Third Season Jazz

Add a touch of class and sophistication to your event with the sounds of authentic jazz. Relax to standards by Rodgers & Hart and Cole Porter and the classic jazz of Miles Davis, Duke Ellington and others. Spice-up your party with some up-tempo swing and latin jazz. If your event is in San Diego, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, or the surrounding area, then look no further for uncompromising, quality entertainment.

Third Season is a jazz combo that specializes in Weddings, Corporate Events, Dinner Parties, Outdoor Parties, Auctions, Birthday Parties, Anniversaries, Fundraisers, Outdoor Events, and more . . .

Listen and you will discover that Third Season is not a 'party band' comprised of part-time lounge musicians. We are working professionals who actively perform throughout Southern California and are committed to both quality and artistry. Our repertoire of jazz standards is guaranteed to provide an eloquent atmosphere for you and your guests.

Third Season is available in several different instrumentations to fit the size and style of your event. As a swinging quintet, quartet, or subtle acoustic duo, we will provide the right soundtrack, from a large reception to an intimate dinner with friends.

Some of our past customers include: The Hotel Del Coronado, The San Diego Padres, San Diego Wine & Culinary Center, La Costa Resort & Spa, Rancho Valencia Resort, Loews Coronado, Mainly Mozart, World Emergency Relief, Sharp Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, SDSU, The Lyceum at Horton Plaza, The Athenaeum Music and Arts Library, The San Diego Marriott and Marina, SDG&E, U.C. San Diego, The San Diego Foundation, U. of San Diego, The San Diego Performing Arts League, and more. Additional info can be found online at the Third Season Jazz website.


~~~~ Configurations ~~~~

- JAZZ QUARTET -
Saxophone/Piano/Upright Bass/Drums (as heard in the sound clips)

- QUINTET OR SEXTET -
Saxophone/Piano/Upright Bass/Drums/Trumpet (or Trombone or Jazz Guitar).
***We are now available with a female vocalist! (see sound clips)***

- TRIO or DUO -
Many different instrumentations possible . . . Most popular are Saxophone/Upright Bass/Piano or Saxophone/Upright Bass/Jazz Gutar

We can customize any of the above groups for you.

- WEDDING CEREMONY MUSIC -
is now available with classical guitar and flute. (see sound clips)

Book Third Season for your event today!!

• ~ A few of our most-requested songs ~
• Bye Bye Blackbird
• Embraceable You
• As Time Goes By
• Cheek To Cheek
• Girl From Ipanema
• The Way You Look Tonight
• Body And Soul
• Black Orpheus (A Day in the Life of a Fool)
• The Days Of Wine And Roses
• Misty
• In The Mood
• Corcavado
• Have You Met Miss Jones
• If Ever I Would Leave You
• My One and Only Love
• My Romance
• The Nearness Of You
• If I Were A Bell
• I Love You
• Satin Doll
• Take the A Train
• Desafinado
• Just Friends
• Take Five
• April in Paris
• C Jam Blues
• Jump Jive and Wail
• Exactly Like You
• Things Ain’t What They Used To Be
• You Can’t Take That Away From Me
• My Favorite Things
• Night And Day
• On Green Dolphin Street
• Our Love Is Here To Stay
• Unforgettable
• Tenderly
• A Foggy Day
• Till There Was You
• Time After Time
• Wave
• A Night In Tunisia
• Cantaloupe Island
• Autumn Leaves
• Four
• Freddie The Freeloader
• Saint Thomas
• So What
• Straight No Chaser
• Sunny

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• We had over 225 people in attendance for our event and everyone had a great time. The band was outstanding and played music that was fitting to the group. I would recommend this group for your next event and I would hire them again. Thank you Third Season Jazz Quintet for making our event a success. -- Kandi L, San Diego, CA, 1/25/2012
• We just had Third Season play at my parent's 5oth Anniv. party. Ian and the group were wonderful. They are very talented and professional. The music was beautiful and they were very attentive to our needs. I will easily recomend them with 100% confidence that friends and family will love them. Thanks Third Season, Cara and Family -- Cara H, San Diego, CA, 7/9/2011
• Third Season Jazz performed during dinner at my wedding reception and they were incredible! They worked with us in advance to formulate a play list that would be meaningful to us. They were at the venue and setup ahead of schedule and were happy to accommodate when I asked them to start playing a little earlier than originally planned. Their performance was flawless and they were very obliging even though we had to move our reception to a smaller venue at the last minute without as much space as we had originally planned. Thanks much to Ian and the band! -- Tim D, Carlsbad, CA, 9/25/2010
• They are a great band! Not only are they extremely talented but they are professional and courteous. I couldn't have asked for a better experience! -- Brittany C, San Diego, CA, 10/23/2010
• Ian and 3rd Season played our wedding and reception, and they were Dyno-MITE! So much better than a DJ. Of all the things we paid for at our wedding, Ian and 3rd Season Jazz was easily our best investment. They customized wedding and reception music based on our choices, and Ian put together a great band, with vocalist. The fiance was concerned it would be too loud in our small room, but that was not a problem. Like the other reviewers, i highly recommend them. -- Jeremy W, San Diego, CA, 7/31/2010
