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"Atmosphere is everything, and this place has it in spades."
(Essential Living, December 2003)
"... the sort of atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home."
(Wandsworth Business Magazine, November/December 2003)
"... an atmosphere that captures the heady intoxication of 30s Paris and the thrill of swing."
(View London, January 2004)
"... the perfect ambience in which to enjoy casually sophisticated evenings."
(Live in London, January/February 2004)
"... enough character and charm to make a special effort to get here"
(SW Magazine, May 2003)
"Le QuecumBar is unique and provides an irresistible combination of live music, great food and hospitality in a setting as alluring as a coquette's boudoir."
(Live in London, January/February 2004)
"Anyone looking for a piece of Paris without crossing the Channel should take advantage."
(SW Magazine, May 2003)
"... a cross between a Montmarte drinking den straight out of Moulin Rouge and a New Orleans jazz club."
(SW Magazine, May 2003)
"Le QuecumBar's unpretentiousness is a breath of fresh air ... "
(London Eating Newsletter, January 2004)
"Le QuecumBar provides a fabulous experience, whether you want a quiet drink in intimate surroundings or a more lively night with a bit of a buzz."
(Hot Property, October 2003)
"... the spacious interior ... needs to be seen to be fully believed ... kind of Marlene Dietrich meets the Palm Court hotel."
(View London, January 2004)
"This is a truly amazing place."
(Hot Property, October 2003)
"I think this is the ideal place for a first date."
(Restaurant Spy, October 2003)
"A million miles away from the stresses and strains of daily London life."
(Kingston Guardian, 10 October 2003)
"... even the loos, they say, are worth a visit."
(SW Magazine, May 2003)
"... I was completely overwhelmed by [the guitarists'] almost surreal virtuosity."
(Wandsworth Business Magazine, November/December 2003)
"The musicianship is breathtaking and exhilarating."
(View London, January 2004)
"... here you can see some of the most passionate and accomplished musicians you will ever encounter."
(View London, January 2004)
"... a Bohemian atmosphere of laid-back music making"
(gay.com, 15 January 2004)
"... the interior evokes the faded elegance of pre-war Parisian café society and hosts performances by some of the world's greatest acoustic guitarists"
(Live in London, January/February 2004)
"The undeniable jewel in [Le QuecumBar's] entertainment crown is the Tuesday night hot club jazz jamming sessions... "
(Kingston Guardian, 10 October 2003)
"... sheer enjoyment on the part of the musicians and the audience."
(View London, January 2004)
"... London's premier venue for Gypsy Jazz."
(Live in London, January/February 2004)
"Inhabited by some of the friendliest staff and punters we've had the pleasure of sharing bar space with."
(fancyapint.com, 2 February 2004)
"Sylvia Rushbrooke is a glittering presence in the bar with her flashing eyes and megawatt personality."
(View London, January 2004)
"To say that Sylvia is an enthusiast for this style of music would be an understatement - she is an evangelist for the subject."
(Live in London, January/February 2004)
From our musicians and patrons
"A warm and welcoming atmosphere providing the perfect ambience for this type of music"
(Patron John Etheridge, January 2004)
"What can i say ....... Kevin Simon and myself had an ablolutely fantastic time this past weekend at Le Quecumbar and we can't wait to come back!"
(Patron Robin Nolan, February 2004)
"What can I say ... Sylvia and I met at Samois in 98 when I was still struggling with "Minor Swing" chords and there I was last week playing in her bar, a place that has nothing to envy the best parisian jazz cafés ... even more I don't think we have such a place in Paris. It is like being at la chope des puces but la chope is only opened on Saturday and Sunday where as here you have jazz almost every evening. I just wish the best to Sylvia and to the QuecumBar, a place with a spirit, not a simple club and this for one reason, you have somebody behind the bar who is a real passionate ... but just go there one evening and check by yourself."
(Mathieu Chatelain, May 2004)
"I was invited by Sylvia of Le QuecumBar to visit her bar on my way home to Holland after performing with my band at The International Gypsy Guitar Festival 2003 Gossington, Gloucestershire, England. I have seen many jazz bars and in my opinion Sylvia's place was one of the most inspiring places I have ever visited. The musicians and customers at Le QuecumBar gave me tremendous support, they were like a family to me, they really made me feel at ease. I think the Le QuecumBar is one of the most inspiring jazz bars in London. It is the place to be for Gypsy Jazz musicians. So, I am very proud to be patron of the Le QuecumBar. I'm looking forward to my next visit and concert in May 2004 and I cannot wait to perform for all my friends again. Thank you very much Sylvia and give my love to all of my friends."
(Patron Lollo Meier, July 2004)
"... we had a wonderful time at Le QuecumBar, loved the jam night, what a great atmos, and I was inspired by the enthusiastic and inventive playing from the various musos present. The non-playing crowd was really into it too. It was so good I almost thought of moving back to London! The guest performers you are able to present there are truly the best of today's Gypsy Jazz. The performance of the Angelo Debarre Quartet was outstanding and Matcho Winterstein was also a joy. It is so good to be able to sit close to the action, sadly there aren't many venues that offer this intimacy. Please give my best wishes to the A team - keep pumping."
(Patron Hank Marvin, August 2004)
"I am honored and delighted to be the Scandinavian Patron of Le Quecumbar. Sylvia has created a unique place in central London, that's become one of the hottest spots in the world of Gypsy Jazz. The atmosphere is fantastic and the staff, musicians & audience immediately make you feel at home!"
(Patron Andreas Oberg, August 2004)
"When we met Sylvia for the first time, I did not think of having to meet such a nice person. We were never as well accomodated. Sylvia knows a lot about Gipsy Jazz and the Gipsies. Le Quecumbar is a place which is perfectly sympthatic with this music, with an excellent audience. I will never forget this journey to London."
(Hervé Gaguenetti, Ritary Ensemble, August 2004)
"I was charmed to be able to perform at Le QuecumBar, because it is a splendid place and because I admire the courage of Sylvia to promote this music. I liked much the passion and the listening of the audience. It is a place where music, sharing and meetings reign. Thank you very much Sylvia for those intense, generous moments. This journey has been one of the best of my young career."
(Ritary Gaguenetti, Ritary Ensemble, August 2004)
"Le QuecumBar is an unbelievable place, which one would believe to be 70 years ago. Sylvia has succeeded in recreating an environment which existed in Paris a long time ago, and which doesn't exist anymore in Europe ... except in London . The audience is welcoming, always enthusiastic. and the reception of the musicians by Sylvia and the QuecumBar staff is exeptional. We always feel well and happy to be able to share our passion with an audience which appreciates it. It is an immense pleasure to be able to play at Le QuecumBar. Thank you Sylvia, thank you so much!"
(Vladimir Torres, Ritary Ensemble, August 2004)