I first heard Bob Parins' exceptional jazz quartet, the Holly Street Stompers, at a local farmer's market. I left with only one disappointment-- the market's narrow streets were too crowded for dancing to their fantastic music! This was soon to... be mitigated, as we were lucky enough to hire the group for my boyfriend's 30th birthday party. It was an excellent choice! Our guests very much enjoyed the music. The band had a fantastic knowledge of early jazz, and they were even able to fulfill a very particular request of mine. I had hoped to jump out of a cake and sing a modified version of “Baby’s Birthday Party,” popularized by Guy Lombardo's orchestra in 1930. After I found and scanned the sheet music, the band agreed to learn the song just for me. I choreographed the number independently, meaning that the dancers did not have any rehearsals with the band before the event. Even so, the performance went off without a hitch! The band was not only cooperative and willing to help us realize the spectacular event we'd imagined, but also talented enough to learn a new song and pull off a complicated performance through just email correspondence. If you are seeking thoroughly danceable (and quite affordable) jazz and would like to work with a very cooperative and personable group, I highly recommend the Holly Street Stompers for your upcoming event.