The Jazz Lobsters

The Jazz Lobsters have been tearing up the New Jersey shore for over 30 years at clubs, wedding receptions and parties, playing everything from the swingin' sounds of Count Basie and Frank Sinatra to Motown hits, reggae, dance favorites and rock classics. The size of the group varies from a duo to the full big band of 18 pieces and the size can be tailored to exactly your size and budgetary needs.
The band, led by James Lafferty, arranger and keyboardist, features his wife Audrey on saxes and clarinet and includes some of the hottest musicians in the tri-state area who have shared the stage and recorded with such artists as: Bruce Springstein, The Asbury Jukes, Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet, Sam and Dave, Paul McCartney, Charles Earland, Blood Sweat and Tears, Tower of Power, Dido, Stan Kenton and Tommy Dorsey, Kool and the Gang to name a few. NOTE: We carry our own insurance policy, which is required by some venues.

Specializing weddings and private events, the Jazz Lobsters have backed up major acts and entertained at their parties. When members of Bon Jovi and Skid Row wanted their wedding receptions to jump, they called in The Jazz Lobsters to entertain.

With the ability to cover all styles of music from big band to funk, klezmer to rock, jazz standards to modern hits, why not call one of the hottest bands in the tri-state area to liven up your party or event?

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.

• The Jazz Lobsters are the best! They played exactly the right music at the right time. They were very accomodating to our requests and everyone was thrilled. They made it a great party. -- Kathryne S, Fair Haven, NJ, 9/11/2010
• Have hosted events for over 20 years and have rarely encountered a band with such a great mix of talent and energy and adaptability. The event at which they played had some major logistical concerns, all of which the Jazz Lobsters handled with grace and professionalism and completely overwhelmed with their performance. I recommend them as a first choice for any event with a priority on providing an unforgettably excellent experience. -- Lenore C, New York, NY, 10/10/2010
• These guys are amazing! They have a great big band sound and are extremely professional. -- Hannah W, Princeton, NJ, 4/29/2011
• We had a 70th birthday celebration for our family and friends at our local synagogue. They played both traditional Jewish music (Horas) and also dance music and some really great rock. They all havs great voices, and several people remarked that the two women who played the sax and the trumpet, were both great singers as well as accomplished musicians. One nice thing, was that when the dinner was served they continued to play, but they played soft dance music. We also received many comments after from our friends about how great the Jazz Lobsters were. They got a lot of the folks up an on the dance floor. We were 100% satisfied with the Jazz Lobsters. -- Lewis M, East Windsor, NJ, 3/24/2012

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