Dorian May Jazz Bands

Eugene, OR

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

Whether you are looking for high-quality entertainment for your wedding, dinner party or corporate event - Dorian May can provide a group that is the perfect fit for your event.
Our group is available as a trio (piano, bass & drums) or with the addition of a female or male vocalist and/or tenor sax, trumpet and/or trombone.
The repertoire ranges from dinner jazz and cocktail classics, Cuban mambos and boleros to old-time swing tunes.
All members are professional musicians with many years of experience providing music for various events.


Reviews

22 reviews

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Jayme V.

June 30, 2025

Great band!

We booked Bongolatte for our art sale this summer. They were super chill, easy to work with, punctual and professional. And the music was PERFECT. Highly skilled musicians. Great balance for our sale. Vendors and attendees alike loved their performance. 10 stars!

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Daisy O.

May 30, 2024

University of Oregon Dux N Tux Banquet

We recently had the pleasure of hosting The Dorian May Quartet at our Dux and Tux event, held in the EMU ballroom at the University of Oregon. From start to finish, the experience with this talented jazz group was nothing short of exceptional.

First and foremost, their communication was consistently clear and professional, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The band showed remarkable punctuality, arriving early and prepared, which allowed for a seamless setup. Impressively, they brought all their own equipment, demonstrating their professionalism and commitment to providing a top-notch performance.

The event, attended by 150 students, was a two-hour celebration, and The Dorian May Quartet delivered a fantastic performance that captivated the audience. Their musical talent is evident in every note they play, bringing a lively and sophisticated ambiance to the ballroom. The members of the quartet were incredibly nice and approachable, adding a personal touch that was appreciated by all in attendance.

We highly recommend The Dorian May Quartet for any event. Their dedication, professionalism, and exceptional talent made our Dux and Tux event truly memorable. Thank you, Dorian May Quartet, for an unforgettable evening of jazz!

Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Pianist


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Judi J.

April 20, 2024

Dorian May Bongo Latte Jazz Band Steals the Show

The Dorian May Jazz Trio often plays for us at The Eugene Hotel . So for our Harvest Festival we chose to have The Dorian May Latin Jazz Trio, "Bongo Latte". Once the food had been consumed, attendees focused on the fabulous, upbeat Latin music complete with piano, bass and percussions. Some people danced, some sang and others joined in with their instruments. The audience was alive with the beat of the music. Our Harvest Festival turned into a real party...no one left early! We are having Bongo Latte back for a Cinco de Mayo celebration and the jazz trio back in June. Dorian May and group has been a wonderful find! We pack the house whenever they perform.

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Marren H.

January 9, 2024

Wonderful and lively

Dorian May Jazz Band has performed for us at the Rawlin at Riverbend Memory Care Facility many times. Our residents just adore them! they always get so excited when they hear Dorian May is coming to perform for us. Music is so important in communities like these, it provides joy, laughter and even tears from the memories those notes can hold. I am Marren Hamilton the Activities Director at the Rawlin and I can't express how much we love having the Dorian May Jazz Band come share their time and experiences with us.

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Teri Y.

November 21, 2023

Wonderful Music!

We hired the Dorian May Trio for our annual Holiday Bazaar. Nita Sells was the vocalist for the event. They were great. I heard so many positive comments that we have booked them for next year!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Languages: English , German

About

The Dorian May Duo/Trio/Quartet/Quintet plays an infectious musical mix of Latin, Jazz and Swing, with a repertoire ranging from dinner jazz and cocktail classics, Cuban mambos and boleros to old-time swing tunes. Dorian May, the leader and arranger for the ensembles, is able to tune the mood substantially for your wedding or event, blending into the background during the reception so that guests can mingle and talk, or cooking up a little more energy later in the night.

We are a professional ensemble featuring piano, upright bass, jazz drums as well as tenor saxophone and/or female or male vocals, and are available as a trio, quartet or quintet.

We pride ourselves on our professionalism and our band is easy to work with. We try hard to accommodate all the needs of the event and the client. Excellent references are available.

Band members have extensive experience in weddings, corporate events, gala occasions, private parties and fundraisers.

Team

Dorian May Band Leader & Arranger

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