Testimonials

"Chris did everything I expected and more. I couldn't have asked for a more thorough and effective publicist. I was thrilled with the attention my debut album got, and I credit that all to Chris. I will definitely be working with Two for the Show Media for my future projects!"

-Pianist Victor Gould

"Working with Chris has been amazing! His work ethic is unparalled as is his commitment properly to getting things done. He is always there for his artists and he keeps you informed and in the loop at every turn. His candor and realism are equally refreshing. I love working with Chris and I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone looking for 5 star quality excellence in PR!"

- Cindy Blackman-Santana

“Chris DiGirolamo is like the Ted Williams of Jazz Publicists — hard working, always willing to go to bat for you, and above all, a team player. On top of all that, he knows the music inside and out! What more could you ask for from a publicist?”

-Pianist  Steven Feifke

"Chris DiGirolamo from Two for the Show Media got us excellent results spreading the word on my BFMJazz release Vital Information NYC Edition VIEWPOINT. Chris’ work ethic is consistent and is involved in the details of promotion with great follow through. Plus he understands the music and is fun to work with!"

- Steve Smith (Vital Information/Journey)

"Two good points about working with Chris DiGirolamo, One is, he knows this business better than most and being a musician, he understands the relationship between musician and the press, the other is; he's a better person than most."

-Lenny White

"Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media have proven over and over that they're at the top of the list of dependable, hardworking, honest and professional media/public relations organizations. I have never been disappointed and always pleased with the results of their work. I would recommend them highly and without hesitation to any of my colleagues and in fact to anyone who is considering someone for their media and PR needs."

-Lewis Nash, drummer, bandleader, educator, recording artist

"It has been a pleasure working with Chris DiGirolamo and Two For The Show Media on my recent project. The fact that Chris is a musician adds a uniquely positive perspective to his business aesthetic and understanding of the artist’s musical/business intent. With Chris, there is always an open line for communication. In addition to his positive and energetic demeanor, he has been professionally tenacious in pursuing and realizing both my specific media goals and other avenues for greater exposure of my music."

-Scott Neumann

"Two words describes Two for the Show Media: professionalism and results. If you want either one of these things, then Chris is your man.

-Saxophonist Sam Newsome

"Two for the Show Media is the best publicity company I have had the pleasure of working with. Sincere, diligent and professional. This is the company to hire when you expect solid results.I will definitely be working with Chris DiGirolamo from now on."

-Luis Perdomo

"Chris is one of the most enthusiastic, focused and brightest people I know. He has great instinct for the music and, most importantly, knows how to present and promote the music to the media in a very unique manner."

- Trumpeter Alex Sipiagin

"Chris DiGirolamo is a top-notch publicist while keeping his soul intact. Thank you Chris for being who you are."

-Ellis Marsalis

"When we launched BFM Jazz a year ago, we looked for a results-oriented PR firm that knew the jazz world inside and out. All roads let to Chris. After working with Two For The Show on many releases, I clearly understand why. For a brand-new label such as ours, Chris has secured amazing placements and has proven to be as good as they said he was. That is a rare pleasure nowadays.

- Steven Corn (CEO, BFM Jazz)

“Here at NYJAZZ we consider Chris DiGirolamo just as much a part of the team as the musicians on the album! His work and dedication to both the CD and to the “bigger picture” has brought tremendous results and lasting relationships, proving to us that he is at the top of his game in the world of publicity. We might not know the tunes on our next album yet – but we do know that Chris will undoubtedly be the publicist!

- Rob Derke NY Jazz Initiative

"I can't say enough good things about Chris DiGirolamo. He absolutely loves what he does. He worked diligently on my project from day one and got my album reviewed almost immediately.

- saxophonist Stan Killian

"Chris DiGirolamo is a great publicist because he gets great results. He has worked with many people that I know personally and after talking with them I knew I had found the right guy. He got me local, national, and international press and I would definitely work with him again in the future."

-Noah Haidu

"Chris works in mysterious ways... He is incredibly passionate in what he does, sculpting his services to meet my specific needs. He continues to help me out immensely. It has been a pleasure working with him."

-Curtis Macdonald saxophonist (Greenleaf Records)

"Chris DiGirolamo came highly recommended and from the moment I spoke with him it was clear as to why. Chris is a very friendly person that does his job VERY well and helped me through the entire process. I never expected to have that much response for my debut album."

