Group Selection
Are you having a party and you need to create the perfect atmosphere but you aren't sure how to hire the right musical group?
Well that is exactly why I started ChicagoJazzEntertainment.com, so you don't have to spend a bunch of time trying to put the perfect musical group together, that's what I do.
Because:
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Mike Jeffers, Owner of Chicago Jazz Entertainment and Publishing, with Mayor Richard M Daley |
I have been performing professionally at Chicago's top hotels and clubs for over 15 years I have some of Chicago's most experienced musicians working for me. This allows me to put together an all star band for any type of event.
All you have to do is let me know what type of atmosphere you are trying to create and I will send you an e-mail with a description of several different musical group options that would be perfect for your event.
Feel free to contact me personally with any questions you may have. 773-927-0396 or Entertainment@chicagojazz.com
I look forward to working with you,
Best regards,
Mike Jeffers
To get you started here are some explanations of the different groups that are available
Just click on the size of the group below and get some quick tips and samples of what's available...
Jazz Trio
Often times a 3 piece Jazz Trio consisting of Piano, Upright Bass and Drumset is the perfect choice. The group can provide that special atmosphere that will keep your guests feeling like they are at a very special event but it will not overwhelm them in the process.
Performing music made famous by Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat Cole and many others as well as straight ahead jazz standards, the Jazz Trio is perfect for adding excitement and class to corporate receptions, cocktail parties, trade shows and weddings.
Here are a few different Jazz Trio's that are available through Chicago Jazz Entertainment, if you have any questions feel free to give us a call and we will happy to supply you with more options. "
Mike Jeffers
"Mike Jeffers, a drummer and publisher of the fledgling Chicago Jazz Magazine and, at 34, one of the emerging voices on the city's jazz landscape." - Howard Reich Chicago Tribune
Girl from Ipanema/Unforgettable performed at the Skokie Theater. (click here to view)
Tom Muellner Trio
"Tom Muellner is a pianist and tunesmith of stellar magnitude". Neil Tesser, Author of the Playboy Guide to Jazz
End of a Love Affair (Click here to listen)
Don Stille Trio
"Don Stille proves he is . . . an artist to be reckoned with. The fluidity of his technique, the depth of his tone and the intellectual sophistication of his improvisations firmly established him as a polished and accomplished artist." Howard Reich, Music Critic for the Chicago Tribune
Aurora's Dance (Click here to listen)
Corky McClerkin Trio
"Irrespective of style or tempo, hard bop, Latin or soul Jazz, McClerkin brings his many years of experience into play as he crafts each tune, making a special and distinctive statement with each". - Dave Nathan, All About Jazz "
In A Sentimental Mood (Click here to listen)
Kelly Brand Trio
"A fine pianist who plays with elegance and sensitivity" -Marion McPartland
Everything I Love (click here to listen)
Jazz Quartet and Larger Ensembles
A 4 piece Jazz Quartet consisting of Piano, Upright Bass, Drumset and Saxophone is a great way to add energy and class to your event but still not overwhelm your guests with volume. Often times the Jazz Quartet is used in larger rooms or with events of 150 guests or more in attendance.
The make up of the group starts with a basic three piece jazz trio of piano, upright bass and drums and then
- adds a saxophone to create a four piece group
- a five piece group includes a trumpet
- a six piece group would add a guitar player
- a seven piece group would then add in a trombone
- and then you can add more saxophones, trumpets and trombones to get the size group you will need for the event.
The Jazz Quartet or other sized ensembles can perform straight ahead jazz tunes from originals to standards with the intensity a seasoned jazz enthusiast would enjoy. In addition they also can switch gears and play classic standards by such artists as Frank Sinatra, Nat Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, Bobby Darin and many others that will keep your guests dancing throughout the evening.
Below is a sample of the Chicago Jazz Quartet ( 4 piece group) which is available through Chicago Jazz Entertainment.
Click below to listen
Jazz Vocalists
Often times a Vocalist can provide the extra excitement and help set the mood for your event. A Jazz Vocalist can perform with a variety of groups depending on the space and the type of atmosphere you are trying to create. Keep in mind a Jazz vocalist can not only perform classic songs from Sinatra, Nat Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and many others but they can also perform different styles of music such as Blues, R&B and Pop tunes.
Here are a few different Jazz Vocalists that are available through Chicago Jazz Entertainment, if you have any questions feel free to give us a call and we will happy to supply you with more options.
Stephanie Browning
"This level of musical imagination, tonal control and interpretive savvy rarely meet in the work of a single artist." - Howard Reich, The Chicago Tribune
You'd Be So Nice (Click here to listen)
Arlene Bardelle
"Arlene's command and presence in a room makes you hope that the evening never ends. She really swings!". -Chicago Jazz Magazine
If I Were a Belle (Click here to listen)
Ava Logan
"…I think your voice is terrific!...the quality of your voice is great, you really know how to swing! " - Lloyd Sachs, Jazz Critic, Chicago Sun Times
At Last (Click here to listen)
Alison Ruble
"...a classic jazz singer...a powerful presence..." - John Callaway, Host of Chicago Stories , WTTW Channel 11
Day In, Day Out (Click here to listen)
Dan Ferris
"Vocalist Dan Ferris, managed to find something new to say in "Witchcraft," a song indelibly associated with Frank Sinatra." - Howard Reich, Chicago Tribune
Lady is a Tramp - Dan Ferris live with the Mike Jeffers Trio (Click here to view video)
Frank Lamphere
"A first rate singer with style" -Jazz Review
Ain't That a Kick in the Head (click here to listen)