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Some of the Jazz Musicians available directly from Crazy Wolf EntertainmentJazz Blues Booking AgencyDon't sing the blues about expensive booking agency commissions. Instead, hire a mediator in the field like Crazy Wolf Entertainment, and produce a unique event that brings jazz and blues to your delighted audience. Imagine booking a private show with Rick Derringer, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, or Spyro Gyra. We can book any talent you desire and we will deliver convenience and savings for your company. Crazy Wolf Entertainment is your partner in special event planning. Our entertainment packages offer you the best entertainment for your company's celebration. We provide speakers who connect well with your unique audience and musicians that can get the whole crowd dancing. As mediators, we work with individual agents and managers to negotiate deals, so you won't have to spend company time on the process. Whether your audience loves jazz or blues, country or rock, we will help you choose the most suitable entertainment. You won't have to worry about comedians telling off-color jokes to the wrong audience or DJs who play outdated music for young people. We can also find motivational keynote speakers that will deliver information in a way that best impacts listeners. Best of all, our packages save you money when compared with direct bookings through agents. When you hire an experienced, competent event management service like us, you will see a difference. We can handle each small detail without leaving anything to chance. We also offer concert promotions, ticket sales, and complete special event production. Contact us today--you will wonder why you waited so long!
All instrumental, all original contemporary jazz that is smooth and funky, fresh and soulful. Suitable for all ages and all or your smooth jazz occasions, this music by Tim Chokan is mostly a quartet using drums, bass, keyboard, and trumpet. There are a few guest artists on several songs that pay tribute to the guitar, featuring Kevin Chokan, who was an inspiration to play music. Using the new technology and computer programs, mixed with old school recording of the trumpet, each trumpet track was recorded live and in one long take. A fresh mix of contemporary jazz music that will keep you movin' and groovin', and make you feel good. Go to timchokan.com and take a tour of the music and upcoming performances with Tim Chokan "Smooth Jazz Saturdays", at the beautiful Universal Citywalk, in Hollywood,Ca.
Established in 2003 in Sacramento, CA by singer, songwriter/bandleader, Suzanne Brooks, The Jazz Generation is a multi-ethnic, multi-generational band of men and women with exceptional talent, musicianship, training and sight-reading abilities, making it possible to deliver on the unusually large and diverse repertoire of Suzanne Brooks who hails from Philadelphia, PA and grew up with jazz, The Philly Sound and a family background in Gospel music. Because she is also multi-lingual (Spanish, French, Latin, Hawaiian and American Sign Language), she often sings in languages other than English. Her stage credits are diverse, including the Harlem Theater in NY, Interactive Asian Contemporary Theater in Sacramento, the Washington DC Hilton, University of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg Community College, The Stapeley Center, Philadelphia. The musicians, masters in sight reading and with classical training, include pianist Chris Lee who has played for numerous groups and venues in California, including California State University, Sacramento; bassist/keyboardist Jim Wendt, whose performances with many other bands includes travels to Africa and India working with other musicians and collaborating to support an orphanage in India (also our music arranger); Dave Peters, extraordinary, sight reading drummer whose abilities resulted in his representing a drum manufacturer; Graham Smith, an extraordinary young musician who has already won an Ellington sax solo competition in NY; and Cliff Ford, male vocalist and background singer whose voice is a natural match with Brooks for outstanding duets and harmonies. Brooks is also a playwright who has written, produced and directed several original shows, including "Great Women of Jazz, 1890-1990, History of Women if Jazz" and "I Believe I Can Fly" which featured a 112 year of woman telling her stories and reciting her poems with the band performing songs from each decade of her life. 400 attended the show; post event publicity reached more than 10 million. The Jazz Generation has also worked with children and youth, including artist residencies, summer youth programs, library and other community events and on fundraisers for victims of Hurricane Katrina and other worthy causes. We are known for our artistry, creativity, improvisational skills (Brooks has learned from leading vocal coachees, including famed Bobby McFerrin and Seth Riggs in LA.) and for professionalism in appearance and action. We have numeous websites, including videos online.
Recently Al Lazard launched The New World Street Players, which combines the feel of Jazz, World beats with a New Orleans second-line feel. Al seeks to keep his audience captivated by experimenting with new techniques of playing while expressing a distinctive jazz idiom all his own that fuse traditional and innovative forms.
