Memorial Service•Reviewed on March 16, 2013•From Asbury Park, NJ
Great, Al was personal where he needed to be and professional through and through. A good man.
Review by Dan T.
Christening•Reviewed on October 22, 2012•From Oakland, NJ
Al was extremely friendly and affable, and very willing to go with the flow of the event. As we asked for a few minor changes to the schedule, he and his co-musician went along with them without question. They entertained everyone fully, and got all into the spirit of things.
I would recommend Al fully to anyone interested in a bagpiper.
Review by Claire T.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on July 24, 2012•From Long Branch, NJ
Al's contribution to our daughter's wedding far exceeded our expectations. He was charming, professional and flexible. Al was easy to communicate with and always replied to our emails promptly. Plans kept changing and Al was cheerfully accommodating at every turn. A great many of us, on the bride's side and the groom's, are sentimental about bagpipes. We were all in tears as he played. The joy of playing the bagpipes that Al has is quite obvious, and he spread that joy throughout the church. People kept saying it was the best wedding they had ever attended. Al Baker had a large part in this. We would highly recommend Al for any occasion.
Review by Matt M.
Funeral•Reviewed on July 8, 2012•From Cranford, NJ
Hiring a bagpiper for a funeral requires finding a sensitive and trustworthy musician. We hired Al Baker for my grandmother's funeral and we couldn't have asked for anything more. The communication was clear and sympathetic in the days leading up to the funeral. On the day of the service, Al arrived 30 minutes early and played tunes that were appropriate and emotional. He handled the job with the utmost dignity and his music offered my family a proper tone for the burial. We will be forever grateful for Al's talent and professionalism.
Review by Charles W.
Funeral•Reviewed on August 27, 2011•From Trenton, NJ
I contacted Al just days before the graveyard service for my Mother, and he was exceptionally professional and accommodating. He responded to my request, was reasonably/fairly priced, and communicated properly. The day of the event, he was professional and timely, worked with the funeral director and the minister to create a tear-jerking graveyard service.
I would strongly recommend that anyone in the Trenton,NJ area wanting a pleasant musician to work their event...hire Al.
And there is something memorable about the sound of bagpipes...they are haunting in a way...my Mom was Scottish so it was a fitting send-off for her.
Thanks, Al!
Review by Christine Y.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on March 24, 2011•From East Windsor, NJ
What an amazing experience! Not only was Mr. Baker very easy to work with but he made our Wedding Day unforgettable! Thank you so very much for everything you did for us. Our guests raved about it!
Review by Jeff S.
Corporate Function•Reviewed on March 18, 2011•From Rockaway, NJ
Al is a very skilled piper and brought our St. Patrick's celebration to life. He was on time for the event and was engaging with the crowd. I would recommend Al for any of your bagpiping needs.
Review by Joan H.
Anniversary Party•Reviewed on March 5, 2011•From Wyckoff, NJ
Al and his drummer were fantastic! Everyone was so pleased and surprised by his performance. Would most definetely recommend!
Review by Jaime S.
Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on December 9, 2010•From Long Branch, NJ
Al was excellent and my guests raved about him. He was extremely profession and a dream to work with. Thank you so much for making my ceremony what I always wanted!
Review by Margaret N.
Fundraiser•Reviewed on July 25, 2010•From Branchville, NJ
Al Baker and the highland tenor drummer Adam did a great job.
The guests all enjoyed the performance, it set a nice tone for the event at Plaid Piper Farm.
Review by Christine B.
Funeral•Reviewed on June 3, 2009•From Bayville, NJ
Al is wonderful!!! He performed over and above my expectations! Everyone said that he added a special touch for my husband's memorial service. If anyone needs a bagpiper and doesn't hire him - they're are making a huge mistake!!! He's the best! Christine Bittner
Review by Maura K.
Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on May 11, 2009•From Oakhurst, NJ
Al performed for my mother's 80th birthday and gave us all a day to remember. He is very talented, accommodating, polite, prompt and a great story-teller! We will cherish the day and his part in it forever. Thanks Al!!
Review by irene t.
Wedding•Reviewed on March 9, 2009•From Fairview, NJ
Al Baker was an absolute pleasure to work with from the beginning. He would follow up with me promptly on any questions that I had. Al invited me to listen to him play prior to the wedding. He also sent me his play list from my wedding afterwards, with out me even having to request it! I would with out a doubt reccommend Al to anyone!
