Testimonials
In their words.
Every quote below is verbatim from a signed letter, formal evaluation, or event review held on file — cruise directors, venue managers, and the people who booked the show. Referee contact details on request.
“Not only was he the best entertainer on board, hands down… crowds actually standing outside the bar trying to get in on Friday night… the next time my wife and I go cruising, we will make sure that Jamie is on the ship we travel with.” Wade Burrows · Passenger, Carnival Victory — a guest, not staff
At Sea
Cruise directors & ship leadership.
From six-month contracts across seven Carnival ships — requests six nights a week, four hours a night.
“He has an uncanny ability to improve every night… He comes early, stays late, and never complains… Problems in his piano bar are never from behind his keyboard.”
Mark A. Hawkins · Cruise Director, M/S Fantasy
“A very motivated piano bar entertainer… who has excelled in making his bar a fun entertainment environment… I would recommend him for employment in a similar venue.”
Mark Price · Cruise Director, m/s Fantasy · 2003
“Always he is looking forward to do his best… doing every time an extra timework to make our guest happy and promotions to bring up the bar revenues.”
Manuel Costa · Bar Manager, Seachest Associates — a Carnival division · 2003–04
“A responsible individual who performs his duties to the best of his ability and is a great asset to our shipboard team.”
Christopher Szaloski · Hotel Director, M/S Carnival Conquest · 2005
Carnival musician evaluations · 2004 & 2005 · rated “Excellent” both times — 115 of 120 points
“Jamie is an excellent performer. He has a genuine interest in keeping revenue in his lounge up… He is welcome back anytime.”
Music Director · Carnival evaluation, 2005
“I agree completely. Jamie has been excellent, punctual, has received positive comments every week, and has posed no problems whatsoever.”
Cruise Director · Carnival evaluation, 2005
In the Clubs
Venue leadership.
From the dueling piano rooms — including the one he helped open as the first of its kind in Asia.
“As a renowned specialist in the Duelling Pianos concept he was given the role of Entertainment Director of Howl at the Moon Singapore… Not only a world class performer, Jamie consistently demonstrated a solid work ethic, very good managerial skills, honesty and integrity… Any establishment would be lucky to have Jamie as part of their team.” Emma Sebrof · General Manager, Howl at the Moon Singapore · 2009
“He has been an outstanding employee of the company for over five years.” Ben Barker · General Manager, Howl at the Moon — Louisville, Kentucky · 2010
On Tour & At Home
Events, sessions & communities.
From the Western Canada touring years, UK studio work, and the Ontario rooms where it all started.
“It was so lively and entertaining. The crowd absolutely loved them. They were dancing in their chairs, and they were up on the floor dancing.”
Amber Ganje · Board Chair, Estevan Art Gallery & Museum · 2013
“Thank you again for the awesome show you put on for our grandstand, the crowd absolutely loved it… you play such a wide variety of music and you get the crowd involved, you had young and old singing along.”
Jim Letawsky · Chairman, Vermilion Ag Society · 2016
“Employed to play on the demo recordings for two USA television shows… his playing and attitude was excellent and I would not hesitate to recommend him.”
Ian Collins · Managing Director, CIO Music Ltd — Gosport, UK · 2000
“Jamie continuously involves and motivates many of our residents, including our special needs residents.”
Michelle Owen · Activation Manager, Lanark Place & Lanark Heights — Kitchener, ON · 2000
“The residents and staff respond very well to him… He is always punctual, dependable and reliable.”
Colleen Brosseau · Activity Director, Meadowcroft Place Retirement Residence — Kitchener, ON · 2001
Booking
Hear it for yourself.
Full signed letters and referee contacts available on request. Send the date, the venue, and the crowd you're expecting.