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Upcoming Appearances
None Posted
Past Appearances
- Saturday, December 17, 2011
- 6:00PM - Corporate Function
- Washington, DC
- Thursday, November 17, 2011
- 6:00PM - Corporate Function
- Washington, DC
- Saturday, August 06, 2011
- 2:00PM - Wedding @ Ritz Carlton Hotel
- Pentagon City, VA
- Saturday, February 12, 2011
- 6:00PM - Valentines Day Party
- Pasadena, MD
- Thursday, February 10, 2011
- 4:00PM - Half Note Lounge
- Bowie, MD
- Saturday, February 05, 2011
- 7:00PM - Private Party-Navy Yard
- Washington, DC
- Friday, December 31, 2010
- 9:00PM - City View New Years Eve Party
- Baltimore, MD
- Wednesday, November 17, 2010
- 5:00PM - Hyatt Dulles - Wine Down Wednesdays
- Herdon, VA
- Thursday, October 28, 2010
- 8:00PM - Half Note Lounge
- Bowie, MD
- Wednesday, October 20, 2010
- 5:00PM - Hyatt Dulles - Wine Down Wednesdays
- Herdon, VA
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- Location:
- Washington, DC
- Travel Radius:
- Will travel up to 100 miles from Washington.
- Pay Range:
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$900-$2500 per event
- Member Since:
- 2006
- Primary Category:
- Jazz Band
- Additional Categories:
- 70s Band, 80s Band, 90s Band, Jazz Orchestra, R&B Band, Wedding Band
- Influences:
- Miles Davis, David Sandborn, George Benson, BB King, Mint Condition, 4Play, Maze, Chaka Khan, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Jill Scott...etc.
Group Members
- Nikk Taylor - Drums
- Larry Richardson - Bass
- Leslie Lee - Guitar
- Clay Morrow - Keyboards
- Mike Artis - Percussion
- Keith Brown - Vocals
- Danielle Hatchell - Vocals
- Bridgette Haggins - Vocals
- Brent Birkhead - Sax
Description
Jazzy Blu is a band based out of Washington D.C. with a jazzy neo-soulful sound enriched by the traditional jazz tones of years past. The band was started in 2005 by drummer, Dominic "Nikk" Taylor. Jazzy Blu consist of bassist Larry Richardson, jazz guitarist Leslie Lee, saxophonist Brent Birkhead, keyboardist Clay Morrow, vocalist Keith Brown, vocalist Danielle Hatchell, vocalist Bridgette Haggins and percussionist Mike Artis to complete Jazzy Blu. Each of the musicians bring an extremely diverse background, from Jazz, Funk, Rock, Gospel, and Blues to R& B and beyond. It is that diversity that gives Jazzy Blu its slightly different flavor, one you can't quite put your finger on. Jazzy Blu released its debut CD self titled Jazzy Blu, show-casing the innovative sounds of true jazz diversity. In 2010 Jazzy Blu opened on the Gulf coast at BayFest 2010 for Grammy award winner Mary J. Blige! The band also recently performed to a sold out crowd at the legendary Blues Alley! Jazzy Blu has shared the stage with such national artists as, The Stylistics, The Whispers, The Legendary Ojays, Baby Face, Kem, Chrisette Michelle, Chaka Khan and more! Jazzy Blu has a repertoire that is extremely diverse, playing traditional jazz as well as neo-soul. No matter who you are, where you come from or what your request is……Jazzy Blu has something special in store for you!
Available For:
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, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings...and more.
Feedback
- Everyone who was at the fund raiser enjoyed Jazzy Blu. I have nothing but wonderful and excellent feedback about Jazzy Blu. We will probably request to have them come back for next year's fundraiser.
all the best,
Victoria Stinson
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay
410-377-6270 ext. 27
-- Mary B, Baltimore, MD, 11/7/2008
- Jazzy Blu was AMAZING this summer at our family reunion. They were professional, courteous, and extremely good at reading the crowd. I have never worked with a more classy and down-to-earth group of people. You will not be disappointed!
Here are some of the comments from our Family Reunion Survey.
“If I could afford it, I would have that band there every morning when I woke up, on my lunch break, and after work when I got in my car.”
“This is the most fun we’ve ever had at a reunion. ”
“First and foremost, these people LOVE MUSIC. I danced the heels off my shoes!”
“The perfect mix of good people and good music. I want them at my wedding!”
-- Miriam W, Baltimore, MD, 7/17/2010
- This is the most professional, talented group of musicians I have ever had the pleasure of working with. They were a phenomenal addition to my corporate event, and they are absolutely my go-to band for all of my future events. Their musical depth and breadth perfectly complemented the event - they have amazing range and were very flexible. -- Patrina C, Washington, DC, 11/17/2011
- Merry Christmas!! Happy Holidays to the Jazzy Blu Band. I want to thank you so much for helping to make our Company Holiday Party a success for our employees. We received great comments on the selection of music. You were accommodating, pleasant and very professional. Wishing you all another year filled with blessings.
ValidaTek, Inc.
Michelle Gilbert -- Michelle G, Washington, DC, 12/17/2011
- Our wedding site was about 100 miles away and Jazzy Blu made it through heavy rain / thunderstorms / tornado warning to our wedding, on time and ready to play! We initially planned for an outdoor ceremony with our own speaker system, but it was drenched in rain and we were forced to move the ceremony indoors without any music. Their sax player volunteered to play the ceremony music and it was beautiful. Everyone at the reception was very impressed with Jazzy Blu! They played a good variety, kept the crowd upbeat, and the vocalist was incredible. I wouldn't hesitate to book them again. I've been dropping their name to everyone I know. -- Alexis C, Lewes, DE, 5/31/2008
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