Referrals
Posted below are unsolicited customer comments regarding my past performances. I will happily provide references upon request.
In addition to hearing my recorded musical selections at this website, I regularly invite my clients to attend my weekly performance at Owens Bistro Restaurant to hear me live, meet me and enjoy the combination of award winning cuisine in a unique European style bistro, accompanied by my solo guitar selections.
"I found that Jim exceeded my expectations and added an exceptional music experience to my event. Jim's playing captivated the audience. I will certainly give Jim a call the next time I need an acoustic guitar player for an event. You won't be disappointed." -- Reinhard S, Director of Outreach, 12/2/2007, Concert, Huntington Beach, CA
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"We hired Jim for our wedding. He was professional, on time, prepared and above else a great musician. I got many comments on Jim, on his music and his professionalism. Our wedding started late due to a late arriving step-father but Jim handled it with the utmost grace. I didn't have to worry about my musician bailing on me before I walked down the aisle due to time constraints. I would hire Jim again without question and recommend him with the strongest words I have. Thank you Jim for making our day so wonderful. The music you played was perfect and started us off on the absolute perfect note. Thanks." -- Erin S, 9/29/2007, Wedding, Newport Beach, CA
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"James Vita was the best part of the evening. His talent, professionalism and choice of songs that he played really made my boyfriends' 30th birthday something special. I heard my boyfriend talking to someone on the phone today about how the highlight of his evening last night was James Vita. That was when I knew that it really couldn't have gone better. James is also extremely accommodating and clearly enjoys what he's doing. I give him my highest recommendation." -- Naomi M, 9/18/2007, Birthday Party, Los Angeles, CA
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"We were thrilled with how much James Vita added to the atmosphere of our garden wedding ceremony and reception. I loved the way he put together and performed our special song requests. Mr. Vita was very professional in every way. Our guests so enjoyed his style and music. I only wish we could do it all again! Perfect. Thank you James." --Michele S, 9/16/2007, Wedding, Canoga Park, CA
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"Jim was wonderful and didn't even complain about the heat! He came in with all of the things he needed and just played. And how well he played. Everyone really enjoyed his musicianship. He is highly recommended. Thank you Gig masters!!" -- Paulette O, 7/18/2007, Christening, Laguna Hills, CA
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"Jim was awesome! We just wish we had more room at the reception for him to stay longer! He showed up on time, looked very well put together and was very accommodating to our requests. Not to mention that he sounded great and his music fit into our setting perfectly! Thanks Jim, for making our day that much more special." --Barbara S, 5/19/2007, Wedding, Malibu, CA
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"This guy is amazing. He arranged con te partiro for me and it was beautiful. Jim, you are a true talent and you were a very special part of our wedding day! Thank you so much!" -- Leah Z, 5/12/2007, Wedding, Laguna Beach, CA
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"James Vita was the highlight of the night. His music was beautiful and he added such a touch of class to our party. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed having him there." -Angie S, 4/14/2007, Shower, Yorba Linda, CA
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"just got my wedding video and was able to hear all the music Jim played while I was getting ready and taking photos. WOW...he played such fantastic music. I had asked him to arrange a special song for me and it was unbelievable....better than I could have imagined. I wanted to say thank you again Jim, you are the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" -- Heather M, 3/17/2007, Wedding, Palm Desert, CA
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"Jim was FANTASTIC. He really made our event memorable. He brought everything he needed to perform and didn't need anything from us. He was friendly and accommodating to our schedule. The YMCA of Orange is a non-profit organization that doesn't rake in a whole lot of money. Any money we receive goes right back into community and children's programming. Jim was very gracious in discounting his usual performance rate. We will DEFINITELY use Jim again for our next event providing he is available. Many people wanted Jim's business cards and I hope he gets some business from our event. Thanks again, your website was easy to use and really helpful!" --Liz M, Community Development Director, 3/5/2007, Fund Raiser, Orange, CA
