Straight Ahead Jazz Band is a versatile band with a rich repertoire! We provide a combination of jazz standards, smooth jazz, and stylish pop tunes offering a broad appeal to various audiences. Covering iconic artists among the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Diana Krall, Sade, Frank Sinatra, Norah Jones, Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, etc. delivering a wealth of timeless, recognizable charm to our performances.
Let us help create the ideal atmosphere with a tailored experience that suits your event perfectly. Reach out today to book us for your next gathering in Las Vegas, Nevada.
1 review
Shivani S.
February 12, 2026Roger, Michael, and JD were great communicators, so kind, promptly on time, and phenomenal performers. We hired them for my Roaring 20s party and they were so good that we kept asking them to stay and not leave! They were so sweet and made announcements throughout the party wishing me a happy birthday and checking in on the guests. They even sang happy birthday and let me use their microphone for speeches. They have a divider cord light they put on the floor that sections them off so that people won’t trip, which looked cool and was a smart idea. They were all so pleasant and I want to throw another party just so they can play again! Book them, you won’t regret it!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Straight Ahead
Thank you Shivani, for choosing us to be part of your birthday celebration. 🙏🏼We had an amazing time and are truly grateful for your kindness and generosity. Your family was so kind and welcoming; your Mom personally welcoming us into your home was especially touching and meant so much to us. We wish you and your family endless happiness and success in all that you do!
Price range: $400 and up.
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 480 minutes
We are a refined and professional jazz trio specializing in Real Book jazz standards, with a core ensemble of drums, upright bass, and piano. For a more customized experience, we offer the option to add world-class musicians on saxophone, guitar, violin, trombone, or a stunning female vocalist performing jazz-infused pop and classics. Our minimal setup ensures a small stage footprint and controlled volume, allowing guests to enjoy an elegant atmosphere without overpowering conversation. Whether for sophisticated background ambiance or engaging live performance, we bring the perfect blend of class and musical artistry to your event.
Based in the heart of Las Vegas, Straight Ahead is a premier jazz standard, smooth jazz, Pop and R&B band featuring a lineup of seasoned musicians with extensive performance experience and formal musical education. Specializing in Real Book jazz standards, we deliver smooth, sophisticated sounds that create the perfect atmosphere for any event.
With a compact stage footprint, we bring the elegance of live jazz to intimate gatherings, upscale events, and lively receptions. For a richer musical experience & larger venue needs, we offer the option to expand our ensemble with additional musicians, including keyboards, guitar, drums, upright bass, saxophone, violin, & trombone including a stunning female vocalist who blends jazzy pop and timeless classics into our repertoire.
Whether you’re looking for captivating live music to engage your guests or the perfect ambient soundtrack for a refined event, we provide a seamless and professional performance every time.
Let us bring the timeless charm of jazz to your next special occasion!
We are a fully self-contained band, equipped with professional gear and PA system to ensure a seamless performance. We also provide shareable wireless microphones for announcements and band lighting to enhance the visual atmosphere of your event. Although we have our own gear, we are happy to use venue provided sound equipment should the venue require the use of their house system.
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Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Henderson, NV
We’re always adding tunes as needed seeing we read music charts on stage from sources such as the Jazz Real Book as well as popular online sources.
However, here is a starting point for our sets:
Set 1
Impressions
All the Things You Are
Besame Mucho
Georgia
Four
All of Me
Mr PC
Black Orpheus
How high the Moon
Freeway Jam
Set 2
Footprints
Have You Met Miss Jones
Gentle Rain
So What
Satin Doll
On Green Dolphin Street
Alice in Wonderland
Black Coffee
Solar
Sunny
Set 3
St Thomas
How Insensitive
Autumn Leaves
Softly as a Morning Sunrise
Days of Wine & Roses
Blue Bossa
Fly me to the Moon
Alone Together
All Blues
Work Song
Alternates Songs
Dreams - Fleetwood Mac
Signed, Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Midnight Train to Georgia
Someone like you - Adele
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Isn’t she lovely - Stevie Wonder
That’s the Way of the World - Earth, Wind & Fire
Promises - Basia
No One - Alicia Keys
Lowdown - Boz Skaggs
My Cherie Amor - Stevie Wonder
Unchained Melody
Love on the brain - Rihanna
Can’t feel my face - the Weekend
Earned it - the Weekend
Big Girls Don’t Cry - Fergie
Josie - Steely Dan
What’s going on - Marvin Gaye
Hey Nineteen - Steely Dan
50 Ways to Leave Your Lover - Paul Simon
Taking It To The Streets - Doobies
Spooky - Classics IV
Honeysuckle rose
Deed I do
Ain’t We Got Fun
All of Me
Summertime
Lullaby of Birdland
L.O.V.E.
Put your Records On
Fly Me to the Moon
Autumn Leaves
Black Coffee
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Let’s fall in Love
I love being here with you
Route 66
Sweet Dreams
S’Wonderful
My love is
Fascinating Rhythm
How High the Moon
One Note Samba
I Will Wait For You
Confirmation
Giant Steps
Birdland
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