-Headed by Austin jazz guitarist Weldon Fulton-
-Highly skilled and energetic jazz combo with classic vocals and soaring sax, perfect for private parties wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. We come with all of our own gear and can handle any room-
or
-Solo jazz guitar for discerning Austin events. No PA required, fits in any corner of the venue, and provides the perfect volume for conversation. Repertoire includes elegant Bossa Nova, American Songbook, and Beatles arrangements-
13 reviews
Elaine A.
December 27, 2025The Carl Institute wowed The Independent Holiday Party! This was a party for our residents and so many people hearrd the music and joined in the fun. The Carl Institute played a variety of well known jazz favorites as well as a few Christmas songs as well. Everyone raved about their performance. I will definitely book them again in the near future.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Singer
The Carl Institute
We loved playing for y'all it was very nice. We hope to be able to do it again.
Mb
October 13, 2025Thank you! Thank you!!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Armando Q.
January 4, 2024Very accommodating and great musicians and singer
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment
Lewis L.
April 3, 2023The Carl Institute played cocktail hour for our wedding and were phenomenal. Their Jazz selections really livened up the atmosphere and got people up and mingling. Very responsive, professional, and well rehearsed.
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, Big Band, Jazz Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band
Catherine A.
January 2, 2022We had an excellent experience with the Carl Institute and highly recommend them. They were on time, professional from the very beginning in pre-function communications right through to tear-down. They are very talented and sounded fantastic. We were blending families and made a special song request of the band in advance. Even though it was outside their typical style and not on their song list they learned it, played it wonderfully and made our event especially memorable. Our wedding reception had guests from age 4 to 90 and this band entertained and delighted all ages. They made our event elegant, yet fun, and certainly added to the 1920's theme feel. We highly recommend them!
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band, Jazz Singer, Wedding Band
The Carl Institute
You are so sweet! This was one of our favorite gigs. There’s nothing better than family taking the dance floor and loving the music. We would play for your family anytime!
Price range: $200 and up
Languages: English, Spanish
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
We have the lovely vocalist Michelle Rueda singing the classic jazz standards you know and love, backed up by the rhythm section lead by guitarist Weldon Fulton and featuring drummer Ben Cunningham with a rotating roster of bass and horn players.
We are a group of friends and students who are jazz enthusiasts. We get together to practice and play simply for the love of jazz and live performance. Once we started playing friends' weddings we decided to make it official. This was the birth of this version of Carl.
The band handles their own equipment. We have our own backline including drums, amps, keyboards, cables, mics and speakers.
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Dripping Springs, TX
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Austin, TX
Monday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 3:45pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
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San Antonio, TX
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Georgetown, TX
Friday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
New Year's Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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College Station, TX
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Austin, TX
Monday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Horseshoe Bay, TX
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 9:00pm
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Decatur, TX
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
Thursday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Wedding Reception
10:30am - 2:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
Friday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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San Antonio, TX
Saturday
Launch Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
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Austin, TX
Tuesday
Birthday Party
9:00pm - 12:30am (Wed)
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Austin, TX
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Austin, TX
Saturday
Anniversary Party
6:00pm - 6:30pm
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San Antonio, TX
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Fredericksburg, TX
Agua de Beber
All of Me
All the Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Black Coffee
Blue Bossa
Boplicity
C'est Si Bon
Cherokee
Darn That Dream
Desfinado
Dream a Little Dream
Easy Living
A Fine Romance
Freddie Freeloader
The Girl from Ipanema
How High the Moon
How Insensitive
In a Sentimental Mood
Isn't it Romantic?
My Funny Valentine
My One and Only Love
One Note Samba
Out of Nowhere
'Round Midnight
Satin Doll
Sunday Kind of Love
Take the A Train
Wave
You Don't Know What Love Is
Ella Fitzgerald
Charlie Parker
Chet Baker
Billie Holiday
Electricity
Jazz Band
