Testimonials

If you like our charts please let us know and if you have any constructive comments please let us know. Unfortunately the odd small error does creep through from time to time; if you spot one please contact enquiries@hotshotsmusic.com so that it may be corrected.

Finding hotshots music couldn’t have been more timely. My 7-piece swing band has been the ‘tour band’ for the BBC Strictly Come Dancing UK Tour – so we were in the market for lots of new charts for the 62 dates this year, and similar next year! Our gig pad now looks like the “Hotshots catalogue” which under the scrutiny of 7 seasoned pro musos is testament in itself. We have commissioned Hotshots to arrange a few charts for exactly our line-up – and we are performing them regularly – and they work! We will be talking to the guys about some charts for my big band – and are really excited about that! The professionalism and great value of their products is so welcome to working bands who are trying to keep it live in this ever changing profession. Long may the dots flow out of hotshots! Thanks guys.

Jeff Hooper – Swing Easy Band

Listen to www.hotshotsmusic.com charts being played live on a gig. This band includes some of the country’s star singers, including Louise Warren, Lance Ellington (of BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing) and Daniel James. Here’s the soundcloud link: https://soundcloud.com/derek-lawton/sets/itg-live?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=email (please bear in mind it is just a feed taken off the desk but I think it shows firstly, what a great band and singers and secondly that Hotshots Music charts help produce a great sound. Thanks Derek Lawton for permission to use this.

In The Groove Function Band, one of Britain’s top bands

I cannot describe in words how impressed I am with Emily, (bigband trombone feature) I have gone through it a few times myself and it is truly great what you have achieved.

Paul Riley, trombonist, Royal Engineers Regiment Bigband

I thought it was about time that I wrote and thanked you for the superb service, quality of the arrangements and value for money that you give.

Mike Richards Bigband, Kent

Many thanks, these charts are great! Glad I found you – got me out of a bit of a hole!

Alan Berry, West End Musical Director, London, UK

In our Function Band “Firebird” over 75% of the arrangements that we use are from Hot Shots Music and they have all worked first time on gigs! Keep up the good work”.

Firebird

Thankyou so much, once again, for your prompt response and delivery – you’re a legend!

Marvin Thomas, GoMagnifico Music, Wales

Many thanks for all your help. Actually if it wasn’t for you, this band wouldn’t be going anywhere so a sincere thanks to you for all your help.

Kal Vaikla, singer/bandleader

We played it last week and it went really really well (Nobody Here But Us Chickens – Emelie-Claire Barlow).

Apollo Bigband, Berkshire, UK

Charts are awesome, thanks so much. Another order coming tomorrow.

Scott Cowie, Presenter/Musician, Talk Music Podcast

UK’s top Ratpack tribute singer said: “The site looks good, chart was great too thanks!” (Beyond the Sea)

Paul Holgate. SoSinatra Tribute

Great chart! This was recorded off the desk in Manchester the day after I bought it. We just ran it on the gig – so it shows it works!! End of the night too! Cheers. Derek http://soundcloud.com/derek-lawton/boogie-wonderland/s-q7OJE

Derek Lawton, In The Groove

Just want to say a huge thank you for your services. I will be wanting more arrangements very soon! Kind regards, Ruby

Kelly Bates, UK

That’s brilliant – thank you so much for pressing ahead with these arrangements. I’m really impressed both with the quality and with how quickly you are able to produce the scores. Looking forward to the other two (Theme from Grease – Franki Valli).

David Butcher, UK

These look great, (Nothing But A Heartache, One Step Beyond, Night Boat To Cairo, I Put A Spell On You) …thanks..

Peter Smart, UK

Thanks – much appreciated. I am really impressed with your website and service and the arrangements are fab! Thank you. Pam

Pam Robertson, UK

We did a session on our new charts on Tuesday – absolutely tremendous! They’ll all go in the set Saturday...

Ian Swatman, Canterbury, UK

This is a great chart (The Beat Goes On – Buddy Rich) note for note with the Buddy Rich/Cathy Rich version. I’ve just ordered 4 more charts from you it was so good!

George Auckland, Manchester

Just a quick message to thank you for the charts. They are fantastic, work really well.

Neil Shatliff

We’re loving the charts, they’ve all gone into our set. The funky numbers have given us a real variation to the swing part of our set, great for weddings/parties.

Ian Swatman, University Of Kent, UK

Thanks for the charts. They look great and very faithful to the arrangements I was looking for. Love the new look website too.

Paul Wyer, Manchester

Incredible talent and delivers exactly what it says on his musical tin. Peter is a pleasure to work with and ahead of the times with his approach to clients needs. Easy to read, great charts! Being a pro horn himself he knows the script on the live scene and the charts show it. A great guy and a great talent that delivers every time. Paul Stone

Paul Stone, singer (12 special charts for Paul’s new album ‘The Reprise Of Swing)