The Jim Ferris Trio entertains regularly at restaurants, night clubs, weddings, private events and at the top jazz venues in the Triangle and Eastern NC. They perform a wide selection of standard and contemporary jazz featuring Jim Ferris on Sax/Flute, Duke Ladd on Piano/Keys/Vocals and Mike Tavares on Drums.
They have been #1 on the ReverbNation jazz charts for Raleigh since 2015 and still maintain that position. You can hear tracks of the band on their jimferristrio website as well as on ReverbNation
They are available for weddings and private parties/events. The group is also available as a duo, quartet or quintet.
2 reviews
Holly B.
October 27, 2024We hired the Jim Ferris Trio for our wedding and they made it such a magical and classic evening, playing classic dinner jazz music along with our special requests for the evening. The music was fantastic, and they were so wonderful to work with leading up to and during the event. If you’re looking for jazz for an event, they should be your pick!
Hired as: Jazz Band, Saxophone Player
Jim Ferris Trio
Thank you so much Holly! You were wonderful to work with and it was an honor to be part of your special day. God bless you both!! - Jim
Kelly R.
March 2, 2021They were amazing! They were the perfect addition to our celebration.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Saxophone Player
Price range: Contact for rates
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
A mix of jazz styles and energy; listening jazz (standards and contemporary), funk, pop (w/vocals) and dancing jazz if required (ballroom/swing)
From Dizzy to Desmond to Duke, Hancock to Harris to Hubbard, Trane to Turrentine, Miles to Monk, Bird to Benson, Grover to Getz, Sinatra to Shorter, the Jim Ferris Trio performs a wide selection of standard & contemporary jazz featuring Jim Ferris on Sax/Flute, Duke Ladd on keyboards/vocals and Manny Santos on Drums.
Jim Ferris (sax/flute) relocated to Wilmington, NC where he debuted to a sellout performance for the “Jazz at the CAM” series. Jim has been leading his own jazz group since the late '80's in New York and North Carolina. He led the Jim Ferris Quartet in Rochester, NY, the Jim Ferris Trio in Raleigh, NC, and now the new Jim Ferris Trio in Wilmington, NC. Jim has been performing for more than 35 years, playing Jazz, Funk, R&B, Top40, Rock and more.
Duke Ladd (piano, keyboards) has performed in some of the nation’s premier hotels in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas and Atlantic City. In the studio Duke has recorded three albums for renowned folk singer, John Golden and recorded a jazz album with legendary saxophonist Robert Williams. Using his talents as both a pianist and composer, Duke continues to be called upon again and again where people demand the best.
Manny Santos (Drums) has performed with such distinguished artists as Maya Angelou, Steven Tyler, Maurice Starr, Andre Ward, Donald Harrison and Sabby Lewis and is featured on a number of recordings. Manny has also performed with 6-time Grammy Award nominee Kurt Elling. After moving to Wilmington from Boston, Manny created his own band, “Mangroove”. Manny is one of the most sought-after drummers in Eastern NC.
10'X12' stage and one power outlet
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wilmington, NC
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wallace, NC
Monday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Wilmington, NC
Friday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Wilmington, NC
Saturday
Rehearsal Dinner
5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wrightsville Beach, NC
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Saturday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Restaurant
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Restaurant
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ C*GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Restaurant
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Restaurant
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Imurj
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
Jim Ferris Trio at Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Cary Spring Daze
1:45pm - 3:00pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Restaurant
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:30pm
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Raleigh, NC
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Restaurant
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Restaurant
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Thursday
Jim Ferris Trio - Jazz Dining Co-op
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Campus Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
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Wake Forest, NC
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Brasa - Jim Ferris Trio
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Brasa - Kyle Ferris - Solo Piano
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Cameron Art Museum (CAM) Winter Jazz Series - Wilmington, NC
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Brasa - Kyle Ferris - Solo Piano
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Brasa - Jim Ferris Trio
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Kyle Ferris @ The Empress Room - SOLO Piano
9:30pm - 12:30am (Sat)
Wednesday
Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Brasa - Jim Ferris Trio
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Irregardless Cafe' - LATE NIGHT JAZZ
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Brasa - Kyle Ferris - Solo Piano
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Peak City Grill - Kyle Ferris - Solo Piano
6:45pm - 8:45pm
Wednesday
Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Empress Room - Kyle Ferris - Solo Piano
9:30pm - 12:30am (Sat)
Friday
Brasa - Jim Ferris Trio
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday
Brasa - Kyle Ferris - Solo Piano
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sun)
Wednesday
Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia Italian Kitchen
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 1:00am (Sat)
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Jim Ferris Trio @ Irregardless Cafe'
9:00pm - 11:55pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
C GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 11:55pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
The Art of Cool Festival (Beyu Caffe' Stage)
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Kyle Ferris @ Brasa - SOLO Piano
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
KYLE FERRIS - Empress Room
9:30pm - 11:55pm
Saturday
C. GRACE Jazz Club
9:00pm - 11:55pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
KYLE FERRIS - Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
C. GRACE
9:00pm - 11:55pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
KYLE FERRIS - Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Beyu Caffe'
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
C. GRACE
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
KYLE FERRIS - Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
KYLE FERRIS - Empress Room
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
C Grace Jazz Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
C Grace Jazz Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
KYLE FERRIS - Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse - Solo Piano
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
C. GRACE
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
KYLE FERRIS - Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
KYLE FERRIS - Empress Room
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
C. GRACE
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
KYLE FERRIS - Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
KYLE FERRIS - Empress Room
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
C. GRACE
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Wednesday
Travinia - Park West Village, Morrisville
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
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Wake Forest, NC
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 5:30pm
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Durham, NC
Standard and Contemporay Jazz; Funk, Pop, Ballroom and Swing Dance
Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond, Stan Getz, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Theloneus Monk, Stanley Turrentine, Duke Ellington, Herbie Hancock, Freddie Hubbard, Eddie Harris, Frank Sinatra, Wayne Shorter, Grover Washington Jr., Ronnie Laws, Chick Corea and more...
10'X12' space minimum
One power outlet
Jazz Band
