Jim Wray Jazz
Dance Band in Batesville, VA
Why hire Jim Wray Jazz?
Piano jazz, solo or combo, for club and parties, formal or informal; this is music for everything from wedding receptions to New Years Eve gala. Jim has toured Europe with his own ensemble and has played coast to coast. Styles include jazz, R&B and renditions of standards and pop tunes. He can create an ambiance for background or give the sounds of a one man band, playing trombone and vibraphone sounds against a recorded trio backup.
Great Evening with Great music!
Jim Wray brought a beautiful, lively and totally magical musical presence to our daughter's surprise 40th birthday party. From the first song he played as she walked in the room to the numerous renditions of "happy birthday," Jim was able to provide exactly the right music for every moment of the affair.
Hired by: Nancy K.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: February 23rd, 2013
Event: Birthday Party in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Services provided: Jazz Pianist, Party Band
Highly recommend Jim for your corporate functions
The Jim Wray Jazz trio entertained at our holiday party of about 150 people last year. Jim was a pleasure to work with and his music is delightful. He was very professional, prompt, fun and talented. I recently attended an event at the Omni where Jim was playing and found the trio to be very eventertaining once again. I hope to hire Jim for our upcoming 2012 events.
Hired by: Ryan W.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Event Date: December 11th, 2011
Event: Christmas Party in Charlottesville, Virginia
Services provided: Jazz Pianist
About
There are several projects that Jim is touring with currently:
1. 2x88 - Dual jazz pianos with the legend Hod O'Brien. Several albums are available on Jim's website (www.2x88jazz.com)
2. F.U.S.E. - A jazz and R&B quintet featuring the original music of Steve Michael Smith (guitar/vocal) and the percussion of Darrel Rose (formerly with the Wailers). (www.FunkyUrbanSouthernEnsemble.com)
3. Solo piano and one man band ambience and dance sounds.
4. Jim & Marla - quartet featuring vocal artistry of Marla Palma (www.jimwrayjazz.com/MarlaPalma.html)
Jim plays club and party venues throughout central and northern Virginia having moved there from Los Angeles in 2007. His European tours with his own dixie band were highlights of college days at Cornell. Since then he has worked clubs in Minnesota, California and Virginia steadily for the past several decades.
Personnel
Steve Michael Smith: vocals/guitar/originals
Darrel Rose: Percussion
Peter Matthews: Bass
Sam Brown: Drums
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Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Bar/Lounge, Birthday Party, Christmas Party, Club/Nightclub, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Fair, Fundraiser, Holiday Party, Hotel, Private Party, Restaurant, Reunion, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Reception
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