- Venice, CA
- Jazz Band
- $400-$8,000.00 and up
Anastasia K. said
“Thank you so much for amazing entertainment! You guys rocked! ”
Jazz Mandala
Overview
Bossa Nova, Swing, Latin, Cool or Contemporary Jazz provided for your event!
Jazz Mandala has covered popular Jazz Standards with contemporary arrangements on the south-coast since 2013.
If your venue calls for a "bigger" or "smaller" sound we regroup to a solo, duo, trio, quartet or more to suit your specific situation. Tell us how we can add to your event's success!
Reviews
2 reviews
Gary M.
August 4, 2022Jazz Mandala was the perfect choice for our event
Jazz Mandala was the perfect choice for our client's corporate reception at the Ritz-Carlton Bacara. They were very professional, talented, and easy to work with before and during the event. Their music provided just the right atmosphere for our outdoor event. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for live music at a reception. Great folks, too!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Jazz Mandala
Thanks Gary. We very much enjoyed working with you. We are glad the music was a good fit for your event. What a great summer evening by the beach!
Denise A.
July 6, 2014Jazz Mandala - Great Repertoire - Talented Musicians
"Jazz Mandala" gives a wonderful performance. Enjoy their smooth style and song selections. The flute solos soar like birds, and the piano work is incredible.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Jazz Mandala can be configured as a duo, trio, or quartet. We perform live jazz music for large parties and small intimate gatherings.
About
George De Filippo and Marilyn Avenali formed Jazz Mandala in March 2013. Since then, they and their musical colleagues have provided a wide range of jazz classics, smooth jazz, groove, and Bossa Nova standards - great music from the Great American Songbook. Whether as a duo, trio, or larger configuration, we can provide piano, guitar, bass, drums, and horns for the perfect jazz soundscape to complement your special events, weddings, or fundraisers. You can expect solid arrangements, great sound, and compelling improvisations. We look forward to performing for your next event!
Additional booking notes
Electric Outlets, Lighting.
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2025
11
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Santa Barbara, CA
August 2022
03
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Santa Barbara, CA
Team
George De Filippo
Alto Sax - Flute - Vocals
Marilyn Avenali
Piano / Keyboards
Ed Ransford
Double Bass
Roy Gillian
Drums
Set list
Latin
1. Girl from Ipanema
2. Gentle Rain
3. Forest Flower
4. Desafinado
5. Wave
6. Blue Bossa
Standards
1. Green Dolphin Street
2. Straight, No Chaser
3. Moment's Notice
4. Autumn Leaves
5. Night and Day
6. Nica's Dream
Modal/Other
1. 500 Miles
2. Little Sunflower
3. Sky Dive
4. Cantaloupe Island
5. Just the Two of Us
6 Footprints
7. Look On Me
Influences and inspiration
Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Jobim, Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Herbie Hancock, Yellowjackets, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Monk, Paul Desmond.
Setup requirements
Lighting
Electrical Outlets
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