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Nova Jazz

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4.97 
(40 reviews)
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • Travels nationwide
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Almost Like Being In Love

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Sugar

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Favela

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Au Privave" / Nova Jazz Trio

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"Some Day my Prince Will Come" / Nova Jazz Trio

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"There Is No Greater Love" / Nova Jazz Trio

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"Night and Day" / Nova Jazz Quartet

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"Honeysuckel Rose" / Nova Jazz Quartet featuring vocalist Hanna Rifkin

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"SEGMENT" / Bebop
Nova Jazz Quartet
  • 1. "SEGMENT" / Bebop
  • 2. "SO' DANCO SAMBA" / Bossa Nova
  • 3. "BODY & SOUL" / Ballad
  • 4. "OLD DEVIL MOON" / Swing
  • 5. "THERE WILL NEVER BE ANOTHER YOU"
  • 6. "CARNEVAL DE MANHA" / Latin Jazz
  • 7. "REFLECTIONS" / Ballad
  • 8. "DELUGE" / Modern Jazz
  • 9. "SOCIAL CALL" / Slow Swing
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Daniel Heffez / Musical Director

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Performing LIve !

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the trio in action

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Bassist Adam Gay

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Vocalist Hanna Rifkin

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Daniel Heffez / Musical Director

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Guitarist Bob Brubmeloe

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Another Happy Bride

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North Beach Brass Band @ the Fillmore

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North Beach Brass Band

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Drummer Matt Swindells

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Daniel Heffez / Musical Director

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Nova Jazz Trio @ the Fairmont, 3/2014

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Jazz Drummer

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Back Stage

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Stand-Up Bass

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getting ready

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Guitarist Bob Brumbeloe

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Daniel Heffez / Musical Director

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Live at the City Club

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Live at the City Club

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Guitarist Bob Brubmeloe

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Overview

~ Saxophone led Jazz Trio's and Quartets ~ Specializing in Swing and Bossa Nova music. And our reviews speak for themselves ... Let the Nova Jazz Band elevate your event. Nova Jazz is a perfect addition for any occasion. Nova Jazz will provide graceful accompaniment for your Wedding, Private Party or Corporate Event. Specializing in Swing music from the golden era of Jazz, the 20's, 30's and 40's as well as the sweet sounds of Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and New Orleans Brass Bands, Nova Jazz consistently earns rave reviews from its impressive list of clients including Apple, Google and Gap Inc. as well as from scores of satisfied wedding couples. We would be honored to be of service to you.


40 Reviews

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Jamie J. • October 4, 2013

First Class Band for A First Class Event

Nova Jazz performed at our Networking Cocktail Reception on 9/24/2013 for the Prime Minister of Malaysia. They did an amazing job! They were extremely professional and played beautifully. They arrived on time, setup quickly, and dressed professionally. They did not try to play over the crowd or be in the center of attention.
Overall, they gave a 5 star performance for our very high profile event. The Aspire Company was extremely impressed and will definitely be booking Nova Jazz for future events.

Hired as:
Jazz Band
Nova Jazz

Response from Nova Jazz:

It was an honor and a privilege to work with you guys. Thanks Jamie!

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Scott D. • September 20, 2013

Stylish, Professional, Pleasant, AWESOME Jazz/Band Members

Nova Jazz, and the Daniel Heffez were absolutely EXCELLENT! Daniel Heffez, band lead, was so easy to work with and saved our butts when our original choice for wedding ceremony and cocktail hours Jazz Quartet backed out on us a few months into the wedding planning. Daniel Heffez (Nova Jazz) confidently and with ease calmed our nerves and assured us that they would not cancel on us, as the first Jazz vendor did, and he did not disappoint. I would recommend Nova Jazz to for any event. also, they are scalable to your needs in terms of instruments desired and # of musicians/components desired for your event. Nova Jazz delivered us a quartet that was honestly the easiest and most mailable vendor that served our wedding! thank you Daniel and the Nova Jazz band members for an amazing memorable component to our wedding day. best regards, Scott D.

