Birdie Mendoza

• Chris Wabich - Drums
• Gabe Noel - Bass
• Eli Brueggeman - Keyboards
• Marcel Camargo - Guitar

BIRDIE MENDOZA offers world-class DANCE & cocktail music with a LATIN twist -- BRAZILIAN jazz (Bossa Nova) & Samba, LATIN classics, JAZZ uptempo (swing) & JAZZ ballads.

Her events range from living room gatherings to star-studded affairs at the RITZ to fun-loving backyard weddings. Reviews from Birdie's clients, such as ABC News, IL CIELO and Southland wedding couples are always glowing.

Birdie can work in a variety of setups -- jazz duo, trio or quartet with keyboards, guitar, bass, drums, horns, instrumental music only, or whatever setup the client needs. Whether you want latin & jazz cocktail music or more uptempo dance numbers, Birdie and her A-list band deliver.

To see Birdie on video, click on the MAS QUE NADA or OYE COMO VA Video clips above, to the right.

Songs are sung in English, Spanish and Portuguese. A brilliant sound system can also be provided.

Birdie has sung backup for the legendary RAY CHARLES and toured Latin America with Spanish superstar RAPHAEL. She has also sung on TV & Film scores such as HBO's SIX FEET UNDER and KINGDOM COME starring Whoopi Goldberg. Past live-event clients include: DANCING WITH THE STARS, ABC NEWS, NORMAN'S ON SUNSET, IL CIELO (Beverly Hills), WYNN HOTEL (Vegas), FANTASEA YACHTS (Marina del Rey), QUEEN MARY & more. Birdie and her band will travel.

DVD, CD, Songlist, Client list & testimonials available on request.

• LATIN STANDARDS
• Oye Como Va - Tito Puente
• Guantanamera - Joseito Fernandez
• Tequila - Mambo
• Dos Gardenias Para Ti - Buena Vista Social Club
• Sabor a Mi - Luis Miguel
• La Bamba - Ritchie Valens
• Besame Mucho - Jimmy Dorsey
• Piel Canela - Eydie Gorme
• La Vida Es Carnaval - Celia Cruz
• Solamente Una Vez - Luis Miguel
• Bamboleo - Gypsy Kings
• El Cumbanchero - Desi Arnaz
• Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• BRAZILIAN STANDARDS
• Summer Samba - Paul Sergio Valle
• Mas Que Nada - Sergio Mendes
• Desafinado - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Aquarela do Brasil - Ary Barroso
• Tanto Tempo - Bebel Gilberto
• Maria Moita - Rosalia de Sauza
• Fica Mal Com Deus - Rosalia de Sauza
• Samba E Amor - Bebel Gilberto
• Agua de Beber - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Bananeira - Bebel Gilberto
• Close Your Eyes - Bebel Gilberto
• Corcovado (Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars) - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• JAZZ STANDARDS
• Fever - Peggy Lee
• Night and Day - Cole Porter
• My Funny Valentine - Chet Baker
• I Won't Dance - Ella Fitzgerald
• Angel Eyes - Ella Fitzgerald
• East of the Sun - Tony Bennett
• It Don't Mean a Thing - Duke Ellington
• Just One of Those Things - Nat King Cole
• A Foggy Day - Frank Sinatra
• Night in Tunisia - Dizzie Gillespie
• Round Midnight - Thelonius Monk
• Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
• They Can't Take That Away from Me - George & Ira Gershwin
• All of Me - Louis Armstrong
• Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald
• I Did It My Way - Frank Sinatra
• Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
• Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Too Darn Hot - Cole Porter
• Lullaby of Birdland - Sarah Vaughn
• Whatever Lola (Birdie) Wants - Sarah Vaughn
• I Can't Get Started - Bunnie Berrigan
• Once I Loved - Antonio Carlos Jobim
• Our Love Is Here to Stay - George Gershwin
• Lady Is a Tramp - Frank Sinatra
• Love For Sale - Cole Porter
• Smooth Operator - Sade
• PARTY CLASSICS
• Hot Hot Hot
• At Last - Etta James
• Twist and Shout - The Beatles
• Hard Day's Night - The Beatles
• Yesterday - The Beatles
• I Wish - Stevie Wonder
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Higher Ground - Stevie Wonder
• Beautiful Stranger - Madonna
• Kiss - Prince
• Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
• I Feel Good - James Brown

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• Birdie and her band blew us away. Everyone had such a great time -- she made the event! -- Jennifer S, Westchester, CA, 4/27/2006
• Birdie and her handsome band were the delight of our Wedding reception. Birdie was lovely, tasteful and personable when making the several announcements we needed her to make to our guests--and her vocals were AWESOME! Many of our guests commented numerous times about how terrific the entertainment was--and, in particular, how much they enjoyed Birdie's voice and style. We want them for our anniversary party! -- Chuck M, Los Angeles, CA, 8/3/2007
• Great personality, beautiful voice, wonderful energy. We'd book her again in a heartbeat. She's very professional. Thanks! -- Silva K, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 8/27/2006
• Birdie was fantastic! Her style, voice and charisma won over my group of scientists that would really rather sit and talk science all night. She literally stole the show - thank you Birdie for making me look good too!! -- Sheilah J, Newport Beach, CA, 2/9/2008
• they are extremely talented and were able to play a variety of music which everyone at the party enjoyed very much. i have recieved several e mails from guests complimenting us on our chpoice of music. i would hire them again for an event! they are really a wonderfully talented and refreshingly unique group! heidi medak (please excuse my punctuation, i am having keyboard problems) -- Heidi M, Pasadena, CA, 4/19/2008

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