Merrillville
Northwest Indiana Plumbing & Piping Contractors, AFL-CIO
Century 21 Pace Realty, Crown Point
La Lumiere School Alumni Association, LaPorte
Northern Indiana Arts Association
Porter Starke Services, Valparaiso
US Federal Credit Union, Indianapolis/Merrillville
Uzelac & Associates, Indianapolis/Chicago/Gary
Lake Magazine, LaPorte
Porter County Fair, Valparaiso
Custom Imports, Chicago/New Buffalo
B’nai B’rith Regional Association, Merrillville
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso
Indiana University, Gary/Bloomington
Lake & Porter County United Way
Valparaiso Family YMCA, Valparaiso
Northwest Indiana Dental Association
Porter Memorial Hospital Foundation
Northwest Indiana Cardiovascular Physicians, PC, Valparaiso