Hired as:
Jazz Band, Bossa Nova Band, Crooner, Saxophone Player
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Jessica H. • November 4, 2023

Fantastic Jazz band

Nava Jazz was fantastic- the music is excellent and the band ivory professional. Will be booking again.

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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David C. • May 31, 2023

Fantastic Solo Saxophone

My wife and I hired Daniel in May 2023 to play solo saxophone at our intimate wedding event in Lafayette. He played for 2 hours during our cocktail hour and the first half of our dinner and he was incredible! I received compliments from several guests afterwards about how great his performance was and how it was much better for the mood to have the sweet sounds of his live instrument instead of a traditional DJ. Daniel was actually one of our few vendors who did not have any sort of hiccup or surprise that we had to address on the day of. This alone would deserve an 'A' rating from us, but what secures an 'A+' is that we texted him the morning of our event with a last-minute song request for our entrance which I felt a little reluctant to ask given that it was a somewhat obscure song and there would be very little prep time. Not only did Daniel deliver this song for us but he did it beautifully. I would definitely recommend his service for any event that you want quality and professional saxophone playing for.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Nikki P. • May 30, 2023

Nova Jazz was perfection!

Nova Jazz was wonderful to work with. My clients were looking for a few particular songs and Daniel not only accommodated the request, but learned a new song for the coattail hour. I would recommend and work with Nova Jazz again.
- Nikki Price, Mountain Thyme Events

Hired as:
Guitarist, Saxophone Player, Wedding Band, Jazz Band
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Mike C. • March 27, 2023

Fabulous band! They are amazing!!

Fantastic! They sounded SO GREAT at my big party at The Battery! Absolutely recommend them!! :)

Hired as:
Acoustic Band, Jazz Band
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Tony W. • December 12, 2022

Best music

This band was perfect for our holiday party. They were professional and punctual. The music was amazing! I would book them again in a heart beat!

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Jt • October 11, 2022

Amazing Jazz Band!

Gifted and talented band, you will not go wrong by hiring them.

Hired as:
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band
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Lucy B. • May 10, 2022

Amazing Entertainment!

Daniel and his crew were extremely professional, timely, and just a joy to be around. Our audience loved them! We would definitely hire them back in the future.
Thank you guys SO much!

Hired as:
Bossa Nova Band
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Glenn K. • February 27, 2020

Fantastic jazz band for a house party!

Daniel's quartet performed for our Mardi Gras dance party with a great mix of traditional New Orleans jazz, classic swing standards, Mardi Gras favorites, and their own Brazilian choices. We had a fun swing dance lesson between sets (provided by instructor Hep Jen), and Daniel supported the lesson afterwards with appropriate tempo tunes for us to try out our new skills. The music lit up the room, and received many compliments from the guests. We were very happy with both sets and the professional setup and teardown. Thank you for making this such a special event!

Hired as:
New Orleans Style Entertainment, Swing Band, Jazz Band
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Alanna G. • January 18, 2018

Nova Jazz is the BEST!!

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Daniel and the Nova Jazz band! I hired them to play during my company's holiday party, during the cocktail hour, and they blew it out of the water. The music that they selected to play was the perfect element for our Mardi Gras theme. Everyone was raving throughout the night about the music and how it set the tone for the entire evening. I look forward to booking them again for future events!

Hired as:
New Orleans Style Entertainment
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Caroline D. • March 20, 2015

Great performance, would highly recommend!

Daniel and his group performed for several hours at a mixer event for our property management company. They did a really great job and we were all impressed by their sound. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great jazz trio!

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Shayne J. • November 10, 2014

Nova Jazz is the Best!

We booked Nova Jazz for my 50th birthday party, and we are so happy we did. Daniel worked with me from the very beginning helping to create the perfect sound for my Madmen themed party. He took the time to understand the exact sound I wanted and he and the guys were able to bring that vision to life. If I didn't know better I would have thought Dave Brubeck was playing, that's how good they sound. I would recommend them for any event.

