Testimonials
"The Kevin Cline Trio is spectacular!"
They performed at our black-tie wedding in Chicago last October. We couldn't have asked for a more talented band. They were very professional, and played a large variety of music ranging from jazz to old classics. We would recommend them highly!
Sue & Dave Haupt
Oct. 17th, 2008 at the Hotel Sofitel Chicago:
“Kevin Cline did a great job during his performance for our annual gala event. He did exactly what we had asked him to do: play smooth music from the 1920's during our cocktail and dinner. His music repertoire is vast and our guests commented on the quality of the music. Kevin even stayed longer than what we had originally planned as our event was running behind schedule. He is a great pianist and very flexible and I would hire him again for a future event.”
UFEC Gala Team
Chicago, IL
March 2nd, 2008 at the Drake Hotel: "Kevin Cline and his trio were an absolutely superb complement to our annual Porchlight Benefit. Lively and sophisticated entertainment of the highest quality!" Miriam Lowe, Board Member, Porchlight Music Theatre
August 19, 2006 at Ryan residence in Glenview (50th birthday party): "The Kevin Cline Quartet was great. Their range allowed us to tailor the group to our needs and the tastes of our guests. They had a great range and showed a lot of flexibility. Aside from that we enjoyed having them in our homes on a personal level. I highly recommend them!" Nicole Ryan
Sept. 16th, 2006 wedding at Shedd Aquarium: April 29th, 2006 at Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Chicago/wedding for Melinda Joseph: "Dear Kevin, You were great! You did exactly what I asked you to do without much fuss at all. We told you what we wanted months before the wedding and you didn't even think twice about it until the week of. You did an amazing job! I think I may have called you with some changes the week before the wedding and you just took it all in stride and did exactly what we were looking for. From the very first phone conversation you gave us the confidence to let you do your job, and saying you did it well doesn't give you the justice you deserve! We will definitely recommend you to everyone we know! Thanks again, Melinda"
April 10th, 2006 at the Mid-America Club (80th floor of the Aon Building) for the American Society of Andrology:
"Kevin, What a great time! What I heard from the group was nothing but praise for the whole event. Your versatility and also sensitivity to the situation and the crowd was impressive. The pre-dinner piano music was just right. It was fun seeing several of the guests gathered around the piano, listening to Misty accompanying the clinking of glasses and the oohs and aahs as we all took in the view from the Mid-America club. Full moon on a clear night from 80 floors up with piano, nice! Then, and it was a great and pleasant surprise to me, the dinner music! As we sat chatting and eating the full band played some jazz classics at just the right volume for the room. Many of the guests danced between courses. Then, just as they cleared the tables, the lights dimmed, and Sundance the dance band emerged. Gloria Gaynor! Wow, it was great, everyone was on their feet. Scientists do like to dance. . The way you guys read the crowd was impressive. Your cranked it up a notch and I think nearly everyone was dancing-- past presidents of the society and students a like. Your band brought out the boggie in everyone. I don't know if its the singer or the horns-- or both, but you really capture that Chicago sound-- and hosting this meeting of international scientists; it was perfect. Of course being able to sit in and play the harp was such a treat for me. And did we tear the place down with "Sweet Home Chicago!" Wow, it was so fun. The Society president just happened to be named Sally-- so how perfect was that when we played Mustang Sally. Then Johnny B Goode! The place went wild. Seeing you and the singer dancing when I was playing the harp was really fun. And after all that energy, you came back with a nice slow ballad, and let everyone catch their breath. Your finale capped the evening off-- as you took to the floor with your trombone, all the ladies were swooning. I am so pleased I found you guys to play for our function and will absolutely hire you again. In the mean time, plan on seeing me at some of your club dates-- its about the most fun I've had in years." Yours in admiration and appreciation-- Buck Hales, Professor, UIC.
