Paula Maya Jazz Band
- Austin, TX
- Jazz Band
- 33 Verified Bookings
Elizabeth R. said “Paula and her band did an exceptional job at our wedding! She provided a flute and acoustic guitar duo for the ceremony music and a jazz quartet for the…”
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✨ What I Offer:
- Captivating Musical Entertainment
- Versatile Repertoire
- Musical Excellence
- Collaborative and Professional
- Austin's Local Gem
- Engaging and Communicative
- Unforgettable Memories
🎹 Experience the Music:
- A fusion of jazz and classical expertise in solo or band form.
- Diverse repertoire for any occasion.
- Top-tier musical excellence.
- Collaborative, reliable, and punctual.
- Backed by renowned guest performances.
- Supporting local music scenes in Texas and beyond.
- Engaging insights into how to read the room and your guests
- Leave a lasting impression with unforgettable music.
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Make your event truly special with Damian's music and planning.
Through gigsalad i was contacted by Damian Garcia i told him that i wanted nice music for my mothers birthday party at an assisted living community .He took care of music selections and the musicians who played were pleasant and a very talented pair .
I will certainly use him in the future .
A simple process.
Thank you .
Response from Damian Garcia:
I’m glad it was a great experience Joe! Thank you for having us!
We thoroughly enjoyed Damian Garcia’s jazz quartet. Not only were they excellent musicians but they were professional and courteous too. Damian reviewed with me ahead of time what music we wanted played at the event and delivered beautifully! We would definitely welcome them at future events!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Susan!
Damian was incredible to work with. He was communicative, accommodating, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. The band set a great atmosphere for our event with their music. It was one of the highlights of my night. We asked Damian to play some specific songs, some that i wasn't sure would be known, but there was no issue at all. Damian made everything so easy and delivered with top quality. As a control freak, I was pleased to be able to feel confident in leaving everything up to Damian and his team, and everything turned out perfectly. I would work with him over and over again!!!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Jane thank you! Glad to be part of such a special event (and the food was amazing!!! Haha)
Damian is great! Would love to work with him again.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Angela! It was a great event!
Damian was extremely professional, and it was a bonus that he knew our venue! Highly recommend.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Simona! It was a fun event and we got some great feedback!
Prompt, professional, and provide great music for our firm holiday party. Would love to bring them back for our party in 2024.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Richard!~
The duo did a great hob got my holiday party for a large HOA. People were stopping and enjoying the music.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Tiffany! Glad you enjoyed the music!
Damian was incredibly professional, talented as hell and an overall joy to work with. We booked him for a last minute party and he managed to put together an all star quartet for such a magical evening. A Charlie Brown Christmas moment really stole my heart. Thank you, Damian! What a treat.
The music was great, the attendees were so happy with the performance.
Arriving on time agreed and professional customers service.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you! It was a pleasure to be at the event!
Response from Damian Garcia:
It was a blast to play your Christmas company party, Justin! Lots of compliments and we hope to be back next year!
Damian and his band were incredible to work with. He was communicative and detailed leading up to the event. They were professional and a we couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Amelia! It was a pleasure to play for you and your guests!
Damian was excellent to work with from start to finish. He was accommodating to our requests, showed up early to set up and everyone enjoyed the music! He played the keyboard and brought in a violinist we had for our cocktail hour. Highly recommend!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Carla! We had fun!
Damian was not just a joy to talk to and work with, but he handled my event with such ease. I was just sorry I couldn’t sit and enjoy him more. He played beautifully, and I am absolutely going to be inviting him back for future events.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Erin! I was spoiled by the beautiful piano and compliments!
Very happy with Damian’s service he made my special Wedding at Helen’s Garden beautiful…From the start he was very attentive to my special requests and met all my expectations and will use his service again and I will highly recommend him !!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Nora! It was a beautiful event! Your guests loved us too!
Damian on piano and Megan on violin were simply fantastic, very talented, perfect for our corporate event, and we'll definitely use them again for our next event.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thanks Jim! Can’t wait to come back!
Damian was a great piano player. Exactly what I was looking for for our VIP event. He was professional and on-time. Thank you!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Emily! It was great to be a part of the event and meet the guests!
Damian was so wonderful to work with, he was professional, a great musician, and super accommodating to any changes that came up for our event. I received many compliments on his music and how kind he was. It was a pleasure to work with such a true professional.
