Standards - Standards

Blue2Music
Based in Torrance CA

Located in Los Angeles, California, Blue2Music play regularly at the Alpine Village, Torrance, the Phoenix Club, Anaheim, and the Los Angeles Turner Center. Ben Olariu and Alexander Hast also play with several other Bands, one of them being the premier German-American/European...      

Swing Kings
Based in Marina Del Rey CA

Swing dancers and music lovers alike rediscover a great American art form packed with all the excitement and romance of the era as the Swing Kings perform hits of such musical greats as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Cab Calloway, Louis Jordan and originals penned...      

Alex Levin Trio
Based in Brooklyn NY

Alex Levin is a jazz pianist with a personal, elegant touch. His music includes favorite songs by Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Rosemary Clooney, as well as the sophisticated jazz of such musicians as Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Miles Davis. His wealth of professional e...      

Mike Strickland Pianist
Based in Seattle WA

In the last 20 years, Mike has performed extensively all over the United States as a solo artist and with various groups. To date, he has recorded 12 CDs on his own label, MSP Records. His recordings have been broadcast nationally on several radio and television programs. His ...      

Di Arte Entertainment
Based in Des Plaines IL

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 ...      

Route 66
Based in Seattle WA

The Route 66 Big Band performs as a 14- to 18-piece dance band with vocalist featuring music with the "Big Band Sound of the Swing Era". Its repertoire includes tunes from the Great American Songbook, classic and authentic songs from the swing era as well as pop standards of l...      

Ron Kobayashi Trio
Based in Orange CA

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...      

Anders Vercelli - Piano
Based in Boston MA

Anders Vercelli is a jazz pianist with a stunning repertoire of standards and tunes from the Great American Songbook. Anders will enhance your event with the elegance of live jazz piano. It's not esoteric or academic jazz, but wonderful jazz standards written by the masters of...      

JazzKatz Project
Based in Bonita Ca

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...      

Jesse Bradley
Based in Los Angeles California

Jesse Bradley has been a jazz guitar artist since the late 60's, having played with jazz groups, show groups and many others all o ver the world. Today his specialty is his jazz trio with whom he plays regularly in LA. He also does a lot of solo guitar work, playing the Great ...      

Rendevous With Linda Lee
Based in Portland OR

LUCIANA LOPEZ, music reviewer for the Oregonian dropped by Linda Lee's debut at Tony Starlight's where she and the band play Peggy Lee sets on Thursdays in April and May. Luciana wrote:". SHE HAS A STRONG, EXPRESSIVE VOICE, well-suited to the kind of flirtatiousness in Lee's m...      

Bob Noval Orchestra
Based in Lancaster CA

The Bob Noval Orchestra performs big band swing music from the 30's 40's and 50's to more contemporary arrangements. The orchestra is composed of nationally and internationally known musicians that have performed for presidents, ambassadors and the elite of society. These arti...      

Bruce Radtke Trio
Based in Westwood NJ

Bruce Radtke is a New Jersey based jazz guitarist and composer. He has gigged professionally in Boston, Los Angeles and NYC, and earned a B.A. from Boston's Berklee College of Music. Radtke has also had a successful career as a computer programmer, co-designing two cuttingedge...      

Barbie Anaka
Based in Seattle WA

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...      

Layla Angulo
Based in Seattle WA

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...      

Zach Williams Tribute To Sinatra
Based in Cambridge MA

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...      

Tracy Mothershed
Based in Brooklyn NY

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...      

Kelley Johnson Jazz
Based in Seattle WA

Kelley Johnson is an international award winning jazz vocalist who is known and respected as an arranger, poet and lyricist with a personal body of recordings. Kelley's lithe velvety voice mixes with a dynamic delivery and tricky colorful arrangements to showcase her interpret...      

The Majors
Based in Lowell MA

The Majors are a high-energy team of musicians that guarantee to leave the home crowd cheering for more. Comprised of entirely music majors, each member specializes in their respective instruments. They keep the crowd dancing and entertained all night with their energy and che...      

The Paul Ingram Quartet
Based in Imperial Beach CA

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...      

Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
Based in Petaluma ca

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...      

The Gozzo Group
Based in Astoria NY

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...      

Jazz Caliente
Based in Albany CA

In the Bay Area we have a legacy of Jazz and Latin fusion that has produced stellar talents like Cal Tjader, Vince Guaraldi and Carlos Santana. In New York City and Los Angeles Latin Jazz music was largely produced by all-Latino casts. It was different here. In the Bay Area, t...      