Rock/Pop Soul Band led by renown recording artist and producer Jafar Curry, with the ability to play a plethora of original and cover tunes ranging from Top 40 to Jazz. Available for private and corporate functions. The Jafar Curry Band has worked with Hard Rock Hotels, MGM, Carnival Cruise Lines, The Ritz Carlton, Marriott, and more. Band instrumentation includes leag guitar, keyboard, bass, drums and vocals. The Jafar Curry Band is available for all venues, both small and large.Songwriter, vocalist, pianist, guitarist and producer are just a few of the titles associated with the multi-tasking and multi-talented Jafar. A consumate live performer, innovator and educator, Jafar's musicianship and high register vocals set him apart from a sea of industry products. As a skilled songwriter and performer, Jafar draws from the soul of past generations of musicians like Babyface, Stevie Wonder, and Brian McKnight. Jafar has written songs for the popular "Jomama Show" which airs on Tampa Bay's WBTP 95.7 FM, and for the "Friday Night Soul Party" hosted by Steve Williams on WMNF 88.5 FM. Jafar's music can be heard throughout the Southeast on AM and FM stations, internet radio stations, and internationally as he currently receives airplay on Radio MyD in Canary Islands, Spain and Relax Radio in Perth, Australia. His debut release "Jafar" has recorded CD sales in France, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Jafar's music career began at age 15, in Freeport, Bahamas, with a high school group called VOCAL. This was a group that patterned themselves after the Boyz II Men framework and developed intricate harmony - teaching Jafar a great deal about vocal music. VOCAL was a local success but could not yield the exposure desired by the individual members. In 1997, the group split after turning down a conflicting RCA recording contract and leaving Jafar on his way to Tampa, Florida, to finish high school and study music at the University of Tampa. In the beginning of Jafar's studies, it was all classics that led Jafar to yearn for musical freedom, but at the same time, gave him the extensive training he would need to write. Jafar studied classical voice, piano, and guitar for several years while writing and performing R&B and Jazz at local hot spots. While living in Tampa, Jafar picked up some local contacts that enabled him to record his works. Since his arrival on the American music scene, Jafar has put the bulk of his time and effort into making quality music. Scott Harrell of the Weekly Planet describes Jafar's music as "original and engaging", and also states "It is Curry's expressively liquid high register vocals that elevate his music far above the mundane." As a result of Jafar's hard work and local success, he was named "Best of the Bay" for 2004.
Jeevan D'Souza has performed as a jazz pianist and singer all over the world from Bombay, India to New York City. He has been taught by Grammy Nominated Jazz Artists and performed with Jazz Legends such as George Duke and Kirk Whalum. Fans have described his music as "soulful" and "deep". "Jeevan is not only a great musician, but a great entertainer".
Canadian jazz vocalist, Julie McGregor, got her start in music at age of four listening to her father’s old jazz 78’s. She always had a strong leaning toward music and writing. She loves modern day singers but it was the influence of her father's old record collection of jazz greats however, that most greatly influenced her and her love of jazz. She has a comedic style and a great energy on stage. She sings swing, latin, waltzes, ballad, blues and jazz. Julie works with many great jazz musicians and performs locally in Toronto. She has performed three times at Toronto Parkdale Arts Festival and last year, she performed with Bernie Senensky one of Canada's most sought-after jazz pianists, has been nominated for three Juno Awards (Canada's Grammy), was twice named Best Acoustic Pianist by The Jazz Report Awards, and has won the Socan Award for Best Jazz Composition. In 2004, Julie won the Best Jazz Vocalist at the Burlington Jazz Festival. In last year’s Luminato’s Art of Jazz Festival at the Distillery she performed in a Jazz Choir with guest soloists Kevin Mahogony and Barry Harris. In 2006, Julie was on stage with the Real Divas at the Toronto Downtown Jazz Festival in Nathan Phillips Square. Julie has also organized two very successful musical fundraising events to help save a church in her neighbourhood that now has been designated as a historical site. She also works a great deal with piano player Mark Kieswetter who work with Jon Hendriks, the late Zoot Simms and many other jazz greats. "Caught jazz vocalist Julie McGregor’s act in Toronto. I have listened to Julie perform over the last decade and her voice has matured and mellowed into a very real and personal sound. Her phrasing in her up-tempo version of ‘Speak Low’ was impeccable. Standards like ‘End of a Love Affair’ and ‘You Don’t Know What Love Is’ had distinctive styling. And, for a steamy, humid Friday night, the club was packed and most people stayed for the entire evening. Julie, hat on backwards and perched on a high stool, ended the night with a memorable rendition of ‘Good-Bye Pork Pie Hat’ by Charlie Mingus. The crowd loved it. Julie McGregor is definitely a jazz vocalist to watch." Gayle Winship Feedback: http://jazz.meetup.com/117/calendar/8843259/?from=list&offset=0
Freya Casey is the perfect choice weather you're looking for a high class singer with a professional pianist for dinner music, for a classical singer to perform opera highlights, or a singer with a high class cover band for jazz, swing, soul, pop...
