Jared Forth

Jared Forth

Warrenville, IL

$100 and up

Travels up to 30 miles

Get a free quick quote
Promotional video thumbnail 1 for Jared Forth

My Romance (Solo Jazz Guitar)

Promotional video thumbnail 2 for Jared Forth

The Way You Look Tonight - Live Jazz Guitar

Promotional video thumbnail 3 for Jared Forth

Detour Ahead | Solo Jazz Guitar

Promotional video thumbnail 4 for Jared Forth

Polkadots and Moonbeams | Solo Jazz Guitar

Promotional video thumbnail 5 for Jared Forth

My Foolish Heart | Solo Jazz Guitar

Gallery photo 1 of Jared Forth

Overview

My goal is to create beauty through the art of solo jazz guitar and set the perfect atmosphere for the setting in which I am playing. I have played guitar for over 15 years and have extensive performance experience in a variety of settings.


Reviews

3 reviews

Small thumbnail image for reviewer Terry

Terry

May 27, 2025

Wonderful and beautiful performance. Residents & families enjoyed Jared performance.

Hired as: Jazz Guitarist


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Adam M.

Adam M.

January 20, 2023
Verified review

Jared did such a wonderful job doing our wedding ceremony. Couldn’t say enough good things!

Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist


Small thumbnail image for reviewer Angela K.

Angela K.

January 11, 2023

Jared played at our wedding and delivered more than we could’ve asked for! He had an enthusiastic and professional approach to everything we threw at him. He also offered helpful suggestions when we didn’t have everything planned out. If you’re in need of an excellent musician, Jared is your guy!

Hired as: Guitarist

Write a review

Booking information

Price range: $100 and up

Languages: English

Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes

What to expect

I provide solo jazz guitar playing. I can provide my own amplification and have a repertoire of over 30 songs that is constantly growing. I can also learn material for a specific gig so that you can set the perfect musical atmosphere for your event.

About

Jared is a solo jazz guitarist with over 15 years of playing experience. He writes and performs music on the guitar in the hope that he can capture some of the human experience in the sound of a few vibrating strings.

Additional booking notes

One three-pin power plug

Past booked events

December 2022

30

Friday

Wedding Reception

1:00pm - 2:30pm

Winfield, IL

Set list

My solo repertoire includes the following songs. New pieces are always being added, and I am happy to learn music specifically for your event.

Swing / Bossa

1. Rhythm Changes
2. Beautiful Love
3. You Stepped Out of a
Dream
4. There Will Never Be An-
other You
5. On Green Dolphin Street
6. Invitation
7. Fly Me To The Moon
8. Like Someone In Love
9. The Song is You
10. The Way You Look Tonight
11. Georgia on My Mind
12. Dindi
13. Autumn Leaves
14. My Funny Valentine
15. Emily
16. I’ll Be Seeing You
17. Summertime
18. Blue Skies

Ballads

1. Stella By Starlight
2. Laura
3. I Fall In Love Too Easily
4. My Foolish Heart
5. Days of Wine and Roses
6. Georgia on My Mind
7. My Funny Valentine
8. Emily
9. Misty
10. Polkadots and Moonbeams
11. My Romance
12. These Foolish Things
13. Moonlight in Vermont
14. The Nearness of You
15. My One and Only Love
16. I Cover the Waterfront
17. Autumn in New York
18. Moon River
19. Some Other Time

Folk / Pop

1. Imagine
2. Carrickfergus / The Water is
Wide
3. Danny Boy
4. Coffee
5. Hard Times
6. Blowing in the Wind
7. Won’t You Come and Sing
for Me
8. Don’t Think Twice, It’s All
Right
9. Let It Be
10. City of Stars
11. Both Sides Now

Influences and inspiration

Ted Greene
Lenny Breau
Tim Lerch
Gilad Hekselman
George Van Eps
Ed Bickert
Bill Evans
Jonathan Kreisberg

Setup requirements

Three-pin power

Check out these featured profiles

Featured
Matt Shockley - Singing Guitarist in Los Angeles, CA

Matt Shockley

5.0 (75)
Top Performer
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Singing Guitarist
  • $2500 and up
  • 19 Verified bookings

Chad C. said “There are not enough words to describe how amazing Matt is. From his quick responses for any inquiry to his amazing talent, Matt was everything we dreamed of and more for our wedding. He played live... ”
Fast free quote
Featured
Louis Pettinelli Entertainment - Jazz Band in Philadelphia, PA

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.92 (67)
Top Performer
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Jazz Band
  • $300 dollars and up
  • 240 Verified bookings

Nadia H. said “The Jazz Duo was amazing, our guests loved the entertainment. They were a classy addition to our event ”
Fast free quote
Featured
Serenade Events - String Quartet in Phoenix, AZ

Serenade Events

4.48 (121)
Top Performer
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • String Quartet
  • $150-$1,500
  • 319 Verified bookings

Barbara K. said “If you are looking for a string quartet, I highly recommend Serenade Events! They made our wedding magical and elegant. It was extremely easy to work with them leading up to the event. ”
Fast free quote