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Great Music For Your Special Event

Jazz & Swing

The Jazz Sound is unmistakeable and distinctively indigenous to America. To the left are many options for your affair. Our jazz quartet is simply GREAT. The Swing Band is also a great choice for larger parties and corporate functions. Or, choose a combination of our jazz performers to entertain your guests. Our jazz musicians are particularly gifted in providing soft background music - we’re able to entertain at a level that invites conversation without being overbearing.

Jazz & Swing

Jazz Quartet:

If your musical tastes embrace a love of the jazz art form, you’ve just met four soul mates. Led by saxophonist Wally West, this stellar jazz quartet will take you on a tour of musical styles that travels deep into the heart and out to the far edges of innovation, but always expresses the very best of the jazz genre.

Demo Sample Sound Files:
1. A Remark You Made
2. Del Sasser
3. Green Dolphin Street
4. On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
5. Slow Hot Wind

Video:
Jazz Quartet Appearance on FOX8 Morning News

Swing Band with Vocal:

Click HERE to visit the Wally West Little Big Band website.




The Wally West Little Big Band is just that - a nine-piece dance band reminiscent of the big band sounds from the 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s and on. The authentic style big band sound arrangements make this group sound twice as big!

The band performs a wide variety of the most popular and most requested big band songs, as well as popular tunes representing the most popular ballroom dance styles.

Since 1997, The Wally West Little Big Band has performed throughout the region, spreading the sound of the big band era to many toe-tapping satisfied music connoisseurs of the swing era. This band can add a touch of sophistication to most any affair.

The Wally West Little Big Band is comprised of the area’s most talented, dedicated, and reputable musicians who combine years of education and experience to assure the success of your special occasion.

From quiet background music during cocktails or dinner to a swinging night of dancing, let Wally West and the Little Big Band make your event musically memorable. Song list available!

Demo Sample Sound Files:
1. Almost Like Being In Love
2. Perdido
3. Taking A Chance On Love

Video:
Thanks to Will and Deni McIntyre, here’s a video of the Wally West Little Big Band.



Click HERE to view a High Definition version.

Jazz Trio with Female Vocalist

Andrea and crew are all seasoned veterans of the working musical scene in the area. Andrea delivers her tasteful and sultry vocal stylings with joy and ease. She and her group are comfortable with most any style, but with a real flair for the jazzy and sophisticated sound of great standard songs performed in a contemporary setting. Her group can expand to accommodate larger functions, and they can also perform a wide variety of styles.

Demo Sample Sound Files:
1. On Green Dolphin Street
2. The Nearness of You
3. The Look of Love

Jazz Performers:

Lots of nice combinations of different instruments, all in the jazz vernacular. With help from Wally, or on your own, you can pick the perfect combination of instruments to suit your style, theme and mood.

Demo Sample Sound Files:

1. Solo Piano
Embraceable You
2. DUO - Two Guitars
The Days of Wine and Roses
3. DUO - Guitar (Nylon String) and Bass
A Foggy Day (In London Town)
4. DUO - Sax and Piano
I Remember You
5. DUO - Guitar and Bass
Night And Day
6. DUO - Piano and Bass
Tenderly
7. TRIO - Sax, Piano and Bass
In A Sentimental Mood
8. TRIO - Guitar, Piano and Bass
Let’s Fall In Love
9. TRIO - Sax, Guitar (Nylon String) and Bass
Watch What Happens
10. TRIO - Sax, Guitar (Nylon String) and Bass
On A Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
11. TRIO - Sax, Guitar and Bass
Someday My Prince Will Come
12. QUARTET - Sax, Guitar, Bass and Drums
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
13. QUARTET - Sax, Piano, Bass and Drums
Our Love Is Here To Stay
14. QUINTET - Sax, Guitar, Piano, Bass and Drums
Cottontail

Solo Jazz Performers with Background Tracks:

We offer saxophone and guitar performers that perform as soloists with MP3 tracks providing their “accompaniment.” These options are perfect for events and functions that have limited space and still require the best in background music. These artists have fooled many into thinking there is a four-piece jazz ensemble performing!

Demo Sample Sound Files:

Saxophone:
1. Stompin’ at the Savoy
2. Misty
3. East of the Sun

Guitar:
1. Fool on the Hill
2. Out of Nowhere
3. Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars

18-Piece Big Band with Vocalist:

The North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, the state's most celebrated jazz orchestra, has been delighting North Carolina audiences since its inception in 1993. The NCJRO maintains a large library of repertory jazz featuring music from the Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Jimmie Lunceford, Woody Herman, Benny Goodman, and Stan Kenton orchestras. Not only is the NCJRO available to perform as a complete eighteen-piece orchestra, they can also do smaller group performances for cocktail parties, dinner dances, museum openings, etc. We are happy to tailor an ensemble to fit the needs of your event. You can expect the highest degree of professionalism from the experienced, well-educated musicians.

Demo Sample Sound Files:
1. Let's Dance
2. I Thought About You
3. Bugle Call Rag
4. Take the A Train

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