The Apollo Trio
Overview
The Apollo Trio has gained a well-deserved renown for their hepped-up, honest and eccentric interpretation of the Great American Songbook. Fiery renditions of favorites and classic takes on modern hits are the matchsticks to light up any evening. The Apollo Trio are giving audiences around the world a take home smile, If not a few sore feet.
Reviews
68 reviews
Cindee B.
October 18, 2024Best Trio… James has an amazing voice!
We hired Apollo Trio for a pre-wedding cocktail party and they set the vibe for 130+ people for a charming night of toasts, dining and dancing! Our guests loved this group and took full advantage of their time on the dance floor ❤️. These musicians are super talented and with the added bonus of James’ vocals, made the entire night for us. Hire them!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Jenn M.
March 18, 2021Incredibly professional and perfect for our event!
We had a corporate event and they were patient and professional as speeches went long or the agenda shifted. The were early for set up and super quiet for when breaking down their gear as the event continued post-set. The music was perfect for the setting and just an incredible group of talented and professional musicians.
Hired as: Corporate Entertainment
The Apollo Trio
Aw thanks, great times all around!
Doug H.
January 24, 2018Simply the best!
The Apollo Trio was superb! Great music, great look, and super professional gentlemen. I wouldn't hesitate to book them again.
Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band
Meg G.
April 30, 2026Amazing!
They were soo awesome! Such a cool vibe and great music. Didn't even have to instruct them at all, they just knew what to play! Would definitely hire them again
Hired as: Jazz Band
Anika Z.
December 29, 2025Always the perfect mood!
Apollo Trio treated our holiday party to the perfect mood - nostalgic, warm, charming. Complete with a small fireplace! It’s always a pleasure to work with the Apollo Trio - excellent communication & day of experience. Highly recommend!
Hired as: Holiday Entertainment
Booking information
Price range: Starts at $2,000
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 300 minutes
Insurance: $1,000,000 - COI available on request
What to expect
Reading a room is a rare art. Some folks want to dance. Some want to chat. You can't please all the folks all the time, but you can get mighty close, and The Apollo Trio is about as close as you can get to a universal good time.
About
The Apollo Trio has gained a well-deserved renown for their hepped-up, honest and eccentric interpretation of the Great American Songbook. Fiery renditions of favorites from Cole, Billie, Django and Nat are the matchsticks to light up any evening. The Apollo Trio is about more than sentiment. They’re about beat. From the croon to the thump, its a heart that moves. They’re giving audiences around the world a take home smile, If not a few sore feet.
Additional booking notes
Though 3 core members at its base, for larger events The Apollo Trio expands with full key and horn sections to bring big sounds to big events.
Quotes cover sound and technical needs provided by band for audiences up to 150 unless otherwise arranged.
Power must be available at stage.
Minimum space requirements 12'x12'.
Performance space must be dry, flat and level.
Quotes include up to 90 minutes load/check time.
Parking costs must be validated or will be billed back to client.
