Kevin Van Sant - Jazz Guitarist
Overview
If you are considering having live jazz music at your event, please contact me to discuss the various options.
I am available as a solo guitarist, or can also provide jazz duos, trios, and larger ensembles. I am flexible in order to put together the best possible jazz music to fit your wishes and your budget.
Live jazz music provides elegance, sophistication, and positive energy to any event. This is the real thing, real jazz played for you by the best professional jazz musicians in the area.
Reviews
4 reviews
Elizabeth R. P.
October 29, 2023Class Act
Kevin Van Sant and his trio were the perfect compliment for my engagement party for my son. It was a warm night and he was able to play on my patio. He and his musicians were excellent and knew just what to play to add ambiance to my private residence party. I highly recommend Kevin. He is an accomplished musician.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Karen B. H.
October 12, 2023Wonderful
Kevin and two musical colleagues provided the perfect musical ambience for a small family wedding rehearsal dinner. Kevin was joined by Dave on saxophone and Charlton on upright bass. All three musicians were technically excellent and their styling and arrangements were beautiful. Their repertoire is very broad and they provided a lovely variety for the perfect musical atmosphere and lending a sophistication we could not have accomplished without them. I give Kevin and any combination of musicians he chooses the highest recommendation possible. Many thanks!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Robin J.
November 18, 2017Great sound
Perfect complement to our cocktail hour and dinner! Flexible, great communication and terrific sound!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Amy G.
January 26, 2017Excellent ambience music
Kevin and his trio were a terrific addition to our corporate party. They were prompt, professional, and provided great background jazz music. I would definitely hire them again.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Booking information
Price range: $150-10000
About
If you are considering having live jazz at your event, please contact me to discuss the various options. What I like to do is talk with the client to get a clear sense of what you have in mind and then organize my jazz group accordingly. For example if you have a relatively small number of guests and are concerned about the music being too loud, a drum less trio or duo is a great option. On the other hand if you want the music to really energize your guests and be more "out front" at your event, including a drummer is usually the way to go.
Even the instrumentation can be customized to your wishes. If you love the sound of trombone for example, I can include a wonderful jazz trombonist in the group, or if you would like to have a vocalist, there are several I work with who are all excellent. The point is I am flexible in order to put together the best possible jazz music to fit your wishes and your budget. You will be working directly with me the musician rather than going through a booking agent so you will avoid that added expense and added potential for misunderstandings.
I have played for hundreds of weddings, corporate functions, and other private events. If you are unsure what would work best or would like help making choices, I am happy to share my experience. I can always suggest what I know will be the most suitable configuration for your particular event. One thing you can be sure of is you will be getting the finest jazz music in the area.
I and my groups are also available for concert settings. I have performed internationally both solo and with my ensembles in concerts and at major jazz festivals.
Services offered
Past booked events
October 2023
28
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
06
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Durham, NC
November 2017
04
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Cary, NC
January 2017
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Raleigh, NC
Testimonials
The music was great... Thanks!
– Michael Jordan
Now that I have come up for air, I wanted to thank you so much for doing such a fantastic performance at Bonnie and Hal's wedding. You totally impressed everyone, and I think we found a few more people who discovered Jazz! We are so glad that we found you guys.
– Jackie Beaumont
Thank you Kevin, your music was a perfect compliment to our event.
– US Rep. David Price
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