The AK Orchestra: Setting the Standard for Music and Entertainment

Client Testimonials

♫ The AKO's music makes you want to jump for joy! —Chicago Sun-Times ♫ AKO's music is exciting and entertaining … fine quality music. —Maureen and Lester Lampert ♫ We hope you and your musicians found it exciting to play at a presidential dinner. We know that the president and all the guests enjoyed your music. —Democratic National Committee, Washington, DC ♫ Sondra and I just want you to know how thrilled we were with the way you carried off the other evening. Throughout the entire process, from its earliest planning stages to the night of our big event, no one could have done a better job. —Sondra and Peter, Milwaukee, WI ♫ Allan Kaye is VERY reliable and committed. His music is sophisticated and diversified. He can supply any kind of music. We have had only praise from our guests. —Richard Bayard, General Manager, Swissôtel, Chicago ♫ The AKO … always making for a terrifically successful party. —Stanley Horwich, Consultants Special Events, Inc. and Weddings, Inc. ♫ My deep gratitude … for the superb job your group did. You all helped to make the party the huge success everyone is saying that it was. —Abraham Lincoln Marovitz, Senior Judge, United States District Court ♫ I personally appreciate you always being there for me and helping to make the luncheon a success. … You have come through for us once again! I want to extend my sincerest appreciation for performing at this year's client party for Regency Caterers. I do not know what I would do without you! —Anne Bernstein, Catering Marketing Director, Regency Caterers by Hyatt ♫ You and your band were phenomenal! I thank you very much for your energy, hard work, and really listening to what I and the client requested. You are a true professional in all that you do. —Rachel, G/M! Productions, Inc. ♫ We were very pleased with the musicians and vocalists and would highly recommend you. Thanks again! —Michael Daley, Attorney at Law, Chicago, IL ♫ You and your team always exceed my expectations. You always make things seamless, your talents do not go unnoticed. —Kelli Knoble, Manager, Special Events, National Restaurant Association ♫ You were wonderful! —Harriet Clowes, International House of Chicago ♫ The orchestra was wonderful and the singers did a beautiful job. You helped make our affair the success it was. Thank you. —Martin S., Buffalo Grove, IL ♫ We received many compliments on the beautiful music you provided for our benefit. The music was one thing I never worried about, your professionalism instilled great confidence. —Gail Muehrcke, Auxiliary of West Suburban Hospital Medical Center ♫ The orchestra was swanky and drew many kudos. —Columbus-Cabrini Medical Foundation ♫ You, as always, were superb. You could not have been kinder. —Judge Ilana Diamond Rovner, United States Court of Appeals ♫ You and your team do phenomenal work. Thank you for being so flexible. You are a true professional and a joy to work with. —Kelli Kuobli ♫ Many thanks—we couldn't have been more pleased with the evening and each of the wonderful selections. —Craig J. Duchossois, CEO, Duchossois Industries, Inc., Elmhurst, IL ♫ Our thanks to you and your group for helping to make October 10 a most memorable evening in our lives. The music was magnificent. —Alice and Don, Highland Park, IL ♫ In a nutshell, you and your group were superb. Our feedback from the wedding, your music, including instruments, voices, and music choices, were all praise. —Judy Gute ♫ I just wanted to thank you and the rest of the orchestra—it was incredible. Everyone here and in Baltimore is still talking. You did a fantastic, outstanding job!Thank you. —Gail Alexander-Saxan ♫ Thanks so much for providing such fabulous music for Helaine's wedding. Your orchestra and singers were outstanding! —Joyce ♫ The song selection was perfect. In fact we are still getting compliments. More importantly, you get the evening going. There was no down time and when it was time to kick it into high gear, you and the orchestra delivered. —Sarah and Howard Rosenblum ♫ I can always count on you to make our parties and “life events” special. Thanks for everything. —Gail Kalish ♫ Many, many people have told us how much they loved the music. I did, too, and enjoyed hearing the songs we had selected done so beautifully throughout the evening. —Nancy Meyers ♫ Everyone thought the music during the ceremony was perfectly chosen and beautifully played. Everyone agreed that your band really set the tone for a fun and memorable evening. —Missy and Eric Linn ♫ The musical program you presented was perfect for the occasion! We still hear compliments on how great you were! —Debbie Rockwell-Posner ♫ A great time was had by all. Thanks so much for your help! —Suzanne Bell Kush, ReMax, Lincoln Park

