Jazzona is a duo that performs jazz, standards and smooth jazz ideally suited for concert or background music. The duo consists of piano/keys and tenor/alto/soprano saxophone and flute performing music by jazz legends such as John Coltrane, MyCoy Tyner, Dexter Gordon, Stan Getz, Duke Ellington and Coleman Hawkins plus favorite standards and smooth jazz artists such as Kenny G, Weather Report and Gato Barbieri.
Jazzona frequently works as a trio adding Rob Wren on 6 string bass.
Never overpowering Jazzona can add the right touch to your event. One customer emailed:
'Doug, again our thanks and appreciation for the excellent music provided by Jazzona during our annual banquet last evening. The comments provided to me throughout the evening indicated you were clearly a hit with our audience. The selections chosen were perfect for our program and, as much appreciated, was the sound level which both provided excellent listening capabilities as well as permitting conversation to flow without constraint. If you should happen to need a reference for a group holding a similar function please feel free to share our name. Thank you, Tom Ryan, President, Province Golf Club.'

Upon request Jazzona can add a female vocalist, drums, and bass guitar to perform as a trio or larger for dances or concert. As a quintet we can also add a variety of music including polkas, waltzes, line dancing etc.

Al Putman: piano/keyboards Doug Mossing: tenor/alto/soprano saxophones and flute

The bottom six demo songs on this page are the duo of Al & Doug.

Additional personnel may be added:

Rob Wren - bass guitar (Jazzona frequently performs as a trio with Al, Doug & Rob)

Bill Applegate - electric and acoustic guitar (Bill has a masters degree in 'jazz guitar performance')

Jim Valenza - drums and percussion

Janet Carbajal - vocals

Various combinations are available. We will structure our ensemble and music to fit your needs and budget.