Damian and his trio are incredibly talented. We had them perform at two of our galas and it truly elevated the night and made everything feel 5-star. They truly play beautiful music. Highly recommend!!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Katie! You made planning the event super easy and effortless. The guests loved the music and I hope we can work together again!
Damian Garcia and the band he assembled was extremely professional and sounded GREAT. He assembled a group of jazz musicians, including a bass and saxophone, to perform custom jazz covers of popular songs. He was more than happy to edit the set list with me, and was super easy to work with when coordinating the 'Grand Entrance' of the event. He and the band arrived early to set up, and took great cues throughout the night. He even let us borrow his speaker for the rest of the night after he and his team left.
I would recommend him for any formal or professional event you're throwing. He was super easy to work with and the band really conformed to our vision and requests. Cannot praise them enough!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Zoe! You were amazing to work with as well!
I hope we get the chance to do it again!
Damian Garcia was exactly what we were looking for! A talented, friendly, professional local Austin pianist who provided the swanky ambience we needed for our event at the 725 Space inside The Fairmont Austin hotel. 5 Stars - I'd definitely book him again!
Thank you Damian for providing great must for our cocktail reception! Your duo's performance really added to the networking ambiance. Also, thank you for making everything very easy for us! Your quick set up and and break down was much appreciated as we were busy with the event. I hope we will work with you again in the future.
Went out of his way to work with us and sounded amazing
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Jared! It was a blast!
Damian was great to work with from the very start all the way through the event. We hired the quartet for a corporate awards dinner and they provided great, upbeat music that received rave reviews all around. If in the area again, I'd definitely use Damian again.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Jessica! I appreciate you and all the effort you put in into getting me a grand piano!
Damian and his crew were awesome! We hired them to play at our NYE party at our senior living community. The residents loved them! The trio was professional. The music was perfect for our event. And they were kind enough to play a resident's favorite song, La Bamba. We will definitely give them a call again! Thank you so much, again!!
I am so glad I hired Damian for a holiday party that I had at my home last weekend. He put together a trio (keyboard, base, and percussion) and they were incredible! They arrived on time and looking like a million bucks, all wearing black suits. The music was SO cool and so gorgeous - they played a great mix of groovy jazz and several holiday tunes. They were all great entertainers; they were really into playing and truly made the party so special. Also, they are all very professional, nice people. I will definitely work with Damian in the future!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Monica! You were a great host and we appreciate you letting us into your beautiful home and letting us do our thing!
1. Music was perfection. Exactly what we wanted and done so well.
2. Showed up on time and was extremely amenable to everything we needed and easy to work with.
3. I would definitely hire him.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you Betsy! It was fun to meet your family and be treated so well - thank you so much!
Damian played at my daughter's wedding and also at the rehearsal dinner. He was wonderful! Would definitely recommend him for any event!
Damian was excellent for the EPA Region 6 Conference Awards! His music was so soothing and elegant.
Damian and his group were a great fit for our casino 1920's dinner night! The singer even wore an amazing dress that matched the feel of the party perfectly while the rest of the band showed up in suits with bow ties. The band was very professional and flexible with placement. I've worked with a lot of entertainment and you never know what level of professionalism you are going to get in hiring a band. Rest assured, Damian and his group are very professional and easy to work with. I look forward to working with Damian and his group again for future events!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thanks Marisha! You and your team were great hosts and made the event memorable!
I know my review is EXTREMELY late but I have to say, Damian is an outstanding musician. He was hired to play for a wedding I coordinated last year and it a great experience. Not only was he completely professional and highly skilled as a musician, but he was also flexible and knowledgeable when it came to working with the singer who was hired as well. I would highly recommend Damian for any wedding or special event.
I reached out to Damian about playing piano for our wedding ceremony. He went above and beyond to learn any songs we requested, and he also reached out to a few of his friends to form a 3 piece jazz band for our reception dinner. We were super impressed with how great both he and the band sounded throughout the wedding. Although Damian moved to Austin (our wedding was in Dallas) between the time I first contacted him to the time of the wedding, he still honored his commitment to play our wedding. The only difficulty was contacting him within the last month of the wedding because he was incredibly busy with all the other gigs he was booking! But, I figured that must have meant he was very popular=). Thanks, Damian, for making our wedding a much more elegant and refined affair!
We were so pleased with Damian's performance at the University's high-profile event. Lots of praise from our guests. Damian and his vocalist were thankfully able to change the location where they were playing onsite at the last minute. We really appreciated their flexibility. Awesome performance.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thanks Heidi! It was a fun party to play and the beach view was a plus!