♫ Truly amazing entertainment! —David and Gretchen Smith ♫ My wife and I were dead set on finding the perfect band for our wedding. We spent virtually every Friday and Saturday night for two straight months in search of our perfect match. However, that one fateful night at the Palmer House, we realized we had found our band. Trust us, there is NO NEED to do the exhaustive research we conducted. Just, honestly, relax and rely on the AKO. At the wedding, they were beyond fantastic. We hardly talked to anyone who didn't mention how great the band was. Please, listen and learn. You won't find a better band. Take it from two of the AKO's most satisfied customers. —David and Stacey Miller ♫ Thank you so much for the beautiful music for our wedding ceremony and reception—it was perfect! We also appreciate the time you spent helping us choose music for our most important day! —Elena and Barry Lessin ♫ Thank you for “making” our wedding. From the ceremony on, your music was so heartfelt. Everything was perfect. You know your stuff. You surround yourself with the best. You reach out to your clients, yet are a professional from moment one. You inspire trust. —Alayna and Norman ♫ Everyone raved about the professionalism of your orchestra; the tone and the mood and the selection of music you presented … were outstanding. —Marty Rockwell ♫ Thank you and your band for making our wedding a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We have received numerous compliments. —Rachel and Joel ♫ Everybody has raved about the music … and our nephew is still dancing. —Jim and Bettina ♫ The music sets the tone and from what we hear from everybody, you were the best. It is a testament to you that everybody danced and enjoyed themselves—exactly what we wanted. —Mindy and David ♫ All in all, it was tops and we thank you for providing us with just what we wanted. —Arlene Henikoff Lieb ♫ It was a wonderful night—we all loved every minute—you made the evening. —Merle and Bernie Rosenblum ♫ We had numerous compliments on your band. I heard so many great things about your band and I can honestly say they were all true. —Adrianne and David Campos ♫ What a wonderful wedding you helped us give. The music was the absolute best! Everyone went nuts for the calypso line dance—fun, fun, fun! —Lila and Mike ♫ You especially got everyone involved with warmth and fun. —Rita S. ♫ Thanks for hearing what we wanted and following through. We've had lots of wonderful calls and notes from people remarking about what a good time they had at our party. Much of that was due to you and your people. —Sheila ♫ You guys were terrific! We received more raves from people all over the country than we ever expected. —Nancie and Marty ♫ Thank you so much for playing the special songs we requested and helping to make our wedding a night everyone will remember for a very long time! —Stephanie and James Kiddle, Wilmington, NC ♫ Thank you for helping to make our daughter's wedding a great simcha. We appreciate your efforts that resulted in the party being so special and festive. The singers and entertainers were terrific. —Saralee Price, Highland Park, IL ♫ The music was great. We've had sensational raves! —Harold Paddor ♫ You and your band are absolutely outstanding. You kept everyone on the dance floor. Everyone has called and just raved about the music and the feeling of the evening. you and your band made it all possible. —Burt and Gayle ♫ Everyone complimented us on our band selection and couldn't stop talking about how fabulous you were. —Marcy and Brady ♫ You made the evening fun, lively, and exciting. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the music. —Malcolm and Linda Gordon, Highland Park, IL ♫ Can't tell you how much everyone enjoyed the orchestra. My friend was stunned with the repertoire, musical transitions and energy. —Dr. Thomas Zweifel ♫ You gave us beautiful music. Thank you for following through on all our requests and for being such a charming man to work with. —Marcia and Gary ♫ Thank you so much for the fabulous entertainment on our wedding day! Everyone has been commenting on how great the band was and we agree! —Beth and David Frost ♫ When you said “Don't worry about a thing,” you really made your promise come true. Everything went perfectly. The music really made the wedding. —Gayle and Burt ♫ You made our anniversary party extra special! We received 15 notes today and nearly all of them mentioned the music—great, superb, terrific—never danced so much. What a beat—fantastic—couldn't help dancing to the music, on and on. —Marilyn Zerley ♫ The music was terrific. The violins were beautiful, the vocalists wonderful. Our friends and family are still raving about how great the music was. —Myrna Stern ♫ Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! —Jerry Williams

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