Swing, standards, mellow Groove - Swing/Standards/Mellow Groove
Nelda Swiggett Band
Pianist Nelda Swiggett is an active performer and composer on the Pacific Northwest music scene. Whether swinging hard with her jazz quartet, grooving to salsa and Afro-Cuban rhythms at the Latin club, or laying down soulful gospel riffs at her local church, you can count on N...
The Lars Potteiger Trio
As accomplished artists in many musical styles, the Lars Potteiger Trio feels at home in any musical setting. Whether navigating through Pop, Latin, Straight-ahead, of Contemporary Jazz, this trio of professionals will not disappoint. Perfect for wedding receptions, private or...
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...
Dave Ivaz Music
Tired of the Same Old Song and Dance? We deliver the largest selection of classic and alternative rock for dancing and dinner PLUS traditional dance "classics". Specialists in elegant ceremonies, string quartets available. Discover the difference—impeccable musicianship and ...
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 ...
Scot Ranney Pianist
I've been playing jazz piano professionally since the late 80's. During the 90's I carried long term gigs in some of the most respected venues in the world in such places as South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and Aspen, ColoradoScot Ranney has been in the business since 1990. He h...
Bob Noval Orchestra
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...
Swing Reunion Orchestra
The Swing Reunion Orchestra is an exciting seventeen member big band reminiscent of the great bands of the 1930 and 1940s - the SWING ERA. SRO's members are seasoned professionals dedicated to the flawless performance of big band music- just as it was recorded by Glen Miller, ...
the Cooley Show Band
Blazing talent and onstage charm and have made David Cooley and the David Cooley Band a premier event entertainment choice across the Northwest and around the world. From a quartet, five, six, seven, or eight-piece group, the David Cooley Band comes as you like it. Special ...
Blue Lunch
The late 1940's and early 1950's were a magical time in American musical history, when blues, rhythm & blues, swing and rock & roll were all one thing. Blue Lunch explores that music and makes it their own. Eight virtuoso musicians, performing on guitar, piano, uprigh...
Black Swan Classic Jazz Band
The Black Swan Classic Jazz Band was established in early 1989 as a hot dance band dedicated to the preservation and performance of Dixieland, old-time gospel, early jazz and ragtime music. We have performed at numerous festivals and community events in Oregon, Montana, Arizon...
Swing Kings
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...
Bonnie Thomas Duo
Bonnie Thomas artfully captures her unique, playful and sultry take on jazz and blues standards sung to the rich and soulful accompaniment of Alan Oehler on guitar. Like many in the arts, Thomas' influences reveal much about her musical philosophy. Even the way she categorize...
The Jay Thomas Combo
Jay Thomas, a native of Seattle, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist (trumpet, flugelhorn, alto, tenor, soprano and flutes). His music is eclectic, drawing on all musical situations in his life. His music could be described as lyrical without losing touch with the blues. J...
Rendevous With Linda Lee
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...
Midiri Brothers
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...
Driscoll Jazz
Driscoll Productions – a jazz duo that sounds like a Piano, bass, and drums trio with optional vocals - featuring Boston keyboard legend Ted Knowlton. It should be noted that what you hear on the MP3 is what we play live on a gig. The Roland FP-7 piano that Ted Knowlton has...
Jazzilla
Since 2001, Jazzilla has been lighting up stages around San Diego with a mix of standards and original compositions. Jazzilla performs as a piano duo, trio, four piece, quintet or larger, and at times with a singer. We can take the show on the road to perform at public venues,...
Steve Kaiser Quartet
The Steve Kaiser Quartet is a jazz band based in the NYC area. All members are seasoned professionals as performers and recording artists each with over 30 years playing experience in NYC and band's repertoire includes jazz standards with vocals, instrumental jazz standards, a...
Pearl Django
If you are looking for something special, something with verve and panache . something that will dress up a special event, compliment a reception, or add just a touch of the European to a wonderful evening. Consider the music of Pearl Django! Pearl Django continues to be on...
Elaine Dame Quartet
The Elaine Dame Quartet: Classic, elegant and sophisticated jazz for weddings, committment ceremonies, corporate events, fundraisers and private parties, with over ten years experience with the most sought-after, most talented Chicago jazz instrumentalists.
The Electric Tumbleweeds
The Electric Tumbleweeds play classic country (Merle Haggard/George Straight/Johnny Cash/Dwight Yoakum etc.) and western swing (Bob Wills/Asleep At The wheel). We play music for listening and dancing - two steps, ten steps, along with some line dances like electric slide, tush...
Midnite Walk
If you like smooth, contemporary jazz, you'll love us. Look around, sample some music, book us for your next event!
Animato
When several prominent Los Angeles musicians decided to pool their talents and create a classical ensemble, the result was Animato, an elegant, polished ensemble that can greatly enhance your event as either featured or background entertainment. The individual members of the g...
Shake
Whether you want to boogie the night away with that irresistible Motown beat, or dance to your favorite swing, disco, or rock classics, Shake is always a real crowd pleaser! The musicians in this all-star group have appeared with such notables as: Steve Allen, Ray Charles, ...
The Katy Bourne Combo
Katy Bourne has spent a lot of her life on stage-she competed in horse shows and speech tournaments as a kid growing up in Oklahoma, played saxophone in the high school marching band and co-founded an improvisational theater group that ultimately brought her to Seattle. But th...
Anders Vercelli - Piano
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...
Fundz Jazz
Fundz Jazz is a group of talented San Francisco Bay Area musicians that have performed together in a wide variety of musical ensembles over the last 20 years. They come together in Fundz Jazz to perform some of their favorite instrumental and vocal compositions from the last f...
Piano Brilliance
Highly accomplished, conservatory-trained pianist available for weddings, parties, fund-raisers, corporate events. Styles include lights classics, jazz standards, pop, Broadway, classical piano and original music. High level of personal service and commitment to the quality of...
The Peter Hostage Band
The Peter Hostage Band has been providing great entertainment to New England audiences for more than 20 years! Performing throughout New England, the Peter Hostage Band has been specializing in a mix of Swing and Soul, which makes for great party music that all can enjoy. They...
The Soul Shadows
The Soul Shadows performs jazz, swing, R & B, soul, Motown, funk, disco and more regularly throughout Southern California. With both male and female vocalists and a dynamite horn section, we authentically recreate the sounds of your favorite artists. From Sinatra to Mar...
Back Bay Rhythm Makers
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...
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...
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 Adrian Gormley Ensemble
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 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...
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...
The Majors
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mike Strickland Pianist
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
Radio King Orchestra
Radio King Orchestra®, Washington's most exciting and elegant Big Band, will keep you dancing all night long. From the appearance of the entire band to the music performed, they are a package complete with elegance, style, extraordinary sound and contagious excitement!Radio Ki...
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...
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...
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...
Moonglow
Make your event the one everyone talks about! Featuring the vocal talents of Melissa Bolling & Mike Payette, MOONGLOW has quickly made its way into the upper echelon of New England's function bands. The band can play just about any style of music with aplomb.
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...