Oak City Jazz Collective

Raleigh, NC

$350 and up

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

Oak City Jazz Collective is a jazz standards band in the Raleigh and surrounding areas available for all types of events. We can play light and elegant or get things swingin' with some hard bop and latin jazz depending on the venue! The band consists of saxophone, upright bass, and drums. Please reach out and we'll be sure to get your event swingin'!


Reviews

8 reviews

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Rufina G.

September 20, 2024

Amazing Live Music for Any Event

We hired Oak City Jazz Collective for a Networking social event I was hosting for a conference. The players were very professional and talented! They were flexible to our set up and schedule. Their music elevated the event! Definitely would hire them again!

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Allyson R.

September 20, 2024

Excellent Upscale Jazz Band

I needed what I thought would be upscale background jazz for an event at the Carolina Inn. The trio of sax, bass, and drums was so good that they became more than background music! The did an excellent job. Arrived on time, no hassle, great song selection, and they made the event fun. I definitely recommend them!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Oak City Jazz Collective

Thank you for the review! We had a great time as well.


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Shane C.

October 1, 2023
Verified review

Great job!

Did a great job entertaining guests at our wedding reception! Were professional, entertaining and accommodating. Would definitely recommend them for another gathering. Music was perfect! They even learned an out of genre song for the bride and groom's first dance.

Hired as: Jazz Band


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Cathy H.

September 11, 2023
Verified review

Absolutely wonderful!

This group was fabulous! We had them for a community event and they played outside and it was a bit warm and they were such good sports and the music was incredible! Also, this group was super easy to work with and followed email directions very well (which is always helpful to event organizers!)

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Oak City Jazz Collective

Thanks for having us at the Wilson ArtSpin event, Cathy! We had a great time and hope to play again next year.


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Ashley F.

August 14, 2023

Fun jazz band!

Guests thoroughly enjoyed their songs. Especially the solos!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Booking information

Price range: $350 and up

What to expect

We have set lists for both quiet and elegant events or higher-energy parties and take requests for custom set lists as well. We love playing and this shows through our music!

About

OCJC is a triangle-based jazz band, made up of members who love what we do! We play a wide range of jazz standards (latin, swing, etc.). Perfect for corporate events, weddings, receptions, birthday parties, etc. We hope to hear from you!

Additional booking notes

We are a 3 piece jazz band consisting of sax, upright bass, and drums. Great for small to mid-size venues (indoors and outdoors) with no equipment, stage, or lighting required by you.

Past booked events

September 2024

17

Tuesday

Healthcare Analytics Conference

6:00pm - 9:00pm

September 2023

30

Saturday

Wedding Reception

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Raleigh, NC

21

Thursday

Booked

7:00pm - 10:00pm

09

Saturday

Nonprofit Event

11:00am - 3:00pm

Wilson, NC

July 2023

27

Thursday

Live at Sophie's Grill & Bar in Cary

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Team

Quinn Saxophone
Andrew Upright Bass
Mike Drums

Set list

Sample Set List

Bye Bye Blackbird
St. Thomas
Mack the Knife
Now's the Time
Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
On Green Dolphin Street
Footprints
C Jam Blues
Things are Getting Better
Cantaloupe Island
My Little Suede Shoes
Take the A Train
Song for my Father
Nardis
Freddie Freeloader
Blue Bossa
Satin Doll

Influences and inspiration

Miles Davis
Sonny Rollins
Charlie Parker
Lester Young
Thelonious Monk
Wayne Shorter
Oscar Peterson
Bill Evans
Cannonball Adderley
Horace Silver
Dexter Gordon
Art Blakey
Herbie Hancock
John Coltrane
Chet Baker
Dave Brubeck
Diana Krall
Norah Jones
Billie Holiday
Stan Getz
Beegie Adair

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