Matthew's Jazz Band
Overview
Hi! I'm a NYC based jazz guitarist and with my band of close friends we can make everyone dance and add that special sound on any occasion. We can play swing jazz from the 1920's, Bossa Nova, Funk/Fusion, and everything in between! Whether it's trio with bass and drums, duo with a singer, a large ensemble with horns, or even solo guitar, I've got you covered!
****Now available for socially distant and virtual performances!!******
My bands are:
-Timely
-Can Play Quietly
-Know a wide range of songs
-Very Talented
-Love making music for people
We're also able to travel worldwide with expenses are covered by the client.
Reviews
28 reviews
Bonnie S.
October 4, 2021Beyond fantastic!
Matthew's Jazz Band was absolutely fabulous! They were so professional and polished. Their style of music was exactly what we wanted . They looked great, very cool and sophisticated. They made our party perfect! I will recommend them happily!!!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Matthew's Jazz Band
Thanks so much for having us!!
Kashief
May 5, 2020AMAZING BDAY GIFT
Hello,
Im currenly Stuck in canada on quarantine and I had reached out to have the band and vocalist perform 3 songs for my girlfriends. They did an amazing job! showed up on time and the communication during this entire planning process was perfect. Her voice was so soothing and the guitarist was amazing too! very happy I decided to go with them! brought me so much joy to see my girlfriend smile as they performed. thank you so much!
Hired as: Guitarist, Jazz Singer
Matthew's Jazz Band
Kashief! So glad you liked it! Be safe up north, hope you can return soon.
Jeanne D.
July 1, 2019They are amazing! .
We had an event with an audience of some musical artists and they were all impressed with their talent. It was the perfect jazz sounds I was looking for at this event.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Jimmy F.
December 13, 2024Great music and great presence
Matthew's Jazz band provided the perfect mix of jazzy christmas instrumentals for my annual christmas party two years running now. They are professional, punctual, and have a great presence that my guests all rave about. Highly recommend for your next event!
Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist
Lucy B.
March 30, 2024Great band!
We booked this band for a 60th birthday party and they were a hit! Nicko was proactive, responsive and very professional throughout the whole process. The music was top-notch, the band members all super-nice, and our guests were very complimentary of their performance. We had very particular requests for the quartet make-up (piano, drums, bass, singer) as well as the vibe of the song list, and they made it work. We definitely would hire them again for other events.
Hired as: Drummer, Jazz Band, Jazz Pianist, Jazz Singer
Booking information
Price range: $200-$6000
Languages: English, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian
Gig length: 30 - 360 minutes
What to expect
My group will arrive early to sound check and test levels. We'll then perform for as long as you like, playing a mix of contemporary jazz standards, bossa nova, and songs by Great American composers such as Gershwin and Cole Porter. We'll make sure everyone is smiling and tapping their feet!!
About
I'm a jazz guitarist who's been playing regularly in venues in and around Manhattan for the last three years, whether it's providing music in a restaurant with my trio, or playing with 5 horns for somebody's wedding. I take great joy in providing a musical product that despite being sophisticated will still make you want to dance!
Additional booking notes
1 Outlet
1 Chair
We bring the rest!
Services offered
Past booked events
December 2024
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Brooklyn, NY
September 2024
28
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Mamaroneck, NY
August 2024
03
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Bronx, NY
June 2024
06
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
May 2024
04
Saturday
Funeral/Memorial Service
2:30pm - 5:30pm
•
New York City, NY
March 2024
26
Tuesday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Manhattan, NY
December 2023
08
Friday
Christmas Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
October 2023
03
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New York City, NY
01
Sunday
Baby Shower
12:00pm - 3:30pm
•
New York City, NY
September 2023
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Jersey City, NJ
18
Monday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
August 2023
14
Monday
Grand Opening
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Oceanside, NY
June 2023
14
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
14
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
April 2023
06
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Goshen, NY
January 2023
12
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
East Rockaway, NY
December 2022
13
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Jersey City, NJ
October 2022
27
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
June 2022
23
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
New York City, NY
May 2022
25
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New York City, NY
22
Sunday
Anniversary Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Beach Haven, NJ
07
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New York City, NY
February 2022
25
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Flushing, NY
December 2021
16
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
October 2021
03
Sunday
Cocktail Party
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Demarest, NJ
September 2021
19
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 2:00pm
•
New York City, NY
11
Saturday
Personal Occasion
1:00pm - 3:30pm
•
New York City, NY
August 2021
18
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
New York City, NY
07
Saturday
Concert
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Callicoon, NY
July 2021
23
Friday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Oyster Bay, NY
23
Friday
Religious Celebration
10:00am - 11:30am
•
Brooklyn, NY
10
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Montague, NJ
May 2021
29
Saturday
Children’s Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Rumson, NJ
November 2020
03
Tuesday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 9:30pm
•
New York City, NY
September 2020
22
Tuesday
Surprise
6:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
9:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Jersey City, NJ
August 2020
15
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Hempstead, NY
May 2020
30
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
12:00pm - 12:30pm
•
Jersey City, NJ
24
Sunday
Personal Occasion
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
03
Sunday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
Queens, NY
January 2020
15
Wednesday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2019
13
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New York City, NY
November 2019
21
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
September 2019
25
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New York City, NY
August 2019
21
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
New York City, NY
June 2019
30
Sunday
Graduation
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Stamford, CT
12
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
May 2019
04
Saturday
House Party
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Princeton, NJ
March 2019
30
Saturday
Birthday Party
12:00am - 1:30am
•
New York City, NY
Set list
Take Five
So What
Take The "A" Train
Round Midnight
My Favorite Things
All Blues
Girl From Ipanema
My Funny Valentine
Naime
Song For My Father
Autumn Leaves
Caravan
Fly Me To The Moon
Blue Bossa
And many others!
Influences and inspiration
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Duke Ellington, Louis Armsrong
Setup requirements
Power Source
Chairs for the group
Enough space to set up