Prickly Pair Jazz
Overview
If you are looking for some classy jazz, the Prickly Pair Jazz Duo is an affordable option. We perform straight-ahead jazz standards, Latin, bossa's, sambas as well as some pop favorites, a great mix for most crowds.
The Prickly Pair Jazz Duo is an instrumental jazz guitar and bass duo. We perform at many corporate get-togethers, private dinner and cocktail parties, grand openings as well as weddings. Our music will never overpower your guests' ability to talk, or just enjoy the music. The style and professionalism of the Prickly Pair Duo create a musical ambiance that will add class to any party or corporate event.
If your looking for a larger group see: Nuance Jazz
Reviews
15 reviews
India P.
November 21, 2016Excellent Performance!
Prickly Pair Jazz Duo played at my wedding reception. First off: they performed wonderfully! They created an an atmosphere that was pleasant, classy, and relaxed. Secondly, all my guests loved the music! Nobody had to shout over each other and the overall mood was pleasant. These guys are on time, respectful, clean cut, and very talented. I would recommend them to everyone!
Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Guitarist
Bill F.
April 13, 2023Great Job
Prickly Pair were awesome. A great chill vibe for a laid back welcome event. Many compliments.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Bo A.
March 24, 2022Outstanding performance, VERY enjoyable
Highly accomplished musicians,and great guys, too. We will definitely be booking them again. You hear echoes of Joe Pass, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ron Carter.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Inger B.
November 27, 2021Impeccable!
These three were perfect! They were dressed impeccably, sounded beautiful, and made everything seem very easy. Our garden ceremony wouldn’t have been the same without their touch of class.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Diana R.
November 9, 2021Perfect for Our Corporate Event
The Prickly Pair Jazz Duo was perfect for our corporate event. We were looking for background music during our pre-dinner reception as well as background music for dinner. The music--and volume of the music-was perfect. In addition, we started our program at 8:00 p.m. during which time they had to "break down" their equipment. They were so quiet doing that, I forgot they were even there!!!
Thanks, Dan.
Hired as: Jazz Guitarist
Booking information
Price range: $250 - $900
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Typical performaces consist of approximately 50 minute sets followed by a 10 minute break.
Following is a brief list of the types of tunes that we play:
MEDIUM TEMPO STANDARDS
A Foggy Day
Alone Together
Autumn Leaves
Beautiful Love
The Days of Wine and Roses
Dreamsville
Green Dolphin Street
Have You Met Miss Jones
I Thought About You
I Remember You
Line Someone In Love
My Romance
Softly , As In a Morning Sunrise
Stella By Starlight
Stompin At the Savoy
Witchcraft
UP Tempo
All The Things You Are
East of The Sun
I Love You
Indiana
It Could Happen To You
It’s All Right With Me
Just Friends
My Shining Hour
Night And Day
Secret Love
Solar
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
Ballads
Body And Soul
Darn That Dream
Embraceable You
Misty
My One And Only Love
Old Folks
Round Midnight
We’ll Be Together Again
Bossas
Black Orpheus
Corcovado
Desafinado
Dindi
For Baden
Gentle Rain
The Girl From Ipanema
How Insensative
I’ll Remember April
La Samba
Meditation
Nica’s Dream
The Night Has A Thousand Eyes
Once I Loved
Pablo
Recado Bossa Nova
The Shadow Of Your Smile
St Thomas
Summer Samba
Triste
Watch What Happens
Wave
When Sunny Gets Blue
3/4
All Blues
The Boy Next Door
Emily
Footprints
Jitterbug Waltz
Someday My Prince Will Come
Very Early
Windows
Misc.
Gingerbread Boy
Inner Urge
Kiwi Bird
Pannonica
Road Song
Sugar
Sunny
Unit Seven
And Many more.....
