Get the party started with this toe tapping grooving jazz band. SMOOTH JAZZ and BLUES (link hidden)rfect as a Club Band, House Band or Party Band for Restaurants, Jazz Brunch, Private Parties and Special Events.
Playing Instrumental Favorites, Contemporary Jazz and Smooth Jazz . Works best with 5 pieces including: Sax, Keys, Drums, Bass ,Guitar & Vocals Custom tailored to your event or venue to work with your sound, space, budget and musical requirements.
Let Albert Floyd and Groove Zone help make your event memorable with talented musicians who are also professional, prompt and courteous.
5 reviews
Shawna D.
October 25, 2025I hired Albert Floyd and the Allstars for my husband’s 60th birthday party, and they were absolutely incredible! The band arrived early, set up smoothly, and were completely professional from start to finish. Their music was exceptional, very smooth, energetic, and perfectly suited to the atmosphere of the celebration.
They played beautifully for the entire five-hour event without missing a beat, and our guests couldn’t stop raving about how much they enjoyed the performance. The music truly made the evening special. I would highly recommend Albert Floyd and the Allstars to anyone looking for talented, professional musicians who bring elegance and fun to any occasion.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Gina D. L. C.
February 25, 2019Truly and awesome band! Had them perform for my dad's 70th birthday and he couldn't believe his dream came true. Last minute booking, but Albert was excellent at getting back to me so quick. He plays terrific and so the rest of the band!!! Couldn't be happier. If you need a Jazz Band, I definitely recommend them!
Thanks, Albert, once again!
Hired as: Blues Band, Jazz Band
Deborah D. S.
August 19, 2016We hired Albert Floyd and The Groove Zone to celebrate my mothers 90th birthday party. It was an afternoon function in a private room in a lovely restaurant. We had 60 guests of all ages. This group performed with such liveliness that it was impossible to stay seated.
They say music makes the affair, and this group certainly did that.
They were most professional in all aspects.
I look forward to hosting another event and would most certainly use this group again.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Bill H.
August 19, 2016Attention All Party Planners:
We hired Mr. Albert and the Groove Zone for our Daughters Wedding Reception (6) Six Hours at the Marine Del Rey Marriott on their Roof Top Setting.
The band is very well dressed for the part and played soft entrance music while the guests arrived and again for the reception.
They were a lively group that had all our guest dancing the entire night from the start of the party through the soft dinner music accompanying the meal as well as our Daughters First dance with her new husband.
We had asked them to play music from all different time periods and they were even open to taking request from our guest which made our daughter and her guest very happy.
They played everything from Jazz, Classical, Old School Rock, Soft Rock and even some Country which our New son in-law enjoys.
This is a group that is well priced and will work with you to insure that your party is a great success.
I would recommend them to all our Friends and even to other party planners.
Thank you Once again for a fabulous time
The
Higgins Family
Hired as: Jazz Band
Michael F.
August 4, 2016I wanted to get a live band for my daughters wedding reception and Albert was recommended from a friend of mine. I was not disappointed. These guys showed up sharply dressed and early to set up with all the necessary equipment , making my life a little less stressful that day. During the dinner they played some soothing jazz at the perfect volume to set the mood. After dinner, they showed versatility as they played everything from jazz, blues, and rock to get people dancing. By having this awesome band it really made the night memorable that couldn't have been achieved by a DJ. I definitely would recommend Groove Zone to anyone who wants a quality sounding professional live band!
Hired as: Blues Band, Jazz Band
Price range: $1500. and up.....
Languages: English
Gig length: 90 - 240 minutes
Quality music and musicianship. Musicians dressed appropriately for the occasion. On Time starting times. Minimal disruption to your event for set up and break down of equipment.
The sound of the saxophone is said to be one of the instruments which most closely resembles the human voice. With that said, each sax player distinctly has his own voice or at least hopes to develop their own voice as their unique sound. Albert Floyd's sound is unique upon itself . I guess that's what happens when his favorite sax players are Grover Washington Jr., Hank Crawford and Jr. Walker. Have a listen and see if you can hear those influences . His experience has led him to play in the University of Southern California's ( U.S.C.) Concert Band along side the L.A. Philharmonic at the Hollywood Bowl to playing at the Monterey Blues Festival with Roger Connelley and the Blues Merchants .
Albert Floyd has played many venues, in Southern California as leader with his own group Groove Zone, which have included: The Atlas Supper Club, Harvelles, Schatzi's on Main, Lunaria, DC 3, Baja Cantina, and the Catalina Country Club to name a few.
He has also played with various groups over the years which include: Big Jay McNeely, Roger Connelley and the Blues Merchants, Vern Altieri and The Catalina All Stars, Big Rockin' Daddy and Usual Suspects with the Up Against the Wall Horns, L.A. Jones and the Blues Messengers, Don Haney, Shari Puorto, Michael Morgan and the Roques, Kat and The Jazzbirds, Doc Williams and Groove, Andy Walo, Trio Kenny White and the Players among others.
He has shared the stage and performed with many greats including: Earl Palmer-Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Drummer, Spencer Davis(Spencer Davis Group), Malcolm Jones- Bass(Blues Image), Randy Meisner-Bass and Don Felder-Guitar( The Eagles), Mark Ford (Black Crowes) Peter Tork-Guitar( The Monkees), Gary Mallaber-Drums(The Steve Miller Band), Ralph Carter-Bass( Eddie Money), Patrick Moraz-Keyboards( Moody Blues), Wade Short-Bass( Dionne Warwick). Rick Latham-Drums(B.B. King), Mike Owens-Drums(Albert Lee), Wayne Durham-Bass(Merle Haggard), Leon Abner-Drums (Parliament- Funkadelic), Joe Houston-Sax, Guitar Shorty, Kenny Walker- Sax(Little Richard), King Ernest, Finis Tasby, Louisiana Red, J.J. Bad Boy Jones, D.J. Milner-Bass (The Chamber Brothers), Rick Reed-Bass (Paul Butterfield ), Marciel Garner-Drums(Jimmy Smith), Joe Mantegna-Bass (Actor), Tim Russ-Guitar(Actor), Bob Crickmore-Keys(Pat Benatar), Leon Rubenhold-Guitar(Wilson Pickett), Butch Azevedo-Drums((Donald Bryd), Vernon Martin-Bass(Thelonius Monk) and more.
Albert Floyds favorite sax players and influences include Big Jay McNeely, Jr. Walker, King Curtis, Cannonball Adderley, Hank Crawford, David Sanborn, Eddie Harris, Stanley Turrentine, Boots Randolph, Grover Washington Jr. and Tom Scott.
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Permits for event are responsibility of Customer hiring the band
Saturday
Alex's Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
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Inglewood, CA
Friday
Playing with Jackie Jackson band
9:00am - 1:00am (Sat)
Saturday
Private Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
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San Pedro, CA
Saturday
Yacht Club
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday
Retirement Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
Friday
Club Date
10:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Saturday
Night Club
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
Saturday
Yacht Club Party w/ Catalina All Stars
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Club Date
9:00pm - 11:55pm
Thursday
Concert
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Private Event
8:05pm - 11:55pm
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Tequilla
All Blues
Spooky
My Funny Valentine
Blue Bossa
Wave
Freddie the Freeloader
Watermelon Man
Mercy Mercy and More........
Albert Floyds favorite sax players and influences include Big Jay McNeely Jr. Walker, King Curtis, Cannonball Adderley, Hank Crawford, David Sanborn, Eddie Harris, Stanley Turrentine,, , Boots Randolph, Grover Washington Jr. and Tom Scott.
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