Greta Pope
Rachel Panay & the Sideswipers
Gerry Johnston, acoustic jazz guitarist
UGOCHI
Jason "Malletman" Taylor
The Project
A Cappella Pops sings a musical matrix of the great American songbook led by an international award-winning director. Our blend of men and women vocalists with a progressive, sophisticated sound provides entertainment for a wide range of audiences. A Cappella Pops is fun, edgy, lush, brings the sounds of ellington to billy joel, the popular to patriotic, light-hearted to orchestral, romantic to whimsical, and it's all nothin' but voice.
Jerone & Friends specialize in presenting First Class Entertainment for: Special Events,Festivals,Corp./ Priv.Parties,Weddings,VIP Pre-Grand Opening Celebrations,Country Clubs, Hotel Lounges,Casinos,Cruises,etc. Jerone is a High Energy Las Vegas Style Entertainer. Jerone works hard to ensure each opportunity to perform is not just a gig......it should be a memorable event. Jerone performs with 2pcs up to Big Band Size depending on the venue and needs of the client.
Dan Lawson does not just play the guitar, His guitar tells a story of Passion and Soul! Dan's Music is a vast mix of Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Funk! We allow the music to speak for us! We have been Playing from Sea to Shining Sea!! Dan is also a frequent performer at all the Major Blues Festivals through out North America such as The Ottawa Blues Festival and the Mont-Tremblant Blues festival in Montreal Canada. I have had the honor of sharing the stage with such Great Act's as "My Band of Brother's Of Blues and Funk!!! Erik MacPherson, Tim Provost and Sean Hagon" Chris "Whipper" Layton of "Double Trouble" The 4 Tops, Jr. Walker's Allstar's, The Contours, Bad Co, Styx, R.E.O and Speedwagon, Lou Gramm, Rick Derringer, John Waite, Jack Blades, Vanilla Fudge, Blue Oyster Cult, Molly Hatchett, John Cafferty, Edgar Winters, Eddie Money, Z.Z.Top, .38 Special, John Kay and Steppenwolf.
Dan Lawson does not just play the guitar, His guitar tells a story of Passion and Soul! Dan's Music is a vast mix of Rock, Blues, Jazz, and Funk! We allow the music to speak for us! We have been Playing from Sea to Shining Sea!! Dan is also a frequent performer at all the Major Blues Festivals through out North America such as The Ottawa Blues Festival and the Mont-Tremblant Blues festival in Montreal Canada. I have had the honor of sharing the stage with such Great Act's as "My Band of Brother's Of Blues and Funk!!! Erik MacPherson, Tim Provost and Sean Hagon" Chris "Whipper" Layton of "Double Trouble" The 4 Tops, Jr. Walker's Allstar's, The Contours, Bad Co, Styx, R.E.O and Speedwagon, Lou Gramm, Rick Derringer, John Waite, Jack Blades, Vanilla Fudge, Blue Oyster Cult, Molly Hatchett, John Cafferty, Edgar Winters, Eddie Money, Z.Z.Top, .38 Special, John Kay and Steppenwolf.
The Texas Gypsies"! Formed by experienced professional musicians including GRAMMY winners and musicians from many famous recording artists! The band plays from JAZZ/SWING/and BIG BAND standards (Sinatra, Tony Bennett,Nat King Cole) to Parisian Swing( Django Reinhardt)add in some NEW ORLEANS style along with some of today's AMERICANA, POP and even some DISCO hits all the way to the Texas WESTERN SWING(Bob Wills)sound, you will see just how versatile the band can be and satisfy a wide range of listeners!! Performing over 180 shows a year, they are able to provide songs that feature both vocals or instrumentals! The band is perfect for private intimate events as a trio or quartet or as a full high energy show as an 8 piece band with horns!! The upbeat, singable and danceable sound always turns peoples heads and keeps their interest whether it is young people hearing a new sound or a more mature person remembering a great time!!...HUNDREDS OF SATISFIED CLIENTS! Recent Highlights for Tx Gypsies are: Voted "Best Of Bands" by The Knot Magazine! Many National and Regional Newspaper,TV and Magazine Press! On the new Don't mess with Texas Cd with Willie Nelson! Tx Gyp CD was in the Grammy voting 2005! "I Will Survive" (Yes the Disco song) was a #1 download on ITUNES! Currently on Fox TV performing the Theme song for Good Day ! Headlining many festivals, voted #1 act at Wildflower Festival 2006 in Dallas Tx above many famous Rock bands! Featured Band in INTERNATIONAL MUSICIAN Mag June 2007, The Dallas News Morning News Nov 2007...New CD "Cafe du Swing" just released!!
Chicago Afrobeat Project
Cocktail Sax Jazz Band
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