Crotty Corman and Phipps
Based in Berkeley CA

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...      

Tom Reyes On Piano
Based in Hunt Valley MD

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...      

Golden Gate Hot Club
Based in San Francisco CA

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...      

Midiri Brothers
Based in Mays Landing NJ

The Midiri Brothers Sextet is a six piece jazz ensemble featuring authentic yet creative performances of the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Fletcher Henderson, Jack Teagarden and Sidney Bechet including the Sextet's own special arrangements in the tradition of the Swing a...      

The Adrian Gormley Ensemble
Based in Berkeley CA

Meet the Adrian Gormley Group, a collective of jazz musicians in the San Francisco bay area. Adrian Gormley Group plays straight ahead jazz. It is a group that can be tailored to specific events--anything from house and office parties to dinners to weddings. They can also play...      

The Paul Hemmings Trio
Based in New York NY

Viewing music through a wide-angle lens, Paul Hemmings blends elements of jazz, free improvisation, and world guitar influences to create a style that All About Jazz calls "remarkably fresh and a complete success." Based in New York City, Paul performs nationally and internati...      

Harrison Jazz Combo
Based in Lakeland FL

Classy Jazz Music For  A Sophisticated Event We believe that every event, be it a backyard celebration or corporate convention is important.  Making these events memorable by adding a touch of class and sophistication with jazz is our mission.  We’re not newbies or amateur...      

Special-T Jazz Ensemble
Based in San Jose CA

If you are looking for good music, something that stirs your soul, then you have come to the right place. You can kind of say its our. . SPECIAL-T SPECIAL-T is an organic group that can provide great music for your restaurant, club, lounge, wedding, reception, banquet, and ...      

Dave Winstone Band
Based in Oak Park CA

From a trio to a big band, the Dave Winstone Band, led by Dave Winstone on guitar and vocal, provides the finest music for your listening and dancing pleasure, to ensure your event is a hit. This versatile group covers standards, pop, rock, jazz, Latin and instrumental themes ...      

Juliet Stratton Harpist
Based in Kirkland WA

Add an additional touch of elegance and beauty to your special event with live harp music! Harpist Juliet Stratton has over 25 years of performing experience. She specializes in wedding and holiday events. Wedding services include consultation with bride/groom, 30-minute pr...      

Deborah Davis
Based in New York NY

New York based, Jazz Vocalist & Poet Deborah Davis has a warm, angelic yet sultry voice that has captivated and seduced audiences through out the world. Her natural stage presence and charisma draw you into her show. Her chosen repertoire consist of a wide selection of fa...      

Tiger Quartet
Based in Easton PA

✨ The Tiger Quartet is a dynamic and captivating string ensemble that brings a bold energy and rich musicality to every performance. Comprised of four world-class musicians with extensive backgrounds in classical, jazz, pop, and contemporary music, this group is known for its ...      

Peter Di Bono
Based in San Francisco CA

I specialize in providing elegant background music with violin ensembles; 1 to 40 violins. I play Italian, German, French, Latin American, European standards, America's songbook, Broadway. I can play many different genres of music, but NO TOP FORTY. I can sightread, accompa...      

City Lights Band - San Francisco
Based in Santa Rosa CA

Make your wedding or convention a great success. In the San Francisco Bay Area, The City Lights Band is the best variety band around. We play Motown, disco, 50's to current rock and pop, swing, oldies, and standards for dancing and listening. The City Lights Band can provid...      

Nova Jazz Quartet
Based in San Francisco CA

The Nova Jazz Quartet will help liven up any event. We speacialize in a mixture of jazz classics, standars, modern jazz and bossa nova suites. we are well dressed, well rehearsed and affoardable. We have performed at Jazz at Pearls, The Cosmopolitan, Rasella's, and many other ...      

The Josh Gonzalez Combo
Based in Burbank ca

We have access to many musicians up to a big band setting. I can provide with a wide range of musical styles from top 40 to jazz standards.`      

The Tim Paxton Trio
Based in Portland OR

“The Tim Paxton Trio plays an uncompromising, unapologetic brand of jazz that puts them in the top rank of Portland bands”, wrote one local Portland music critic.Our trio performs contemporary interpretations of timeless jazz standards as well as high-energy Latin and Funk gro...      

