Alamance Jazz Collective

Top Performer

Greensboro, NC

$125 and up

Travels up to 200 miles

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"Short Story" by Joe Henderson at The Oak House (Elon, NC)

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"The Great Pumpkin Waltz" by Vince Guaraldi at The Blend (Burlington, NC)

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"Cheryl" by Charlie Parker at Borough Coffee at Double Oaks (Greensboro, NC)

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A minor 12-bar blues at The Blend (Burlington, NC)

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SU Quartet studio session - "Stompin' at the Savoy"

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Aviel Sarasky, lead trumpet/cornet player

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Drumless trio in rehearsal

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Sextet performing a recital for a university student's Master's recital

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Duo at Bitters Social House (Greensboro, NC)

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Drumless trio in performance at COHAB.SPACE

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Septet performing at a cultural event (Elon, NC)

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Performance at The Blend (Burlington, NC)

Overview

A group of passionate young musicians offering live music in various forms, including shows, background music, concerts, and more. Our musicians are all pursuing or have already earned a bachelor's in music and have years of gigging experience, sharing their art with nearly any kind of venue. Playing in styles ranging from swing to blues, Latin, modern, gospel, and funk, we strive for professionalism, utmost quality, and music that swings. 🎵

The ensembles seen in our photos/videos are not necessarily exclusive. Our instrumentation can be adjusted to fit the context of an event (quintet/quartet/trio/duo, with drums/drumless, horns/guitar etc).

(Photography: James Lattimore/Bill Green)


Reviews

6 reviews

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Rick L.

June 29, 2026
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Fantastic group

We had an evening gathering on a hotel roof top for 100 people. The Alamance Jazz Collective performed (keyboards, bass, drums, and sax). They were a perfect fit for our event -- classic jazz with a nice mix of tempo and energy. And the performers clearly enjoyed performing together. It is great to see (and hear) their chemistry. Also, a pleasure to work with setting up the event. Very professional.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Alamance Jazz Collective

Thank you so much Rick! It was a pleasure to play for you guys 😃


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Joseph S. M.

June 3, 2026
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40th birthday party

These guys are absolutely legends. Perfect feature for my party at an upscale venue. Very professional, played old-school jazz (my favorite) and absolutely completed the vibe for the evening. It wouldn't have been the same without them. Do not hesitate if you're considering them, complete professionals at the highest level. 10/10

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Alamance Jazz Collective

Wow, thank you so much! These kind words mean a great deal to us. We are happy to have played for you, and it was a true pleasure for us as well!


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Kelvin L.

May 29, 2026
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Long 40th Birthday party

Wonderful experience! They were great. I’d book again for sure.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Alamance Jazz Collective

Thank you so much, Kelvin, your words mean a lot to us!


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Ethan A.

March 9, 2026
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Excellent jazz performance

Excellent jazz performance

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Alamance Jazz Collective

Wow Ethan, thank you for your kind words! It truly means a lot to us. Cheers to good music 🎶


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Gerald G.

March 1, 2026
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Only A Pleasure.....

I procured Alamance Jazz Collective for a special charity event. I challenged the band to my own particular set of songs (classic jazz with some gospel). I was particularly impressed long before the event with their enthusiasm and flexibility because not only did I want certain songs I also specified the arrangements and instruments. It can't get more challenging than a gig with these requirements. Thomas de Moraes, who is the band lead, spoke with me as often as necessary to understand my requirements but he also more than compensated with appropriate musical translation because I am musically illiterate. So he completely understood the music and the mood I intended for the event. He passed along the details to his equally and professionally proficient team and the result far exceeded expectations. I was moved by the band's dedication to play the music correct to my specifications and the audience of over 150 guest was mesmerized by the entire performance. First this band can play anything. Secondly, their professionalism is beyond impressive in our time and culture where customer service is becoming extinct. I received no "pushback" on any of my requirements and it was obvious that they enjoyed displaying their hyper-talent with ease. The only thing I emphasized to the band was to have fun performing and their enthusiasm was contagious throughout the audience. Most comments I received from the audience ranged in the zone of "...who are these guys and why hadn't I heard of them..." My comment remains if they stick together with these ingredients I described, you will hear of them whether as a band or individually as celebrity artist because they are well deserving. The audience was very pleased excited and moved by their performance making the event an overwhelming success. My recommendation, "Book now and Book quick". I look forward to our next collaboration.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Booking information

Price range: $125 and up

Languages: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish

Gig length: 15 - 500 minutes

What to expect

Fundamentally, the style of our music is jazz, meaning that you can expect a sound influenced by its various subgenres like bebop, hard-bop, swing, blues, Latin, ballads, and modal jazz, though we certainly dabble in the realm of funk and gospel as well. Many of our songs originate from the Great American Songbook and compositions by the Jazz Greats of the 20th century, but also more recent selections and originals.

To get a better idea of our sound, check out the videos at the top of this page (the first four are live performances in gig environments, and the fifth is a studio recording session featuring high-definition audio).

