Quintessential Jazz Band

• Doug Dunbar - Guitar
• Phyllis Heppner - Keyboard
• Bob Shtaford - Trumpet
• Fred Tappenden - Drums
• Gerry Teichrob - Bass

Quintessential is a versatile five piece jazz band based in Vancouver, Canada that plays a wide range of jazz from classic to funky with a fresh modern sound. When you book Quintessential you are getting three bands in one. We can add class to your event with "just right" background jazz that sets the perfect mood for receptions, dinner music, and networking. We can also kick things up with upbeat jazz tunes, great for dancing, socializing and having fun. Quintessential is also a showcase performance band that can wow your guests with stellar jazz - whether its your living room or a ball room. We are an experienced, professional, affordable band that gets many repeat bookings. We are much more than just musicians for hire, as a band we are great friends who love to play jazz together. People tell us that it shows in our performances. Weddings, corporate events, parties, festivals, birthdays, galas, restaurants, clubs, fundraisiers, Jazz Vespers, even an Oscar nominee party, we've played them all. Let us make your next event swing and sizzle. We specialize in weddings, brides love us! We offer special rates for not-for-proift organizations.

• Anthropology - Charlie Parker Dizzy Gillespie
• Solar - Miles Davis
• St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
• Autumn Leaves - Johnny Mercer
• Satin Doll - Johnny Mercer
• Come Sunday - Duke Ellington
• Take the "A" Train - Billy Strayhorn
• My Romance - Richard Rodgers
• Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Private Parties, Resorts, Restaurants, Studio Session, Weddings

• It was great having Quintessential at our event. We ended up booking them on short notice and they were very accommodating. I would recommend Quintessential Jazz to anyone. Their talent and professionalism is top notch! Mike Teeter TWU Alumni Reunion Committee Chair -- Mike T, Langley, BC, 10/27/2007
• We received nothing but compliments on Quintessential by our reception guests. I think they did a great job of providing a good mood for the dinner and keeping things going during the dance. I would definately recommend them, as well as hire them for another event. Regards, Dave Vis -- Margaret B, Vancouver, BC, 10/13/2007

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