Hired as:
Bossa Nova Band, Jazz Band
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Faris M. • October 15, 2014

solo sax

Daniel was hired as a solo saxophonist for my recent wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He was so professional and played my song selections so beautifully. My now husband said he spoke to Daniel before the ceremony started and said that Daniel made him feel so at ease. I highly recommend him.

Hired as:
Saxophone Player
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Stephanie D. • May 14, 2014

Great Jazz Band

Daniel came early and introduced himself immediately. He and the musicians were consummate professionals, setting the exact mood we were looking for.

We would definitely hire them again.

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Jazz Band
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Julia D. • April 10, 2014

Great Jazz Band!

Daniel and the band were fantastic, really great music enjoyed by all- upbeat and moody: it really set the scene for our event.

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Jazz Band
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Taylor N. • January 19, 2014

Wonderfully Entertaining!

I hired Nova Jazz for an event a few weeks back. They were perfect for our small outdoor occasion and very easy to work with. They played a great combination of older and newer material, played at the perfect volume (not too loud) and were very professional. Highly recommended!

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Vincent C. • January 18, 2014

Super Jazz Band

Although we are from the east coast (NY), our daughter lives in San Francisco and recently got married there. She hired, ( we paid) a wonderful jazz band called the Nova Jazz Trio to perform at the wedding. I must say we were very impressed at the quality of music played and the professionalism they exhibited. They sounded great and they really made the wedding the wonderful event that it was.
Thanks Guys!

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Iris M. • January 18, 2014

Great Band for 30th Wedding Anniversary

My parents were celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary so we wanted to hire a Jazz band as my father loves jazz. I posted a message on Yelp for suggestions and got plenty of referrals. The Nova Jazz Band, was mentioned by a few different people so we hired them.
Needless to say, my father was ecstatic. The Band was wonderful! They played many of the standards people recognized and they were just very pleasant and really cool. They were very accommodating ( they were available on short notice), professional and their rates seemed reasonable for a 3 hour performance.

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Morgan H. • December 23, 2013

Spectacular!

There is nothing but positive things to say about Nova Jazz. They showed up on time, looked fabulous and were the highlight of the event! I couldn't be happier with their performance and ability to keep a large crown delighted for hours. If you are looking for a spectacular Jazz performance at your next event, I highly recommend Nova Jazz without any hesitation.

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Ellen • December 21, 2013

Highly Recommended

Daniel was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He was responsive and reliable. He made a 1.5 hr. drive on his own time to view the event venue and address any potential logistical issues. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate for my event, and we were forced to make some last-minute changes, which Daniel rolled with. He and his band pulled off a very quick transition between the reception and dinner locations with subtlety and grace. Above all, they were consummate, talented musicians who provided top-notch entertainment that the guests enjoyed them very much. I would highly recommend Nova Jazz and am always on the lookout for an opportunity to work with them again.

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Ron D. • December 14, 2013

Simply Perfect !

I hired the Nova Jazz Band for our corporate holiday party. They were simply perfect ! I would not hesitate a moment to recommend

They arrived early, looked great and played so very well for our diverse and attentive crowd. They played a mix of music that had the whole room feeling warm and romantic.

Thank You Daniel and Nova Jazz for an absolutely splendid evening!

Hired as:
Jazz Band, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Bossa Nova Band, Cabaret Entertainment, Crooner, Guitarist, Jazz Singer, Saxophone Player, Swing Band
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Beverly E. • December 12, 2013

Nova Jazz added class to our marriage celebration

Nova Jazz has a wonderful sound and range in repertoire. The guests at our celebration raved about their performance. We loved the music. Also, Daniel worked with us on the music and accommodated our request for a vocalist rather late in the planning process. The band was punctual and professional. Five stars all 'round.

