Momentum Featuring Joy
Overview
Momentum Featuring Joy is a band specializing in jazz, soul, Motown, and funk music, ready to bring good vibes to your party, wedding, or special event!
Sensitive to every client's needs, we take special care to tailor each and every setlist to create the best atmosphere for your event. We are happy to take requests and open to traveling wherever your event is being held.
As a band of close friends who share a spirit of warmth and high-energy, we are committed to creating magical moments that you and your guests will never forget!
Reviews
30 reviews
Tolu A.
May 30, 2026Amazing band!
Their instrumental trio was perfect for our event. We appreciated how flexible, honest and just good people they were. We hired them to play during a cocktail event for a fundraiser and they provided the perfect atmosphere. They also supported us tremendously when a teen jazz band wanted to perform a few songs. We’d hire them again for another jazz night for sure.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Rita R.
January 5, 2026Wonderful!
We were lucky to find Momentum featuring Joy for our NYE dinner party! Grady was super responsive and flexible throughout the process. We also did a walkthrough a few days in advance to make sure that we had the necessary equipment. The setup was smooth and our guests LOVED the music. It just added the cherry on top of the atmosphere. Can't wait to work with you guys again! Highly recommend!!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Danny P.
October 27, 2025Magical!
Momentum Featuring Joy was truly amazing and magical at our wedding. They made our wedding so very special for us and all the guests. They were extremely accommodating and kind. My niece was originally going to sing and play the guitar during our ceremony, but was a little too nervous at the end, so Ricardo, the guitarist stepped in. And Joy made the songs we’ve requested so special that we will remember it forever. Thank you for helping make our wedding so beautiful and memorable!
Hired as: Jazz Band, Pop Music, Wedding Band
Jasmine T.
December 5, 2024Great for Corporate Cocktail Hour!
Momentum was great for our corporate cocktail hour and provided a good upbeat but relaxed vibe. Thank you!
Hired as: Party Band
Deone C.
October 23, 2024Tremendous service and professionalism!
Overall, this feedback highlights several critical factors contributing to a successful performance: effective communication regarding expectations (tone), high-quality execution (detailed delivery), and excellent post-event engagement (follow-up). These elements not only enhance my satisfaction but also foster long-term professional relationships.
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Jazz Band
Booking information
Price range: $400 and up.
What to expect
Momentum featuring Joy brings a great time and a unique sound to whatever you're planning. We play everything from jazz originals to pop hits and back! We are a versatile band that works great in particularly small and large settings where the music can reach the feet and hearts of the people!
Additional booking notes
Very easy technical requirements! We can play or acoustic or plugged-in, whatever is best for the event.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
29
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 9:30pm
•
New York City, NY
March 2026
28
Saturday
House Party
9:00pm - 10:30pm
•
New York City, NY
07
Saturday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New York City, NY
February 2026
05
Thursday
Dinner Party
8:00pm - 10:30pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2025
31
Wednesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 12:30am (Thu)
•
New York City, NY
October 2025
25
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
August 2025
16
Saturday
Birthday Party
10:30pm - 11:15pm
•
New York City, NY
May 2025
16
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Lambertville, NJ
February 2025
14
Friday
Nonprofit Event
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Bronx, NY
January 2025
12
Sunday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2024
07
Saturday
Christmas Party
8:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
November 2024
22
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
October 2024
08
Tuesday
Surprise
12:30pm - 3:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2023
15
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
October 2023
04
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
New York City, NY
September 2023
30
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
New York City, NY
August 2023
25
Friday
Festival
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
New York City, NY
April 2023
26
Wednesday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New York City, NY
December 2022
17
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Nutley, NJ
November 2022
30
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
August 2022
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 11:30pm
•
Great Neck, NY
05
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Trenton, NJ
01
Monday
Surprise
10:00am - 10:15am
•
New York City, NY
July 2022
27
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:00pm - 1:30pm
•
New York City, NY
15
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
New York City, NY
June 2022
17
Friday
Surprise
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
New York City, NY
11
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Clinton, NJ
May 2022
07
Saturday
House Party
4:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Middlesex, NJ
April 2022
23
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Paterson, NJ
March 2022
04
Friday
Surprise
9:00am - 10:30am
•
New York City, NY
February 2022
19
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
December 2021
17
Friday
Festival
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New York City, NY
October 2021
16
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
New York City, NY
September 2021
29
Wednesday
Corporate Event
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
New York City, NY
25
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Manhattan, NY
17
Friday
Fundraiser
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New Rochelle, NY
August 2021
08
Sunday
Children’s Birthday Party
1:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Brooklyn, NY
June 2021
28
Monday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New York City, NY
05
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Short Hills, NJ
May 2021
29
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chestertown, NY
19
Wednesday
Funeral/Memorial Service
11:00am - 11:45am
•
New York City, NY
15
Saturday
Restaurant/Bar Event
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
New York City, NY
April 2021
10
Saturday
Virtual Event
2:00pm - 2:45pm
•
Woodcliff Lake, NJ
December 2020
10
Thursday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
New York City, NY
May 2020
14
Thursday
Virtual Event
8:30pm - 9:00pm
•
New York City, NY
February 2020
01
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 12:00am (Sun)
•
Towaco, NJ
December 2019
29
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
November 2018
08
Thursday
Wedding Ceremony
1:30pm - 3:00pm
•
New York City, NY
Influences and inspiration
Oscar Peterson, Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Jr., Billie Holliday, Herbie Hancock, Chet Baker, Nat King Cole, Dave Brubeck, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Stan Getz, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Beyoncé, Doja Cat, John Meyer.