Lance Tanner Duo
LTD - Set 1
On Stage at The Cullen Center for the Arts
At the Hotel Lafayette
We are ready!
Really ready for this fundraiser at the Phillips Lytle Building!
Huge fan dancing at the Niagara Falls Culinary Center
Fun evening under the tent!
Jamming with Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo
That was a thrill!
Great night at Music on Main
Playing while people unwind after the Gala Evening!!
Opening night at the Expo68LLC Art Show!
Lake Ontario is out front - but what's that over there? .... an errant Bride?
Big Finish!
Playing at the Northwest Jazzfest in Lewiston NY! A beautiful day and a great time!
That set was a rush! Beautiful evening at the Jazzfest!
The Terrace at Delaware Park! What a nice Evening!
Marcus Explaining Things 0n a Beautiful Day to a Great Crowd at the Northwest Jazz Festival 2022
Overview
The Lance Tanner Duo is an instrumental jazz guitar duo steeped in the tradition of guitar greats and classic tunes. From cocktail parties to corporate events, from graduations to grand openings, LTD can add style and sophistication, helping to create the perfect ambience for all your events!
LTD, with over 50 years of combined playing experience, is committed to providing professional, high-quality entertainment. Both LTD members, Jim Ferrantini and Marcus Deveso, have compiled exciting arrangements of a wide variety of Latin, Jazz, Swing, Pop, and Holiday tunes!
Reviews
14 reviews
Marc R.
August 16, 2021Awesome
Couldn’t be nicer. Went above and beyond. Super great musicians.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Jen
January 16, 2020Wonderful musicians!
They were kind, funny and also great musicians. Perfect for our party and I would definitely hire them again.
Hired as: Guitarist
Debbie J.
May 12, 2025Great music for our party
The music was perfect for our anniversary celebration. All the guests commented on how much they enjoyed it. They were very professional and easy to work with. I would definitely recommend.
Hired as: Jazz Guitarist
Marie G.
May 21, 2023Fantastic Dinner Music! Super professional guys
Our organization can not say enough about The Lance Tanner Duo! They arrived early, dressed classy, sounded perfect. (Mellow jazz classics) My director wants to have them back. We chose them because we know they would not create overpowering , disruptive noise. People were put at ease and could still hear each other over the banquet tables. They received many compliments and really made things lovely and smooth. They even helped us with brief announcements and agreed to share their sound system with the Emcee, which was very appreciated. Five stars you two!!
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist
Sara B.
June 26, 2022So good
Thank you so much for making our day so beautiful. I can't say enough good things about this team! Book them, you won't be disappointed!
Hired as: Acoustic Band, Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: Contact for rates
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to expect
You'll hear us play all kinds of tunes with strong melodies and a variety of rhythms tailored to your needs. We can play cool and subdued if background music is what will complement your event best, or we can bring it all out front for a real performance if your event calls for it.
About
We are Marcus and Jim and together we are the Lance Tanner Duo! We play instrumental versions of all the jazz standards and lots of pop tunes all arranged for two guitars. We've been playing a long time and can provide you with music that sets the mood for a great event. Whether its a cocktail party, a picnic, a corporate luncheon, dinner music from casual to formal settings, an evening at the coffee house, a special event anywhere from nursing homes to country clubs, or a complete performance all on its own, we are committed to delivering you fine musical entertainment that complements and enhances your event.
Additional booking notes
We can provide our own sound and stage equipment.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2025
10
Saturday
Anniversary Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Hamburg, NY
May 2023
06
Saturday
Fundraiser
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Elba, NY
June 2022
25
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Alden, NY
11
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Rush, NY
December 2021
10
Friday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Buffalo, NY
August 2021
14
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:30pm - 6:30pm
•
Penfield, NY
February 2020
07
Friday
Surprise
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Buffalo, NY
January 2020
12
Sunday
Birthday Party
12:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Buffalo, NY
July 2019
20
Saturday
Anniversary Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Williamsville, NY
August 2018
14
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Buffalo, NY
12
Sunday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 5:00pm
•
Dunkirk, NY
November 2017
17
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Buffalo, NY
October 2017
27
Friday
Buffalo Cigars
7:00pm - 10:00pm
August 2017
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
2:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Niagara Falls, NY
July 2017
22
Saturday
SPoT on Tansit
6:00pm - 8:00pm
June 2017
15
Thursday
Music on Main
6:00pm - 9:00pm
February 2017
04
Saturday
LaSallian Gala
6:00pm - 11:00pm
October 2016
14
Friday
Buffalo Cigars
7:00pm - 10:00pm
September 2016
17
Saturday
Anniversary Party
3:00pm - 7:00pm
•
West Seneca, NY
10
Saturday
"PREP" for the Future - Fundraiser
7:00pm - 10:00pm
July 2016
30
Saturday
Hot Mama's Canteen (w/Luke Ciminelli)
1:00pm - 4:00pm
June 2016
17
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Gasport, NY
03
Friday
Wedding - Becker farms
5:00pm - 7:00pm
March 2016
09
Wednesday
Jewish Community Center Coffee House
5:00pm - 7:30pm
February 2016
06
Saturday
LaSallian Gala
5:00pm - 11:00pm
January 2016
03
Sunday
Haiti Benefit
7:30pm - 10:00pm
October 2015
10
Saturday
St. John's Wine Tasting Benefit
7:00pm - 11:00pm
July 2015
18
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Niagara Falls, NY
June 2015
26
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Buffalo, NY
11
Thursday
Cabernet Cafe
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Team
Set list
Here is a brief sampling from the tunes we play:
Typical standards - Autumn Leaves, All the Things You Are, etc.
Some cool jazz - All Blues, Footprints
Bossa Nova - Girl from Ipanema, How Insensitive, etc.
Popular - You are the Sunshine of My Life, Just the way You Are etc.
and a few surprises!
Influences and inspiration
We have been strongly influenced by so many great guitar players, Martin Taylor and Tommy Emmanuel especially. We have been very fortunate to have taken lessons from Martin Taylor and to have had him perform here in Buffalo each of the past two years.
Setup requirements
We are basically self-sufficient equipment-wise