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Linda V. K. • November 6, 2013

Saved the Wedding Day!!!

Nova Jazz helped tremendously on what could have been a disasters wedding ceremony with out music. Due to an unforeseen last minute cancellation, my couple was left with out ceremony music. I'm so happy that Nova Jazz had someone available (thank you Bob) to help save this wedding day. They were quick to respond and kept constant communication up to the day. Bob (guitarist) was wonderful to work with on such short notice and was able to put together a beautiful ceremony of music for the guest arrival, processional and recessional. He was professional, and flexible from my ever changing request down to the last minute. ( I had some last minute changes to the bridal party entrance...never a dull moment in weddings) Even though the weather got windy and cold, Bob hung in there and delivered a masterful arrangement of music. I would highly recommend Nova Jazz for weddings or any special occasions. As a wedding & event planner , it is always a pleasure to work with talented and professional musicians. I look forward to working with Nova Jazz again! Thank you again,
Linda @Simply Events

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Tina K. • November 5, 2013

Great band to work with!

The band was communicative before the event, on time, professional and played wonderfully. Everyone at our company event was impressed with the music. I'd use them again in a heartbeat. Wonderful group to work with.

Hired as:
Jazz Band, Bossa Nova Band
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Lauren W. • November 4, 2013

Created the perfect event environment

Daniel and his team were a pleasure to work with, punctual, and flexible to the needs of the event-what a success!

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Gigi T. • October 23, 2013

A wonderful addition to our party!

The Nova Jazz band were an amazing addition to our party! We wanted wonderful music for our cocktail and dinner party. The music was not overpowering but complemented the atmosphere. We chose a trio, but could add more instruments/musicians if that is what we wanted. They were easy to book and a pleasure to work with. The entire experience was professional and a treat for us. They sounded great and you could tell that they have a high level of musical expertise. What more could you ask for.

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Jazz Band
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James L. • October 10, 2013

North Beach Brass -- excellent!

Highly recommend the North Beach Brass Band. Daniel was very helpful throughout the booking process, and the band was stellar on the night of our event! The 6-piece brass group played a variety of New Orleans classics and ended the night with a "When the Saints" march through our event. Lots of energy, great sound.

Hired as:
Jazz Band, Brass Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment
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Kathy S. • October 7, 2013

Sophisticated and Elegant!

Sophisticated and elegant - Nova Jazz played at our Wedding Show event and we couldn't be more than pleased. Their choice of music and style completely matched our event and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to our clients.

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Jazz Band
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Shaina P. • October 3, 2013

Nova jazz did our shop wonders! Professional talented band!

They setup early and started their set on time. Wonderful gentlemen who were an absolute pleasure to host. Would love to have them perform again!

Hired as:
Jazz Band
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Colin K. • September 9, 2013

Wedding Reception Review

Nova Jazz Band was a great band to have at our wedding reception. Daniel was very informative and helpful in arranging what type of service we needed and the pricing was great. Everyone raved about the excellent music, they showed up early to get set up and were very quiet and seamless when breaking down their equipment. We would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of a great Jazz band for a wedding or otherwise, they really know how to get the occasion started!

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Jazz Band
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Maria M. • September 3, 2013

Adventurous music, great fun and very professional.

I hired Nova Jazz to play for a surprise party for my husband's 30th birthday. They were excellent. The music was lively and it set the mood for a night of celebration. Everyone had a great time. Moreover, Daniel and his band were very professional, simply a pleasure. I would hire them again for another event. Highly recommended.

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Jazz Band
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Scott F. • August 26, 2013

great jazz super professional

Nova Jazz brought some great music and a super fun attitude and vibe. I love these guys!

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Jazz Band
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Christopher L. • August 23, 2013

Simply wonderful

I hired Nova Jazz for a wedding I was designing and planning and right off the bat, my clients loved Daniel. He had an ease about him and was knowledgeable when we met. Nova Jazz delivered exactly what my clients wanted which made them very happy. Everyone was on time, professional, and personable.

