We are also very proud of the reviews and comments we have received from fans and other artists. Below you will find a selection of some of these reviews. These are genuine transcripts of on-site reviews or e-mails received.

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"I was listening your music on the net and I really like what you're doing." - Publicist & Co Producer of Radio Show

"I must say that Carimba has some great music. They have quality music which is quite addicting. A nice blend of instruments which are recorded well for each song. A definite variety of music to choose from as well. Good stuff!" - Fellow Online Artist Visit His Site Here

"This is a very rhythmic band. The percussion builds a great groove. Nice fusion of musical styles from Latin beats to Funk to Big Band. Their production values are very clean and tight. Great bass work! Definitely recommended listening!" - Fellow Online Artist Visit His Site Here

"Fine jazz!!! Masterful impressions....Excellent!" - Francis Hyland

"Now this is some great chill out music. Carimba just lay out the smooth grooves and take on a nice instrumental journey:) Very smooth jazz!" - Motivate (Adam Kravitz) Check out Motivate

"Carimba sounds latin, but in the reality is very well blended jazz dance pop music from Scotland. I have to admit: I am thinking to a good Scotch Whisky... It's a compliment." - Vittorio Merlo

"I like the bass theme on "Strutting for Jazz" and the the trumpet as well. I am not an expert in jazz but in my eyes this combo is worth to be checked!" - Michael Rutta Visit Michael's site

"If you like Jazz, you'll love Carimba. A cross somewhere between King Crimson and George Benson, I found myself really digging on the upright base. Excellent rhythms and tastefull instrumentation make this band a real pleasure to listen to. Scotland must be a grooving place, but regardless of where Carimba is from they have the groove I like to hear in a good Jazz band, and Carimba is one of the best." - John Garza

"Well this is one VR artist that needs no convincing about this great, stylish, authentic Latin groove band. I have been enjoying the 'Brazilian Groove' and other tracks from Carimba for quite some time. I first came across it in Australia, then in Germany then in the UK. Every website I ever visited - there were these guys grooving away before me.. This is real party music. Carnival spirit. I grew up listening to artists like Airto Moreira, Flora Purim and Hermeto Pascual, so I know how authentic this sound is. But .. BIG BUTT .. These guys actually don't come from some shady Brazilian beach resort .. They are British!! No I take that back - they are even higher up the evolutionary scale - They are Scottish - They like football and they play great Brazilian Samba. Go boys." - Jeza

"I have to get up and find my dancing shoes! After listening to a collection of ECM style productions today (which is nice and inspiring, don´t get me wrong) - CARIMBA got me up with its tight, hypnotic merger of bass ´n drum, dance and fusion. Who could be even happier than me ? Just cats like Harald Kuhn(Trp.), being invited to show up their skills on top of such arrangements." - Fellow Online Artist

"Oh boy.....If you really wanna jam and dance this is the right club to come to. The music is just so exciting and very moving. The horns are making the track stand out. Great job! Keep us jamming." - Fellow Online Artist

"Carimba is definitely a ray of sunshine. It moves your heart without even wanting to, and puts a smile on your face. A good fusion of jazz with brazilian carnival touches and international flavour. The beat holds the entire composition while each instrument goes off to its own end. Very envogotrating, it is sure to put a good mark on a bleak day and to keep a party going. Keep it coming, Carimba! " - Fan In New York

"Carimba brings an interesting concept to jazz that creates their own extension of the music in an appropriate historical context. They are hip and sound of today, but you can hear that the musical dues have been paid too! Check out all of their songs, particularly the "Brazilian Groove" track, and you'll instantly hear what I mean. They are also great people to interact with online too! Keep up the great work, Carimba!!!" - Fellow Online Artist

"I had a listen to "The Brazillian Groove," and it has a great feel. The piano seemed to come out of nowhere, to my delight. Then the vocals came with a surprise. There is plenty in this track, and it is very enjoyable. Great work guys!" - mp3.com artist

"A double-bass, on which someone slapped his fingers until they were sore, is hammering the beat through the song. In any case it is a dancefloor-compatible jazztrack. Samples and instruments complement one another superbly at Carimba." - German Music Magazine reviewing "Strutting For Chico"

"Listened to several of yr traxs folks. Loved em. Can a man say "Nicely fingered Horn work" in this day an age an get away with it? I hope so. Excellent composition, production, an all that. My only critisism is that where you`ve used eloctronic beats (as far as Ive heard so far) You dont USE them enuf. Few breaks/scratches/samples an this would be in a whole new ballpark. Of course this has been done before. Love to remix some of this stuff." - MP3.com Artist

"Carimba is some serious groove jazz rock from one of my favorite places on Earth, Glasgow, Scotland. Just reading through their influences gives you an idea of the depth of their diversification. Listened to 'Harald's Jazz Haus' and 'The Mighty Quintete A Tete' - which gave me a great sampling of their variety of rhythms and tones. Compliments to Harald Kuhn and Carimba for creating a truly unique sound. Thanks for the ride! " - Fellow Online Artist

"Favourite track: The Brazilian Groove, with accoustic bass and a very interesting arrangement, with lots of percussion, and nice vocal samples. That's what happens when Scottish musicians go for grooves like that - who would put a rhythm guitar like that in a Brazilian Groove, but that's what makes the difference. Can't get enough of it!" - Besonic.com Scout/Artist

" The Brazilian Groove - Upbeat island-hopping Jazz tune with a lively latino style and dynamic piano riffs. Energetic! " - MP3.com Station Manager

"Foreign Tongue - Strength in subtlety is demonstrated in this bold, clever and unique musical experiment. Brilliant!" - MP3.com Station Manager

"I'm probably a bit old fashioned for not being a fan of samples, but here it's done with so many ideas, embedded in the compositions and so hard to tell which is which; simply convincing!" - Besonic.com Scout/Artist

"Carimba is one example of how far you can get with good musicianship and the aid of electronic tools!" - Besonic.com Scout/Artist

"I do enjoy discovering incredibly talented new artists like yourselves. Keep that music coming!" - MP3.com Station Manager

"You got the sound people really dig now. Ride the wave!!" - MP3.com Artist

"Your music sends wonderful chills up and down my spine. You may have heard these lines over and out but I'm gonna tell you again. It's a very spiritual feeling and I really enjoy listening to your pieces. I don't think I could compare to your expertise but music like yours makes the effort all the worthwhile!" - MP3.com Artist

"There are some grooves (Strutting For Chico) that evoke infinity, perhaps in the sense that you want them to go on forever. This is one of those cases, with a spaced-out sax line on top that makes for a hypnotic experience." - MP3.com Station Manager

"I visited your web site and downloaded your sample song "The Brazilian Groove". GREAT MUSIC! I don't think there is a human being on the planet who wouldn't find their way to the dance floor when this song came on. Really, really like your music. I was listening to the song alone and I felt like leaving and finding a club (here in Chicago) who might be playing your music.... the sounds of dance & life." - Music Fan

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