Testimonials
The American Rag -- Click here to read the full review of our Opus 1/2 CD! Click here to read their review of our Autumn Leaves CD!
"After Midnight has its roots buried deep in the Benny Goodman Sextet tradition. Same instrumentation - clarinet, vibraphone, piano, guitar, bass and drums - and arrangements that echo those of the BG six. Playing Goodman-based charts can be fraught with peril unless you have skilled musicians in every chair. After Midnight does."
Madison Jazz Society
"On behalf of the Madison Jazz Society's members, officers and directors, I want to extend our thanks for the great performance by After Midnight at our twentieth annual Capital City Jazz Fest. It exceeded our expectations! It was a great source of pride that we were able to present you for the first time to the Madison jazz audience. We look forward to seeing you again."
7dancers
"7dancers had the distinct privilege of dancing to the live music of After Midnight for our spring performance, "Rhythm and Blues". It was such a special experience for our dancers, vocalists and for every audience member. The musicians were not only wonderfully accomplished, but they were a joy to work with in every way. They were extremely professional, always prepared, completely flexible (as was much appreciated and needed for live dance) and took our performance to a whole different level. They have a truly special group of musicians with such a passion and appreciation for jazz, it only made our whole production team appreciate and understand the genre even more. 7dancers would be more than happy to work with After Midnight again in the future!"
Liz and Romain Betrand
"Incredible! After Midnight played at our wedding reception and they gave us the time of our life. Wonderful music, we knew that before by listening to their CD, but incredible kindness all along the evening and before. We asked them to learn 2 songs that meant a lot to us and they did and played them wonderfully! Instrumental music during dinner was great (How much we enjoyed the clarinette, Roger!) and Reka's voice after dinner was magical! The only regret : Despite their name and because of our venue, they couldn't play after midnight where as everybody was ready to dance until exhaustion. Two words to sum it up: HIRE THEM!!!"
Melissa Katsimpalis
"After Midnight is a terrific jazz band, which all at the reception noted, including the many musicians seated as guests -- a high compliment. The band has an excellent talent for reading the crowd and playing music that supports and, indeed, lifts casual and serious listeners beyond the expected. Roger is the ultimate musician and diplomat; he and After Midnight clearly enjoy creating a sound environment that envelops casual listeners and hardcore music connoisseurs. My husband, Tom, a musician himself, and I unequivocally recommend After Midnight. It is rare to find such talent captured in one ensemble of equally talented and likable people. Hire them!"
North Jeffco Parks & Recreation District
"After Midnight's performance was the best we've heard! It was great to hear a quality band perform jazz tunes of today and yesteryear. Thank you for providing such wonderful entertainment. We really enjoyed working with you."
Ken Gartrell
"We saw the band at the recent Sacramento Jazz Festival (where we worked as volunteers) and were "blown away"! We certainly hope that you will be playing again in the Denver Area SOON."
Concordia on the Lake
"Ever since our active senior community opened over four years ago, we have had a concert each month that draws over 100 people. The audience not only comes from our community, but from the greater community around us as well. We were so very pleased with "After Midnight". In four years of presenting this concert series, it was the most polished and professional yet. The events leading up to setting the date up were a joy and any question or issue we had was taken care of within a hour after posing the question. We look forward to welcoming "After Midnight" many times in the years to come. Their sheer joy in playing music showed with each and every note. Every band should be as together behind-the-scenes as well as on the stage as "After Midnight".
Jazz Radio KUVO, 89.3 FM Denver
"Your new CD is delightful! Very nicely done...it swings like mad. It should
get considerable airplay. Congrats!"
Town of Parker
"After Midnight was the perfect addition to our event! The band was easy to work with, and really put on a good show. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and again!"
Highlands Ranch Community Association
"You guys were awesome! I had so many complements about After Midnight. People just keep asking what the name of that band at the Taste of Highlands Ranch because they were so awesome. I look forward to working with you again soon."
Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau
"After Midnight was absolutely perfect for our Torch Award event! Their music was soft and elegant and provided the perfect background for our guests to mix and mingle to. Thanks guys!"
Peeb Lupia
"Thank you so much for the wedding music. Your band was professional, talented and downright fun. We all enjoyed the music and the songs that were chosen to enhance the mood. I especially enjoyed Paper Moon and That's Amore (the perfect cake cutting song!). The music was just right too during dinner...a nice background and soft enough that people could chat. Courtney and Marc were so happy with the band and we all enjoyed dancing to the swing tunes...from the 2 year old ring bearer to my 86 year old Father in Law. You are the best!!! I only wish you lived closer to Durango so we could have you for a party!"
