The Black Market Trust

Based in Los Angeles CA

The Black Market Trust is a band that seamlessly blends vintage jazz, swing, gypsy jazz and pop with a contemporary flair. With their high-energy performances and impeccable musicianship, this talented group of musicians has been winning over audiences worldwide.

Led by guitarist and vocalist Jeffrey Scott Radaich, The Black Market Trust features a supporting cast of top-notch musicians who bring their own unique style and flair to the band's sound. From the swinging rhythms of the upright bass to the sultry tones of the violin, every instrument in the group plays an essential role in creating their signature sound.

With their infectious melodies, tight harmonies, and undeniable stage presence, The Black Market Trust is a must-see live act for any lover of jazz, swing, or pop music. With their own spin on classic tunes, this talented group is sure to leave you tapping your feet and singing along.

The Black Market Trust is a five member jazz band based in Los Angeles. Since the 2012 release of their all instrumental debut album “The Black Market Trust,” a milestone in the genre of gypsy jazz, the band has gone on to record two more albums, maintain a busy touring schedule, and have their music featured on TV shows like the ABC television series “Happy Endings” and the Hulu original program “Casual.” The band features the Django Reinhardt inspired gypsy sound of acoustic instruments, and infuses classics from the Great American Songbook with intricate vocal harmonies inspired by The Beach Boys, and other artists influential to the group. Their sophomore album “II” featured a Top Ten hit on the Adult Contemporary charts, a signature version of “Route 66”.

 The Black Market Trust are an American Traditional Pop/Vocal Jazz group from Los Angeles who combine the sounds of the legendary American crooners and vocal groups with the fire and energy of Gypsy Jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Consisting of five world class musicians who have traveled the globe recording and performing on the world’s biggest stages and with music’s most renowned artists, The Black Market Trust capitalize on their experience and pedigree to deliver a high energy, crowd pleasing performance filled with some of the best songs ever written.

           The live show features material from The Great American Songbook infused with Django’s romantic and virtuosic flavor.  Add some intricate vocal harmonies, a dash of Rat Pack-style comedy and it’s clear to audiences why The Black Market Trust have quickly earned a reputation as one of the premier live acts performing in music today. Be transported as they meld two distinctly different vibes- one of a gypsy campfire, the other a slick metropolitan nightclub- into a cohesive, stylish sound.