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                  Accolades

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                  “Your Christmas concert was a highlight of the holiday season and you brought glamour and polish to the Valentine's dinner program.   You garnered raves from Maxim's patrons and have helped to expand its market for sophisticated entertainment."

                  Pat Matsumoto

                  Assistant Commissioner

                  City of Chicago

                  Department of Cultural Affairs

                   

                  "We are glad we are able to include you in our roster of dependable and professional musicians.  Your care, quality, attention to detail, punctuality, and organizational skills help to ensure that our company is providing the best entertainment available."

                  James D. Hahn

                  JD Music

                   

                  "Thanks for the wonderful show. I continue to get rave comments such as; That's the kind of show that sells tickets!; Wonderful voice~did you listen to those high notes~beautiful! and We must bring him back."

                  Dick Shermer

                  Pekin Concert Series

                   

                  "I Think everyone who saw your performance agrees that you put on a fabulous show.  Your voice is a marvelous instrument, and you even surpassed my desire and expectation that you pull the attendees into your presentation, really making it a personal experience."

                  John Kvedaras

                  Club Manager

                  Chicago Symphony Center

                   

                  "Bradford's delivery, voice and manner would make Cole Porter proud and Bing Crosby jealous!"

                     Webbs Norman

                  Rockford Park District

                   

                  "It was a WONDERFUL concert, truly one of the best events ever hosted here.  We felt very good about being able to provide such a charming and high-quality performance to our patrons."

                  Tracy Sheilds-O'Reilly

                  Skokie Public Library

                   

                  "The soaring music of your performance struck a chord in the heart of every patriot in the audience."

                  Dr. Diana K. Wenzel

                  Executive Director

                  District 214 Community Education Foundation


                  "Thank you for making our party a success.  Everything was great!"

                               Katie Hanley

                      Arthur Andersen


                  "It wasn't nostalgia, but simply a program of classic American songs presented with your great voice, good taste, and enthusiasm."

                  Christopher Popa

                  Programs Librarian

                  Chicago Public Library

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                  "We liked how you joined the audience and included the different age groups in your program."

                  Cookie Regenhard & Burton Zwick, Co-Chairs

                  Herrin Civic Center


                  "Hats off especially to Bradforrd and Suzanne for making all those notes and lyrics flying by look so easy!"

                  Bonnie Herman


                  "It was an absolute pleasure and you sounded GREAT! What a terrific performance. Beautiful selections, great arrangements...a perfect reading of the great American songs of Harold Arlen."

                  Rich Daniels

                  City Lights Orchestra

                   

                  "Your Cole Porter program was truly energizing and you were the talk of the campus this morning."

                  Ellen O'Reilly

                  Coordinator-Residential Activities

                  Presbyterian Homes

                   

                  "Your sensitive phrasing and the way you spoke to the audience with grace, humor and charm left them feeling good and wanting more!"

                         Gena Zelenka

                  Park Ridge Public Library

                   

                  "Your performance was terrific. Your style is sensitive, musical and entertaining."

                  Allan Ross

                  Director of  Music

                  University of Oklahoma

                             

                  "Thank you so much for your group's amazing performance on New Year's Eve!  You really added the extra spark we were looking for.  Our staff and guests were absolutely delighted by the music.  One guest was overheard saying: "the view is beautiful, the food is great, and the music is perfect.!"

                  Ben Smock

                  General Manager

                  Cité


                  "You are a brilliant performer, and quite easily wrapped the audience around your little finger within minutes.  Your fabulous voice, your presence and personality all combine to make you a very special talent."

                  Mary Bannon

                  Public Programming Coordinator

                  Naperville Public LIbrary

                   

                  "Outstanding! Your performance was incredible.  My audience loved you and are clamoring for your return.  Thank you for your professionalism and performance."

                  Susan Dennison

                  Highland Park Public Library


                  "A beautiful voice and a warm funny personality.  Absolutely super!"

                               Nancy Potter

                      E&N Production




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                  "What a wonderful evening, Bradford. You're a great artist and we were grateful to be there.

                  Jim Williams

                   CBS 2 Chicago


                  "He left everybody here and our listeners feeling just great!"

                                     Jan Coleman

                  WGN Radio, Chicago

                   

                  "Wow!  What a voice!  What an entertainer!  You are fabulous!!!!  I can't tell you what a great response I've received from my customers on your Hooray for Hollywood show.  They loved it...and they especially loved you!"

                             Pamela Major

                                Labe Bank

                   

                  "I was thrilled to witness your rapport with your audience...it was a treat for us to provide such a dynamic, high caliber show."

                  Rodney Woodworth

                  General Manager/Producer

                  Sunshine Dinner Playhouse

                   

                  "Your concert was very energetic and brought back lots of wonderful movie memories.  You have a beautiful voice.  Our audience members from young to old were very captivated with your performance."

                  Terri Meyer

                  Ela Area Public Library

                   

                  "Truly a master performer, a great singer and a fine musician."

                  David G. Woods

                  Dean of Music

                  Indiana University

                   

                  "Your commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the music you share.  You exude tremendous warmth, friendliness and joy that everyone responds to."

                  Rev. Helice Green

                  Unity Church of Oak park

                   

                  "A wonderfully entertaining job.  The variety of music was incredible."

                  Jeff Verlotta

                  Norwegian Cruise Line

                   

                  "You are a master at entertaining through your songs, and your rapport with the audience was really something to behold."

                       Seymour Young

                  Northwest Suburban Jewish "Over 50's"

                  "You have a true gift:  a gorgeous vocal instrument, masterfully trained and controlled, combined with a ginuine connection with your audience.  You are a real showman whose warmth and energy not only sell your music, but draw the audience right in with you."

                  Rick Steffen

                  Director of Music

                  Lutheran Home & Services

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