Jazz In Vivo Trio - Tenderly
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Jazz In Vivo Quintet - Bolivia
Jazz In Vivo with Vocals
Jazz In Vivo Quintet live at Vendetta Coffee Bar
Jazz In Vivo Quintet at Transfer Pizzaria's Latin Sessions
Jazz In Vivo Quartet live at the Milwaukee Makers Market Festival
Jazz In Vivo Trio at Five O'Clock Steakhouse
Jazz In Vivo Quintet live at Lion's Tail Brewing Company
Jazz In Vivo Quartet live at Hop Harvest and Vine
Jazz In Vivo Trio live at Elm Grove Beer Garden
Led by trumpeter Alec Baca, Jazz In Vivo is a Milwaukee-based jazz combo performing a dynamic blend of swing, bossa nova, bebop, modern jazz, and original compositions. The name "In Vivo" -
Latin for 'alive' - captures the band's commitment to spontaneity and the living spirit of jazz.
Available as a trio, quartet, or quintet, Jazz In Vivo has performed over 75 events across Wisconsin, including the Eau Claire Jazz Festival, Bay View Jazz Fest, the Milwaukee Makers Market Festival, and Waukesha's Friday Night Live.
Whether you're planning a cocktail party, birthday celebration, corporate reception, or jazz series, we tailor our sound to complement your event with style and professionalism.
1 review
Megan M.
December 16, 2025We recently had the pleasure of having Jazz In Vivo perform at our company holiday party, and they were outstanding! From the moment they arrived, their professionalism and kindness were evident. They played a fantastic selection of music that truly set the perfect ambiance for our event. Our guests couldn't stop raving about their performance.
If you're considering booking them, don't hesitate - you won't regret it.
Hired as: Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band
Price range: $200-1000
Languages: English, Spanish
We provide a flexible setup ideal for creating a soothing background ambiance or serving as the main entertainment for your event. Typically, we perform 45- to 60-minute sets with short breaks every hour, adaptable to the length of your gathering. Our repertoire spans from timeless jazz classics of the 1920s to contemporary styles, with each setlist thoughtfully customized to match the atmosphere you envision.
Event coordination is handled by our bandleader and trumpeter, Alec Baca, who will tailor the group’s size and instrumentation according to your preferences — whether that means selecting specific instruments, including a vocalist, or working within your budget.
Additionally, we can provide a microphone and speaker system for announcements during breaks, ensuring seamless communication throughout your event.
Established in 2022, Jazz In Vivo is a Milwaukee-based jazz combo led by trumpeter Alec Baca, performing a dynamic mix of classic swing, bossa nova, bebop, modern jazz, and original compositions. The group’s name — In Vivo, a Latin-rooted scientific term meaning “within the living” — reflects the band’s emphasis on spontaneity, creativity, and the living, breathing energy of live jazz performance.
Regular collaborators include Pete Billmann on guitar, a rotating lineup of Hal Miller, Liam Phillips, and Hannah Sternberg on bass, and Christian Fox on drums, with frequent guest appearances by saxophonists and vocalists. The ensemble’s members bring a wealth of experience that include decades of performance experience and as well as higher education in jazz performance from leading Midwestern universities.
As a combo, Jazz In Vivo has played over 75 events across Wisconsin, with highlights including the Bay View Jazz Fest, Eau Claire Jazz Festival, Waukesha’s Friday Night Live, and the Milwaukee Makers Market Festival, among others.
For set up, spacing depends on the size of the group but at a minimum a 12' by 12' area would be required starting with the trio set up. We are able to play indoors or outdoors. Our only other requirement is electrical access.
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Franklin, WI
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Milwaukee, WI
Our full repertoire includes over 150 songs, ranging from timeless jazz standards and vibrant Latin jazz to modern compositions and original works. We tailor each setlist to suit the unique vibe, audience, and atmosphere of every venue.
The list below is not exhaustive, but rather a selection of 40 songs we perform most frequently. It offers a snapshot of the diverse material we draw from in performance.
SWING / BEBOP / HARD BOP
Barbados – Charlie Parker
Au Privave – Charlie Parker
Anthropology – Charlie Parker / Dizzy Gillespie
Just Friends – John Klenner
You Stepped Out of a Dream – Nacio Herb Brown
Let’s Cool One – Thelonious Monk
Blue Monk – Thelonious Monk
West Coast Blues – Wes Montgomery
All Blues – Miles Davis
Sandu – Clifford Brown
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore – Duke Ellington
BOSSA NOVA / LATIN JAZZ
Corcovado – Antonio Carlos Jobim
The Girl from Ipanema – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Wave – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Desafinado – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Inutil Paisagem – Antonio Carlos Jobim
Triste – Antonio Carlos Jobim
No More Blues (Chega de Saudade) – Antonio Carlos Jobim
St. Thomas – Sonny Rollins
BALLADS / GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK
My Funny Valentine – Richard Rodgers
Misty – Erroll Garner
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise – Sigmund Romberg
Someday My Prince Will Come – Frank Churchill
Time After Time – Jule Styne
The Nearness of You – Hoagy Carmichael
Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
September in the Rain – Harry Warren
It Could Happen to You – Jimmy Van Heusen
A Child Is Born – Thad Jones
MODERN / POST-BOP / ORIGINALS
The Gift – Roy Hargrove
Roy Allen – Roy Hargrove
Public Eye – Roy Hargrove
Trust – Roy Hargrove
Starmaker – Lou Marini
Windows – Chick Corea
Dolphin Dance – Herbie Hancock
Black Narcissus – Joe Henderson
Playa Pequena – Alec Baca (Original)
Mediterranean Tide – Alec Baca (Original)
The Night Shift – Alec Baca (Original)
Chet Baker, Antonio-Carlos Jobim, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Wayne Shorter, Roy Hargrove, Charlie Parker
Electrical access is the only requirement, the rest we provide!
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