Damian was wonderful, polite, talented, and handsome. What more can I say. Karen the vocalist was beautiful, sweet, and has a wonderful voice. The perfect choice for our holiday event!! Thank you again.
Response from Damian Garcia:
You guys definitely knew how to throw a party! We hope to be back soon with a full band! You rock Curtis!
I had a very nice experience with Damian & the whole group - they were on time, nicely dressed, and sounded outstanding! I would highly recommend them for any sort of event needing a live band.
We called Damian a couple weeks before our event to play the piano. We had a surprise vow renewal for my parents' 20th anniversary. Damian was extremely flexible and easy to work with in coordinating everything for the surprise. He played beautifully and we were so impressed with his abilities. Cannot recommend him enough and we definitely will be calling him for any future events we have!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you, Kellen! It was a beautiful home and wonderful experience.
We really enjoy the music, the people in our event was very pleased with the great music, very well done, we totally recommend him and for sure we will save his contact information for the future.
Thank you Damian to you and your group.
Javier Rosero
Response from Damian Garcia:
Javier, it was a blast! Thank you!
To whom it may concern,
Damian was fantastic! He made our event a 10 out of 10! I would recommend him to anyone looking for a great musical experience for any type of event. He was top notch and we will try to book him again for our next event in the Dallas, Texas area. Thank you Damian for making this a truly memorable experience.
Sincerely,
Kurt Kaufman
Damian Garcia was invited to play for us at an Induction Ceremony back in April and we enjoyed him and the whole quartet so much, that we invited him back to do our year-end celebration banquet this past month. I am extremely impressed with Damian's ability to pull together top-notch musicians. His groups have arrived well in advance of their scheduled time, have been set up and ready to go at show time, and above all, they sound absolutely heavenly! If I could have them set up in my living room each night, I would!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thanks, Candi! It's always great to play for the people at Allied Pathways!
Damian was absolutely amazing! We hired him the weekend before our Roaring 20's Annual Casino Night & Auction and he really brought that special touch we were needing for our event! This was our first time hiring musicians for this type of event and people were RAVING about it! He even custom built a package for us in order to work within our non-profit budget . It was a breeze to book him and he is great with follow up if you have any questions or concerns.. We will definitely hire Damian again for future events and enjoyed our experience with him greatly!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Lauren, you are your team were awesome! You guys took very good care of us and it was such a blast to play for everyone in costumes! Thanks and see you soon!
Thank you so much Damian Garcia! You made my music program a big success. I had the hardest time finding a accompanist in Allen, Texas, every piano player on gig salad, turn down my school's music event. Luckily Damian Garcia, reached out to me, and helped me with the event, he commuted from Denton to Allen for rehearsals, and both performances. My student's voice recital and elementary end of the year recital was a big success. My Director was amazed by Damian's talents, and is keeping him for reference of further upcoming performances. Our school is very pleased, and my students are shining stars. Thank you again Damian! Great appreciation to you and Thank you Gig Salad for having great talented musicians like Damian Garcia.
Sincerely,
Jasmine Xavier
Music Teacher
Allen, TX
Damian was absolutely amazing! Very professional and was willing to work around a crazy restaurant schedule. Guests were raving about him so much management wants to hire him to play routinely. Damian helped our Grand Opening become a success!!!!
Damian was easy to work with, easy to communicate with leading up to event, and did a great job providing jazz music for a corporate physician attended come and go event. Couldn't have been more satisfied.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Jim, thanks so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure to work together and the band had such a great time. Many thanks to the staff that took care of the band as well. We hope you'll have us back! Thanks!!
Damian absolutely made our evening. He played beautifully with wonderful sensitivity and style. Damian was friendly and comfortable with our guests...and his warm manner, versatile musicality and elegant presence made for an extremely special evening. Thank you Damian
Response from Damian Garcia:
Lance! It was fun to be welcomed as a guest in your home! I'm glad I got to be a part of the evening and hope to be invited back soon! Thank you!
I ran a 3-day marketing conference for 250 people. Damian and his band played for 3 hrs during dinner and drinks ( background music), and everyone loved it.
Not only was the music amazing, the guys are true professionals with the right attitude.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thanks, Peep! It was such a pleasure to work with ConversionXL and we are delighted to have made some new friends from Europe. Thank you!
Damian and his crew were wonderful to work with! They provided the perfect jazz music for our church's Fat Tuesday dinner. Loud enough to be festive but not too loud to overpower the room we were dining in. They were a lovely addition to our event and we hope to use them again in the future!
