Jazz - Jazz
Joe Warner Trio
Joe Warner Trio plays a variety of jazz, blues, swing, standards, and R&B in the styles of Ahmad Jamal, Erroll Garner, Thelonious Monk, and Ray Charles. The Trio has wide experience playing many different kinds of private events in homes, for businesses and corporations, a...
Lonnie Mardis
Lonnie Mardis: A Masterclass in Versatility and Virtuosity Step into a world of sophisticated sound and rhythmic elegance with Lonnie Mardis, a premier force in the Seattle jazz and classical scene. With a reputation forged on the legendary stages of Jazz Alley and the Back...
Di Arte Entertainment
Di Arte Entertainment is a serviceproviding music for all special events!. All of our musicians are professionals who have honed their craft for many years through intense studies, experience performing, and above all much dedication to their craft. Di Arte Entertainment will ...
JazzKatz Project
The JazzKatz Project, a 13-piece jazz ensemble that recreates the swinging sounds of the big band era from yesterday and today, performing compositions that span an entire century of music, including classics made famous by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodm...
Tracy Mothershed
Tracy Mothershed is vocal stylist whose approach to performing is reminiscent of the past but takes her talent towards the future blending international music and musicians to create true art. Her passion is jazz but her vision is to reach audiences where they live, through t...
The Turnarounds
We are a dynamic live band and play blues with a touch of jazz and rock & roll. In addition to great guitar, as most blues acts have, we also feature sax and keyboards. After we perform at your venue, you'll agree, The Turnarounds are "the band to hire".
The Swing Legacy
The Swing Legacy is a Boston-based swing band, six pieces plus singer, presenting the repertoire, polish, and powerful beat of the great black big bands of the swing era (1). They are what was known in the 30's and 40's as a jump band - a small group playing arranged, riff-ori...
The Hostage Situation
The Hostage Situation is a hard-drivin' swing machine featuring nine of the Boston area's finest musicians playing piano, bass, drums and horns. Singer/Pianist Peter Hostage leads this top-tier pro ensemble through the swing classics of Basie, Ellington, Miller and Sinatra, pl...
Susan Carr Ensemble
This unique band features Fred Hoadley on piano, Brian Kent on sax, Don Dieterich on drums, Rob Petersen on guitar, Dan Schmitt on bass and Susan Carr as their singer. Susan Carr sings with the best of Latin Jazz singers in the Northwest. Her commanding presents and ability to...
Dawnya Clarine
Think Jack Johnson meets Norah Jones and you will have a great starting place as a comparison for Dawnya's laid-back musical style.Fans love her clever, unexpected lyrics and catchy musical hooks. Elements of pop, blues, jazz and reggae weave their way through her songs, and a...
Chicago Pianist Kathie Nicolet
Kathie Nicolet is a Chicagoland Pianist For Corporate/Social Events Since 1983.Elegant, Professional, and Highly Recommended, she entertains for upscale events including a Fundraiser for the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL with Robert Redford/Sally Field in attendance, Mayor Daley's S...
Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
Setting the perfect mood for cocktails, dinner, and dancing - that is our mission.Don Neely's Royal Society Jazz Orchestra, and vocalist Carla Normand have their musical roots in the great bands and artists who created Swing, Big Band, and Classic Jazz. They play the best of t...
Tillson Jazz Ensemble
Experience the magic of jazz, reimagined. This dynamic ensemble, comprised of seasoned veterans and rising stars, delivers a captivating blend of classic standards and contemporary hits. From soulful ballads to energetic uptempo numbers, the Tillson Jazz Ensemble invites you o...
The Private Party Band
The Private Party Band is a high energy interactive band and has been keeping everyone dancing for many years at some of the most important events in Florida. For almost three decades, they covered all styles of music favorites from standards to hip hop, and they are bilingual...
Renegade Minstrels
Renegade Minstrels present sincere, rollicking American music of diverse styles with a wry and jovial spirit. We can perform as anywhere from a duo to a sextet, singing vocal harmonies and playing songs for dancing or for schmoozing--versatility is our trademark. Scope it.
