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Enhance your gathering with the elegant sounds of jazz, played by Seattle's finest musicians. Pianist Bill Anschell was voted "Best Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist" of 2005 by the Seattle jazz community. He'll put together an ensemble to suit your needs, adding any configuration of bass, drums, sax, guitar, trumpet, and/or vocals. Anschell has a huge repertoire of standards from the American songbook, and also plays compositions by the great jazz composers. Free demo CD available on request.
www.billanschell.com/events.html
Peter has shared the stage with a number of well known artists including Bill Dobbins, Tal Farlow, Rufus Reed, and Natalie Cole. In addition to Jazz he is comfortable in a wide range of styles including Classical, Latin/Brazilian, Blues and Rock. A strong reader, he is comfortable in a wide range of settings: Solos, Small Groups, Pit Orchestras and Show Bands.
www.carusoguitar.com
Plays jazz of the '20s & '30s! Organized by trombonist, Marc Smason, the band is a salute to, and extension of, the polyphonic hot jazz styles of New Orleans, Chicago and New York. The repertoire ranges from Louis Armstong to Charles Mingus and includes some original material as well.
www.marcsmason.com/the_chicago_7.htm
Very good at formal affairs such as Weddings, Inagural Balls, or any place where a more formal look & sound is needed.
www.davidgeorgemusic.com
Dancing & Entertaining with the Big Band sound - Lush Ballads, Latin Rhythms & Fast Paced Swing a Perfect addition to your special event!
www.coolen.com
In the Spirit of Lionel Hampton with Benny Goodman, Tito Puente, Cal Tjader, and Spyro-Gyra, Northwest Passage brings you the best of Jazz, Latin, and Fusion music featuring TOP Northwest recording and performing artists! This is great music for all types of private parties, weddings, fairs and festivals. Ed Hartman plays vibes (vibraphone) along with great musicians on sax, flute, clarinet, trumpet, keyboards, and drums. The band can play soft background music, or exciting uptempo concerts.
iwantaband.com/prod_nw.htm
Bandleader David George has assembled the best musicians available to entertain for your special occasion, whether it is a solo trumpet, swinging jazz band or fiery Latin ensemble David George is the perfect choice to guarantee a memorable musical experience.
www.davidgeorgemusic.comThe highest level of musical performance and professionalism in the Puget Sound region.
www.eskimo.com/%7Eseanote/jazzq.html
An amazing band out of the New Seattle Movement— D’Vonne Lewis: Drums, Evan Flory-Barnes: Bass, Josh Rawlings: Keyboard, Ahamefule Oluo: Trumpet.
www.industrialrevelation.com
Jason Parker is a jazz trumpeter and leads bands from duos, trios and quartets to larger ensembles with and without vocals. The Jason Parker Quartet is one of the busiest wedding and corporate party bands in the Northwest, playing dozens of engagements a year for the last 7 years to rave reviews. Past clients include Gov. Gary Locke, Starbucks, Seattle Supersonics, Microsoft, Farestart, Seattle Hospitality, UW Medical Center, Pike Place Market, Canlis and more. For music samples, testimonials, schedule and contact info please visit our website today.
www.jasonparkermusic.com
Charles offers several performance acts, (to suit your individual style and budget requirements), that include: Solo, Duet, and Full ensembles.
www.talentmatch.com/projectla
Local band leader/bassist Pete Leinonen has six bands that range from Swing, Big Band, modern Jazz, Latin, and Hawaiian, to a true Mardi Gras Dixieland Brass band!
www.originalcast.com
One Seattle’s most talented drummers, awarded the 2006 Earshot Jazz Emerging Artist Award. He plays in McTuff, Industrial Revelation, with Chokolate and the Blue Scholars.
www.dvonnelewis.com
Seattle native, Bren Plummer has been playing professionally since the age of 16 and composing since 8. Specializing in a wide variety of styles including classical, jazz, and funk, Bren is a disciple of the double bass, and has performed all over the United States and Europe. A natural jazz player, gifted improviser, and thoughtful composer, Bren has recently undergone a period of intense study in jazz and classical technique on the double bass and is now pursuing a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree in String Performance while maintaining a vigorous performance schedule.
brenplummer.com
Bandleader & drummer, Greg Williamson, plays in a variety of bands ranging from jazz quartet to big band. He’s played for innumerable amounts of special events. His specialty is putting a band together based upon what you want to hear!
www.ponyboyrecords.com/files/pony_boy/live_demos/live_music.html
Specializing in various music styles, types of engagements and group configurations, Josh Rawlings is a professional choice for live music. Josh has been performing around the greater Seattle area for 5+ years and has established himself as a young promising pianist, composer, arranger and band leader. Please visit his website for a full biography, schedule of performances and contact information. If you’re looking for fun, entertaining and joyful music – you needn’t look any further!
www.joshrawlings.com
A danceable mix of Swing, R&B, Latin, Jazz Standards, and Blues consisting of vocals, guitar, keyboards, saxophone, bass and drums.
www.MaiaSantell.comTrombone & Voice
Marc's Jazz groups are:
Better World - contemporary jazz
Chicago 7 - jazz of the 1930s
3 much fun - free improv horn trio
Check out these fabulous groups at www.marcsmason.com.
Singer/Songwriter Ryan Smith’s music has been featured in "Hip Hoods" on KSTW Channel 11, in "Northwest Spaces" on KIRO Channel 7, and other documentaries on KCTS Channel 9. He fuses styles of Blues, R&B, jazz, gospel and folk into his own style for a dynamic performance!
ryansheasmith.comAfter 12 years in New York City, trumpeter Bruce Staelens has brought his vast musical talents to the Pacific Northwest. He is veteran of more than two dozen Broadway shows, has played in some of the finest big bands in the country, and has performed with numerous jazz legends. His jazz ensembles range from trio to 18 piece big band with vocalist, and have performed in various settings around the world, including many major jazz festivals.
www.myspace.com/brucestaelensquintet
Fronted by the Fender Rhodes wizardry of young lion Josh Rawlings and propelled by the groovy duo of up-and-coming bassist Flory-Barnes and spiritual drummer Jeremy Jones, the group improvises an uninhibited set of raw and soothing vibes that will still the most hyperactive of souls.
www.theteachingmusic.comThe band exists in three forms: Quartet of bass, cello, vibraphone, drums – an Extended Ensemble of the Quartet plus three vocalists, harp, French horn, trombone and two trumpets – thirdly, the band exists in an orchestral form as part of the New Seattle Orchestra of up to 23 members. Threat of Beauty has played at the Triple Door, Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, Lo_Fi, Café Solstice and private parties.
www.threatofbeauty.com