Variety!!! We are a group of professionals in eastern Iowa sharing our love for jazz and blues. The group: female vocalist, electric and upright bass, guitar, drums, trumpet, keyboard, and various woodwinds. Our set list varies from traditional jazz standards such as Take the A Train and Minnie the Moocher to ballads such as Summertime and Crazy; We also have a strong jazz instrumentals playlist featuring tunes like Woodchoppers and Pick up the Pieces. We would be happy to learn favorite request songs for your event.
We have played a variety of venues including restaurants, breweries, city celebrations, wineries, coffee houses, weddings and private parties.
This band was a lot of fun and very professional! We got lots of compliments from our guests and staff/volunteers. The band was accommodating before the event and even helped our volunteers move our decor to a location that wouldn't be covered up by the band. We were very happy to have them at our event and would have them back in a heartbeat!
Response from Bluetone Jazz Collective:
Thank you for your kind words. It was our pleasure to play at your event and are happy to know that your event was a success.
Bluetone Jazz Collective
Our group absolutely LOVED the entertainment! The group was easy to work with, friendly, and we will definitely keep them in mind for the future.
Response from Bluetone Jazz Collective:
Thank you so much for those kind words. We really enjoyed playing at your event and look forward to possibly working with you again in the future!
We could not be happier with the Bluetone Jazz Collective! We had a group of four really amazing musicians who I wish I had more time to spend with during our wedding. Such engaging, friendly people who created the perfect vibe for our winter wedding at Jasper Winery. Using GigSalad was a breeze and I can’t wait for a reason to hire the Bluetone Jazz Collective again!
Response from Bluetone Jazz Collective:
Thank you. Always a pleasure! The guys just love playing, especially for such a lovely event :)
This group did an AMAZING job playing our wedding reception. Nothing but wonderful memories created. They learned all the songs I requested and made the first dance SO special with La Vie En Rose. We were all impressed and would definitely recommend!!
Response from Bluetone Jazz Collective:
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was our pleasure playing for your special day in that beautiful venue! Congratulations again!
Bluetone Jazz Collective was very easy to work with and helpful in providing song suggestions. They learned a special song for our first dance and even offered to emcee the night. They played a great mix of up beat and romantic songs that everyone could dance to. The music was the perfect volume so we could still hear everyone while talking, even with masks on. So many guests commented on how great the band was. Everyone in the band was so friendly and approachable. We would absolutely recommend them!
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Live jazz that can be tailored for quiet background jazz, featured concert, or targeted for dance groups. We can provide anywhere from 3-7 musicians depending on your specific event. We also help promote the events utilizing Facebook promotions and shared event calendars.
The Bluetone Jazz collective is made up of a diverse group of professionals from Northeast Iowa. Our members are a diverse group of professionals all from Eastern Iowa. As a group we bring our individual tastes and talents to form a unique blend of songs from the Classic jazz, blues, and unique arrangements of contemporary popular music.
This unique blend of music allows the Bluetone Jazz Collective to tailor music to a variety of venues and private parties.
We bring all our own sound board, speakers, and lighting. We use mostly wireless to eliminate cords and cables as much as possible. There are normally 6 of us so we need an area large enough to accommodate that. Otherwise we can book a smaller trio.
| November 04, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| April 06, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
| March 23, 2023 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| February 02, 2022 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 03, 2021 • 5:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| November 07, 2020 • 4:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
| July 16, 2016 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| February 11, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| June 01, 2014 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Graduation |
It Don't mean a Thing
Sittin' on the Dock of the
Sweet Home Chicago
Evil Gal
Minnie the Moocher
Fever
Sweet Georgia Brown
Woodchoppers Ball
Ain't Misbehavin
Summertime
Pick up the Pieces
| Les Aldrich | Keyboard woodwind |
| Ted Phillips | Drums |
| Jim Davis | Bass and Trombone |
| TJ Peters | Trumpet |
| James Peters | Guitar Acoustic Bass Banjo |
| Diane Sebetka | Vocals |
Duke Ellington
Billie Holiday
Miles Davis
Art Blakey
Frank Sinatra
Aretha Franklin
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