Our core jazz group features acclaimed Detroit area bassist, Don Mayberry. Like the R & B group, we don’t try to sound like anyone other than ourselves but put our jazz spin on all kinds of things, like Beatles, Earth Wind and Fire and Gordon Lightfoot. We add a drummer, female vocalist and/or sax and/or trumpet to this ensemble, as customers require.

Technical Information & Requirements
Especially on jazz gigs, we work with good quality pianos, which we may or may not amplify with our P.A. system, depending on the event. Generally, we carry an electric piano and amplifier, a bass and amplifier at a minimum, with or without P.A. In addition, we may carry guitar amp and larger P.A. No matter what configuration we only need one good source of power near the band stand. Ideally, we will have no less than 25 square feet per musician, 50 square feet for drums. That said, we work to make due with whatever space constraints we encounter. A stage size of 8’ deep and 16” wide is ideal for a quartet and often clients will rent “risers” (it is always nice to have the band up off the floor, if possible, for various reasons). We have several P.A.’s and a larger assortment of CDs to play on breaks. We can play continuously, and we can “platoon” different combos, but generally we play 50 minute sets and take 15 minute breaks. Our dress is either formal (tuxes), informal (suits) or casual (Hawaiian shirts and black pants). It is helpful to unload equipment as close to the band stand as possible—we carry equipment in SUVs and normal cars. You will want to tell us how to get to the stage and where and when to unload. We need about ½ hour to set up; 45 minutes in case of a large P.A. Help with loading and unloading is always appreciated, but not expected. If necessary, we will come to your venue in advance of the event and consult with you on set up, staging and the like.