Andrea Balestra Jazz Band Jazz Band from Los Angeles, CA

We are a professional act with many years of experience in this business. Each of us hold multiple degrees in music, with extensive studio and touring experience. We also understand how important your event is to you and value our clientele very much. We make it a point to be as available as possible, providing a wide range of services as well as high professionalism and courtesy to the ones we assist. The outstanding level of preparation of our components allow us to perform in a variety of styles and with different types of ensembles: An instrumental guitar trio: Repertoire ranging from Swing to Latin, from Jazz Blues to upbeat funk. Soothing sound, bringing the right ambiance to your event. Skillful expertise to adjust to the room and appropriate volume so that guests may conduct a conversation comfortably or feel like dancing. Trio with a vocalist: Add evocative lyrics and romantic vocals to the previous combo, feel the groove of classics like The Girl From Ipanema or be moved by passionate ballads like Body and Soul. Larger ensemble: Our network of musicians allow us to expand in any direction you see fit for your event. Horns, keys, strings, vibes, we can bring any ensemble to your event. The material will be arranged and ready for your event. Set List: Our repertoire exceeds 100 songs. What's more, we will perform any request or even a complete customized set for an extra fee. Our prices: Our costs are negotiable and depend on: the distance traveled, the length of the performance, the number of musicians as well as any extra repertoire or expense. All items are clearly listed in estimates and invoices for your convenience. We look forward to aiding you in making your special day extraordinary! About Andrea: “From funky wah-wah workouts to simmering jazz explorations, Balestra demonstrates the upside of virtuosity” - M Music and Musicians Magazine Since achieving two degrees from Berklee College Of Music magna cum laude, Los Angeles based guitarist Andrea Balestra has toured across the world and recorded extensively. You may have heard him on his collaborations with jazz greats such as John Pisano, Scott Henderson, Bobby Spencer or in the city's best venues such as Charlie O's, The Seabird Lounge, The Baked Potato or The Lighthouse. Currently signed under Jungle Strut Music (a satellite label of Sony Music), his band has performed in Southern California's most prominent jazz venues as well as European festivals. From an instrumental trio to a large vocal ensemble, the act adapts seamlessly to any setting and style, its core consisting of established professionals with multiple music degrees and top notch performance experience: drummer Alejandra Arellano, bassist John Urban and vocalist Tiffany Lantello. The band's extensive repertoire encompasses latin jazz, straight ahead swing as well as smooth jazz. “Astounding proficiency, soul, originality, impeccable taste, are rare qualities to find in a single musician, