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LOCATION:
Durham,
North Carolina
TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Durham, NC.
SURROUNDING AREA:
Clayton, Garner, Willow Spring, Cary, Raleigh, Angier, Smithfield, Benson, Knightdale, Coats, Four Oaks, Fuquay Varina, Selma, Wendell, Holly Springs, Eagle Rock, Dunn, Apex, Erwin, Zebulon, Bunn, Kipling, Middlesex, Kenly, Princeton, Rolesville, Mamers, New Hill, Buies Creek, Morrisville.
PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Band
ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Live Band, Swing Band
GENRE:
Brazilian, Jazz, Latin, Swing
AVAILABLE FOR:
Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Children's Birthday Parties, Chinese New Year Parties, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Cinco De Mayo Parties, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Daytona 500 Parties, Dinner Dances, Easter Celebrations, Election Day Parties, Father's Day Parties, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Hanukkah Celebrations, Hotels, Jingles, July 4th Parties, Kentucky Derby Parties, Labor Day Parties, March Madness Parties, Mardi Gras Party, Memorial Day Parties, Mother's Day Parties, Movie Soundtracks, New Year's Eve Parties, Oktoberfest Parties, Olympics Parties, Oscar Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Saint Patrick's Day Parties, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority
PERFORMING SINCE:
1986
PAY RANGE:
$150-$10000 per event
INFLUENCES:
Some of my main early musical influences include Sonny Rollins, Clifford Brown, Ahmad Jamal, John Coltrane, Lester Young, Thelonious Monk, Donald Byrd, Cannonball Adderly, Coleman Hawkins, Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans, Bobby Watson, Red Garland
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******* Holiday Music Sampler Added to Mp3s ***********(we still have some open dates for the 2007 holiday season, now is the time to book for your Nov/Dec events! Please listen to our sampler in the Mp3 section) If you are considering having live jazz music at your event, please contact me to discuss the various options. Unlike many groups which are already set, what I like to do is talk with the client to get a clear sense of what you have in mind and then organize my jazz group accordingly. This way we tailor our sound to your specific needs. For example if you have a relatively small number of guests and are concerned about the music being too loud, a drumless trio or duo is a great option. On the other hand if you want the music to really energize your guests and be more "out front" at your event, including a drummer is usually the way to go. Even the instrumentation can be customized to your wishes. If you love the sound of trombone for example, I can include a wonderful jazz trombonist in the group, or if you would like to have a vocalist, there are several I work with who are excellent singers. The point is I am flexible in order to put together the best possible jazz music to fit your wishes and your budget. I have played for hundreds of weddings, corporate functions, and other private events. If you are unsure what would work best or would like help making choices, I am happy to share my experience. I can always suggest what I know will be the most suitable configuration for your particular event. One thing you can be sure of is you will be getting the finest jazz music in the area. I and my groups have performed throughout the US, Europe, and in Russia. Performances in Europe include five times at the legendary Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland. This is the real thing, real jazz played for you by the best jazz musicians in the area. I am available as a solo guitarist, or can also provide jazz duos, trios, and larger ensembles. Please enjoy the audio and video samples on this page. (there is limited space for audio/video files here on Gigmasters, but when you contact me I can provide you with many more samples.) Some of the popular small group configurations are: -sax/guitar/acoustic bass trio (this drum-less ensemble is ideal for situations where tasteful jazz music is desired, but not so loud as to be intrusive. Among the fine saxophonists I work with one is also a fine flautist and vocalist which can make this trio even more versatile. The drum-less trio is an elegant and economical choice) -The Orgaphonics (a classic jazz configuration of organ, guitar and drums, this group provides a big sound at the economical price of a just a trio. Our organist is also a great singer. The Orgaphonics can range from mellow background music to funky uptempo or hard driving swing. A great group to feel like you've brought a New York jazz club to your event.) The classic quartet (guitar/bass/drums/sax full sounding jazz group able to swing hard or fill a room tastefully in the background.) My jazz groups are available to play for weddings, private receptions, festivals, large or small in-home parties, or any other event. Live music makes a big difference, whatever the occasion!
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CLIENT FEEDBACK:
Available On Request
UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
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PAST APPEARANCES:
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Please note, in addition to Durham, Kevin Van Sant - Jazz Guitarist also serves the surrounding towns of Clayton, Garner, Willow Spring, Cary, Raleigh, Angier, Smithfield, Benson, Knightdale, Coats, Four Oaks, Fuquay Varina, Selma, Wendell, Holly Springs, Eagle Rock, Dunn, Apex, Erwin, Zebulon, Bunn, Kipling, Middlesex, Kenly, Princeton, Rolesville, Mamers, New Hill, Buies Creek, Morrisville and many other locations in and around the Durham area.
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