Response from Damian Garcia:
Tish! It was such fun working with you and the friendly team at Saint Michael. Thanks for inviting us and we hope to do it again soon!
I was hosting a surprise 40th birthday party for my wife with the theme, "Breakfast at Tiffany's" and was looking for a solid jazz trio to come and play some mood music. I talked with Damian about the style for a few minutes and left the set list in his hands.
The day arrived and I was a bit nervous because as a musician myself, I know how artists can tend to be late and flaky to say the least. As I'm driving up with my wife to take her in, I'm praying that Damian and his band are there and ready to make the party sizzle with the right music we talked about. 50's party jazz...not the crap in the elevator that puts you to sleep!
My fears were completely unnecessary, thank God! The party was a huge success in part due to the PERFECT set list and amazing performances by Damian on keys, an equally amazing standup bass player and highlighted on drums with the right amount of brushes and sticks (can't remember their names...but after this any friend of Damian is a friend of mine!).
To say the least, it was a groovy, 50's private party throwback performance that would have made Holly Golightly squeal with delight! I know my wife did!
Response from Damian Garcia:
It was a great hang! Thank you, Stacy!
Damian played traditional Christmas music for our party which helped to make it a festive event. Several guests commented on how much they enjoyed the music.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thanks, Cindy! It was a beautiful home and beautiful piano!
We were thrilled to have Damian play for our Christmas church jazz brunch. He was gracious, played excellently, and was a delightful bonus to our event. We hope to have him next year!
Damian was hired with short notice for an evening engagement at a country club. He arrived promptly and appropriately dressed. With little guidance, he instinctively chose great tunes for the occasion. He's also a very talented and sensitive musician.
Response from Damian Garcia:
It was such a pleasure to play for Steinway & Sons and the club! Thanks, Kurt!
Damian was great! Very easy to work with and had an extensive set list. I would definitely recommend him and would be happy to work with him again.
Damian and his vocalist Jeremy were just what our club needed in the dining room on a cold winter day. Our members truly enjoyed their calm sound and they were exceptionally impressed with Damian's piano skills. We will definitely be hiring him back soon!
Damian's music helped create the ambiance we were looking for and he kept the volume at a perfect setting so we are able to mingle without having to shout over each other. Would highly recommend!
I hired Damian Garcia to accompany me for a couple of my singing engagements, and he’s fabulous! Damian is very professional and knows jazz music and standards very well. We had very little rehearsal time to practice the vocal standards I was performing, but he followed me and extemporized his jazz solos beautifully. Damian lives in Denton, but was willing to travel to Austin for my last event. He works very well with soloists and can even help you find extra instrumentalists. I would highly recommend him as a piano accompanist or stand-alone jazz pianist for your event.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Thank you so much Lady Laraine! Looking forward to the next time very soon.
Damian was an excellent choice for our event. He was just what we needed. His ability to move us with his gift was effortless. He even played impromptu for a vocalist; unrehearsed and made it sound as if they had worked together forever. He not only looks the part, but plays with precision and poise, moving us with every note. I will recommend him to everyone and find reasons to hire him.
Response from Damian Garcia:
Niomie, you were awesome! Thanks for the kind words!
Price Range: $400-5000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: Yes
Unions: SAG-AFTRA
My task is to provide a pleasant and stress free musical experience. Often, my job is to simply be ambient/background music for parties or gatherings. I play a variety of styles, my goal being to enhance the overall atmosphere of the even with music while allowing the guests to converse freely at a comfortable volume. I enjoy spontaneity, take requests and will have as much or as little interaction as audience members desire.
For wedding ceremonies, I meet with clients and determine their desires. I encourage couples to be creative in their choice of ceremony music, as I am capable of transcribing or learning musical selections from as little information as possible. In the past, clients have given me nothing more than a YouTube sample as examples of what they want. I gladly entertain all suggestions.
- Meet Damian, an accomplished jazz pianist based in Austin, TX, with a lifelong passion for music.
- Damian's musical journey began at the age of five when he first started taking introductory piano lessons.
- Although initially trained in classical piano with the works of Chopin, Beethoven, and Bach, Damian's fascination with jazz ignited during his freshman year of high school.
- He dedicated himself to mastering the genre and embarked on a journey as a budding jazz pianist.
