TESTIMONIALS
"Dan has a voice of real soul and passion - a rare thing to find these days" - Grammy Award Winner, Arturo O'Farrill
"The American Masters of Song have left us music and words that continue to connect directly to our hearts. Dan and Laura Curtis are modern day troubadours connecting to the hearts of their audience through their performances. In addition they are educating younger generations through their many programs. This is the most important work of all.
These songs and their love of them are Here To Stay. Well done!" - Kevin Cole, Pianist (regarded as the foremost interpreter of George Gershwin compositions according to the Gershwin family)
'Two singular sensations but together they are magical! They have created a beautiful intimate evening with just piano and voice... the singing will send a shiver down your spine' National gig guide performance review.
"What you're doing is very interesting. I wish you continued success as you give the future, which always has an indistinguishable face, a creative face of your own making." Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Benny Golson
"Daniel and Laura I am sorry that I missed seeing you on the ‘One Show’ when you appeared with Tony Bennett. You are right that preservations programmes are important and as you say it keeps the music alive. It is through radio, films and music that the younger people of today learn about such an important time and of so many people’s memories." Dame Vera Lynn
"Great performance guys, you made me want to be up there with you!" John Barrowman - Doctor Who, Torchwood, West End Star
'Anyone who keeps the songs of Kern, Berlin and Gershwin alive should be rewarded by oceans of praise. The Great American Songbook has given me priceless pleasure all of my life.' Don Black, Academy Award winning lyricist.
"Beautiful voice and nice piano playing. Sounds to me like you both have a great start!", Jazz legend David Friesen - Listed as one of the 24 most influential bassists in the history of jazz and composer for two Academy Award nominated Films.
"In my book anyone dedicated to preserving the American Songbook gets a special credit from me. Kudos to Laura and Daniel Curtis for their inspiring work. The dedication and creativity that they bring to this truly "popular art" form is admirable indeed, and, very much needed in todays frenetic music scene. All the best to you both and keep singing the songs."
- Joe Negri - Pittsburgh Jazz Guitar Legend
and former (Handyman on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood )
"Dan, you have a great raw emotional quality in your voice which I find very moving, your version of Hushabye Mountain is beautiful, so so beautiful - Laura's accompaniment on the piano is superb - God can she play, to be able to play the piano the way she does and sing what a gift." - Tony Adams, West End and Television Star
"I would be delighted if you would be interested in appearing again this June, and after the success of your last performance, we think perhaps a lunchtime performance would be extremely popular with our visitors! " - Earl Spencer, Althorp House
'A beautiful piece of music sung by great people for a fantastic cause....it's on my iPod!' Wynne Evans, Opera singer, Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary Concert and number one classical selling artist talking about "Where My Heart Longs to Roam" single. Wynne is also known as the tenor "Gio Compario" as featured on the Go Compare adverts.
"A top draw performance and thanks for the Elvis inspired warm up!" Booker Prize Winner, Margaret Atwood, following performance at her 'Year of the Flood' book launch.
"What a magnificent arrangement of We'll Gather Lilacs, I really enjoyed it. We came down to see Ivor's statue in Cardiff Bay and were really suprised to hear his music being performed as we walked into the Wales Millennium Centre. Both of you have beautiful voices." - Cousin of Ivor Novello
"You both sound great. I love the fact that you have such a diverse repertoire and put your own spin on some of the greats.Your passion for what you do really comes across and I wish you both all the best for the future." - Lottie Mayor, West End Star. Whistle Down the Wind, Aspects of Love, The Sound of Music, Lord Andrew Lloyd Webbers 50th Birthday celebration at the Royal Albert Hall.
