Elizabeth Hayes Jazz Review
Overview
Elizabeth is a jazz and cabaret vocalist. She performs with some of the best local jazz musicians. We can come with as a quartet (4) qunitet (5) or septet (7).
- Corporate, Social & Wedding Events
We love to travel! (fuel and lodging expenses required)
We perform soft jazz, smooth rock, contemporary classics, Broadway and Hollywood show tunes.
Gershwin, Irving Berlin, H Arlen, C Porter, R Rodgers, O Hammerstein, Duke Ellington, B Goodman, G Miller, Ed Sheeran, Adel, C Perri .... a few of the composers that we draw material from.
Michael Buble, Jane Monheit, Diana Krall, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Rosemary Clooney,, Louis Armstrong Peggy Lee, S Vaughn, N Wilson, ...voices.
Reviews
14 reviews
Amy P.
April 12, 2026Amazing Band! Amazing Night!
Last night’s prom was unforgettable, and a huge part of that magic came from this incredible jazz band.
From the moment they started playing, the energy in the room completely transformed. Their sound was smooth, vibrant, and full of life—perfectly setting the tone for an elegant and fun night. Whether it was slow dances or upbeat swing, they nailed every single moment.
What really stood out was their talent and connection as a group—you could tell they genuinely love what they do, and it made the experience even more special for everyone there.
If you ever get the chance to hear them live, don’t miss it. They didn’t just play music—they created memories.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Elizabeth Hayes Jazz Review
Amy:
We appreciate your comments. We hope to see you again.
Ron
Hannah C.
March 1, 2018BEST DECISION EVER
Ron, Lizzie and everyone with them were wonderful to work with! We couldn’t have chosen a better band for our formal event. These guys are the real deal! So classy and so, so talented. I would make this choice for our wedding reception a million times over. They really cared about what we wanted and went to great lengths to get every name correct when making announcements. We will remember these guys for our future events and have and will tell anyone with ears to do the same!!!
Thanks so much!
-Hannah cooper
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1970s Era Entertainment, Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band, Jazz Singer, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Elizabeth Hayes Jazz Review
We had a wonderful time. We look forward to being able to perform for you, your family and guests.
Eliot M.
May 21, 2017Elizabeth Hayes and Different Hats were amazing!!
The band was terrific. Our guests loved the music, and the band members were very professional, switching locales at the last moment, due to inclement weather, and accommodating their hosts in every conceivable way. Thank you so much!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Elizabeth Hayes Jazz Review
We had a wonderful time.
We were well hosted and appreciated.
Hope we see you again soon.
Lizi
Anne W.
January 28, 2020Perfect for Event
Thank for great set up and, tear down and performance! We received many positive remarks from our guests. They were easy to communicate with before the event and during the event. Thank you for making my evening easier as the event coordinator. Thank you!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Timothy S.
January 1, 2020Black Tie New Years Eve
The band arrived on time for set up just as planned . Very professional in reviewing the order of events and planning accordingly. Lovely music and vocals plus recorded music later in the evening . Highly recommended.
Hired as: 1950s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band
Elizabeth Hayes Jazz Review
We had a great time. It was wonderful to provide music at the event.
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English , French , German
Gig length: 45 - 300 minutes
Insurance: Yes
Unions: AFM
What to expect
We will wow you and your guests.
We arrive promptly to make sure all major set up is completed before your guests arrive.
Your satisfaction is our business.
About
We perform Jazz Standards, Big Band hits, Bossa Nova and Show Tunes. Our stylings include soft jazz, smooth rock and contemporary classics with pizzazz! Elizabeth has just released Touche a wonderful collection of tunes from the Great American Song book. These make great party or wedding favors.
We are the top rated Jazz Trio on Gigmasters! This goes for USA, Canada and Mexico!! (we were the rising star for 2009 and are still rated as the top in our category for 2011)
We have been featured in the Dayton Press and Television for our performance and musical education projects. (Copies will be sent to you upon request0
We are able to provide you with the music that you need in the combo that suits your taste and budget. We perform as a duo, a trio, quartet or even as a quintet.
Each of our ensembles has an elegant look and sound.
Rex ---- Reeds/Keys/Flutes/Production
Rex has an impressive resume, including a degree from Berklee College of Music, and several European tours over the past two decades. Here at home in Ohio, he has years of experience as a professional musician- and a day job teaching private lessons. As a musician, he is proficient on multiple instruments, including tenor sax, alto sax, bari sax, clarinet, bass clarinet, flute, piano, guitar and recorders.
Lizz --- Vocals/Keys/Guitar
Mizz Lizz has been singing since infancy, and she has been performing as a professional for the past four (4) years. Her vocal style has been compared to Linda Eder, Karen Carpenter, Etta James and Linda Ronstadt. Her voice is fresh, clear, appealing and was metaphorized by one fan as "oxygen over velvet." She currently attends Central State University, and is the lead vocalist for the Jazz Band. She is also a nationally recognized young artist, and her vocal abilities are evenly matched by her talent with charcoal and paper. She is certainly a beautiful, young woman with a bright future!
Here is a composite review on Liz
Performance left my jaw slack.
I first heard Elizabeth sing six years ago. The very first songs left me speechless. I still get chills from time to time as I listen to her sing. Over the years I have observed many astute listeners have the Lizi moment as they realize that the sounds that they are hearing are live and that it is that attractive young woman that is making those beautiful sounds.
Her voice has been spoken of as being clear as a bell, wrapping the listener in a warm cozy blanket.
