Saxophonist Cole Summers plays spirited, sophisticated jazz to help make your event a sparkling success! When not playing gigs, Cole studies at the Eastman School of Music, one of the top conservatories in the world. His quartet of jazz artists can play almost anything well. Their range includes standards, show tunes, and modern pop. They can tailor sets for wedding receptions, graduations, openings, cocktail parties, fundraisers, seasonal and corporate events. Cole consults closely with you in advance and develops an in-depth understanding of your needs and wishes. He also reads the room at your event and senses what to play – and what not to play. Cole looks forward to working with you!
We hired Cole Summers Jazz Quartet for our wedding in July of 2016. They were absolutely wonderful and we couldn't have been happier. They were the main attraction during the cocktail hour and dinner. My family and friends still talk about how amazing the music was and it added so much to the atmosphere of the party and the dinner. I would highly recommend for any event/wedding. They were professional to deal with and answered correspondence quickly.
Price Range: $500 - $1,500
Gig Length: 45 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, French, Spanish
Cole Summers is a sophomore in jazz performance at Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in New York. He attended high school at Baltimore School for the Arts. Cole was invited to join Maryland All-State Jazz Band as a sophomore in high school. He was a member of the Jazz Academy Orchestra directed by Paul Carr in Silver Spring. Cole has performed for many events, fundraisers, weddings, and special occasions.
We prefer electricity, but can probably arrange to do it without. We can work with you
| August 30, 2019–September 01, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:00pm | Unavailable |
| April 01, 2019–May 09, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:00pm | Unavailable |
| January 19, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | National Aquarium, University of Rochester Alumni |
Cole Summers jazz quartet can learn almost any song. But here are some to start with. Cole can work with you on the set list you desire.
All of Me
All the Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Barbados
Beatrice
Blue Bossa
Blue Monk
Blue Moon
Blue Train
Blues for Alice
Ceora
Clouds
Fly Me To the Moon
Footprints
I Hear a Rhapsody
It Could Happen To You
Just One of Those Things
Minority
Moment’s Notice
Mr. PC
My Favorite Things
My Funny Valentine
My One and Only Love
My Shining Hour
Nardis
Nica’s Dream
On Green Dolphin Street
Recordame
So What
Softly as in a Morning Sunrise
Solar
Someday My Prince Will Come
Soul Eyes
Split Kick
Stars Fell on Alabama
Stella By Starlight
Strasburg St. Denis
Summertime
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Take Five
Take the “A” Train
Tenor Madness
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
Voyage
What is This Thing Called Love
Wise One
Work Song
You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To
Cole has been influenced by many musicians, especially jazz and pop. His namesakes Cole Porter, John Coltrane and Coleman Hawkins. Also enjoys pop artists Janelle Monae, They Might Be Giants, Daft Punk. Cole first got started trying to emulate Charlie Parker's technical mastery of the saxophone, and strives for the soul of Stan Getz and Chet Baker. Cole appreciates music without regards to genre.
Cole's quartet requires electricity for the keyboard and bass amplifiers
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