-Dave Juerez - guitarist

"As a producer with “The World” on public radio, I’ve worked with Chris for several years. I have nothing but praise for him. The CDs are terrific, the media material is well crafted, and Chris is a savvy promoter. And when I’ve interviewed artists, Chris has taken care of the logistics, from making the calls to getting the musicians to the right studio at the right time. That may not be important for producers with plenty of time on their hands. But for us overworked types, Chris is a savior."

-Ken Bader Senior Editor, “The World”

“Chris at Two for the Show Media takes publicity to the next level, ensuring the comfort and support of all his clients. I would recommend this cat to anyone looking to jumpstart their career!”

- Samir Zarif

"It has been a pleasure to work with Chris DiGirolamo, a publicist and a man who deliveries passion in everything he does, he works hard for the best and that is what I've got from him, always the best."

- Edmar Castaneda

"I wholeheartedly recommend Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media to any artist who is seeking an honest, reliable, hardworking, knowledgeable, and energetic publicist. The press campaign for my debut album 'Purpose Built' has achieved tremendous results (much better than I have hoped for!) This could have never been achieved without Chris' huge database of industry contacts and his tenacious perseverance for getting results. He goes the extra mile when gathering press and has an uncanny ability to make an artist feel as if they are his only client, a real personal touch that for me goes down very well. I've now gained exposure in many countries around the world where I have never had a presence. Thanks Chris! "

-Bassist Michael Janisch

“Much thanks to Chris DiGirolamo for the outstanding work on the PR campaign of my debut CD “IN SESSION”. I didn’t know how important that was until I started to receive requests for interviews, new reviews and noticeable increase on CD sales. I strongly recommend Two for the Show Media for your PR campaign.”

–Drummer Adriano Santos

"Two for the show media and Chris DiGirolamo, work very hard at what they do! In this crazy music world it’s nice to know that someone has YOU and YOUR music's back. They are brutally true to the music, and true to their clients. If you need some body to fight the daily fight to get your pr needs met Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media are the only choice!"

-Trumpeter Carl Fischer

"Chris DiGirolamo and Two For The Show Media worked on our last CD, "Biophilia," and did a marvelous job promoting and publicizing it. We received fantastic exposure with many great reviews and stories written about both the CD and Consilience Productions. In addition, Chris was incredibly easy to work with, always available via phone or email. He's very positive, honest, and an all-around great guy. Every musician should work with Chris and Two For The Show Media!"

-Vinson Valega, drummer/composer, Consilience Productions

"It was a great experience working with Two For The Show Media. They were very successfull in spreading the news of my latest release "Truth Be Told" to a wide cross section of the media. I highly recommend their services."

-Mark Egan

"Chris DiGirolamo is not only a top-notch publicist, but also a true music lover and a great human being. Such combination of dedication, professionalism, hard work, reliability, flawless communication skills, warmth and artistic passion is difficult to find and hard to top. I got so many reviews on my album "True Story", I can't keep track of them anymore. And his answers to my e-mails come so fast; it sometimes feels like he has telepathic skills on top of the rest. I would recommend him to any of my esteemed colleagues in a blink."

–Jean-Michel Pilc

"Working with Two for the Show Media has been a pleasure for me. Chris DiGirolamo was always super nice and friendly, and even more than that, super professional when it came to doing his job. Always available for my questions & and most important - got great results!”

-Guitarist Yotam Silberstein

“Chris DiGirolamo and the team at Two For the Show Media truly set themselves apart by actually caring about their clientele on a personal as well as a professional level. Their communication skills are unparalleled as I'm always able to find them day or night 7 days a week and they consistently make feel like I'm their most important client with their friendly and personal approach. They've also taken my press kit from 3 pages to 12 pages in just a few months. I just wish I had signed on with them earlier for my previous records. I can't recommend them enough.”

-Sean Nowell.. Saxophonist

"It was a pleasure working with Chris DiGirolamo. He was very communicative, thorough, honest and professional. He gave me the feeling that the music I was putting forth was important to him. My new CD "Out with It" got numerous reviews in a wide selection of formats. I look forward to working with Chris again and would recommend him highly".

-Drummer/Composer David Ashkenazy

"I've worked with Chris DiGirolamo and Two For The Show Media since the start of The Jazz Session in 2007. Chris is a consummate professional -- always providing timely information, working hard to set up interviews, and very meticulous about making sure both the artist and the interviewer have what they need. In fact, I've recommended Chris and Two For The Show Media to artists who needed promotional help."