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Jazz Band
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Bradley G. • August 23, 2013

Nova Jazz was Perfect for our Wedding.

We hired Nova Jazz to play background music at our wedding reception. The band created an upbeat atmosphere during guest arrival and dinner. The band was professional and pleasant.
I highly recommend Nova Jazz for your event.

Bradley

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Jazz Band
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Adrienne E. • August 23, 2013

Great at 2010 Wedding Reception

Nova Jazz played at my wedding reception a few years ago. They were great, well-priced, and totally adaptable about outdoor conditions.

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Jazz Band
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Eva M. • August 22, 2013

Nova Jazz at Room to Read Fundraiser in SF

Room to a Read, a SF nonprofit which builds schools and libraries in developing countries, holds an annual fundraiser. We were looking for a great band that could play at our event and Nova Jazz was it! The members of Nova Jazz are very professional and worked with us to plan exactly what we needed for the event. The most important part - the crowd loved them!!

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Jazz Band
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Mary D. • August 21, 2013

Great Bossanova sound!

I love that they dress the part and enjoy what they do. They always provide great energy to my events.

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Jazz Band
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Ingrid K. • August 21, 2013

Nova Jazz are professional and perfect for events

I hired Nova Jazz for two separate events.

The first was for a small intimate wedding where they played the cocktail hour and evening entertainment. I was impressed with the professionalism and courtesy provided to guests as well as the volume of the music. Not too loud! :) I also was impressed with their repertoire and music selection.

I also hired them for a larger corporate event which was about 200 people. They were on time, prepared and equally professional. They had people dancing, and were played a great variety of tunes appropriate for this event.

I would hire them again in a minute because they are reliable, easy to deal with and able to adjust their music according to the type of event. Their rates are also very reasonable!

Hired as:
Jazz Band, Jazz Singer, Saxophone Player
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Jennifer B. • August 21, 2013

Nova Jazz was the highlight of our party!

Nova Jazz was the highlight of our party. They were on-time, professional, well dressed and well rehearsed. Not only were they easy to work with – they are incredibly talented musicians and made our event a shining success. They were able to play a range of songs to please our diverse group of guests, and were gracious and accommodating to our special song requests. Nova Jazz helped us create the mood we were hoping for and more. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking to make their event special.

Hired as:
Jazz Band, Guitarist, Saxophone Player

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Booking Info

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  • Personnel
  • Set List
  • Influences
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Price Range: Contact for rates

Gig Length: 90 - 360 minutes

Languages: English

Website: Visit website

Phone Number: Call

What to Expect

We plan to arrive between 30 - 45 minutes prior to the beginning of the scheduled performance to set-up instruments and go over any last minute details with the client.

We always start at the scheduled time and generally perform continuously for 50 - 60 minutes, after which we take a 10 minute break.

We always take recommendations and are very flexible in our repertoire. If no musical recommendations are made, we will create a playlist that suits the mood of the event.

We dress the part and always look sharp.

Prior to the performance, we are always able to connect through cell phone, text or email.

About

Consistently rated as one of San Francisco's top jazz bands, Nova Jazz is the perfect addition for any occasion. Nova Jazz will provide graceful accompaniment for your Wedding, Private Party or Corporate Event. Specializing in Swing music from the golden era of Jazz, the 20's, 30's and 40's as well as the sweet sounds of Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and New Orleans Brass Bands, Nova Jazz consistently earns rave reviews from its impressive list of clients including Apple, Google and Gap Inc. as well as from scores of satisfied wedding couples. We would be honored to be of service to you and promise to delight your guests for any and all occasion.

Nova Jazz can be customized for any occasion to play as a trio which includes saxophone, upright bass and piano or guitar, or as a quartet with the addition of drums to bring added excitement and dance-ability to any party. Soloists & Vocalists are also available.

