Latin Jazz Bands for Hire in United States

"The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Museum of Contemporary Art have used free outdoor jazz programs to draw the public to their facilities, but representatives of the museums say that this summer sparked a banner year in terms of attendance. “It was incredible,” said Dorrance Stalvey, director of music programs at LACMA. “We had upward of 2,000 people at some shows.” The museum--in its fourth year of offering jazz on a weekly basis-presented such artists as Horace Tapscott, Dr. Art Davis and Cecilia Coleman at its Friday evening shows, and big bands led by Bill Berry, Gerald Wilson and Bill Holman on Sunday afternoon programs. “This program was by far the most successful we’ve had,” said Dawn Setzer, spokesperson for MOCA. “We averaged about 1,500 people a show,” a figure up considerably from previous years’ events. Setzer said the primary reason for the increased turnout was the high-profile strictly-jazz lineup, presented on 11 consecutive Thursdays, that included Charles McPherson, Billy Higgins and Teddy Edwards. LACMA continues its Friday evening shows throughout the year, currently spotlighting a retrospective of bands that have played there, plus new acts. ‘Trane Time: The annual John Coltrane Festival takes place tonight at 8 at the World Stage, 4344 Degnan Blvd. in Leimert Park. On tap will be Ravi Coltrane, Dr. Art Davis’ estimable quintet with Doug Webb and Phil Vieux, and others. Information: (213) 293-2451. Davis will also appear at a benefit for Better Advantages for Students and Society (BASS), which awards a scholarship in his name. The event takes place on Sunday, 4 to 7 P.M., at Diva, 600 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa."

"I'm incredibly grateful to Kars and his band for making our evening truly special. Our dinner guests were impressed by both the performance and the professionalism of the band. The entire experience, from the initial contact to the performance itself, was seamless and enjoyable."

"The performance was absolutely outstanding. Everything was arranged professionally, and the music created a sophisticated atmosphere that perfectly matched our event. We received many compliments from our guests."

"Jazz Centrale brought exactly the right balance of elegance and subtlety to our executive gathering. The music enhanced the atmosphere without ever overpowering conversations. A truly first-class experience."

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"NoNi Trio gave a wonderful, graceful, and elegant performance at our wedding. Their music created exactly the warm, sophisticated atmosphere we had hoped for, and their set was one of the most memorable parts of our celebration. They were exceptionally professional, friendly, kind, and accommodating throughout the planning process. In advance of the wedding, they coordinated directly with our DJ and sound engineer to ensure that all sound-equipment requirements were sorted smoothly. They also discussed the setlist with us clearly and thoughtfully, including many of our favourite classics by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, and more. They went above and beyond by working with a friend of ours—a backing vocalist and songwriter—who had composed a song especially for us. NoNi Trio helped incorporate her performance into their set, making the moment feel especially personal and meaningful. It was an absolute pleasure working with NoNi Trio from start to finish. We would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality live jazz for a wedding or special event. +++++ NoNi Trio a offert une prestation merveilleuse, gracieuse et élégante lors de notre mariage. Leur musique a créé exactement l’atmosphère chaleureuse et raffinée que nous espérions, et leur concert a été l’un des moments les plus mémorables de notre célébration. Ils ont fait preuve d’un grand professionnalisme, tout en étant très sympathiques, attentionnés et disponibles tout au long de la préparation. Avant le mariage, ils ont coordonné directement avec notre DJ et notre ingénieur du son afin que tous les besoins techniques et de sonorisation soient parfaitement organisés. Ils ont également échangé avec nous de manière très claire et attentive au sujet de la playlist, en intégrant de nombreux classiques que nous aimons, notamment de Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Peggy Lee, Louis Armstrong, et bien d’autres. Ils sont même allés au-delà de nos attentes en travaillant avec une amie à nous, chanteuse de chœurs et auteure-compositrice, qui avait écrit une chanson spécialement pour nous. NoNi Trio l’a aidée à intégrer sa prestation à leur set, rendant ce moment particulièrement personnel et émouvant. Ce fut un véritable plaisir de travailler avec NoNi Trio du début à la fin. Nous les recommandons sans hésiter à toute personne à la recherche d’un jazz live magnifique et de grande qualité pour un mariage ou tout autre événement spécial."