-Jason Crane The Jazz Session

“It's been great working with Chris DiGirolamo, he has achieved the exposure we were seeking at the on-set of our relationship…. He really cares about the music and getting people to hear it. He has also been really flexible in serving our needs by designing a publicity campaign that works in today's quickly moving world. His hard work and long relationships really pay off. You can see it in the results. Chris and his staff also refreshingly dig the music and are genuinely excited by the good results of their hard work.

–Posi-Tone Records

"Chris rocks!! He was honest, reliable, and kept me constantly up to date. I got more local and national exposure because of him than I ever could have on my own. My only regret is that I didn't call him sooner. Looking forward to working with him again on my next album."

- Pianist Donald Vega

“Chris DiGirolamo is a very professional and reliable publicist with an energetic and friendly approach. He has done an amazing job on getting great exposure for my music and myself as a musician. I would not hesitate to use his services again for any of my future projects. Which there will be many to come. Highly recommended.”

-Drummer/Composer Tim Kuhl

"I used Chris DiGirolamo - Two For The Show Media for the publicity for my CD. Chris did a great job for me. Given my prior lack of profile as a leader, Chris got me wide exposure on the web, in regional, and in national newspapers and magazines, and set up some radio interviews as well. He kept me up to date and sent me the reviews as they came in. There was good follow-up and personal service- The buzz he helped create was excellent. With Chris's help my CD has been played on radio stations all over the country and just from that and the reviews, several gigs have been offered to me. I heartily recommend Two For The Show Media and Chirs DiGirolamo."

- Trombonist Aaron Johnson

“Chris DiGirolamo and Two For The Show Media did an excellent job getting the word out about our 2008 Modern Drummer Drum Festival Weekend. We had moved to a new venue in a different state than our show had been previously, so it presented new challenges we had not faced before. Chris was able to reach different geographic markets for us efficiently, effectively, and very professionally. We would strongly recommend Two For The Show Media for any job, large and small.”

-Tracy Kearns Modern Drummer Publications, Inc

"Chris DiGirolamo and Two fro the Show Media were instrumental in exposing my latest album "Lost Words" to multiple media outlets that would be otherwise inaccessible to me. He is truly professional and I highly recommend his services."

- Marshall Gilkes

“Chris DiGirolamo is the best! He did an amazing job of getting me exposure and reviews in publications that otherwise would never have heard of me. He was totally reliable and always kept me updated and informed. He loves what he does, and it shows in the commitment he brings to his work. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a publicist.”

–Pete Rodriguez Trumpeter

“One firm kept coming up when I inquired with my peers about which publicist to hire to promote my new album, “I Got It Bad & That Ain’t Good”, and that was Two For The Show. Chris DiGirolamo and Two For The Show truly live up to their reputation – highly effective, professional, personable, and full or integrity. I look forward to hiring them again to promote my next project.”

-Vocalist Lisa Hearns

“ I have been so pleased with Chris and Twofortheshow Media. He has proven to be a valuable asset in bringing our music to a wider audience. The feel of his work is very personal and caring like a small local business but has the professionalism and outreach of a very large company. I can't imagine doing another record without his help!"

– Bassist Larry Grenadier

“Chris DiGirolamo has been the most helpful, most professional publicist I have worked with. Coverage in the press for our last FLY record has been very extensive and consistent. I’ve nothing but praise for Chris DiGirolamo. It is a pleasure working with him.

– Drummer Jeff Ballard

“As for my experience with Two for the Media, is has been great in all terms, professional, supportive, inspiring and most important reliable. I'll will be looking forward to the next work with them in marketing and promoting my work.”

-Dafnis Prieto

"Working with Chris over my last two releases has been a real pleasure. He is a publicist that actually gets the music, and understands the artistic message- a rarity in this business. And because of this insight and his dedication and hard work, he is able to launch a very affective press campaign. He will be working on my future releases, undoubtedly."

- Chris Washburne

"I love working with people who enjoy what they do and are great at it. This is the reason I have Chris DiGirolamo doing PR for me. He did amazing things for me and went beyond what I expected. Chris made me feel as though I was his only client. I see why he works with some of the biggest names in Jazz and beyond."

-Bassist Richie Goods

"Chris DiGirolamo has made a tremendous difference in my visibility and in the visibility of all my projects. Chris is professional and even more importantly a trusted friend and colleague. He's in this struggle for us, with us and about us!"

– Arturo O’Farrill

“Chris DiGirolamo has done a great job at getting the word out about my music. I am extremely happy with the results of their efforts.”