Nova Jazz has played venues in and around San Francisco, Napa, Mendocino, Santa Barbara, Reno Nevada and beyond.

We are able to play various styles of jazz to custom-tailor the mood of your event.
Our repertoire consists of:

Classic Swing : Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, Henry Mancini, Irving Berlin
Bossa Nova : Antonio Carlos Jobim, Joao Gilberto
Modern Jazz : John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie
Latin Jazz : Mongo Santamaria, Cal Tjader

Additional Booking Notes

We require a nearby outlet to power our instruments

Services Offered

Jazz Band 1920s Era Entertainment 1930s Era Entertainment 1940s Era Entertainment 1950s Era Entertainment Acoustic Band Big Band Blues Band Bossa Nova Band Brass Band Cabaret Entertainment Dixieland Band Guitarist Jazz Singer Latin Jazz Band New Orleans Style Entertainment Ragtime Band Saxophone Player Swing Band Wedding Band

Upcoming Booked Events

April 20, 2024 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm Wedding Reception

Past Booked Events

December 02, 2023 • 9:00pm - 9:45pm Birthday Party
November 02, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Restaurant/Bar Event
October 19, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fundraiser
August 12, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Birthday Party
July 27, 2023 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
May 27, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
May 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Reception
December 10, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm Christmas Party
July 30, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
June 17, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
June 07, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Corporate Event
October 18, 2021 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm Corporate Event
July 24, 2021 • 3:00pm - 8:00pm Wedding Reception
February 22, 2020 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm House Party
October 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm Corporate Event
December 15, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm Holiday Party (Christmas)
September 02, 2017 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
June 20, 2015 Wedding Reception
November 08, 2014 Birthday Party
October 12, 2014 Wedding Ceremony
September 27, 2014 Wedding Ceremony
August 31, 2014 Wedding Cocktail Hour
May 03, 2014 Prom
November 01, 2013 Corporate Event
October 09, 2013 Corporate Event