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"James performed a great selection of music, dressed professionally and was completely cooperative with any situation that arose. I would strongly recommend James to anyone looking for a classical guitarist in Orange, L.A., San Bernardino and Riverside Counties." -- Greg M, 2/15/2007, Corporate Function, Yorba Linda, CA
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"He was extremely helpful in a time crunch, and even allowed for a special piece in addition to the traditional wedding music. He was very accommodating. Communication was amazing. He always returned calls and/or email quickly, even when out of town." -- Barbara H, 1/6/2007, Wedding, Orange, CA
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"James Vita performed for three hours at our patio wedding and reception just yesterday...He was amazing! I had contacted him less than 24 hours before the wedding to confirm and gave him a special request for him to play a certain song during the ceremony, for my new husband...he learned it perfectly and performed it perfectly! He even brought the officiant performing our ceremony to tears, along with my husband and most of our friends/guests. He is exceptionally talented, very personable, prompt, organized and very professional! James even plays other instruments, like the Mandolin, and sings beautifully! He definitely is one of the most well-rounded entertainers out there! I would recommend and hire him in a heartbeat! Thank you, James" --Mimi F, 11/18/2006, Wedding, Upland, CA
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"James Vita played guitar for the cocktail hour of our wedding and did a fantastic job. He was very easy to work with and the guests loved his music! I highly recommend him for an event." -- Monika B, 10/28/2006, Wedding, La Jolla, CA
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"Jim Vita is not only a wonderful musician but also a wonderful person. He really helped to make our party a success by playing beautiful music and by being so accommodating of everyone's requests (from music selections to use of his microphone). I would highly recommend Jim for any occasion." --Kay Ann M, 8/27/2006, Anniversary, Simi Valley, CA
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"James did a wonderful job performing at our wedding July 1, 2006. Everyone that attended the ceremony kept coming up to us asking about him. In fact our DJ was terrible and we wish that we had just hired James to perform for the entire reception as well. Thank you so much for making our wedding day so special." --Andrea M, 7/1/2006, Wedding, Long Beach, CA
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"Jim performed at our Executive Retreat recently at the beautiful Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara. He is extremely talented, professional and reasonably priced - I would recommend him highly for any corporate or personal event. We're looking forward to hiring him again in the near future!" --Cary T, 3/25/2006, Corporate Function, Santa Barbara, CA
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"Jim played for our company at a trade show and was fantastic! He's very professional, talented and pleasant. He couldn't have been better in any way and we plan to hire him again next year." -- Chris K, 1/22/2006, Corporate Function, Palm Springs, CA
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"Organizing a wedding is an extremely stressful event, James put me at ease with our very first contact, from his well laid out website to promptly returning my phone calls about special requests. I have already received comments about how wonderful the music was for the wedding. I would definitely refer friends to the gigmaster.com service in general but I would refer James Vita because professionalism and ability to put a crazy bride at ease. Thank you!" -Allison K, 2/19/2005, Wedding, Fullerton, CA
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"Jim’s musical selections and performance for our wedding ceremony at the Spring Field Center in Fullerton was special. We highly recommend him." --Lauren and Jason, May 2003
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"Jim’s fine dinner music at our 25th anniversary party at the Sheraton Fairplex was perfect for our special night." --Sandra and Walt, January 2003
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"The dinner music and vocals Jim provided at our wedding party in Laguna added so much to the party." --Carol Cashion and Thom Reed, Irvine, CA, March 2001
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"Our wedding rehearsal dinner at Beckham Place in Pasadena was made even better with Jim’s beautiful music and special selections. We even had a first dance!" --Jill and Stephen Stubbs, March 2000
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"Beautiful seasonal music by James and local carolers generated many favorable customer comments at my restaurant’s annual Christmas dinner and wine tasting event." --Edward Inglese, President, Tutti Mangia Italian Grill, Claremont, CA, December 2002 and 2003
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"Jim’s music was a big hit at our February Chamber of Commerce Mixer at Chancellor Place. We have hired him for our March St. Patrick’s Day candlelight dinner." --Rhonda Buhagiar, Community Relations Director, Chancellor Place, Chino Hills, CA, February 2003