– Bill Stewart

"It's a pleasure to work with Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media. Chris is very fast to respond to the simplest of questions or concerns. He achieves very good results in securing public media outlets through which your name and artistic endeavors can be discovered in effective and desirable ways. Chris is an all around professional and on top of the ball. Thank you Two for the Show Media!"

- Mark Rapp, Jazz Trumpeter

"The extraordinary visibility that Chris DiGirolamo has enabled for my last two releases, “Alone Together” Tim Hagans Quartet (Pirouet) and “Worth The Wait” Peter Erskine/Tim Hagans/Norrbotten Big Band (Fuzzy Music) has been astounding. Articles and reviews in major publications, thorough weekly reports, a defined and effective personalized strategy designate Chris and Two For The Show Media as the vanguard of press and public relations companies. My career will never be the same!"

- Trumpeter Tim Hagans

"I recently used the services of Chris DiGirolamo, and his company Two For The Show Media, to promote my new cd "The Third Quartet", and a tour supporting it. The work that was done exceeded my expectations by far!! The interviews, and the press coverage that he got for me was instrumental, in vastly improving cd sales and attendance at the concerts. I recommend Chris, and Two For The Show Media highly."

-John Abercrombie

"Two for the Show Media transformed our kitchen table-top operation into something more relevant and grand. Our product is being noticed and our music is being written about and heard like never before. Chris DiGirolamo is tenacious, amiable and conscientious. We are very happy with his work and the results, and we're looking forward to doing more with him in the future."

-Peter Erskine, Fuzzy Music

"Chris DiGirolamo one of the hippest PR person I've ever met and worked with. Why? Because Chris explains every step of the way how he plans to work on your project. I remember the first question he asked me, "What do you want to do with this new recording?" He's always accessible and professional and I've learned a lot about the business from him. If anyone knows the jazz world in terms of promo, it's Chris. I highly recommend his services to anyone."

- Bobby Sanabria, multiple Grammy nominee

"Chris DiGirolamo is efficient, effective and a pleasure to work with!"

-ECM Records USA

"I have never had so many reviews and in such a short time for my previous projects. Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media was a big change! He worked hard on my new release, he was seriously committed and always giving updates during and even after the campaign! I strongly recommend him!"

- Pianist Daniela Schächter

"Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media were incredibly valuable in driving a strong PR campaign for my music. They did a great job exposing my music both within markets where I had already developed some brand equity but also in many key music markets where I had not yet tapped. They were highly professional, thoughtful, and dedicated to the project, and I plan on working with them again on future releases and projects"

– Violinist James Sudakow

"I was thrilled with the work that Chris DiGirolamo did for me on my CD "Consequences". Even though he came highly recommended, his work still exceeded my expectations! Due to Chris' fine work, my CD received exposure and attention in the most important newspapers, press and jazz publications. As well as being great at his job he is also a pleasure to work with - I highly recommend his services to anyone!"

–Pianist/Composer John Escreet

"The thing that sets Chris apart from the rest of the pack is this: he really has ears! That makes a musician's interaction with him so much easier, and I believe it gives him a kind of radar to help him figure out how to best market the music. The results speak for themselves"

– Pianist Marc Copland

"Chris is everything a musician could want in a publicist. He is sincere and cares deeply about the music he chooses to publicize. He operates with an unfailing enthusiasm and optimism that is infectious."

– John Beaty (Beaty Brothers Band)

"Chris DiGirolamo and Two For the Show Media have provided me with a wide range of publicity and visibility for my recent CD project "Perfect Strangers." With timely reports and a steady flow of "posts" throughout the internet, trade publications, and on-air opportunities, my project and my name has become much more exposed to a wider public than in the past. I was very satisfied."

- Bassist Todd Coolman

"Fantastic! Chris DiGirolamo of Two for the Show Media is one of the hardest working individuals in the business. He is thorough, great to work with and gets the job done. His passion for the music and his work comes across to the Artist as well as to the people in the industry."

-Avery Sharpe

“Chris DiGirolamo knows what he's doing, and he does it in a personable, efficient and highly professional manner. He gets results. He's the kind of guy you want to have representing your project; his attractive personality and sterling character put the best possible face on your own efforts.”

– Bassist Jon Burr

"Two for the Show Media provides service that is attentive and affective. I recommend Chris DiGirolamo's services to anyone who wants response and results."

-Marcus Strickland

"It's a pleasure to work with Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media. Chris does a very thorough job and is easy to work with. I highly recommend him to anyone in the business!"

