Wave Jazz Trio Guitar, bass & drums performing jazz standards and pop

Based in Australia

Doncaster East, Manningham, Victoria, Australia
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LOCATION
Doncaster East, Manningham, Victoria, Australia

TRAVEL
up to 100 miles

PRICE
from $250 (AUD)

RATED
10 / 10 from 1 review

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Price Guide

Description Price
Solo guitar venue gig x 2 sets$250 (AUD)
Solo/Duo/Trio/Quartet Wedding (per musician)$500 (AUD)
Solo/duo/trio/quartet Corporate event (per musician)$500 (AUD)
solo/duo/trio/quartet private event (per musician)$400 (AUD)
Restaurant/Wine bar/Hotel public Gig (per musician)$250 (AUD)
Admin Fees: 10%, Travel outside Metro Melbourne: $150 per vehicle, Overtime fee $150 per hour per musician, Optional PA hire: $40 for a speaker (1-2 instruments/vocals), Optional PA hire $70 for a speaker and mixer (3+ instruments/vocals),

About / Biography

Line ups:

We are primarily an instrumental Archtop Jazz Guitar, Bass and Drums lineup specialising in Bossa Nova.

Double bass or electric bass

Optional sax / trumpet / fluglehorn

Optional added vocals

A balanced selection of classic tunes from The Great American Songbook

In the following grooves: Bossa Nova, jazz samba, swing, ballads, funk

As well as pop tunes arranged for jazz trio

Live jazz for weddings, corporate events, private events & venues

Solo guitar, duo, trio, quartet.

Reviews (1)

There is currently 1 user rating for Wave Jazz Trio

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Australia

Doncaster East, Manningham, Victoria, Australia
Travels up to 100 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 100 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

1. Favourite things - Swing

2. One note samba - Latin jazz

3. Moonlight in Vermont - ballad

4. Corcovado - bossa

5. Fly me to the moon - swing

6. All the things you are - swing

7. Change the world - Eric Clapton

8. Canteloupe Island - funk

9. Lady in my life - Michael Jackson

10. Way you look tonight - Bossa

11. Girl From Ipanema - bossa

12. How Insensitive - bossa

13. While my guitar gently weeps - Eric Clapton/Beatles

14. A day in the life - bossa

15. Sunny - Bobby Hebb - funk

16. Blue Bossa - bossa

17. Rikki - bossa/pop/yacht rock

18. Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder

19. Wave - Bossa

20. Beyond the sea - Swing

21. Stella by Starlight - Swing

22. Chameleon - Funk

23. James - Pat Metheny

24. Green Dolphin Street - Latin/Swing

25. Have you met miss Jones - Swing

26. Triste - Bossa

27. Spain - Latin jazz

28. Moment's notice - John Coltrane

29. Satin Doll - standard

30. I wish - Stevie Wonder

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

electricity and space for instruments, a couple of chairs without arm rests.


What information do you require about a venue?

where to park and load in
where to set up


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We bring our own amps
PA hire is possible at an additional cost
PA is only necessary for larger crowds and spaces


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

Spotify playlist

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Government House Melbourne Cup Event Guitar and Double bass performing to 1000 people indoor and outdoor.


What's your favourite type of event?

Weddings, Private & Corporate gigs


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

We started gigging in venues and built up to weddings, private & corporate events and venues specialising in jazz.


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

Antonio Carlos Jobim and his song Wave.
We are also influenced by Joe Pass, John Coltrane, Steely Dan, Red Garland, McCoy Tyner, John Pizzareli, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, George Benson, Chic Corea, Stan Getz, Pat Metheny, Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder. We incorporate songs into our sets from these artists.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We normally arrive 1 hour before to set up and perform 2 or 3 x 45 minute sets. We can also work with a runsheet.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, a flat level surface, shade and power supply close to the area, a wet weather back up plan.


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

The client can let us know a song or artist they like and we can play something similar. In general we will choose the set lists.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Review from a recent wedding client "Wave Jazz Trio were fantastic! We hired the band for our wedding reception and the did an amazing job. They brought such a great energy and ambience to the atmosphere and were a delight to work with from start to finish. Very professional band to work with and extremely talented musicians. Highly recommended!"


Can you be flexible with times?

We have an overtime fee of $150 per musician per hour if asked to stay and play after the agreed time.

Recent Clients

Wave Jazz Trio has performed for these clients:

Australian Insitute of Family Counselling (AIFC)

Prison Fellowship Australia

Ridley College Melbourne

The IT Department

Venues

Wave Jazz Trio has performed at these venues:

Government House, Melbourne

Balgownie Estate, Yarra Valley

Aunty Kim's wedding reception venue, Collingwood.

Edinburgh Castle Hotel Brunswick, beer garden & bistro/bar.

Wesley Anne Northcote, front bar.

Portone Pizza Restaurant

Manningham Hotel Grand Ballroom

The Farm, Yarra Valley (Rob Dolan Wines)

Sage Hotel Ringwood

Availability Guide

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More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Concert

Religious Event

Recording Session

Cruise

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

Jazz

Latin Jazz

Swing

Covers

Funk

Soul

Features:

Instrumental

Female vocalist

Public liability insurance

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