Review of Keith Stephen's Gypsy Jazz 10/02/05 by www.thisisthenortheast.co.uk.
"a gentle, nostalgic and totally enjoyable disc by this new quartet with Keith and Roly Veitch on guitars, Bruce Rollo on double bass and Bill Smith on tenor saxophone and clarinet, with Roly singing on a couple. The 15 songs include Pennies from Heaven, Douce Ambience and Nuages and it's a delight from start to finish"

Email from Michel Wegen (Wegen Picks) 04/08/05
"I received your "attempt at gypsyjazz" yesterday. Hats off. I think it is a beautiful CD, and I hear lots of this music, believe me. I think this CD is a respectful and a warm, charming interpretation of this music style. I also like the combination of instruments used".

Letter from 6th Swaledale Jazz Weekend, Buck Hotel, Reeth. March 2006
"Just a short note to thank you for playing our little festival, the jazz and the presentation was as usual fabulous and it was just what we wanted for our Sunday Lunch session. We have had lots of great comment about the band and of course Caroline, who has a voice to match her looks - glorious... She is great now, but what a future! We have had our best weekend ever and I'm sure it's down to the quality of the bands. The charity raffle we were running raised £500 for the St. Teresa Hospice in Darlington so thank you for your contribution."
All the very best, Graham White (Festival organiser)

Keith Stephen's Gypsy Jazz CD review, Just Jazz December 2005
"Remembering back to the days of Easter 1992, at Sand Bay, I recall an evening, or should I say late night, when two young, exceptional banjo players were duetting with each other. One was Spats Langham and the other was Keith Stephen. As we all know Spats has gone on to be a very well-known jazz artist, but to many, Keith is an unknown talent. This CD shows another string to Keith's bow, that of an exceptionally talented guitar player, playing in the Django style. Here he displays that talent with some first class support from Roly Veitch (rhythm guitar), Bruce Rollo (string bass), and Bill Smith (clarinet and tenor sax).
The CD itself is not only a tribute to Django, but there are other influences as well, such as Eddie Lang and Lonnie Johnson. The repertoire is conducive to the groups style, with songs from the 1920's and 1930's.
This is a definate buy for lovers of jazz guitar." Peter Lay

Letter from John Stenhouse, Blyth Rotary Club, April 2005
"On behalf of the President and Members of The Rotary Club of Blyth may I offer our sincere thanks for a wonderful concert performanceon Saturday in the Phoenix Theatre.
Without exception everyone I have spoken to since the show was lavish in their praise of your outstanding musicianship and most appreciative of your programme. The wrapt attention of the audience gave some indication of the great pleasure you gave to everyone who attended, and the sustained applause at the end of each number, and at the close of your act, was a measure of their extreme satisfaction.
I was looking forward to your performance and was in no way disappointed. Having listened to Reinhardt and the Hot Club for as long as I can remember I was reminded of a group called Waso, who played in a style very much like yours and who were very much in the Django mould.
Thank all your musicians individually for having done us (and themselves) so proud and thank you all for having ensured the success of our Annual Concert"

Email from John Park, May 2006
Hi Keith, I am the chap who bought a "Gypsy Jazz" at Keswick and asked if you would be at Blaydon Festival, June 10/11. Just thought I would like to tell you that I enjoy it, like the gentle approach and relaxing sound ---- so much better than some others "blast `em out" style of gypsy playing ! It`s a good selection and beautifully played. Congratulations to all. John Park

Review of concert with Tim Kliphuis at The Saville Exchange, September 18th, 2006
Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis joined Keith Stephen's Gypsy Jazz at the Saville Exchange, North Shields, in late September for a magnificent Stephane Grappelli celebration. The single English date was a spinoff from a Scottish tour, and teamed Kliphuis with the North-East group for the very first time. If the first set was a little tentative, the second half was characterised by a thrilling collective conversation. Kliphuis soared aloft gracefully and effortlessly incorporating telling classical references throughout, Stephen matched him with expert Django-isms. Another North-East band leader - Roly Veitch - supplied buoyant chordal underpinning, complemented by Bruce Rollo's driving bass support. (Chris Yates, jazz uk Nov/Dec 2006)