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Jazz Band Chicago
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Let Matt Nelson Trio be your choice for the perfect Jazz Band at your private party, corporate event, or special occasion. Matt Nelson Trio will travel up to 500 miles from Chicago, Illinois.

 
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Matt Nelson Trio

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LOCATION:
Chicago, Illinois

TRAVEL RADIUS:
Will travel up to 500 miles from Chicago, IL.

SURROUNDING AREA:
Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Forest Park, Hines, Lyons, Riverside, Brookfield, Maywood, River Forest, Summit Argo, Carol Stream, La Grange Park, Bellwood, Bedford Park, Melrose Park, Westchester, Burbank, Bridgeview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hometown, La Grange, River Grove, Stone Park, Western Springs, Berkeley, Franklin Park, Justice, Norridge.

PRIMARY CATEGORY:
Jazz Band

ADDITIONAL CATEGORIES:
Jazz Duo, Jazz Trio, Live Band, Swing Band

GENRE:
Dance, 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, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Ski Lodges, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

PERFORMING SINCE:
1995

PAY RANGE:
$100-$3000 per event

INFLUENCES:
Bill Evans, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Amhad Jamal, Red Garland, Tommy Flannagan, Oscar Peterson, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, John Scofield, the various groups that the above artists performed with, Soulive, Medeski Martin and Wood, etc...

AUDIO & VIDEO SAMPLES  Help
If I Were A Bell - medium swing standardMP3 Audio
To Here and Back - balladMP3 Audio
Desafinado (Jobim) - latin/bossa novaMP3 Audio
Solar - meduim up swingMP3 Audio
Night and Day - (with Audrey Billings on Vocals) Live at Tutto OrsiMP3 Audio
Devedia - (Mike Salter on tenor and Rich Moore on alto) MP3 Audio
Rain Waltz - (with Scott Hall on trumpet) MP3 Audio
Just Friends - Matt Nelson Trio Quicktime Video
DESCRIPTION:
The MATT NELSON TRIO is a diverse jazz trio with an impeccable reputation for providing quality live entertainment. Available for Corporate Events, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties, and more. We want to help make your event the best it can possibly be!

Looking for a larger group? Vocals, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Guitar can be added to the lineup courtesy of some of Chicago's finest musicians.

Need solo accompaniment? Matt Nelson is also available as a solo pianist for every event, including Ceremonies!

The MATT NELSON TRIO specializes in providing dazzling performances of your favorite Jazz / Swing / Latin / Dance Standards, and is adaptable to any situation. Whether the event calls for background music, dance music, or original venue music this is the group to call. We take Song Requests!!!

Recent high profile performances include the DiCarlo Wine tasting, Belvedere Bridal Conventions, a Clark Construction Event (famous for building the Chicago Hyatt), performances at the Ritz Carlton, Embassy Suites, McCormick Place, and the prestigious Polish Film Festival and Awards Ceremony held in Chicago.

The MATT NELSON TRIO is respectful, prepared, and on-time with lots of energy and a great sound that will entertain!

FLEXIBLE BIDS TO MEET YOUR BUDGET NEEDS!

WILLING TO TRAVEL!

BOOK US TODAY!!!

GROUP MEMBERS:
Matt Nelson - piano/keyboards
Graham Czach - upright/electric bass
Matt Nischan - drums

SONG LIST:

  • A Child is Born - Thad Jones
  • A Fine Romance - Kern/Fields
  • A Foggy Day - George Gershwin
  • A Night in Tunisia - Dizzy Gillespie
  • African Flower - Duke Ellington
  • Afro Blue - M. Santamaria
  • Afternoon in Paris - John Lewis
  • Airegin - Sonny Rollins
  • Alice in Wonderland - Fain/Hilliard
  • All Blues - Miles Davis
  • All in Love is Fair - Stevie Wonder
  • All my Tomorrows - Cahn/Van Heusen
  • All of Me - Simone and Marks
  • All of You - Cole Porter
  • All the Things You Are - Hammerstein/Kern
  • Alone Together - Dietz/Schwartz
  • Ana Maria - Wayne Shorter
  • Angel Eyes - Dennis/Brent
  • Anthropology - Charlie Parker
  • April in Paris - Vernon Duke
  • April Joy - Pat Metheny
  • Armageddon - Wayne Shorter
  • As Time Goes By - Herman Hupfeld
  • Autumn in New York - Vernon Duke
  • Autumn Leaves - Johnny Mercer
  • Beautiful Love - Victor Young
  • Bessie's Blues - John Coltrane
  • Bewitched - Rodgers/Hart
  • Black Narcissus - Joe Henderson
  • Black Orpheus - Louis Bonfi
  • Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham
  • Blue in Green - Miles Davis
  • Blue Monk - Theloneus Monk
  • Blue Room - Rodgers/Hart
  • Bluesette - Toots Thielemans
  • Blues for Alice - Charlie Parker
  • Blue Trane - John Coltrane
  • Body and Soul - Green
  • Bright Size Life - Pat Metheny
  • Broadway Blues - Ornette Coleman
  • But Beautiful - Van Heusen/Duke
  • Butterfly - Herbie Hancock
  • Chelsea Bridge - Billy Strayhorn
  • Cherokee - Ray Noble
  • Chicken Feathers - Steve Kuhn
  • Come Sunday - Duke Ellington
  • Comrade Conrad - Bill Evans
  • Con Alma - Dizzy Gillespie
  • Confirmation - Charlie Parker
  • Cottontail - Duke Ellington
  • Could it Be You - Cole Porter
  • Countdown - John Coltrane
  • Crystal Silence - Chick Corea
  • Daahoud - Clifford Brown
  • Dancing on the Ceiling - Rodgers/Hart
  • Darn that Dream - Van Heusen
  • The Days of Wine and Roses - Mancini
  • Delores - Wayne Shorter
  • Desafinado - Jobim
  • Dolphin Dance - Herbie Hancock
  • Donna Lee - Charlie Parker
  • Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
  • Easy to Love - Cole Porter
  • Equinox - John Coltrane
  • E.S.P. - Miles Davis
  • Fall - Wayne Shorter
  • Falling Grace - Steve Swallow
  • Falling in Love with Love - Rodgers/Hart
  • 500 Miles High - Chick Corea
  • Footprints - Wayne Shorter
  • Four - Miles Davis
  • Freddie the Freeloader - Miles Davis
  • Freedom Jazz Dance - Eddie Harris
  • Gentle Rain - Louis Boufi
  • Giant Steps - John Coltrane
  • The Girl From Ipanema - Jobim
  • Goodbye Pork Pie Hat - Charles Mingus
  • Green Dolphin Street - Kaper/Washington
  • Groovin' High - Dizzy Gillespie
  • Have You Met Miss Jones - Rodgers/Hart
  • Here's That Rainy Day - Jim Van Heusen
  • How High the Moon - Morgan Lewis
  • How Insensitive - Jobim
  • How My Heart Sings - Earl Zindars
  • I Love You - Cole Porter
  • I'm All Smiles - Leonard/Martin
  • I'll Remember April - Raye-DePaul-Johnstone
  • Impressions - John Coletrane
  • In A Mellow Tone - Duke Ellington
  • In A Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington
  • Intrepid Fox - Freddie Hubbard
  • In Your Own Sweet Way - Dave Brubeck
  • Invitation - Kaper/Washington
  • Isn't It Romantic? - Rodgers/Hart
  • It Don't Mean a Thing - Duke Ellington
  • Journey to Recife - Bill Evans
  • Joy Spring - Clifford Brown
  • Ju-Ju - Wayne Shorter
  • Just Friends - Klemmer/Lewis
  • Lady Bird - Tadd Dameron
  • Lazybird - John Coltrane
  • I'm Old Fashioned - Standard
  • Little Waltz - Ron Carter
  • Long Ago and Far Away - Kern/Gershwin
  • Lullaby of Birdland - George Shearing
  • Lush Life - Billy Strayhorn
  • Maiden Voyage - Herbie Hancock
  • Meditation - Jobim
  • Michelle - Lennon/McCartney
  • Midnight Mood - Joe Zawinul
  • Minority - Cannonball Adderly
  • Misty - Errol Garner
  • Moment's Notice - John Coltrane
  • Mood Indigo - Duke Ellington
  • Mr. P.C. - John Coltrane
  • My Favorite Things - Rodgers
  • My Foolish Heart - Washington/Young
  • My Funny Valentine - Rodgers/Hart
  • My One and Only Love - Wood/Mellin
  • My Romance - Rodgers/Hart
  • Naima - John Coltrane
  • Nardis - Miles Davis
  • Nefertiti - Miles Davis
  • Nica's Dream - Horace Silver
  • Night and Day - Cole Porter
  • Nostalgia in Times Square - Charles Mingus
  • Oleo - Sonny Rollins
  • One Note Samba - Jobim
  • Orbits - Wayne Shorter
  • Ornithonlogy - Charlie Parker
  • Pee Wee - Tony Williams
  • Pensative - Clare Fischer
  • Pent-Up House - Sonny Rollins
  • Peri's Scope - Bill Evans
  • Pinnochio - Wayne Shorter
  • Pussy Cat Dues - Charles Mingus
  • Recordame - Joe Henderson
  • Red Clay - Freddie Hubbard
  • Resolution - John Coltrane
  • Fried Bananas - Dexter Gordon
  • A Dream of You - Standard
  • 'Round Midnight - Theloneous Monk
  • Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
  • Scrapple From the Apple - Charlie Parker
  • Seven Steps to Heaven - Miles Davis
  • Totem Pole - Lee Morgan
  • Skating in Central Park - John Lewis
  • Solar - Miles Davis
  • Someday My Prince Will Come - Churchhill
  • Song For My Father - Horace Silver
  • The Sorcerer - Herbie Hancock
  • So What - Miles Davis
  • Speak No Evil - Wayne Shorter
  • St. Louis Blues
  • Stella By Starlight - Victor Young
  • Steps - Chick Corea
  • Matrix - Chick Corea
  • Times Lie - Chick Corea
  • Pannonnica
  • Straight, No Chaser - Theloneous Monk
  • Summer Samba - Marcus and Paul Sergio
  • Take Five - Paul Desmond
  • Take the A Train - Ellington/Strayhorn
  • There is No Greater Love - Symes/Jones
  • There Will Never Be Another You - Warren/Gordon
  • They Can't Take That Away From Me - Gershwin
  • Makin' Whoopee
  • Tune Up - Miles Davis
  • Walkin' - Carpenter
  • Waltz For Debby - Bill Evans
  • Wave - Jobim
  • Well You Needn't - Monk
  • What Was - Chick Corea
  • Wildflower - Wayne Shorter
  • Little Sunflower - Wayne Shorter
  • Windows - Chick Corea
  • Witch Hunt - Wayne Shorter
  • Yes or No - Wayne Shorter
  • Yesterday - Lennon/McCartney
  • You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder
  • You Are Too Beautiful - Rodgers/Hart
  • Spain - Chick Corea
  • Road Song - Wes Montgomery
  • Compliments - Matt Nischan
  • To Here and Back - Matt Nischan
  • Relative Thinkers - Matt Nischan
  • Hello Woodlands - Matt Nischan
  • Telltales - Matt Nischan
  • Opening the Door - Matt Nischan
  • Blandly So - Matt Nischan
  • The Epitome - Matt Nelson
  • Revisited - Matt Nelson
  • Rennaisance - Matt Nelson