Past booked events
March 2023
28
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
November 2022
06
Sunday
Anniversary Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
March 2022
26
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Gilbert, AZ
22
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
19
Saturday
Retirement Community Event
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
February 2022
04
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
November 2021
26
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
03
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
April 2021
23
Friday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Queen Creek, AZ
06
Tuesday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
April 2020
19
Sunday
Retirement Community Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Buckeye, AZ
January 2020
21
Tuesday
House Party
7:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
November 2019
14
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
September 2019
14
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
June 2019
27
Thursday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
14
Friday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Surprise, AZ
May 2019
15
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
April 2019
27
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
February 2019
26
Tuesday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
January 2019
08
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
November 2018
10
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Paradise Valley, AZ
June 2018
16
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Glendale, AZ
March 2018
18
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
October 2016
09
Sunday
City of Surprise - Recreation Dept.
2:00pm - 4:00pm
September 2016
13
Tuesday
Tatum Ranch Golf Club - Dinner Music
4:30pm - 7:00pm
August 2016
09
Tuesday
Tatum Ranch Golf Club - Dinner Music
4:30pm - 7:00pm
July 2016
26
Tuesday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
12
Tuesday
Tatum Ranch Golf Club - Dinner Music
4:30pm - 7:00pm
10
Sunday
Wedding Reception at the Clayton
3:00pm - 6:00pm
June 2016
20
Monday
Mott MacDonald Corporate Event - Herberger Phoenix
7:00pm - 10:30pm
April 2016
30
Saturday
Wedding Cermony - AZ Country Club
7:00pm - 8:00pm
28
Thursday
Scripts Howard Awards Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
23
Saturday
Hilton Squaw Peak - AZ Hemophilia Society
7:00pm - 8:00pm
16
Saturday
80th Birthday Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
09
Saturday
Wedding Celebration - Peoria
7:00pm - 8:00pm
February 2016
27
Saturday
Scottsdale - Tatus Ranch
7:00pm - 8:00pm
20
Saturday
Private Wine Tasting - Paradise Valley AZ
7:00pm - 8:00pm
19
Friday
Jazz In the Hills - Fountain Hills AZ
7:00pm - 8:00pm
January 2016
30
Saturday
Private Party - Flemings Steakhouse - Scottsdale
7:00pm - 8:00pm
14
Thursday
AltaMira Art Gallery Scottsdale AZ
7:00pm - 8:00pm
09
Saturday
Chandler Cocktail Party!
7:00pm - 8:00pm
09
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chandler, AZ
December 2015
31
Thursday
VI at Grayhawk - Senior Living Center
7:00pm - 8:00pm
November 2015
21
Saturday
Aniversary Party - Fountain Hills
7:00pm - 8:00pm
07
Saturday
Phoenix - AZ Hemophilia Association Conference
7:00pm - 8:00pm
07
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
October 2015
24
Saturday
La Bocca Wine Bar and Urban Lounge
7:00pm - 8:00pm
22
Thursday
Scottsdale - VI at Grayhawk Aniversary Party
7:00pm - 8:00pm
September 2015
24
Thursday
Glendale Az - Morningstar Senior Living
7:00pm - 8:00pm
May 2013
03
Friday
Private Party
6:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
Team
Setup requirements
Small space required!! - approx 6' x 8'
Testimonials
Thank you so much for making our wedding so fantastic with your fabulous music. It was the perfect added touch that we were looking for.
– Mr. and Mrs Tommy T.
They play straight-ahead jazz, quiet but intense. You can have a conversation over it, but it's worth devoting your listening attention to it if you're so inclined. -Jay P
– Jay P.
These guys were super! I couldn't have asked for more. They're brand of music was just the right touch for our corporate event. They were also very accommodating in handling a few special requests. They are great musicians, and I would definitely use them again without hesitation. -Teddi J, Phoenix, AZ
– Teddi J.
Perfect for our event! -Jim R, Phoenix, AZ
– Jim R
I can’t recommend a better local jazz musician. We hired Dan for our wedding and he really kicked the occasion up to another level of class with his solid playing. We’ll definitely call him again for some future event. - Dave McElfresh (former jazz writer for Goldmine, Cadence, Coda, Downbeat, Wire, Phoenix New Times, Tucson Weekly, Jazz Now)
– Dave McElfresh
