The Medicinal Jazz Band creates the perfect ambiance for dinner parties, corporate events, and weddings through its colorful interpretations of the greatest Jazz hits of the 1930s-60s, as well as modern originals. Led by pianist Noah Strom, the band is known for its extensive repertoire, elegant performances, and vibrant improvisations. Normally performing as a quartet (piano, upright bass, drums, and guitar), we can add additional musicians (e.g. trumpet, female vocalist) or perform as a trio, duet, or solo (piano) if desired. Hire the Medicinal Jazz Band to class up your event!
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2 reviews
Alan B.
November 18, 2024Noah and his band were the perfect choice for our wedding. They were very easy to work with throughout the planning period and weeks leading up to the event. Their vibe was exactly what we needed for the reception. Everyone was commenting on how much they like the music.
Would highly recommend them for any event.
Thanks again!
Hired as: Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Medicinal Jazz Band
Thanks, Alan!
Baadal C.
July 20, 2022On time, and most importantly, the music was great. I asked them to play couple songs and they played all of them. Very professional, totally recommended. Everyone loved them, so happy to have them. And excellent communication as well!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Price range: $600-$2700
Languages: English
Gig length: 20 - 240 minutes
We offer the perfect music to "class up" your event. We arrive well-dressed and well-rehearsed. We play a style of jazz that is easy to listen to -- dinner guests will likely start humming familiar tunes to themselves during a set. We try to create an elegant atmosphere with musical selections ranging from compositions by Fats Waller (traditional jazz) to Luiz Bonfa (Latin jazz), and some fun originals, too!
The Medicinal Jazz Band is made up of a core of four musicians that have played with each other for over two decades. We have toured the U.S. and the U.K. and played a variety of styles of music. We got more interested in jazz around 2010 and have been playing it ever since! We've met people along the way and can add a trumpet or female vocalist by request.
We prefer a real piano (upright or grand) but own a keyboard that can be used in lieu of a piano.
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 8:30pm
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Minneapolis, MN
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Stillwater, MN
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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St Paul, MN
Our sets are not limited to these tunes, but this will give you an idea of what we play. We can learn anything by request. We are classically trained as well as jazz musicians.
Swing:
Black and Blue
A Kiss to Build a Dream On
Rosetta
Walkn’ my Baby Back Home
Louisiana Fairytale
Mood Indigo
Witchcraft
It Don’t Mean a Thing
Latin:
Samba de Orfeu
Ceora
Manteca
Con Alma
A Night in Tunisia
Desafinado
Girl from Impanema
Black Orpheus
Michelle
Sway
Originals:
Cool Moods
Martin’s Walk
Night Song
Sprig Thyme
Klezmer:
Hava Nagila
L'Chaim
Oi, Tate
Duke Ellington
Hoagy Charmichael
Louis Armstrong
Luiz Bonfa
Fats Waller
PA system with mix board
Microphone and microphone stand for piano (if piano is used)
Vocal mic and stand
Access to electricity (three-holed outlets)
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