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    CLIENT FEEDBACK:  

    From start to finish, this was the most professional group of performers I have had the pleasure of working with. I had absolutely no issues whatsoever. The quality of their performance was outstanding, and my guests complemented me numerous times on how great they were. I would recommend them to anyone, and would definitely choose them again for my next party.
    --Larry S.

    Oak Park, IL
    6/28/2008

    My bride and I were extremely happy with The Matt Nelson Trio. They provided the ideal performance for our wedding; their music and volume level (we asked them to provide background music for cocktails and dinner) provided the perfect vibe. In addition, Graham was diligent in working out the details of the performance so that we didn't have to worry about it during/after the wedding. I highly recommend them.
    --Tom C.

    Chicago, IL
    5/31/2008

    The Matt Nelson Trio was fantastic! I would use them again without hesitation and they were exactly what we were looking for. They were very professional! You could tell they loved what they did!
    --Courtney P.

    Indianapolis, IN
    5/7/2008

    The Matt Nelson Trio was excellent. These guys have got chops. The music was classy, well-performed, and provided the perfect atmosphere for our brunch wedding. And, they were great to work with and really blended into and complemented the setting. I'd recommend them for any upscale event.
    --Andrew H.

    Milwaukee, WI
    4/26/2008

    They were absolutely wonderful. I will consider having them again. The guests at the party enjoyed them and I received so many complements about them.
    --Theresa C.

    Itasca, IL
    12/6/2007

    The Matt Nelson Trio arrived on time and ready to go. I thought the choice of music they selected was perfect for our pre-conference reception. We received a lot of great feedback from our guest about the choice of bands and how the added touch of the trio made the reception relaxing and inviting as folks geared up for a very busy week. I would certainly hire the Matt Nelson Trio again and look forward to working with them in the future.
    --Nesha H.

    Chicago, IL
    10/1/2007

    They played beautifully and played exactly as we requested.
    --Dawn M.

    Chicago, IL
    9/8/2007

    We hired the Matt Nelson Trio to play for our wedding on 07/14/07 and they were absolutely wonderful. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a talented, fun jazz trio for their special occasion.
    --Jennifer T.

    Chicago, IL
    7/14/2007

    They played my wedding. Matt played solo piano for the seating and ceremony and was joined for the full trio during cocktail hour and dinner. The music was great and everyone commented on how much they loved them!
    --Dan K.

