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LOCATION:
Venice,
California
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 100 miles from Venice, CA.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Playa Del Rey, Culver City, El Segundo, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Gardena, Topanga, Torrance, Encino, Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, Tarzana, Universal City, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Burbank, Toluca Lake, Woodland Hills, Huntington Park.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Live Band, Swing Band
GENRE:
Brazilian, Jazz, Latin
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Children's Birthday Parties, 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, Ski Lodges, Studio Session, TV Soundtracks, Weddings
PERFORMING SINCE:
2002
PAY RANGE:
$500-$9500 per event
INFLUENCES:
LATIN: Bebel Gilberto, Tito Puente, Eydie Gorme, Desi Arnaz JAZZ: Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett OTHER: Beatles, Stevie Wonder
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DESCRIPTION:
BIRDIE MENDOZA offers world-class cocktail music with a LATIN twist -- BRAZILIAN jazz (Bossa Nova) & Samba, LATIN classics, JAZZ uptempo (swing) & JAZZ ballads.Her events range from 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 video of Birdie and her band, go to YouTube and search under Birdie Mendoza. Vocals are sung in English, Spanish and Portuguese. A brilliant sound system and sound person are also included. 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.
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GROUP MEMBERS:
Chris Wabich - Drums
Pablo Motta - Bass
Eli Brueggeman - Keyboards
Marcel Camargo - Guitar
SONG LIST:
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
Cien Anos - Daniela Romo
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
Mais 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
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
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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UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
Sunday, August 31, 2008
5:00PM - Anaheim Hills Golf Course Clubhouse
Anaheim Hills, CA
PAST APPEARANCES:
Saturday, June 21, 2008
4:00PM - Stowe House
Goleta, CA
Saturday, April 19, 2008
7:00PM - My Sister And Brother-in-law's Home In Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
Client Feedback
Saturday, February 09, 2008
7:00PM - Hyatt Newport Beach
Newport Beach, CA
Client Feedback
Friday, August 03, 2007
8:00PM - 1st Baptist Church Of West Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Client Feedback
Saturday, January 27, 2007
7:30PM - Backyard In Whittier
Whittier, CA
Saturday, November 25, 2006
8:00PM - Queen Mary - Wedding
Long Beach, CA
Saturday, October 07, 2006
8:00PM - Hancock Park Home
Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, August 27, 2006
3:00PM - Mozart Cafe
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Client Feedback
Friday, June 23, 2006
8:00AM - Anabella Hotel,1030 West Katella Avenue,anaheim.
Anaheim, CA
Sunday, May 28, 2006
6:00PM - Renaissance Restraunt
Glendale, CA
Thursday, April 27, 2006
6:00PM - Loyola Marymount University
Westchester, CA
Client Feedback
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Please note, in addition to Venice, Birdie Mendoza also serves the surrounding towns of Marina Del Rey, Santa Monica, Inglewood, Los Angeles, Playa Del Rey, Culver City, El Segundo, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, Gardena, Topanga, Torrance, Encino, Hollywood, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, North Hollywood, Tarzana, Universal City, Valley Village, Van Nuys, Burbank, Toluca Lake, Woodland Hills, Huntington Park and many other locations in and around the Venice area.
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