Blues for J & N
Elijah Cole is a jazz guitarist and pianist based in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from Temple University in 2019 with a degree in Jazz Guitar Performance and has been performing across the city and the country ever since. He is capable in many genres and will always prioritize fitting his music to the setting of your event.
1 review
Art K.
December 28, 2015Elijah and his partner Andrew rocked our party with non stop blues and jazz. Not only are they talented guitarists, but professional and soulful beyond their years. Our guests enjoyed them so much they took up a collection to keep them playing for another hour. Thanks for making my 60th the best party ever!
Hired as: Jazz Guitarist
Price range: $125 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 240 minutes
Elijah Cole provides high quality music for any event. He works most often in solo and duo settings, matching his style to the event.
Elijah Cole is a jazz musician from the Washington, D.C. area.
Elijah began performing professionally at the age of 15, and was working regularly throughout DC and Baltimore by his senior year of high school. He was fortunate to find many mentors in the DC music scene, such as Paul Carr and Michael Bowie, who nurtured his talent and encouraged him to pursue a career in music. After high school, he moved to Philadelphia to pursue his studies further at Temple University, where he was a member of the top big band (under the direction of Terell Stafford) and the top small group (under the direction of Dick Oatts). At Temple, Elijah had the opportunity to learn from jazz legends such as Peter Bernstein, Mike Moreno, and Rodney Green, and performed with Fred Hersch and Randy Brecker. Elijah recently graduated from Temple with a degree in jazz studies, finishing in 3 years.
Elijah has performed at venues such as Blues Alley, the Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, The Kennedy Center, SOUTH, and Chris' Jazz Cafe. Currently residing in Philadelphia, he can be found performing regularly around the city. His music blends avant-garde, straight-ahead, and contemporary influences into a unique sound that delivers a powerful emotional message. His mission is to create music that stimulates the mind, soul, and spirit of his listeners.
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Elijah Cole provides all of his own guitar equipment. However, for certain events, a piano microphone, sound system, and talking microphone are required.
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Haverford, PA
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
7:30pm - 10:30pm
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Washington D.C., DC
Variable depending on the venue and crowd, but often includes:
- Standards from the Great American Songbook (Fly Me To The Moon, A Foggy Day, They Can't Take That Away From Me)
- Jazz Standards by composers such as Horace Silver, John Coltrane, Benny Golson, Dave Brubeck
- Jazz Arrangements of pop standards (Stevie Wonder, Beatles)
George Benson, Charlie Parker, Kenny Burrell, Wynton Kelly, John Coltrane, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Clifford Brown, Miles Davis.
Power outlet with 2 3-prong plugs
Jazz Guitarist