The Jazz Arts Duo
"Don't Get Around Much Anymore" Live at the Red Lion, Chicago
"Misty"
"Autumn Leaves"
"Stella By Starlight" (2 Guitars) Live at Cafe Picasso
"A Foggy Day"
"I'll See You In My Dreams" (2 Guitars) With Scenes From the American Sign Musem, Cincinnati
At the spring Oak Park Montessori School Festival, 2023
In the back room at the Red Lion Pub.
The Guitar Arts Duo at the Grafton Pub.
Overview
The Jazz Arts Duo performs the greatest jazz, swing, and Latin jazz music of the past century. Whether your event is black tie or blue jeans, our exciting and elegant music, expertly played through a state-of-the-art sound system, will set the perfect mood for your next reception, cocktail party, concert, or intimate gathering.
The Jazz Arts Duo is available as either bass and guitar or two guitars, and is modeled on the great bass/guitar duos of Joe Pass and Nils Pederson and the legendary guitar duos featuring Eddie Lang, Django Reinhardt, and Herb Ellis. Both versions perform a wide range of beautiful, thrilling, and romantic jazz. Let us know what we can play for you.
Reviews
17 reviews
Richard M.
October 14, 2022This is a super professional act.
If you want to add some sophisticated class to your event these are the guys. They turned our event into a 5 star experience the minute they started to play.
Hired as: Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band
Barbara C.
July 12, 2017Guitar Arts Duo was wonderful. Highly recommended.
I hired the Guitar Arts Duo for a cocktail party, and they were wonderful. Outstanding musicians and so easy to work with. The music is lovely and lively, but it stays in the background. They were quick to respond to all of my questions and professional throughout my dealings with them. Highly recommended.
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Bossa Nova Band, Jazz Band, Swing Band
Jerm
July 11, 2025Great experience
Booked them for a client of mine loved them down real bad was very prompt, communicated & very kind highly recommended!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Bob M.
December 24, 2024Excellent and sophisticated music
This is the second time we engaged the Jazz Arts Duo for a party. They were excellent! John and Marcel kept the music interesting. Our guests, many of whom were affiliated with the musical arts, thoroughly enjoyed the evening. I will engage the Jazz Arts Due again when we can.
Hired as: Bossa Nova Band, Jazz Band
The Jazz Arts Duo
Thanks Bob, We always have a great time playing for you.
Pat H.
June 24, 2024Wonderful music
We hosted a 1940s themed party and hired the Jazz Duo (bass and guitar) to provide music for the event. We were so pleased with the quality and variety of music they played! They both were excellent musicians and took their breaks around our schedule. They provided smooth jazz background music during dinner which was perfect. I would highly recommend booking the Jazz Duo and can’t wait to hear them again!
Hired as: 1940s Era Entertainment, Easy Listening Band
The Jazz Arts Duo
Thanks Pat. It was a pleasure playing for you and your friends. We really love playing music from the 1940s, so your 1940s-themed party was a real treat for us.
Booking information
Price range: $500 - $2000
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
With The Jazz Arts Duo you can expect lively and expertly performed music that brings the spirit of celebration to your event. Two guitars create a festive sound that fills the room and inspires conversation and interaction. The group is intimate and portable, so you can put us anywhere. And with our mastery of many styles, we are a great fit for any audience, venue, or occasion.
About
The Jazz Arts Duo is John Behling and Jarvis Raymond (Guitar/Guitar) or John Behling and Marcel Bonfim (Guitar/Bass). John, Jarvis, and Marcel have been performing together for ten years. John performs jazz, Brazilian, and classical music. He has performed for Presidents Clinton and Obama, and has given concerts at the Kennedy Center and other prestigious venues. He has appeared with such luminaries as Jay McShann and Patti Page and has toured with the award-winning fiddler Jeremy Kittel. Jarvis performa in many jazz ensembles, folk groups, acoustic duos & trios, and cruise ship bands. Marcel has performed widely throughout the US and Brazil.
Additional booking notes
The Guitar Arts Duo is completely self-contained. We have guitars and sound systems to suit a variety of situations. All we need are two chairs and we are ready to go.
Upcoming booked events
July 2026
31
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
October 2026
20
Tuesday
Convention/Trade Show
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
Past booked events
December 2025
21
Sunday
Birthday Party
4:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Aurora, IL
October 2025
22
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
01
Wednesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2025
27
Saturday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2025
21
Saturday
Graduation
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Des Plaines, IL
May 2025
17
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Westchester, IL
December 2024
19
Thursday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
June 2024
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
May 2024
05
Sunday
Anniversary Party
12:00pm - 3:00pm
•
Naperville, IL
December 2023
31
Sunday
New Year's Party
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Crystal Lake, IL
October 2023
22
Sunday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2023
26
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Chicago, IL
May 2023
23
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
19
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
January 2023
27
Friday
Nonprofit Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Mundelein, IL
October 2022
15
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
9:00am - 11:00am
•
Oak Park, IL
13
Thursday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Glenview, IL
June 2022
29
Wednesday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Glenview, IL
May 2022
15
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Wayne, IL
October 2021
16
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
October 2020
03
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Chicago, IL
September 2019
07
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Arlington Heights, IL
June 2019
30
Sunday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Galena, IL
April 2019
27
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Rantoul, IL
February 2019
15
Friday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Lockport, IL
August 2018
15
Wednesday
Holiday Party (Other)
12:00pm - 12:45pm
•
Elk Grove Village, IL
December 2017
23
Saturday
Christmas Party
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Aurora, IL
Team
Set list
Swing Tunes Samples
It Had to Be You
I'll See You In My Dreams
Blue Skies
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Sing, Sing, Sing
Oh, Lady Be Good
Pennies From Heaven
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
I've Got Rhythm
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
When You Wish Upon A Star
Gypsy Jazz Samples
Artillerie Lourde
Minor Swing
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
Daphne
Appel Indirect
Belleville
Brise Napolitaine
Djangology
La Javanaise
Nuages
Bossa Nova Samples
Girl From Ipanema
Corcovado
Black Orpheus
One Note Samba
How Insensative
Agua De Beber
Meditation
Gentle Rain
O Morro Nao Tem Vez
Desafinado
Jazz Standards/Modern Jazz Guitar
Four On Six
Jingles
Bumpin'
Scrapple From The Apple
Blues For Alice
Stella By Starlight
All The Things You Are
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Blue Monk
I Hear a Rhapsody
Autumn Leaves
Alice In Wonderland
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Nardis
Influences and inspiration
Joe Pass
Django Reinhardt
Eddie Lang
Karl Kress
Julian Lage
Pat Metheny
Jim Hall
Pat Martino
Setup requirements
No Requirements