Manhattan Jazz Trio Hire a jazz trio that will make your event special and unique!

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New York, United States
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New York, United States

TRAVEL
up to 12500 miles

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✨ Modern Manhattan Jazz Trio brings a sophisticated and dynamic sound to your private event, combining creativity, elegance, and a deep respect for jazz tradition. Their performances include a list of carefully selected jazz standards and pop tunes, offering music that is both familiar and refreshingly new. With expressive interplay, tasteful improvisation, and inventive arrangements, the trio creates an engaging atmosphere that perfectly complements conversation and celebration.

Whether performing at a festival, club, cocktail parties, anniversaries, weddings, or corporate gatherings, the trio adapts to the mood and style of your event, balancing lively, upbeat pieces with smooth, romantic melodies. Their music enhances every moment, from background ambiance during mingling and dinner to featured sets that captivate your guests. By blending emotional depth, technical skill, and spontaneous musical dialogue, the trio provides a memorable experience that resonates with both jazz enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

From intimate living rooms to elegant event spaces, Classic Jazz Trio delivers performances that elevate your occasion, leaving a lasting impression through warmth, sophistication, and the joy of live jazz.

We can also adapt the trio to your taste by including the following instruments: guitar, singer, saxophone, violin, etc.


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Location

Based in United States

New York, United States
Travels worldwide
pink circle = free travel (up to 100 miles)

JAZZ and BROADWAY

- Standards: Fly Me To the Moon I Body and Soul I All or Nothing At All I I Thought About You I Sella By Starlight I Tangerine…

- Frank Sinatra: Strangers in the Night | New York, Now York I The Shadow of Your Smile, My Way, …

- Jerome Kern: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes | The Way You Look Tonight I Yesterdays…

- Cole Porter: Night and Day I Easy to Love I Begin the Beguine I Everything I love…

- Duke Ellington: In a sentimental mood | Isfahan, Satin Doll, The A Train…

- G. Gershwin: But Not for Me | Summertime I Embraceable You I Our Love is Here to Stay…

- Nat King Cole: Unforgettable | Love I Smile I Autumn Leaves

- Louis Armstrong: C’est Si bon | What a wonderful world I Mack the Knife I Georgia on My Mind

POP

Andrea Bocelli: Time to Say Goodbye | Besame Mucho I La Vie en Rose I Moon River

Beatles: Imagine | All my Loving I Michelle…

Bee Gees: How deep is your love | I Started a Joke

Billy Joel: Just The Way You Are I Honesty

Bryan Adams: Everything I do I do it For You

Carpenters: Close to you

Celine Dion: My Heart Will Go On | All by Myself

Coldplay: Something like this

Elton John: Your Song | Song for Guy I I can’t Stand It

Elvis Presley: Love Me Tender | Can't Help Falling In Love

John Denver: Country roads

John Legend: Ordinary People | All of me

Michael Buble: Me and Mrs Jones | Everything

Michael Jackson: We are the World I The Girl is Mine

Norah Jones: Don't Know Why | Come away with me

Simon and Garfunkel: Bridge over troubled water | Mrs Robinson

Stevie Wonder: Isn't she lovely | Called to say I love you I My Cherie Amor…

Taylor Swift: Love Story | I Will Always Love You…

RAGTIME

S. Joplin: The Entertainer | Maple Leaf Rag

W. “the lion” Smith: Echo of Spring

Ain’t we Got Fun

All of Me

Alexandre Ragtime Band

Ain’t Misbehaving

LATIN/BRAZILIAN

Girl from Ipanema I Triste I Wave I Blue Bossa I

Manhã de Carnaval I Brazil I Corcovado I

A Felicidade I Brigas Nunca Mais…

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

To ensure the best performance for your event, our basic needs:

- Performance Space: A flat, level area of approximately 10' x 8'.
- A well tuned and in good playing condition, one of the following: acoustic grand piano. If not available, an Upright piano.
A quality stage piano might be used.
- Power: At least one dedicated 15-amp circuit with a grounded outlet located within 15 feet of the performance area.
- A jazz Drumset
- Sound: for audiences up to 100 people acoustic trio should work. For larger venues or festivals, a house sound system/PA is needed.
- Setup Time: We require access to the performance space 1 to 2 hours prior to the start time for load-in and soundcheck.
- Outdoor Events: For the safety of our instruments, the performance area must be fully shaded and protected from direct precipitation.
- Hospitality: Catering, snacks, bottled water, are greatly appreciated.
Please get in touch for a personalized Technical Rider for your event.


What information do you require about a venue?

We need to know any directions that will help us find the venue and find the right place to load in our equipment.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

Lighting to be provided by the venue/Client.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

Various festivals, clubs, cultural and private events internationally. Ask for our EPK for a detailed list.


What's your favourite type of event?

Festivals, clubs, cultural centers , theaters, Private events, etc.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

started playing piano at age 5. Been a professional musician for more than 30 years!


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We are deeply rooted in the foundational sounds of the Bill Evans Trio, Keith Jarrett Trip, Oscar Peterson, Ahmad Jamal, Herbie Hancock, Brad Mehldau, Fred Hersch, Kenny Barron, etc.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 1-2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 1-2-3 x 45 minutes or 1-2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best.


Are you happy to perform outside?

We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

We can learn specific songs before the event but we usually limit this to 5 songs. The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Previous customers would describe us as a melodic and energetic trio that loves to communicate with the audience.


Can you provide a personalised set list?

Yes, please get in touch to arrange this.

Recent Clients

Manhattan Jazz Trio has performed for these clients:

Various festivals, clubs, cultural and private events internationally. Ask for our EPK for a detailed list.

Venues

Manhattan Jazz Trio has performed at these venues:

Various festivals, clubs, cultural and private events internationally. Ask for our EPK for a detailed list.

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Recording Session

Cruise

Virtual Event

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Jazz

Blues

Cabaret

Latin Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Pop

Acoustic

Covers

World Music

Brazilian

French Music

Italian Music

Samba

Features:

Instrumental

100% acoustic (no power)

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

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