The Gathering Place
"I wanted to express my thanks and tell you that you guys did a great job! That was just the sound that we wanted. Your vocalist had a wonderful voice and presence. Thanks again for your excellent performance! I will certainly recommend you to any one who needs a good swing band!"
Aurora Senior Center
"It was a pleasure working with Roger & his fellow musicians. After Midnight provided the perfect entertainment to celebrate the roots of Jazz in New Orleans at our Mardi Gras celebration! They are talented professional musicians whose music is sure to please any jazz loving crowd."
City of Loveland
"After Midnight was a terrific newcomer to our Summer Concert Series. The quality of the music was top-notch and my very discerning crowd loved them."
5-Star Talent and Entertainment
"I work with a lot of bands, but After Midnight is always my first choice for jazz and swing! They are extremely professional and are great to work with. I'd highly, highly recommend them any time!"
Luigi's Bent Noodle
"After Midnight was a terrific newcomer to our Summer Concert Series. The quality of the music was top-notch and my very discerning crowd loved them."
St. James Catholic School
"I thought that you guys sounded great and I was impressed about how well you sounded in that room. You were really able to adjust and not be overwhelming. Everything seemed really tight, and the band is just getting really good. I am very impressed!"
Denver Jazz Club
"WOW-WHAT A DAY! Clarinet star, Roger Campbell brought his Goodman style jazz band, After Midnight, to play for the Denver Jazz Club. This is a well rehearsed, hot band, complete with Vibes. Our attendees came away from the concert remembering many of the great combos from the past."
Fort Collins Jazz Experience
"Thank you so much for playing at the Fort Collins Jazz Experience and it was a great representation of our rich jazz community! The weekend was a great success and you guys put on a great show! We broadened a lot of people’s definition of jazz on Saturday and I was very proud of the high quality of musicianship represented and have you guys to thank. You guys were swingin’!"
Nancy Freeberg
"I didn't get a chance to tell you how much we enjoyed your music during the cocktail hour at Amanda and Sean's wedding on August 9th. Our guests had very favorable comments and our family felt that After Midnight added the perfect touch for our reception. Thank you so much!"
The American Rag -- Click here to read the full review of our Opus 1/2 CD! Click here to read their review of our Autumn Leaves CD!
"After Midnight has its roots buried deep in the Benny Goodman Sextet tradition. Same instrumentation - clarinet, vibraphone, piano, guitar, bass and drums - and arrangements that echo those of the BG six. Playing Goodman-based charts can be fraught with peril unless you have skilled musicians in every chair. After Midnight does."
Madison Jazz Society
"On behalf of the Madison Jazz Society's members, officers and directors, I want to extend our thanks for the great performance by After Midnight at our twentieth annual Capital City Jazz Fest. It exceeded our expectations! It was a great source of pride that we were able to present you for the first time to the Madison jazz audience. We look forward to seeing you again."
7dancers
"7dancers had the distinct privilege of dancing to the live music of After Midnight for our spring performance, "Rhythm and Blues". It was such a special experience for our dancers, vocalists and for every audience member. The musicians were not only wonderfully accomplished, but they were a joy to work with in every way. They were extremely professional, always prepared, completely flexible (as was much appreciated and needed for live dance) and took our performance to a whole different level. They have a truly special group of musicians with such a passion and appreciation for jazz, it only made our whole production team appreciate and understand the genre even more. 7dancers would be more than happy to work with After Midnight again in the future!"
Liz and Romain Betrand
"Incredible! After Midnight played at our wedding reception and they gave us the time of our life. Wonderful music, we knew that before by listening to their CD, but incredible kindness all along the evening and before. We asked them to learn 2 songs that meant a lot to us and they did and played them wonderfully! Instrumental music during dinner was great (How much we enjoyed the clarinette, Roger!) and Reka's voice after dinner was magical! The only regret : Despite their name and because of our venue, they couldn't play after midnight where as everybody was ready to dance until exhaustion. Two words to sum it up: HIRE THEM!!!"
Melissa Katsimpalis
"After Midnight is a terrific jazz band, which all at the reception noted, including the many musicians seated as guests -- a high compliment. The band has an excellent talent for reading the crowd and playing music that supports and, indeed, lifts casual and serious listeners beyond the expected. Roger is the ultimate musician and diplomat; he and After Midnight clearly enjoy creating a sound environment that envelops casual listeners and hardcore music connoisseurs. My husband, Tom, a musician himself, and I unequivocally recommend After Midnight. It is rare to find such talent captured in one ensemble of equally talented and likable people. Hire them!"