Jessica Knox Band
Smooth R&B / Urban Soul and Contemporary Jazz Artist, Jessica Knox has a gorgeous, sensuous style. With a transcendent vulnerability of emotional range that unfolds in her soulful performances, her original music lays down groovy rhythms to inspire any soul to the dance fl...
The Gozzo Group
The Gozzo Group plays standard and original jazz, all members of the band have 15 yrs experience in NY. Ron Gozzo is and experienced performer with a successful career as a professional musician. Ron has played with many great artists including Chico Mendoza, Ratzo Harris, Dav...
The Heather Moran Ensemble
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS“Heather, you created the most amazing, beautiful, and meaningful atmosphere during our ceremony and cocktail hour. While Ryan and I were sharing our vows and reflecting on our connection we had tears in our eyes as you sang each song with such grace and lov...
The Paul Ingram Quartet
No slouchers here! Straight ahead / latin / ballads types of jazz. Trio to sextet. Full group is drums, bass, keyboard, sax, percussion and vocalist. Can be downsized to trio from there. Demo CD, references are available. We love doing it all. . . "block" parties to profession...
Siren Song
Australian born pianist/singer/songwriter Bronwyn Edwards Cryer says that luring sailors to their watery graves with her haunting tunes is a thing of the past, as is her nickname "Siren," although her multi-media consulting business still bears the name "SirenSong."Bron still ...
Funky In The Middle
Funky In The Middle is a nine piece Funk and Soul R&B band with jazz and rock mixed in for good measure. They cover the best songs of today and yesterday. By artist's such as James Brown, Wilson Pickett, Earth Wind and Fire, Chicago, Steely Dan, Tower Of Power, Sam and Dav...
String Of Pearls Band
String of Pearls is a class act for celebrations of all kinds and all ages. Lead by veteran alto sax player Don Conway and vocalist Connie Anne. Your choice of compact big band (8 musicians) or combo (5). A name band in California, we have recently expanded our range to includ...
Pianist - Paul Cohen
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Paul started playing the piano when he was 7 years old. In high school he formed his own combo and played various private parties in the area. After graduating from Taylor Alderdice High School, he went on to Duquesne University earning a bach...
Bautista
BAUTISTA is a six man band that plays Rock Dance music that is strongly influenced with Latin feels and tight Funk breaks. The band highlights the three Percussionists: Timbales/Shaker/Cowbell Player Lane Hiers, Eric Engstrom on Drums and Ronie Santos on Congas/Bongos. Giving ...
Barbie Anaka
Barbie Anaka is a one-of-a-kind talent. a singer, songwriter, producer, band leader and pianist, blending many genres of jazz to create her own style. Indiemusicreview.com writes, "One thing is certain- this girl can sing!" With two CD's to her credit, "In Love With a Memor...
Alla Breve Duo
Alla Breve (a musical term meaning "with a feeling of two") is a guitar and flute duo dedicated to providing live music that is perfectly suited for your occasion. Choose from a broad range of music styles, including a sophisticated classical repertoire, tasteful and creative ...
Maura Mendoza
World Singer Maura Mendoza has experience performing in the Boston area, New York, and other states in the northeast coast. Originally from Central America, she studied Musical Theater in Mexico City. Her repertoire includes very-much-loved world music with acoustic sound and ...
BMR4
Chris Bernhardt: As a versatile player with eclectic tastes, bassist Bernhardt has never been content to stay in one musical style. Before BMR4 became his main project he was hired extensively in the blues, rock, and hip-hop fields. As a founder of the roots rock band, The Buz...
The McKarrtet
The McKarrtet is a Seattle based jazz quintet consisting of several of the finest high school musicians around. The group consists of Chris McCarthy on piano, Schuyler Karr on bass, Cameron Vohr on saxophone, Thomas Campbell on drums, and Margaret Davis on vocals Although th...
Layla Angulo
Layla Angulo is a beautiful, young and sexy saxophonist, composer, vocalist and band leader. She has previously released two Latin, Afro-Peruvian and Salsa Jazz CD's. Layla also works with a variety of great musicians that help bring her music it's energy! You have to check he...