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Set List

Nova Jazz Song List
Jazz Standards:
A Foggy Day
All The Things You Are
Basin Street Blues
Caravan
Cherokee
From This Moment On
Georgia
Have You Met Miss Jones
How About You
How Deep Is The Ocean
How High The Moon
I Concentrate On You
I Didn't Know About You
I Didn't Know What Time It Was
I Hear A Rhapsody
I Let A Song
I Love You
I Remember You
If I Should Lose You
I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Remember April
I'm Getting Sentimental Over You
In Your Own Sweet Way
It Could Happen To You
It's You Or No One
Just Friends
Just In Time
Just One Of Those Things
Lullaby Of The Leaves
Out Of Nowhere
The Song Is You
Softly As A Morning Sunrise
Soon
Speak Low
Star Eyes
Stella By Starlight
Stormy Weather
Sunny Side Of The Street (The)
Sweet Lorraine
Tangerine
Tea For Two
That Old Feeling
Time After Time
Too Close For Comfort
Upper Manhattan Medical Group
What A Difference A Day Makes
Willow Weep For Me
Yesterdays
You And The Night And The Music
You Stepped Out Of A Dream
Bossa Nova:
Agua De Beber
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Ceora
Chega De Saudage
Con Alma
Corcovado
Desifinado
Dindi
Favela
Gentle Rain
Girl From Ipanema
How Insensitive
Just The Way You Are
La Sirena
Meditattion
O' Grange Amor
Once I Loved
Recado Bossa Nova
Summer Samba
Triste
Watch What Happens
Wave
Classic Swing:
Ain't Misbehavin'
All Of Me
Almost Like Being In Love
April In Paris
Bye Bye Blackbird
Cottontail
Days Of Wine And Roses
Do Nothing 'Till You Hear From Me
Dont Get Around Much Anymore
East Of The Sun (And West Of The Moon)
Fly Me To The Moon
Gone With The Wind
Hello Young Lovers
Honeysuckle Rose
I Could Write A Book
I Get A Kick Out of You
Isn't It Romantic
It Dont Mean A Thing
It Had To Be You
It's Alright With Me
It's Only A Paper Moon
I've Never Been In Love Before
Killer Joe
Like Someone In Love
Love For Sale
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing
Lullaby Of Birdland
Mack The Knife
Matchmaker
Mood Indigo
My Favorite Things
Nice And Easy
Night And Day
Night Has A Thousand Eyes (The)
Old Devil Moon
On A Clear Day
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Pennies From Heaven
Someday My Prince Will Come
Sophisticated Lady
Stompin' At The Savoy
Sweet Georgia Brown
Take Five
Take The A Train
Taking A Chance On Love
The Way You Look Tonite
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Thou Swell
Too Marvelous For Words
What Is This Thing Called Love?
Witchcraft
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
Ballads:
Alice In Wonderland
Alone Together
Angel Eyes
Ask Me Now
Autumn In New York
Autumn Leaves (The)
Beautiful Love
Bewitched
Blue Abd Sentimental
Bluesette
Body and Soul
Central Park West
Chelsea Bridge
Darn That Dream
Easy Living
Ghost Of A Chance (I Dont Stand A)
God Bless The Child
Harlem Nocturne
Heaven
Here's That Rainy Day
I Can't Get Started
I Fall In Love Too Easily
I Got It Bad
I Remember Clifford
I Should Care
I Thought About You
If You Could See Me Now
In A Sentimental Mood
Lover Man
Misty
My Funny Valentine
My One and Only Love
Naima
Nardis
Nearness Of You (The)
Nightingale Sand In Berkeley Square (A)
Old Folks
Pannonica
Pent-Up House
Polkadots And Moonbeams
Round Midnight
Ruby My Dear
Skylark
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
Someone To Watch Over Me
Sophisticated Lady
Soul Eyes
Stardust
Tenderly
We'll Be Together Again
When I Fall In Love
You Don't Know What Love Is
Latin Jazz:
A Night In Tunisia
Armando's Rhumba
Bernie's Tune
Bolivia
Eclypso
Invitation
Line For Lyons
Manteca
Monster And The Flower (The)
Nica's Dream
One Note Samba
Perdido
Recordame
Samba De Orpheu
Song For My Father
St. Thomas
Sugar
Modern Jazz:
Afro Blue
Airegin
All Blues
Bessie's Blues
Black Nile
Blue Train
Daahoud
Deluge
Dolphin Dance
Doxy
Ecaroh
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
Footprints
Forest Flower
Four
Freedie The Freeloader
Giant Steps
Grand Central
Green Dolphin Street
Horacescope
Impressions
Lonnie's Lament
Milestones
Minority
Moanin'
Nostalgia In Times Square
Red Clay
Sandu
Sidewinder
Silver's Serenade
Solar
Stolen Moments
Strollin'
This I Dig Of You
Tune Up
Voyage
Whisper Not
Bebop:
Anthropology
Au Privave
Barbados
Bebop!
Billie's Bounce
Birk's Works
Blue For Alice
Blue Monk
Bouncin' With Bud
Cheesecake
Confirmation
Cool Blues
Crazeology
Donna Lee
Epistrophy
Eronel
Groovin High
I Mean You
In Walked Bud
Introspection
Let's Cool One
Moose The Mooche
Move
Now's The Time
Oleo
Our Delight
Played Twice
Reflections
Rythym - A - Ning
Salt Peanuts
Scrapple From The Apple
Serpent's Tooth (The)
Social Call
Straight No Chaser
Tadd's Delight
Tenor Madness
Teo
We See
We'll You Needn't
When Lights Are Low
Yardbird Sweet
Traditional Wedding Music:
The Wedding March
Ave Maria
Hava Nagila

Team

Daniel Heffez Musical Director

Influences & Inspiration

Stan Getz & Giao Gilberto, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington

Setup Requirements

power outlet

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