Dec. 4th, 2005: "Kevin's Trio performed recently at my In-Laws 50th Anniversary party. Their performance was above and beyond expectations. The guests kept commenting on how much they enjoyed the variety of music - so tastefully done. The "frosting on the cake" was that my daughter (a student of Kevin) got to play her flute as a special treat for her grandparents. Thanks so much Kevin - you really outdid yourself!" Karen Stamm Chicago, IL
Oct 16 and Oct 18, 2005: "Kevin's trio energized the opening reception of our international conference at the Chicago Ritz, setting a tone that was sophisticated AND fun. He also played elegant solo piano as background for our formal closing dinner. The music was everything one could wish to share with visitors from all over the world. Throughout the planning and both engagements, Kevin was extremely professional. Thank you!" R.A. Kroft Baltimore
September 15th, 2005: "Kevin performed for us at an open house we had for an upscale home on the North Shore. Kevin arrived an hour early, looked very professional & did a great job performing with his electric piano. Thanks for a great job!!!" Faith Gleeson The Marla Schneider Team Coldwell Banker Glenview, IL 60025
August 19th, 2005: "Kevin was absolutely fantastic! I got married in my parents' house in Michigan and he was kind enough to drive all the way from Chicago. He made the atmosphere so warm and beautiful, and I could just feel how it touched the hearts of everyone in the room. Thank you Kevin for making our day so much more special." -Nicole and Craig
August 4th, 2005: "The Kevin Cline Trio performed for our birthday party at the Pittsfield Building in downtown Chicago last July. They sounded absoludely wonderful, and the crowd had the time of their lives! If you are having a party, you better seriously consider this band. They won't let you down!" Jill Kayton Brookfield, IL
July 16th, 2005: The "Kevin Cline Orchestra" played at our Khe Sanh Veterans reunion in Chicago, IL July 2005. A very talented band that played songs we requested. They kept our dance floor full with 60's music. They did a great job and we recommend this band highly!" PJ Wodecki
June 5th, 2005: "Kevin performed at my son's graduation, and the crowd really enjoyed it. His piano playing made the party very elegant." Teresita Sagun Oakbrook, IL
Sue & Dave Haupt
Oct. 17th, 2008 at the Hotel Sofitel Chicago:
“Kevin Cline did a great job during his performance for our annual gala event. He did exactly what we had asked him to do: play smooth music from the 1920's during our cocktail and dinner. His music repertoire is vast and our guests commented on the quality of the music. Kevin even stayed longer than what we had originally planned as our event was running behind schedule. He is a great pianist and very flexible and I would hire him again for a future event.”
UFEC Gala Team
Chicago, IL
March 2nd, 2008 at the Drake Hotel: "Kevin Cline and his trio were an absolutely superb complement to our annual Porchlight Benefit. Lively and sophisticated entertainment of the highest quality!" Miriam Lowe, Board Member, Porchlight Music Theatre
August 19, 2006 at Ryan residence in Glenview (50th birthday party): "The Kevin Cline Quartet was great. Their range allowed us to tailor the group to our needs and the tastes of our guests. They had a great range and showed a lot of flexibility. Aside from that we enjoyed having them in our homes on a personal level. I highly recommend them!" Nicole Ryan
Sept. 16th, 2006 wedding at Shedd Aquarium: April 29th, 2006 at Sutton Place Hotel in downtown Chicago/wedding for Melinda Joseph: "Dear Kevin, You were great! You did exactly what I asked you to do without much fuss at all. We told you what we wanted months before the wedding and you didn't even think twice about it until the week of. You did an amazing job! I think I may have called you with some changes the week before the wedding and you just took it all in stride and did exactly what we were looking for. From the very first phone conversation you gave us the confidence to let you do your job, and saying you did it well doesn't give you the justice you deserve! We will definitely recommend you to everyone we know! Thanks again, Melinda"
April 10th, 2006 at the Mid-America Club (80th floor of the Aon Building) for the American Society of Andrology:
"Kevin, What a great time! What I heard from the group was nothing but praise for the whole event. Your versatility and also sensitivity to the situation and the crowd was impressive. The pre-dinner piano music was just right. It was fun seeing several of the guests gathered around the piano, listening to Misty accompanying the clinking of glasses and the oohs and aahs as we all took in the view from the Mid-America club. Full moon on a clear night from 80 floors up with piano, nice! Then, and it was a great and pleasant surprise to me, the dinner music! As we sat chatting and eating the full band played some jazz classics at just the right volume for the room. Many of the guests danced between courses. Then, just as they cleared the tables, the lights dimmed, and Sundance the dance band emerged. Gloria Gaynor! Wow, it was great, everyone was on their feet. Scientists do like to dance. . The way you guys read the crowd was impressive. Your cranked it up a notch and I think nearly everyone was dancing-- past presidents of the society and students a like. Your band brought out the boggie in everyone. I don't know if its the singer or the horns-- or both, but you really capture that Chicago sound-- and hosting this meeting of international scientists; it was perfect. Of course being able to sit in and play the harp was such a treat for me. And did we tear the place down with "Sweet Home Chicago!" Wow, it was so fun. The Society president just happened to be named Sally-- so how perfect was that when we played Mustang Sally. Then Johnny B Goode! The place went wild. Seeing you and the singer dancing when I was playing the harp was really fun. And after all that energy, you came back with a nice slow ballad, and let everyone catch their breath. Your finale capped the evening off-- as you took to the floor with your trombone, all the ladies were swooning. I am so pleased I found you guys to play for our function and will absolutely hire you again. In the mean time, plan on seeing me at some of your club dates-- its about the most fun I've had in years." Yours in admiration and appreciation-- Buck Hales, Professor, UIC.
Dec. 4th, 2005: "Kevin's Trio performed recently at my In-Laws 50th Anniversary party. Their performance was above and beyond expectations. The guests kept commenting on how much they enjoyed the variety of music - so tastefully done. The "frosting on the cake" was that my daughter (a student of Kevin) got to play her flute as a special treat for her grandparents. Thanks so much Kevin - you really outdid yourself!" Karen Stamm Chicago, IL
Oct 16 and Oct 18, 2005: "Kevin's trio energized the opening reception of our international conference at the Chicago Ritz, setting a tone that was sophisticated AND fun. He also played elegant solo piano as background for our formal closing dinner. The music was everything one could wish to share with visitors from all over the world. Throughout the planning and both engagements, Kevin was extremely professional. Thank you!" R.A. Kroft Baltimore
September 15th, 2005: "Kevin performed for us at an open house we had for an upscale home on the North Shore. Kevin arrived an hour early, looked very professional & did a great job performing with his electric piano. Thanks for a great job!!!" Faith Gleeson The Marla Schneider Team Coldwell Banker Glenview, IL 60025
August 19th, 2005: "Kevin was absolutely fantastic! I got married in my parents' house in Michigan and he was kind enough to drive all the way from Chicago. He made the atmosphere so warm and beautiful, and I could just feel how it touched the hearts of everyone in the room. Thank you Kevin for making our day so much more special." -Nicole and Craig
August 4th, 2005: "The Kevin Cline Trio performed for our birthday party at the Pittsfield Building in downtown Chicago last July. They sounded absoludely wonderful, and the crowd had the time of their lives! If you are having a party, you better seriously consider this band. They won't let you down!" Jill Kayton Brookfield, IL
July 16th, 2005: The "Kevin Cline Orchestra" played at our Khe Sanh Veterans reunion in Chicago, IL July 2005. A very talented band that played songs we requested. They kept our dance floor full with 60's music. They did a great job and we recommend this band highly!" PJ Wodecki
June 5th, 2005: "Kevin performed at my son's graduation, and the crowd really enjoyed it. His piano playing made the party very elegant." Teresita Sagun Oakbrook, IL