Services offered
Upcoming booked events
October 2026
17
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Coronado, CA
Past booked events
September 2026
25
Friday
Corporate Event
12:30pm - 2:30pm
•
Culver City, CA
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Bodega Bay, CA
August 2026
21
Friday
Fundraiser
8:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
May 2026
21
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Calabasas, CA
19
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Woodinville, WA
April 2026
26
Sunday
Wedding Reception
3:30pm - 9:00pm
•
St Helena, CA
21
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
January 2026
22
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
San Diego, CA
December 2025
21
Sunday
Dinner Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
14
Sunday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
West Hollywood, CA
03
Wednesday
Christmas Party
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
October 2025
09
Thursday
Fundraiser
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Lafayette, CA
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Indio, CA
September 2025
13
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Mount Hood Parkdale, OR
August 2025
15
Friday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
Santa Cruz, CA
08
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Sisters, OR
July 2025
23
Wednesday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Big Sur, CA
May 2025
16
Friday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
14
Wednesday
Corporate Event
8:00am - 8:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
10
Saturday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
09
Friday
Personal Occasion
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
Camarillo, CA
March 2025
29
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
08
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
February 2025
01
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Woodinville, WA
December 2024
13
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Burbank, CA
01
Sunday
Christmas Party
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Portland, OR
November 2024
23
Saturday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Beverly Hills, CA
October 2024
29
Tuesday
Dinner Party
5:00pm - 8:30pm
•
West Hollywood, CA
September 2024
25
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Anaheim, CA
14
Saturday
House Party
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Valley Center, CA
13
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
07
Saturday
Corporate Event
8:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Palm Springs, CA
06
Friday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
Sonoma, CA
August 2024
17
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 4:30pm
•
Redmond, WA
May 2024
24
Friday
Surprise
6:00pm - 8:30pm
•
Scottsdale, AZ
March 2024
07
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
February 2024
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
January 2024
24
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2023
23
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Palm Desert, CA
17
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Rancho Santa Fe, CA
November 2023
09
Thursday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
New York City, NY
04
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Newport Beach, CA
October 2023
21
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
September 2023
23
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
St Helena, CA
July 2023
29
Saturday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
27
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
22
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
June 2023
24
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Lakewood, WA
19
Monday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 10:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
08
Thursday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
April 2023
15
Saturday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 5:00am (Sun)
•
Temecula, CA
March 2023
30
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 9:00pm
•
Phoenix, AZ
February 2023
04
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 8:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
January 2023
28
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
December 2022
10
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Glendale, CA
November 2022
06
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:30am - 4:30am
•
Pasadena, CA
October 2022
21
Friday
Wedding Reception
3:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Pasadena, CA
16
Sunday
Campus Event
11:00am - 1:00pm
•
Oakland, CA
September 2022
17
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Sacramento, CA
August 2022
27
Saturday
Birthday Party
3:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Auburn, CA
06
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
Healdsburg, CA
July 2022
07
Thursday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Dundee, OR
June 2022
05
Sunday
Birthday Party
2:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Berkeley, CA
February 2022
17
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Pasadena, CA
December 2021
10
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Danville, CA
November 2021
11
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Monterey, CA
05
Friday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Antioch, CA
August 2021
22
Sunday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:30pm - 7:00pm
•
Langley, WA
03
Tuesday
Convention/Trade Show
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
San Diego, CA
July 2021
21
Wednesday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 8:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
June 2021
25
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
San Francisco, CA
19
Saturday
Birthday Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Leavenworth, WA
April 2021
17
Saturday
Wedding Reception
1:30pm - 3:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
March 2021
17
Wednesday
Retirement Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
December 2020
31
Thursday
New Year's Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Tacoma, WA
October 2020
29
Thursday
Halloween Party
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Las Vegas, NV
April 2019
20
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
Seattle, WA
August 2018
08
Wednesday
Nonprofit Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
May 2018
21
Monday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
April 2018
07
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:00pm - 5:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
March 2018
24
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 7:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
January 2018
06
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
December 2017
02
Saturday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
October 2017
27
Friday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
April 2017
18
Tuesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
March 2017
21
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Bellevue, WA
12
Sunday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
February 2017
12
Sunday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
January 2017
09
Monday
Convention/Trade Show
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
December 2016
06
Tuesday
Fundraiser
3:00pm - 3:30pm
•
Seattle, WA
October 2016
30
Sunday
Wedding Reception
9:00pm - 1:00am (Mon)
•
Long Beach, CA
July 2015
17
Friday
Wedding Reception
5:30pm - 11:00pm
•
Seattle, WA
Set list
The Apollo Trio play a staple of favorites from the great American songbook, classic jazz and modern faves, tailoring the selections for each performance to the needs of the event.
Influences and inspiration
Nat King Cole
Frank Sinatra
Chet Baker
Michael Buble
Django Reinhardt
Billie Holiday
Louis Armstrong
Ella Fitzgerald
Duke Ellington
Postmodern Jukebox
Kat Edmonson
Norah Jones
Tom Waits
Rat Pack
Laufey
Great Gatsby
Nina Simone
Setup requirements
Tech Spec varies by engagement
Quotes include setup time up to 90min prior to set start at no additional cost