- Damian's commitment to music led him to Texas A&M University – Kingsville (TAMUK) on a music scholarship, where he played as the pianist in the university's top jazz ensemble for three years.
- During his time at TAMUK, he was also a member of the Wind Symphony and performed at the prestigious TMEA Convention in San Antonio, Texas.
- Seeking further musical growth, Damian transferred to Texas State University, where he studied under the guidance of Dr. Jason Kwak.
- At Texas State, Damian earned spots in both the university's top jazz ensemble and small groups, honing his skills in both classical and jazz music.
- His dedication and talent earned him a scholarship to attend the renowned Berklee College of Music, where he continued his musical education.
- Eventually, Damian found himself in the prestigious University of North Texas Jazz Studies program, studying with esteemed mentors like Stefan Karlsson and Michael Palma.
- Damian's impressive performance history includes appearances at the Texas Association of Music Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, and Steinway & Sons events.
- He has had the privilege of sharing the stage with celebrated musicians such as Paquito d’Rivera, Claudio Roditi, Wayne Bergeron, and many others.
- Damian is not only a talented musician but also a dedicated teacher and mentor, carrying on the tradition of passing his knowledge and passion for jazz to future generations.
Book Damian today for an unforgettable jazz piano experience that blends classical training with the soulful improvisation of jazz. His rich musical journey and collaborations with legendary artists make him a standout performer and educator in the Austin music scene.
I provide my own PA (Yamaha MSR100) where required for most standard house/wedding/private functions which will cover a medium sized ballroom area.
March 23, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 23, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 23, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
March 28, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
April 06, 2024 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 04, 2024 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 06, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 27, 2024 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 09, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
March 05, 2024 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 02, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
March 01, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
February 18, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
February 15, 2024 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
February 10, 2024 • 4:30am - 9:30am | Wedding Reception |
January 27, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
January 22, 2024–January 23, 2024 • 10:00pm - 2:00am | Cocktail Party |
January 05, 2024 • 9:00pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
December 19, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
December 16, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Reception |
December 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 14, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
December 11, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2023 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2023 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 18, 2023 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
November 15, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 10, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
November 04, 2023 • 10:00am - 12:30pm | Concert |
October 27, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Halloween Party |
October 24, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Grand Opening |
October 11, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 30, 2023 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 13, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 17, 2023 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | House Concert |
December 16, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
September 16, 2022 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 08, 2022 • 9:30pm - 11:30pm | Cocktail Party |
August 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
June 10, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 12, 2022 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
March 26, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 29, 2021 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 16, 2021 • 3:30pm - 5:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 11, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 11, 2021 • 3:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 06, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 06, 2021 • 10:30am - 12:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
January 09, 2020 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
July 18, 2018 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Grand Opening |
June 05, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
June 04, 2018 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Reunion |
April 18, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 09, 2017 • 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
September 20, 2017 • 4:30pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 09, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 31, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 29, 2016 | Wedding Ceremony |
May 15, 2016 | Wedding Reception |
January 30, 2016 | Cocktail Party |
January 09, 2016 | Wedding Reception |
January 02, 2016 | Anniversary Party |
January 01, 2016 | House Party |
December 18, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 15, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 12, 2015 | House Party |
December 10, 2015 | Launch Party |
December 05, 2015 | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 28, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
November 21, 2015 | Nightclub Event |
October 29, 2015 | Corporate Event |
October 24, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
October 23, 2015 | Grand Opening |
October 19, 2015 | Corporate Event |
October 11, 2015 | Wedding Reception |
October 08, 2015 | Nonprofit Event |
October 03, 2015 | Anniversary Party |
September 24, 2015 | Cultural Event |
August 29, 2015 | Cocktail Party |
August 08, 2015 | Nonprofit Event |
July 30, 2015 | Wedding Ceremony |
May 31, 2015 | Fundraiser |
May 21, 2015 | Corporate Event |
May 15, 2015 | Bridal Shower |
March 31, 2015 | Corporate Event |
March 21, 2015 | Other |
March 20, 2015 | Birthday Party |
March 15, 2015 | Corporate Event |
March 14, 2015 | Wedding Reception |
March 11, 2015 | Convention |
February 17, 2015 | Other |
January 30, 2015 | Birthday Party |
December 27, 2014 | Private Party |
December 21, 2014 | Holiday Party |
December 13, 2014 | Other |
November 15, 2014 | Fundraiser |
June 28, 2014 | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
April 25, 2014 | Awards Night |
February 28, 2014 | Corporate Event |
February 27, 2014 | Corporate Event |
October 05, 2013 | Corporate Event |
September 28, 2013 | Wedding Ceremony |
September 13, 2013 | Birthday Party |
Including but not limited to...
