"Short Story" by Joe Henderson at The Oak House (Elon, NC)
"The Great Pumpkin Waltz" by Vince Guaraldi at The Blend (Burlington, NC)
"Cheryl" by Charlie Parker at Borough Coffee at Double Oaks (Greensboro, NC)
A minor 12-bar blues at The Blend (Burlington, NC)
"This Is For Albert" by Wayne Shorter sextet ensemble (Garrett Arellano & Angel McRay joint recital)
Aviel Sarasky, lead trumpet/cornet player
Drumless trio in rehearsal
Sextet performing a recital for a university student's Master's recital
Duo at Bitters Social House (Greensboro, NC)
Drumless trio in performance at COHAB.SPACE
Septet performing at a cultural event (Elon, NC)
Performance at The Blend (Burlington, NC)
A group of passionate young musicians offering live music in various forms, including shows, background music, concerts, and much more. Our musicians are all in pursuit of or have already earned a bachelor's degree in music and have years of gigging experience, sharing their art with almost any kind of venue you can think of. Playing in styles ranging from swing to blues, Latin, modern, and gospel, we strive for professionalism, utmost quality, and music that swings. 🎵
Ensembles seen in our photos/videos are not exclusive. Our instrumentation can be adjusted to fit the context of an event (quintet/quartet/trio/duo, with/without drums, etc).
(Photography by James Lattimore & Bill Green)
5 reviews
Joseph S. M.
June 3, 2026These 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
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!
Kelvin L.
May 29, 2026Wonderful experience! They were great. I’d book again for sure.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Alamance Jazz Collective
Thank you so much, Kelvin, your words mean a lot to us!
Ethan A.
March 9, 2026Excellent jazz performance
Hired as: Jazz Band
Alamance Jazz Collective
Wow Ethan, thank you for your kind words! It truly means a lot to us. Cheers to good music 🎶
Gerald G.
March 1, 2026I 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
Hanna M.
February 8, 2026We had the absolute best experience with Alamance Jazz Band last night. From start to finish, everything was seamless. They arrived right on time, were incredibly kind and professional, and their talent is truly outstanding.
The music set the perfect tone for the evening—elegant, fun, and effortlessly cool. It felt like such a gift to have live jazz that elevated the entire atmosphere without ever overpowering it.
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and will absolutely be reaching out to them again for another fun jazz night. Highly, highly recommend.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Price range: $100 and up
Languages: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish
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.
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)
-ZeeYum Kitchen (Greensboro, 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)
-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 Inn at Elon (Elon, NC)
-Cadillac Service Garage, fundraising event (Greensboro, NC)
-The Gaslight on Main (Kernersville, NC)
-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.)
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 cables.
Tuesday
Birthday Party
8:30pm - 10:30pm
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High Point, NC
Sunday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Blacksburg, VA
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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Gibsonville, NC
Saturday
Festival
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Sanford, NC
Saturday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Burlington, NC
Friday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 10:00pm
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Greensboro, NC
Saturday
Cultural Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Elon, NC
Saturday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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High Point, NC
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
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