-Donny McCaslin

"Working with Chris has been great. He works very hard and makes things happen. He has produced a lot of exposure for the 3 cd’s he has worked for me."

-David Binney

"For someone like me who had a very limited presence in the media, Chris really helped change that in a flash. In a short amount of time, he established me on the web and in print media everywhere. I never imagined that we would get so many positive reviews. Besides that, which is clearly enough, Chris is an absolute pleasure to work with...He is always reachable by phone or email, and you can tell he really loves his work. No wonder why he gets such great results!"

-Bill Cantrall Trombonist

"While working with Chris DiGirolamo my media exposure expanded from regional coverage to international buzz. Two for the Show Media meticulously secured solid CD reviews from some of the top publications in the music industry. Through the tireless efforts of Chris, my visibility in the media increased far beyond my expectations. Two for the Show Media delivers the goods... with class, honesty, integrity and professionalism!"

-Joel LaRue Smith Pianist/Composer/Arranger

"Chris has done a really nice job promoting my new CD, Home Row, for Pirouet Records. He's polite, professional, and gets the job done. I'm impressed with the personal attention he's given our project, and I hope to work with him again in the future."

- Pianist Bill Carrothers

“Two For The Show Media” has been a tremendous boost in promoting my debut recording. I honestly don’t know how we could have done better with anyone else than Chris. His influence and experience has led me to recognition in places and in ways I would have never thought of. If you’re serious about getting the exposure needed to succeed, then “Two For The Show Media” is an absolute necessity.”

–Vocalist Margie Notte

"Chris DiGirolamo, and Two for the Show Media, not only obtained highly coveted reviews for my debut album, but also did so from the most coveted sources in Jazz such as The New York Times, Jazz Times, and All About Jazz (and everyone knows the first album is always the hardest!). His professionalism, respect for the client, efficiency, and easy to work with attitude puts Chris DiGirolamo in the uppermost echelon of the publicity field . I have recommended, and will continue to recommend, Chris and Two for the Show Media without hesitation."

-Ryan Keberle

"Chris DiGirolamo is dynamite! I have never worked with a more effective publicist. His attention to detail is as close to perfection and he is great to deal with. And our projects got a ton of publicity and recognition."

-Jay Leonhart

"I have been working together with Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media for over a year now. He is totally committed to the campaign and has achieved the goals we set in place at the beginning of our working relationship. What I like about Chris DiGirolamo the most is that he is extremely honest. His perseverance is admirable and he never sleeps!"

-Randy Klein ..Jazzheads Records

"I heartily endorse Chris DiGirolamo and Two for the Show Media for any public relation needs you might have. Chris did a great job with my client Don Braden. The job that Chris did for Don was so thorough and professional that I have recommended him to two more of my clients. The thing that I like best about Chris is that he keeps you abreast of what is going on at all times. There is no guessing about what he is working on for your clients. He has gotten some high profile exposure for each of my clients."

-Gail Boyd - Gail Boyd Artist Management

"A large stamp of approval on the fine work that Chris did for me these past months. I was in every major jazz publication and received countless reviews on my release "The Things I Am". I also did numerous interviews. Overall I was thrilled with our campaign.....so happy that after our 3 month agreement I signed on for a 4th. The biggest thing I appreciated about Chris was that he constantly kept me abreast of what was going on. I appreciated his professionalism. Hope you have a great campaign with "Two for the Show"."

-Reuben Rogers Bassist

"Working with Chris DiGioralamo to promote my CD, "If Dreams Come True" was one of the best investments I have made. He worked hard, was so effective, and his great attitude towards his work and his clients made the whole PR process so much easier in every way. I'll definitely use his services again!"

-Carolyn Leonhart

"Chris DiGirolamo is a complete professional. Within a month of signing with him, We had three appearances in two major markets (LA and Chicago) lined up and ready to go......always working, always looking out for his clients.. We’re extremely pleased and proud of this association."

-Reginald Moore The Persuasions

"Until Two For The Show Media, I never realized how important it is to have a great publicist and a strong PR campaign. Chris DiGirolamo seemed to care about my project as much as I did. Chris worked hard and got great results. He is also a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend his services to any serious musician wanting to push his or her career to the next level."

-Wayne Escoffery

“I’ve had more reviews and interviews in major markets than I ever could have expected thanks to “Two for the Show Media”. Chris DiGirolamo is a hard worker with tons of industry contacts. His one-on-one personal approach with me as a client was also invaluable. Without question, “Two for the Show Media” is a lock for all my future publicity campaigns.”

-Morrie Louden - Bassist