• The music was wonderful, the band members and singer were talented and friendly. They were so accommodating to our needs and requests, and many members of our party commented on how much they enjoyed the music.Many kudos to Ian and his whole group for adding immeasurably to the ambiance of our 50th wedding anniversary party. -- Sharon P, San Diego, CA, 6/20/2010
• Third Season played at our wedding, and did a great job! They were definitely accommodating in the weeks leading up to the event, and their performance the day of was great. Several of our guests commented on how wonderful it was to dance to jazz standards during the reception. We were very happy with them overall, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone! -- Jennifer N, San Diego, CA, 5/29/2011
• I hired Third Season Jazz to entertain for a dinner banquet I held for a weekend couple's retreat. This group was extremely professional from beginning to end. I worked with Ian Tordella for the booking and he was very responsive to all my questions. The group arrived on time and looked and sounded amazing. They were extremely flexible and even to our guest requests. This group certainly made a lasting impression on our guests. I would defintely recommend them! -- Janell M, Carlsbad, CA, 9/12/2009
• Ian and the rest of the group were fantastic! They performed at two different parts of our wedding. 1. The ceremony, where they did a flute/guitar performance that set a wonderful tone to the entire wedding. 2. The reception, where the 3-piece band did a great jazz set for the cocktail hour and into dinner. They were perfect for all of our needs. -- Paul P, La Jolla, CA, 5/10/2009
• They were very professional and great jazz muscians. All the guests plus some of the neighbors who heard the music commented on how great it was. They played traditional jazz along with some swing. The music was a positive in keeping the reception upbeat. Guests did not leave early. We could not have been more pleased and would definitely consider hiring them again. -- Alice D, San Diego, CA, 7/18/2009
• They were great! We didn't want a "wedding band", that played the typical wedding music. We wanted the standards, swing, and Latin. They played them all really well. Everyone is still commenting to me about what a great band we had. We also hired a jazz vocalist with the who did a suberb job. I'm from a family of professional musicians and I work in film in Hollywood, I'm very picky, and this group made me very happy. R. R -- Renee T, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 9/16/2006
• Ian was easy to work with, and our event went off seamlessly. -- Gloria B, San Diego, CA, 11/13/2009
• The band was great and a perfect addition to our corporate dinner party. They were very professional and easy to work with. We will definitely use them again! -- Heather L, Ocean Beach, CA, 5/31/2008
• Great. Outstanding musicians! -- Dann H, La Jolla, CA, 6/9/2010
• They were very accommodating to my client's need and for that I appreciate them. Our client requested they move from the 2nd floor where they had been told to set up and then into the event asked the band to move to 1st floor. They did not hesitate and were very flexible with doing that. I would recommend this band to others, as a matter of fact we are using them again for an event in August. Marisa Brown Chozen to Serve Event Planning, Catering & Consulting -- Marisa B, Irvine, CA, 6/14/2006
• Third Season Jazz did a fabulous job at our event. My group was very impressed with their talent, as I heard many compliments. I would recommend them for any event in the future. Our company will use them again if we find ourselves in San Diego in the future. -- Ashley G, San Diego, CA, 10/7/2008
• They were perfect for our occasion. I will continue to use Third Season for future corporate events. Thanks, Ian. -- Ellie M, Las Vegas, NV, 12/13/2007
• They showed up on time and were very accomodating. They had to play outside in extremely hot weather but didn't have a problem with that at all. Their music was great and they were very freindly. I will definitely be calling on them in the future. -- Kristen B, Oceanside, CA, 8/25/2007
• We thought they were great! Thank you. -- Elizabeth B, San Diego, CA, 12/14/2006
• Everyone at our backyard party loved the "accoustic jazz" music of Third Season Jazz. Perfect volume level for our party of 40 people. All their jazz tunes and jazz-covers were great with zero bad tunes. -- Joel J, San Diego, CA, 10/11/2009
• This band was hip yet very classy. They did not look like a typical jazz trio but they definitely played like one. They were patient with us while we figured out how we wanted them to set up and they allowed us to move them to a second location without any fuss. Their music was absolutely beautiful. They chose the perfect songs and rhythms for our event. Everyone had positive feedback about the jazz trio. We were very satisfied with Third Season. They were fabulous. I hope to hire them for future events. Thanks guys!!! -- Gytonnea W, San Diego, CA, 9/5/2006
• This is the first time I hired a band. Their performance brought up our event to another level. -- Lawrence Z, San Diego, CA, 11/11/2006

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