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Welcome to the
Jazz Central Agency

— curate your own jazz band —

We provide the finest professional jazz musicians for
corporate and private events

Mainly performing in the Netherlands, Belgium, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Luxembourg. Travelling worldwide on demand.


Five-star rated premium quality
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The Jazz Central Agency is a unique full-service jazz agency, managed by our founder, Kars Veling, offering top-level jazz bands for every occasion.

Why clients choose us:

• 100% professional, top-level musicians
• Fully focused on delivering exceptional, high-quality jazz at the perfect background volume
• Flexible line-ups, from intimate ensembles to large jazz bands — you decide!
• A team of more than 200 jazz professionals, ensuring full reliability and backup
• Over 20 years of experience
• More than 2,000 clients served

😎 A word from our founder and manager Kars:
"Feel free to get in touch with me via the Gig Heaven platform to discuss your needs in detail. I'm happy to help, and can advise you based on real experience from thousands of performances at events large and small! And be sure to check out all the other wonderful line-ups we offer — see below."

📍 Where we perform
The professional musicians of the Jazz Central Agency perform everywhere in the Netherlands, Belgium, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Luxembourg. For example, in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven, Utrecht, Antwerp, Brussels, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne, and many more!

🌎 On demand we also travel Europe-wide or even further!

Vinyl DJ | Jazz DJ with Vintage Records

The best of jazz, funk, soul, hip-hop, and R&B, played from authentic records. Whether paired with a live band or not, our vinyl DJ adds a unique touch of class and atmosphere to your wedding, party, or corporate event.

Great Musical Accompaniment

Looking for amazing musical accompaniment for your business event, wedding, or private party — something that lets you converse easily with your guests, but also gives everyone the chance to get up and dance?

Look no further! The vintage vinyl DJ from the Jazz Central Agency is the ultimate mood-setter for your event. With the best of jazz, soul, and funk from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s — and, if desired, an excursion into contemporary hip-hop, R&B, and house, all played from authentic gramophone records — our vinyl DJ has been a firm favourite at small and large events alike for years. Our DJ's artisanal spinning skills are a spectacular element of your event or party.

Modest Volume

One of the best things about our DJ is that he plays music at a civilised volume. You won't need to raise your voice to hold a conversation, since our DJ adjusts the volume carefully to suit the moment — low when it needs to be, and nicely present when the situation calls for it and allows it.

The Best Music, Straight from Vinyl

Our vinyl DJ performs solo only, not paired with a saxophonist or other horn player, so that the music can truly come into its own — his repertoire doesn't call for that kind of addition anyway.

You'll sometimes see a saxophonist playing alongside a DJ, but that's typically more of an "all-round" DJ set-up, where the DJ plays certain beats or a mix that leaves room for solo work.

At the Jazz Central Agency, we believe our DJ, with his beautiful collection of gramophone records, gives your event the ultimate look and character.

The music our DJs bring on vinyl hasn't simply been downloaded from the internet in the blink of an eye — it's the result of years of research and a genuine passion for collecting. Every LP or single has a story.

Beyond the presentation and the stories, it ultimately comes down to the sound — and in that respect, the quality of vinyl remains, without question, the most beautiful.

How Can You Book Our Vinyl DJ?

Our jazz DJ can be booked for your wedding or event in a number of ways:

1. As a solo DJ providing music for several hours;
2. As a DJ performing in combination with one of our jazz bands;
3. As a spectacular closing act, following a performance by one of our jazz bands.

1. Solo DJ Performance

Of course, you can hire our jazz DJ as a stand-alone act. He'll spin the best jazz, funk, and soul from gramophone records for a number of hours (often three, though other durations are also possible).

Here's how our jazz and soul DJ typically runs your wedding party: at the start, he'll play calmer, more background-oriented music, but as the evening progresses, he'll get you and your guests onto the dance floor and turn up the volume a little. He'll also adjust the playlist to build a lively party atmosphere.

2. Live Jazz Band Paired with Our DJ

Our DJ can complement a live performance by one of our jazz bands. He'll play great music before the show, afterwards, and during the breaks. This way, the music and atmosphere merge beautifully, without the vibe being interrupted too much when the jazz band takes a pause. In this way, we can put together a multi-hour arrangement in which the DJ complements the jazz band beautifully.

3. Closing Act After a Live Performance

You could also book our vintage vinyl DJ to play after one of our live bands. This is a frequently booked arrangement, in which our DJ takes over once our live jazz band has played for a number of hours — during dinner, for example. He'll get your guests dancing and swinging at the end of the night, so that you get the best of both worlds: the beautiful presence of a live band, plus the vibe and dynamics of the vinyl DJ.

Genres, Style, and Repertoire

The soul and funk of the rich 1960s and 70s form the main source of inspiration for our jazz DJ, who has plenty — if not everything — to choose from. To add variety, jazz and Latin sounds from the 1950s are also played occasionally, and every now and then a tune from the eighties makes an appearance. Later in the evening, contemporary hip-hop, R&B, and house also become tempting options!

What Is Needed?

Our vinyl DJ has very few requirements — a single power outlet is usually all that's needed.

We bring modest, tasteful lighting and, if necessary, provide speakers, turntables, and other equipment, so you can concentrate on everything else.

The space our jazz DJ needs is very modest: about 2 by 2 metres is all it takes — though of course, we'll factor in extra space for a dance floor, if needed.

Where Do We Travel and Perform?

Our jazz DJs can perform anywhere in the Netherlands, Belgium, western Germany, and Luxembourg.

🎶 Ready to bring live jazz to your event? 🎶

Let's compose the perfect line-up together — from an intimate duo to a full swinging band.

👉 Let's schedule a call or enquire via this platform!👈

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