    Chicago, IL
    3/31/2007

    The Matt Nelson Trio provided the perfect music for our corporate networking reception. They played great music at just the right level so that people could still talk and network. Graham was my contact and was very easy to do business with. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a great 3-piece band for a corporate function! Cheryl Groves - TBM Consulting Group, Durham, NC
    --Cheryl G.

    Lisle, IL
    3/21/2007

    Al though I didn't get the full chance to sit and listen to the entire set due to the wedding and making my rounds and all, what I did hear and see was absolutely fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone.
    --Chuck W.

    Chicago, IL
    1/6/2007

    These three young men provided the entertainment for my father's 80th birthday party and he has been a jazz lover all his life. When I saw how young the band members looked I wasn't sure if they'd really know jazz the way my dad would want to hear it, but they quickly put those fears to rest. They were simply fantastic musicians, completely professional and very well mannered. You could tell they were really having fun just playing the music they loved and everyone at our party commented on what a great job they did. They were also very in tune to what was happening at the party and gearing their music to be appropriate--more quiet for background music, more up tempo for dancing, etc. These guys would be great for a dance, cocktail party, wedding reception, birthday party or any event where you want to creat some great atmosphere. Keep up the great work! -Rick
    --Rick S.

    Chicago, IL
    9/28/2006

    Listened to the needs of the clients. Understood the task and performed expertly without exception. Worked with the Country Club expertly. Graham [Bass player] was wonderful with communication and arrangements beforehand with e-mail, phone and mail. Response from the attendees was overwhelmingly outstanding and many wanted their cards. Country Club also was impressed and added them to their list of recommended jazz trios. In addition to all comments above, they were polite, timely, professional and properly attired. Upbeat jazz at its best. We now know who to call for an excellent performance.
    --David M.

    Glen Ellyn, IL
    8/6/2006

    Matt did a wonderful job playing for our wedding ceremony. We will definitely spread the news about his amazing talents. Thank you so much Matt. You were very flexible. You recevied many compliments from our wedding guests. Good Job!
    --Callie S.

    Rolling Prairie, IN
    7/30/2005

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    UPCOMING APPEARANCES:
    Gigmasters Booking Friday, July 25, 2008
    5:30PM - Hyatt Regency Chicago
    Chicago, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Thursday, August 07, 2008
    8:30PM - Chicago Marriott Downtown
    Chicago, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, August 09, 2008
    8:00PM - Maggiano's Little Italy
    Chicago, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Sunday, August 10, 2008
    12:30PM - Evanston Woman's Club
    Evanston, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, August 30, 2008
    4:00PM - Laurel Hall
    Indianapolis, IN

    Gigmasters Booking Sunday, October 05, 2008
    7:00PM - The Herrington Inn
    Geneva, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, October 11, 2008
    8:00PM - The Orpheum Theatre
    Madison, WI

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, November 08, 2008
    3:00PM - Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
    Lake Geneva, WI

    PAST APPEARANCES:
    Gigmasters Booking Thursday, July 24, 2008
    7:00PM - Museum Of Science And Industry
    Chicago, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, June 28, 2008
    7:00PM - 19th Century Club
    Oak Park, IL
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, June 07, 2008
    5:00PM - Cliffbreakers
    Rockford, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, May 31, 2008
    6:00PM - Maxims
    Chicago, IL
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Wednesday, May 07, 2008
    6:00PM - Weisman Art Museum
    Indianapolis, IN
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, April 26, 2008
    12:00PM - Pier Wisconsin
    Milwaukee, WI
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, March 29, 2008
    7:00PM - Residence In Frankfort, Il
    Frankfort, IL
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, December 29, 2007
    8:00PM - Redfield Estate At The Grove
    Glenview, IL
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, December 08, 2007
    12:00PM - Meson Sabika
    Naperville, IL

    Gigmasters Booking Thursday, December 06, 2007
    6:30PM - Westin Hotel
    Itasca, IL
    Client Feedback

    Gigmasters Booking Saturday, December 01, 2007
    7:00PM - Independence Grove
    Libertyville, IL

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    Please note, in addition to Chicago, Matt Nelson Trio also serves the surrounding towns of Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Forest Park, Hines, Lyons, Riverside, Brookfield, Maywood, River Forest, Summit Argo, Carol Stream, La Grange Park, Bellwood, Bedford Park, Melrose Park, Westchester, Burbank, Bridgeview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hometown, La Grange, River Grove, Stone Park, Western Springs, Berkeley, Franklin Park, Justice, Norridge and many other locations in and around the Chicago area.



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