About

Our NC-based but internationally-hailing musicians specialize in jazz performance. This includes but is not limited to the styles of the great American musicians Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and Thelonious Monk, among many others. Our services have been provided to businesses, individuals, events, parties, weddings, bars, concert halls, coffee shops, country clubs, and other venues throughout (but not limited to) Greensboro, High Point, Elon, Burlington, Durham, Raleigh, Charlotte, Cary, Sanford. Years of gigging and performing experience give us the ability to adapt our sound in any situation, to communicate reliably with clients, and to conduct our business professionally.

Venues, businesses, and public occasions our musicians have served:
-Oden Brewery (Greensboro, NC)
-Grapes & Grains Tavern (Greensboro, NC)
-Bitters Social House (Greensboro, NC)
-The Blend (Burlington, NC)
-Borough Coffee at Double Oaks (Greensboro, NC)
-The Oak House (Elon, NC)
-Krafty Sloth Taphouse (Greensboro, NC)
-The Rosemary at Elon (Elon, NC)
-Revival (High Point, NC)
-Whiskey Taps & Tails (Clemmons, NC)
-ZeeYum Kitchen (Greensboro, NC)
-Duke's Kitchen & Taps (Fuqua-Varina, NC)
-Jerusalem Market on Elm (Greensboro, NC)
-ACME Comedy Club/Americana Cafe (Burlington, NC)
-Shady's (Garner, NC)
-Vintage sofa bar (Winston-Salem, NC)
-Ava’s Cuisine & Catering II (Gibsonville, NC)

-The Crown of the Carolina Theatre (Greensboro, NC)
-Flat iron (Greensboro, NC)
-The Continental CLUB (Greensboro, NC)
-UNCG Tew Recital Hall (Greensboro, NC)

-Trane Tracks Music Festival (High Point, NC)
-COHAB.SPACE (High Point, NC)
-Antique & Design Center of High Point, NC, for the High Point furniture trade show
-So Much Fest (Sanford, NC)

-Sheraton Hotel/Koury Convention Center (Greensboro, NC)
-Grandover Resort & Spa, A Wyndham Grand Hotel (Greensboro, NC)
-The Durham Hotel/The Roof at The Durham (Durham, NC))
-The Inn at Elon (Elon, NC)
-Cadillac Service Garage, fundraising event (Greensboro, NC)
-The Gaslight on Main (Kernersville, NC)
-DoubleTree by Hilton Greensboro Airport
-UNCG Alumni House, for faculty/donor events (Greensboro, NC)
-Friends Homes, retirement community (Greensboro, NC)
-Blacksburg Country Club (Blacksburg, VA)
-Alamance Country Club (Burlington, NC)
-Proximity Hotel (Greensboro, NC)
-Ava’s Cuisine & Catering II (Gibsonville, NC)
-Weatherspoon Art Museum (Greensboro, NC)
-The Colonnade at Revolution Mill (Greensboro, NC)

-Conservatorio Amadeo Roldán (Havana, Cuba)

-Various other private events (weddings, receptions, parties, birthdays, cultural parties, etc.)

Additional booking notes

The most important thing is for us to have electricity outlets near the performance area. We bring all other necessary equipment ourselves, including amplifiers/speakers, instruments, music stands, vocalist microphones, and necessary cables.

We also usually ask that drinking water be available for each musician (glasses, bottles, nearby water fountains, etc, are all fine!)

Musicians who require more setup (keyboardists, drummers, and guitarists) will arrive an hour before the beginning of the set. Those with less setup (horn players and bassists) do not require as much time and can be expected to arrive as late as 30 minutes before the beginning of the set. If needed, the band/individuals may be asked to arrive earlier or later to fit the needs of the event.

Services offered

Upcoming booked events

October 2026

25

Sunday

Corporate Event

4:00pm - 7:00pm

High Point, NC

Past booked events

June 2026

22

Monday

Restaurant/Bar Event

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Durham, NC

13

Saturday

Restaurant/Bar Event

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Fuquay Varina, NC

02

Tuesday

Birthday Party

8:30pm - 10:30pm

High Point, NC

May 2026

24

Sunday

Wedding Reception

1:00pm - 4:00pm

Blacksburg, VA

23

Saturday

Birthday Party

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Gibsonville, NC

April 2026

25

Saturday

Festival

5:30pm - 6:30pm

Sanford, NC

March 2026

07

Saturday

Personal Occasion

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Burlington, NC

06

Friday

Corporate Event

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Greensboro, NC

February 2026

28

Saturday

Cultural Event

6:00pm - 7:30pm

Elon, NC

07

Saturday

Cocktail Party

4:00pm - 7:00pm

High Point, NC

Team

Brandon Cole Bassist
Xul Rutty Bassist
Bob Jefferson Saxophonist
Aviel Sarasky Trumpeter
Thomas S. de Moraes Pianist
Harry Jefferson Drummer
Zaren Saddler Drummer

Influences and inspiration

Miles Davis
Ella Fitzgerald
John Coltrane
Billie Holiday
Duke Ellington
Bill Evans
Bud Powell
Dexter Gordon
Wayne Shorter
Oscar Peterson
Thelonious Monk
John "Dizzy" Gillespie
Ron Carter
Art Blakey
Count Basie
...and more

Setup requirements

Power outlet

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