Ron Kobayashi Trio
Pianist and composer Ron Kobayashi has performed with a variety of musical artists including Mel Torme, Kenny Burrell, Peter Frampton, Tom Scott, Margaret Whiting, Peter White, Najee, Eric Marienthal and comedian Bob Saget. For five years Ron served as musical director for the...
Black Lab Trio
Tasteful classic jazz and standards done with heart, soul and fun, played by quality experienced musicians. No honking and screaming here: Just melodic tasteful music in the American tradition that has withstood the test of time. Music in the tradition of Cole Porter, George a...
Tuxedo Junction
As one of the most popular Boston wedding bands, the Tuxedo Junction band has been delighting audiences at wedding receptions and special events in greater Boston and throughout New England for the past ten years. The band combines a mixture of smooth, elegant music, lush voca...
Latinamour
LatinAmour is a self-sufficient Trio of Percussions, Guitar and Bass which performs renditions of Brazilian and American Jazz Standards. This is the core unit and can be altered to add singers, horn players or whatever the Client desires. Some clients include: The following Sp...
Jason Parker Quartet
The Jason Parker Quartet re-defines traditional Jazz by bringing fresh interpretations to the time-honored standards of Porter, Gershwin, Davis, Parker (Charlie, that is), Monk, Ellington and more. Jason's warm, melodic trumpet is perfectly balanced by the subtle counterpoi...
Jumpin Joz Band
The Jumpin' Joz Band is swingin'est band in Southern California. Their style is a wonderful combination of swing, jump, jazz, early R&B, reminiscent of Count Basie, Louie Prima, Benny Goodman, Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald & Louie Jordan. Their music is great for listening ...
S' Wonderful
When Only Beautiful Music Will Do. S'Wonderful was born with YOU in mind. All of the musicians in S'Wonderful appreciate and enjoy the beauty of the standards of yesterday. Each of us has been loving and playing jazz standards, for specialize in the music you can dream to, tha...
The Thomas Marriott Jazz group
Trumpeter Thomas Marriott is one of the most exciting musicians to emerge on the national jazz scene in more than a decade. The six-time Golden Ear award winner is a skilled instrumentalist, composer and producer, and is always seeking to expand the boundaries of jazz music in...
Sonic Strut
Sonic Strut is a highly energetic and deeply funky eight piece dance band with three dynamic lead vocaliststhat also come together in sweet harmony on the music we all grew up on - R&B, Soul, Funk, Disco, Rock,Swing and Jazz. The band also features a rock solid rhythm sect...
Tom Reyes On Piano
Pianist, Composer Tom Reyes is a first rate performer who will provide classy entertainment for any social event. With a schedule of over 250 performances per year, his popularity is evidenced by the large amount of repeat business that is booked by loyal clientele. Well verse...
Soul Kata
Soul Kata is a powerhouse soul / pop band that delivers their original music in the spirit of Stevie Wonder, James Brown and Alicia Keys. Stemming from Mo-Town and bridging from the Stax era, Soul Kata blends their catchy and feel-good music with a nice dose of humor and a lig...
Hip Pocket Jazz Combo
Hip Pocket's musicians grew up on jazz standards ranging from Take the 'A' Train and Night and Day to bop Scrapple From the Apple and Oleo to latin classics Girl From Ipanema and Triste. Hip Pocket plays everything you expect in a well-versed jazz combo. And more. With occasio...
Cara Sandahl
Cara Sandahl, in demand nationally-recognized pianist and composer of Emmy and Telly award-winning music, plays a wide repertoire of her own compelling and unique musical arrangements of jazz, contemporary and classical music. A seasoned professional with 30+ years of experien...
Rankinfyle
Rankinfyle is the most versatile band in Chicago, ranging from sounds of Thelonious Monk to James Brown grooves. We deliver a lot of energy, maintain consistent following and perform to please. Instrumentation: Piano w/ vocals, bass, drums, guitar and sax.
Elegant Touch Of Strings
We are professional musicians and have performed over 4,000 ceremonies, receptions and corporate events. We are also on the preferred vendor lists of scores of other professionals and highly desirable locations. We have a wonderful selection of classics, waltzes, tangos, jazz ...
