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The James Zeller Trio Jazz Band from San Francisco, CA

Will travel up to 500 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 1 Review
  • 2 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2015
  • Starting at $450 per event

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If you're looking for a musical act to bring elegance, excitement and Jazz entertainment to your event, look no further than The James Zeller Trio! Now located in Northern, CA, following the leader's move back to the west coast from NYC, the trio is available regionally in all of California and along the west coast. Their fantastic repertoire is a unique and entertaining mix of swinging Jazz and timeless American Songbook classics from the 1920's-50's, New Orleans and Trad Jazz, classic country, blues and folk. Their music is the perfect addition for community events, festivals, concerts, clubs, restaurants, weddings, cocktail parties, business parties and anything with the word "party" in it! Each set they perform is filled with songs audiences know and love! The group is lead by James Zeller who supplies heartfelt vocals, tasteful trombone and rhythm guitar. Multi-instrumentalist Daniel Nickerson plays guitar, Lee Phillips is on upright bass and the trio is often joined by musical friends on many other instruments. Zeller previously had five highly successful years with his trio in NYC with Guitarist Pat Brennan and Bassist Lorenzo Sandi. They take pride in their work as musicians and entertainers. Beyond their ability onstage, they are classy, professional, experienced in the music business, punctual, well dressed and easy to work with. James Zeller, a Eugene, Oregon native, spent 17 years as a vocalist, trombonist, bandleader and professional musician in NYC. In the fall of 2017, weary of city life and wanting to be closer to his family and roots, James moved to Northern, CA and reformed his trio with west coast musicians. All three are lifelong musicians, lovers of songs and the art of performing them. A Sacramento area native, Daniel received a degree in musical composition from Lewis and Clark College. After three years touring with folk group Max's Midnight Kitchen performing original and traditional material, Daniel became the music director at an arts non-profit called The Sanctuary in Arcata, CA. It was there that he met James, and where they began their musical endeavors together. New Orleans native Lee Phillips adds the backbone to the trio on double bass. A natural partnership, all three have many years of experience, eclectic musical tastes and wide ranging skills as multi-instrumentalists, making each performance a unique and entertaining experience. The trio also performs often with top call Bay area bassist Doug Stuart replacing Lee when traveling further south. This band is a kind of stylistic chameleon, as comfortable as a playing American songbook Jazz for cocktails as they are playing Texas two-step and New Orleans styles. James musical roots grew form the music he was surrounded by growing up and spread from Billie Holiday to Willie Nelson to the Beatles. Their repertoire lists hit songs from Jazz icons like Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong to classic country covers of Hank Williams and Willie Nelson to New Orleans and cajun styles of Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and so much more. Their sets are packed with classic songs that people know and love like: "Fly Me To The Moon", "What a Wonderful World", "Yesterdays", "It Goes To Show You Never Can Tell", "Hey Good Lookin'", "Your Cheatin' Heart", "Crazy", "It Had To "Dream A Little Dream", "At Last", "The Way You Look Tonight" and hundreds more choice favorites. Their music is the perfect addition to weddings, dinner parties, cocktail parties, birthdays, holidays and most any type of classy special event. They are a highly professional group that is easy to work with, well dressed and punctual. Music is hand-picked for each event, and with a vast repertoire with something for everyone means satisfaction is guaranteed. Every event features songs people know and love, and the trio is happy to dress according to a theme, color scheme, or for the particular style of the occasion. The James Zeller Trio also performs as a quartet, quintet and larger ensembles. Please inquire about the availability of larger bands. Sound Equipment can be provided for all sizes of events. The James Zeller Trio and Quintet have performed for Conde Nast, General Motors, United Airlines, Thomson Rueters, Macy's, Stoli Vodka, Ted Baker London and at The Rainbow Room, The St.Regis Hotel, The River Cafe, The Lambs Club, Trump SoHo, Bar Boulud, dB Bistro Moderne, The W Hotel, The Union League Club, The Links, The Union Club among many others venues. Contact us today, we'd love to hear from you!

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Avg 5.0 | 1 Review

Review by Cheryl D.

Corporate FunctionReviewed on June 7, 2016From Wyckoff, NJ

James Zeller music was a wonderful addition to our Employee Appreciation Day event earlier this month. The trio was prompt, professional and a very talented group of musicians. The selections performed from the American Songbook were perfect for our Broadway themed event. James, Lorenzo and Pat certainly met and exceeded our expectations which resulted in an unforgettable experience. Thanks for the memories, Cheryl Daniel

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  • The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra
  • Fly Me To The Moon | Frank Sinatra
  • All Of Me | Louis Armstrong
  • I've Got The World On A String | Frank Sinatra
  • Dream A Litlle Dream | Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
  • Ain’t Misbehavin’ | Louis Armstrong
  • Anything Goes | Cole Porter
  • Blue Skies | Irving Berlin
  • Bye Bye Blackbird | Various
  • Cheek To Cheek | Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
  • I’ve Got A Feelin’ I’m Fallin’ | Fats Waller
  • L.O.V.E. | Nat King Cole
  • My Baby Just Cares For Me | Nina Simone
  • My Blue Heaven | Bing Crosby
  • On The Sunny Side Of The Street | Louis Armstrong
  • Pennies From Heaven | Frank Sinatra
  • ‘Swonderful | Gershwin
  • When You're Smilin' | Various
  • Blue Moon | Billie Holiday
  • Come Rain Or Come Shine | Frank Sinatra
  • Cupid | Sam Cooke
  • Day By Day | Frank Sinatra
  • Dream a Little Dream | Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong
  • I Can't Give You Anything But Love | Various
  • I Could Write A Book | Rodgers and Hart
  • It Had To Be You | Gus Kahn
  • I Only Have Eyes For You | Frank Sinatra
  • I'm Beginning To See The Light | Duke Ellington
  • I’m in the Mood for Love | Nat King Cole
  • I've Got A Feelin' I'm Fallin' | Fats Waller
  • I’ve Got You Under My Skin | Frank Sinatra
  • Just In Time | Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra
  • Keepin’ Out Of Mischief Now | Jack Teagarden
  • Let There Be Love | Fats Waller
  • More | Frank Sinatra
  • Somewhere Beyond The Sea | Bobby Darin
  • The Way You Look Tonight | Fred Astaire
  • You Do Something To Me | Cole Porter
  • You Make Me Feel So Young | Frank Sinatra
  • All The Way | Sinatra
  • Always | Sinatra
  • As Time Goes By | Classic
  • At Last | Etta James
  • Can't Help Falling In Love With You | Elvis
  • Embraceable You | Nat Cole
  • I Love You (for Sentimental Reasons) | Nat King Cole
  • A Kiss to Build a Dream On | Louis Armstrong
  • La Vie En Rose | Louis Armstrong
  • Make Someone Happy | Jimmy Durrante
  • Moon River | Barbara Streisand
  • My Funny Valentine | Chet Baker
  • That's All | Nat King Cole
  • The Very Thought Of You | Nat King Cole
  • Unforgettable | Nat King Cole
  • What A Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
  • Young At Heart | Frank Sinatra
  • You Send Me | Sam Cooke

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Past Events

December 8, 2016 • Christmas Party
Thu11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wyckoff, NJ
June 1, 2016 • Corporate Function
Wed11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Wyckoff, NJ

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