North Jeffco Parks & Recreation District
"After Midnight's performance was the best we've heard! It was great to hear a quality band perform jazz tunes of today and yesteryear. Thank you for providing such wonderful entertainment. We really enjoyed working with you."
Ken Gartrell
"We saw the band at the recent Sacramento Jazz Festival (where we worked as volunteers) and were "blown away"! We certainly hope that you will be playing again in the Denver Area SOON."
Concordia on the Lake
"Ever since our active senior community opened over four years ago, we have had a concert each month that draws over 100 people. The audience not only comes from our community, but from the greater community around us as well. We were so very pleased with "After Midnight". In four years of presenting this concert series, it was the most polished and professional yet. The events leading up to setting the date up were a joy and any question or issue we had was taken care of within a hour after posing the question. We look forward to welcoming "After Midnight" many times in the years to come. Their sheer joy in playing music showed with each and every note. Every band should be as together behind-the-scenes as well as on the stage as "After Midnight".
Jazz Radio KUVO, 89.3 FM Denver
"Your new CD is delightful! Very nicely done...it swings like mad. It should
get considerable airplay. Congrats!" Town of Parker
"After Midnight was the perfect addition to our event! The band was easy to work with, and really put on a good show. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and again!"
Highlands Ranch Community Association
"You guys were awesome! I had so many complements about After Midnight. People just keep asking what the name of that band at the Taste of Highlands Ranch because they were so awesome. I look forward to working with you again soon."
Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau
"After Midnight was absolutely perfect for our Torch Award event! Their music was soft and elegant and provided the perfect background for our guests to mix and mingle to. Thanks guys!"
Peeb Lupia
"Thank you so much for the wedding music. Your band was professional, talented and downright fun. We all enjoyed the music and the songs that were chosen to enhance the mood. I especially enjoyed Paper Moon and That's Amore (the perfect cake cutting song!). The music was just right too during dinner...a nice background and soft enough that people could chat. Courtney and Marc were so happy with the band and we all enjoyed dancing to the swing tunes...from the 2 year old ring bearer to my 86 year old Father in Law. You are the best!!! I only wish you lived closer to Durango so we could have you for a party!"
The Gathering Place
"I wanted to express my thanks and tell you that you guys did a great job! That was just the sound that we wanted. Your vocalist had a wonderful voice and presence. Thanks again for your excellent performance! I will certainly recommend you to any one who needs a good swing band!"
Aurora Senior Center
"It was a pleasure working with Roger & his fellow musicians. After Midnight provided the perfect entertainment to celebrate the roots of Jazz in New Orleans at our Mardi Gras celebration! They are talented professional musicians whose music is sure to please any jazz loving crowd."
City of Loveland
"After Midnight was a terrific newcomer to our Summer Concert Series. The quality of the music was top-notch and my very discerning crowd loved them."
5-Star Talent and Entertainment
"I work with a lot of bands, but After Midnight is always my first choice for jazz and swing! They are extremely professional and are great to work with. I'd highly, highly recommend them any time!"
Luigi's Bent Noodle
"After Midnight was a terrific newcomer to our Summer Concert Series. The quality of the music was top-notch and my very discerning crowd loved them."
St. James Catholic School
"I thought that you guys sounded great and I was impressed about how well you sounded in that room. You were really able to adjust and not be overwhelming. Everything seemed really tight, and the band is just getting really good. I am very impressed!"
Denver Jazz Club
"WOW-WHAT A DAY! Clarinet star, Roger Campbell brought his Goodman style jazz band, After Midnight, to play for the Denver Jazz Club. This is a well rehearsed, hot band, complete with Vibes. Our attendees came away from the concert remembering many of the great combos from the past."
Fort Collins Jazz Experience
"Thank you so much for playing at the Fort Collins Jazz Experience and it was a great representation of our rich jazz community! The weekend was a great success and you guys put on a great show! We broadened a lot of people’s definition of jazz on Saturday and I was very proud of the high quality of musicianship represented and have you guys to thank. You guys were swingin’!"
Nancy Freeberg
"I didn't get a chance to tell you how much we enjoyed your music during the cocktail hour at Amanda and Sean's wedding on August 9th. Our guests had very favorable comments and our family felt that After Midnight added the perfect touch for our reception. Thank you so much!"