! The following are samples ... - we perform hundreds of selections from (phone number hidden)5, please ask about your favorite tune!
All of Me - Simons & Marks (Martha Tilton)
Alice In Wonderland - Disney
And I Love Her - Lennon & McCartney
At Last - as by Etta James
Beauty And The Beast - Disney
Best is Yet to Come The - Leigh & Coleman (Sinatra)
Blue Skies - Irving Berlin
Bye Bye Blackbird - Dixon & Henderson Vocal
Boy From Inpamena - Diana Krall
Come Rain Or Come Shine - Mercer & Arlen (Judy Garland)
Cruella De Vil - Disney
Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me - Ellington & Russell
Don't Know Why - By Norah Jones
Embracable You - Gershwin
Fever - Davenport & Cooley Vocal
Five Foot Two - Lewis-Young & Henderson
Fly Me to the Moon - Bart Howard (Astrud Gilberto) Vocal
Fool On The Hill - Lennon & McCartney
Frim Fram Sauce The - Ricardel & Evans
Girl From Ipanema The - Antonio Carlos Jobim (Jobim & Sinatra)
Honey Suckle Rose - Jane Monheit
I Could Write A Book - Hart & Rodgers (Connie Boswell)
I Only Have Eyes For - Dubin & Warren (Four Freshmen)
I'm Beginning To See The Light - Duke Ellington (Louis & Ella)
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
It Had To Be You - Harry Conick Jr.
I've Go the World On A String - Koelher & Arlen (Nancy Wilson)
Killing Me Softly With His Song - Fox & Gimbel (Roberta Flack)
Lady Madonna - Lennon & McCartney
Love is Here to Stay -Our - G & I Gershwin (Dinah Shore)
My Cherie Amour - Stevie Wonder
My Funny Valentine - Hart & Rodgers
My Romance - Hart & Rodgers
Nearness Of You - Nora Jones
Never Saw Blue Like That - Kimmel Franzel & Luna
Part Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
Someone To Watch Over Me - George & Ira Gershwin
St. Louis Blues - Buddy Bowen
Summertime - G & I Gershwin (Ella) Vocal
Sunday Kind Of Love - as by Etta James
Sway - Gimbel & Ruiz (Dean Martin)
Sweet and Lovely - Arnheim
Takin' A Chance On Love - Stacy Kent
Till There Was You - Meredith Willson Vocal
Time After Time - Cahn & Styne
Ticket To Ride - Lennon & McCartney
When I Fall In Love - Heyman & Young
When You Wish Upon A Star - Disney
Yesterday - Lennon & McCartney
You Belong To Me - King Price & Stewart (Jo Stafford)
You've Got A Friend In Me - Disney
Additional booking notes
We bring our own sound system.
We can use a sound system if one is provided,
Past booked events
April 2026
11
Saturday
Prom/After Prom Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Dayton, OH
March 2026
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Greenwood, IN
January 2020
25
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Sidney, OH
December 2019
31
Tuesday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
8:00pm - 12:00am (Wed)
•
Hamilton, OH
May 2019
25
Saturday
Wedding Reception
2:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New Albany, OH
February 2019
02
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Dayton, OH
December 2018
14
Friday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Eaton, OH
February 2018
25
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Frankfort, KY
January 2018
27
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Goshen, KY
August 2016
26
Friday
Fundraiser
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Cincinnati, OH
December 2015
05
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Cincinnati, OH
Team
Set list
Our complete set list is available upon request.
Songs include:
1. Vocals of today:
Adele, Christina Perri, Ed Sheeran,, Megan Trainor, John Legend, Bruno Mars, Ingrid Michaelson, Jack Hohnson, Fiona Apple, Punch Brothers, The Cranberries, Michael Buble, Katy Perry, Blake Shelton, Pharrel Willams, She & Him, Jazon Maraz The Band Perry, Train, Lifehouse
2. Vocals Made Famous by:
Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Helen Hume, Rosemary Clooney, Louis Armstrong, Ela Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, Tom Paxton, Henry Mancini, Barbara Streisand, Herb Alpert, Jim Croce, Don Ho, Tony Bennett, Pink Martini
3. Swing Classic That Were Played By:
Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, Glen Miller, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Paul Whiteman, Paul Grey, Lawrence Welk, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Wood Herman.
4. Broadway Standards and Movie Hits:
Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen, Richard Rogers, Oscar Hamerstien, Lerner & Lowe.
5. Louis Armstrong, Dixieland and Early Swing:
Charleston, Dixieland, Rag Time, Dr, John, Al Hirt, Pete Fountian, Soul Rebels Brass Band
6. Songs From The 60's. 70' 80's and Contemporary Classics :
Paul Simon, Lennon And McCartney, Stevie Wonder, The Doors, Steely Dan, Smooth Jazz Hits, Motown, Jimmy Hendrix, Elton John, Martha And The Vandellas, Temptations, Eagles, Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater, Journey, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood Mac, Carly Simon, Al Green, Wings, Burt Bacharach, The Drifters, The Righteous Brothers, Joe Cocker, Billy Joel, Randy Newman, Loggins and Messina.
7. Bossa Nova, Samba, Cha Cha, Tango, Mambo:
Antonio Carlos Jobim, Sergio Mendez, Mongo Santa Mario, Tito Puente,
Influences and inspiration
Lizi sounds like: Peggy Lee, Dians Krall, Nora Jones, Jane Monheit, Doris Day, Rosemary Klooney, Helen Hume, Stacey Kent...
Setup requirements
at least on 20 amp or two 15 amp circuits
armless chairs for the band