New Jersey Jazz Bands for Weddings
Many engaged couples are now opting for live music at their wedding reception as opposed to a DJ. A live wedding band is a great way to get wedding guests out of their seats and onto the dance floor to celebrate your wedding. A jazz band is a great way to liven up your wedding reception. Luckily, New Jersey is home a wide range of jazz musicians and bands that will be sure to have your guests swinging to their music.
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B.D. Lenz
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B.D. Lenz is a seven member jazz band that is based in Hackettstown, New Jersey, but is willing to travel up to 3000 miles for your wedding reception. B.D. Lenz has a large catalog of jazz hits that they can perform at your wedding including popular jazz radio hits and original works by the band. Price range can vary depending upon the length of your reception and how far the band has to travel, with a starting price point of $400 as of May 2011. B.D. Lenz boasts excellent ratings from previous clients and music critics alike.
Les Jumelles
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Les Jumelles is a jazz duo that is based in Princeton, New Jersey and is willing to travel up to 3000 miles to your reception. Les Jumelles is comprised of Audrey Betsy and Sarah Jane Cion. This duo is highly talented and plays multiple instruments including piano, flute, saxophone and clarinet. If you wish, Les Jumelles is willing to add up to four additional band members if you desire an ensemble sound as opposed to a duo. As of May 2011, Les Jumelles' starting price was $250, but the price can be higher depending on the length of the reception and travel.
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Manhattan Swing Ensemble
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Manhattan Swing Ensemble is a small jazz ensemble based out of Marlton, New Jersey that is willing to travel up to 100 miles to your wedding reception. Manhattan Swing Ensemble features a large song catalog that is performed by 1-3 musicians depending on your preference, and have a price point ranging from $200-$700 per event as of May 2011.
The River Tree Quartet
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The River Tree Quartet is a jazz ensemble based out of Princeton, New Jersey and is comprised of talented members of the Philadelphia jazz scene. This jazz ensemble will travel up to 100 miles from Princeton for your reception. Prices vary depending upon the length of your reception and travel time, with cost estimated from $500-$1400 per event as of May 2011. The River Tree Quartet has a lengthy and impressive catalog of songs they can perform and they have received positive customer testimonials.
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