Blue Bone Express
Based in Oakland CA

Oakland-based Blue Bone Express, known simply as BBX, has forged a unique place in the San Francisco Bay Area music scene since formed in 2004 by pianist/trumpeter Jara Ra. Their music is primarily a mix of jazz, blues, and r&b, inspired by the deep legacy of New Orleans m...      

Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra
Based in Castaic CA

The Ladd McIntosh Swing Orchestra plays original charts from the 1930's and 1940's, exactly as they were played by the great bands of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, etc. This 16-piece big band plays the best charts of the ...      

Kathleen Hollingsworth
Based in Portland OR

i sing jazz standards and accompany myself on piano. i am capable of learning specific songs ahead of time for special events. i am also skilled in other genres, from pop-contemporary-singer/songwriter and classical voice. i can create a lovely musical journey that is sensitiv...      

Evan Schwam Combo
Based in Forest Hills NY

Evan Schwam, a native of New York City, began playing the tenor saxophone at the age of twelve while attending junior high school and began taking lessons at the age of 13. While attending New York's La Guardia High School of Music, Art and the Performing Arts, Evan was first ...      

Charles Unger Experience
Based in San Francisco CA

Charles Unger has been a band leader and innovator of new music and sounds in the San Francisco Bay Area since the 1970s, starting with the Magic Colors Band. He plays R&B, Jazz and World Beat. His repertoire includes jazz standards, smooth jazz and originals. He formed ...      

Tom Cunningham Orchestra
Based in Arlington VA

A 16-piece authentic swing band, playing authentic swing music for dancers and listeners alike. The Tom Cunningham Orchestra has received rave reviews nationally for both its CD releases, "All the Cats Join In" and "One O'clock Boogie, Two O'clock Jump." This band's hard-swing...      

Jazz du Jour
Based in Springfield Oregon

The theory behind Jazz Du Jour is to play for the audience, not for ourselves. It is very important for us to make a connection with our audience and to not play an abstract selection of obscure songs. The collective of Jazz du Jour are seasoned professionals and our song sele...      

Nu Soundz Polka Band
Based in Palm Harbor FL

We are a premier Polka Band on the West Coast of Florida. We play and sing German, Polish Polkas, Obereks and Waltzes. We also sing Latin music, Cha cha & Rhumbas. We cater to a mature audience of 55 and over.  We can make your event a huge success.Give me a call and we...      

Cloaking Device
Based in Berkeley CA

Coming from northern and southern California with a transplant from the east coast, Cloaking Device has a cool sensibility not unfamiliar to the west coast. Stemming from a love of jazz standards this trio plays a blend of jazz and funk, this allows the group to fulfill a vari...      

Hit-n-Miss
Based in Utica Il.

Hit-n-Miss is a music duo act that targets all the pop songs from the 1920's -1960's. We do all genres of music but are dominately rooted in big band swing. We bring a happy atmosphere to the venues and interact with each other and our audience whenever possible. With over 20...      

Just The Classics
Based in Diamond Bar CA

Just The Classics is an L.A. based party band specializing in music from the mid 60s up through today. We play such a variety, young and old will enjoy dancing to our various styles. The group consists of a female vocalist fronting the group, along with keyboards, guitar, el...      

Jon Herbst Trio
Based in Kensington CA

John's Piano trio is comprised of top notch pro players with huge repertoire. Pro musicians versed in many styles featuring the best Bay Area sidemen and vocalists.      

Bopology
Based in Northfield IL

Chicago's favorite swing, jazz and Frank Sinatra group who feature the big band sounds of Duke Ellington with the vocal style of the 'Rat Pack'. This six piece band highlights the finest musicians in Chicago with a tight, professional sound that develops from the experience of...      

Nita Hamilton and the George Glover Trio
Based in Antioch CA

You will love the sounds of the George Glover Trio as they perform elegant arrangements that showcase each member of his exceptional jazz trio. Vocalist/percussionist Nita Hamilton joins the trio singing jazz and popular music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. whethe...      

Greta Matassa
Based in Seattle WA

In the Pacific Northwest, where she built her career, Greta Matassa wins wide acclaim; four times, the readers of Earshot, the Seattle jazz magazine, have voted her the best jazz vocalist in the Northwest. Jim Wilke, the Seattle jazz maven and host of the syndicated "Jazz Afte...      

Funkmonk
Based in New York NY

FunkMonk keeps funky beats at its core and piles on smooth vocals, heavy riffing, and total radio quality on top like so many layers on a of taking "Hot 97" (or your local hip-hop/R&B station)and mixing all of the day's music together, then throw in a little bit of ol' sk...