A Foggy Day - George Gershwin
All Blues - Miles Davis
All of Me - Standard
As Time Goes By - Standard
At Last - Etta James
Au Privave - Charlie Parker
Autumn Leaves - Standard
Birdland - Charlie Parker
Black Orpheus - Standard
Blue Bossa - Standard
Body & Soul - Standard
Canteloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Chega De Saudade - Jobim
Corcovado - Jobim
Cotton Tail - Duke Ellington
Days of Wine & Roses - Henry Mancini
Desafinado - Jobim
Dindi - Jobim
Dolphin Dance - Wayne Shorter
Don't Get Around Much Any More - Duke Ellington
Falling in Love with Love - Rodgers & Hart
Footprints - Wayne Shorter
Freddie the Freeloader - Miles Davis
Georgia - Hoagy Carmichael
Giant Steps - John Coltrane
Girl from Ipanema - Jobim
Green Dolphine St. - Standard
Have You Met Miss Jones? - Rodgers & Hart
How High the Moon - Standard
I could write a book - Rodgers & Hart
In A Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
In A Sentimental Mood
In The Mood - Duke Ellington
Isn't it Romantic - Rodgers & Hart
It Don't Mean A Thing - Duke Ellington
It Had To Be You - Standard
I Left My Heart In SF - Tony Bennette
Jeannine - Standard
Just Friends - Standard
Lullaby of Birdland - Standard
Maiden Voyage - Herbie Hancock
Mercy Mercy Mercy - Joe Zawinul
Midnight Hour - Wilson Pickett
Moon & Sand - Bill Engvick
My Favorite Things - Rodgers & Hart
My Funny Valentine - Rodgers & Hart
My Romance - Rodgers & Hart
Night and Day - Cole Porter
Oleo - Sonny Rollins
One Note Samba - Jobim
Our Love Is Here To Stay - George Gershwin
Round Midnight - Thelonious Monk
S Wonderful - George Gershwin
Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
Sea Journey - Chick Corea
So What - Miles Davis
Someday My Prince Will Come - Standard
Song for My Father - Horace Silver
St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
Stompin at the Savoy - Standard
Straight No Chaser - Thelonious Monk
Summer Samba - Standard
Sweet Georgia Brown - Standard
Take Five - Paul Desmond
Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
The Way You Look Tonight
There Will Never Be Another You - Standard
They Can't Take That Away From Me - George Gershwin
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Wave - Jobim
What a Wonderful World - Standard
When I Fall in Love - Standard
HOLIDAY MUSIC - HOLIDAY MUSIC
Auld Lang Syne - Traditional
Blue Christmas - Billy Hayes
The Chipmonk Song - Ross Bagdasarian
The Christmas Song (Chestnuts) - Mel Torme
Christmas Time Is Here (Peanuts) - Vince Guaraldi
Dance of The Sugar Plum Fairy - Tchaikovsky
Deck The Hall - Traditional
Do You Hear What I Hear - Noel Regney
Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano
The First Noel - Traditional
Frosty The Snow Man - Steve Nelson
God Rest Ye Merry - Gentlemen
Good King Wenceslas - Traditional
Grandma Got Run Over By Reindeer - Randy Brooks
Hark The Herald Angels Sing - Mendelssohn
Here Comes Santa Claus - Gene Autry
Have A Holly Jolly Christmas - Johnny Marks
I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Tommy Connor
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Traditional
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas - Meredith Willson
Jingle Bell Rock - Joe Beal
Jingle Bells - J Pierpont
Let it Snow - Julie Styne
O Christmas Tree - Traditional
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Traditional
Rockin Around the Christmas Tree - Johnny Marks
Rudolph The Red-Nose Reindeer - Johnny Marks
Santa Baby - Joan Javits
Santa Claus is Comin to Town - J. Fred Coots
Silent Night - Franz Gruber
Silver Bells - Jay Livingston
We Three Kings Of Orient Are - John Hopkins
We Wish You A Merry Christmas - Traditional
Although I draw from a number of influences in the jazz world, I model my playing after the many vocalists I grew up listening. I try craft a solo around the theory that my musical lines are meant to have lyrics. This helps me deliver a more artful musical experience that is a pleasure to listen to as well as self fulfilling in terms of what I am trying to do.
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