Sandy Saunders Band
In September of 2012, Sandy Saunders Band was named as one of the top 5 bands in Oregon at the “Rock-U” exhibitof the Oregon State Fair. On November 12th the bands current single “Rattlesnake Road” made it's radio debut onWELW, Detroit. Since then it's been heard around the wo...
Lapis Luna
Lapis Luna is a dazzling group of New York City jazz musicians whose music is a blend of youthful swinging energy and classic, elegant jazz. The band is comprised of the musicians, who set themselves apart with their authentic approach to favorite jazz standards and beloved bo...
Kurt Szul and West Coast Blues
Kurt was born into a musical family. At a young age, he started learning piano which became a springboard to other instruments such as trumpet, drums, bass and ultimately guitar. Specializing in jazz at a young age, Kurt found himself touring and competing in various national ...
Jimmy McConnell Big Band
Now Available for: Corporate Events, Swing Dance Theme Parties, Clubs, Restaurants, Hotels, Country Clubs, Beach Clubs etc. Bio: Jimmy McConnell 17 piece Big Band plays great Big Band /Jazz Dance Music form America's classic Jazz Songbook: Count Basie to Duke Ellington, R...
Golden Gate Jazz Trio
The Golden Gate Jazz Trio is an ear-pleasing, versatile group featuring some of the Bay Area's finest musicians. Its members have played at Yoshi's, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the San Francisco Jazz Festival, Biscuits & Blues, and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, the ...
Zach Williams Tribute To Sinatra
Zach Williams is a performer of the standards and mainly sings the arrangements originally done by Frank Sinatra. Zach offers a "Track" Show which makes it very affordable to hire the act and his repertoire includes over 100 hits. Typically, Zach can offer between 1 and 3 s...
Golden Gate Hot Club
We are a San Francisco based Gypsy Swing Ensemble, specializing in early jazz standards in the style of Django Reinhardt & Stephane Grappelli's Hot Club of France! The GGHC is an all acoustic jazz ensemble available for private parties, weddings, venues, and festivals with...
Stephanie Porter Combo
Seattle native Stephanie Porter, a naturally-gifted vocalist, has had a passion for music her whole life. “It's in my inner fabric,” said Porter. “Most of my childhood memories are associated with music in some way.” When she was a baby, Porter's father made her a reel-to-re...
Hettel Street Blues
Based out of Snohomish County, Hettel Street Blues features powerhouse vocalist Kathy Hettel; singing in the tradition of the great women of song such as Etta James, Ruth Brown and Dinah Washington. She is also a member of the Washington Blues society and a full time physicia...
Key of Dreams
Key of Dreams… dynamic, acoustic fusion jazz... Founded by Eric Schultheis and Abe Wirth on November 6th, 2003 in Portland, Oregon. Key of Dreams’ thought provoking melodies seem to dance over a lush, harmonic groove resulting from the seamless integration of Eric and Abe’s gu...
The Scot Ranney Trio
Scot Ranney has been in the business since 1990. He has traveled all over sharing his musical gift with the world. Scot has settled down in Bellingham , WA , where he has earned the reputation of being “just right” and a lot of fun for any type of event.Most of music we play h...
Crotty Corman and Phipps
Ron Crotty was Dave Brubeck's original bass player, and is still playing up a storm. Frank Phipps plays valve trombone in a melodic style, think Chet Baker down an octave. Tony Corman rounds out the trio on guitar. We're a small-footprint, low volume trio, great in social sett...
White Heat Swing Orchestra
The White Heat Orchestra, with bandleader Craig Ball is a high-energy band featuring a trio or up to 15 pieces playing the swing and jazz of the 1930's and 1940's for dancers of all ages. Also known as the "Roxy Band", the band was the house band for almost five years at the 1...
The Silk Pajamas
The Silk Pajamas are an all female trio performing many styles of music from Jazz, rock, R&B, dance, top 40, classic rock, and original material as well. This is a wonderful alternative to a larger event band when "live" music is desired and you are looking for a different...
The Mashed Potatoes
Looking for that perfect party band to take your special event to the next level? Look no further. The Mashed Potatoes are everything you've been searching for: professional, affordable and fun! We've got hours of material ready to go, and we're ready to take any special reque...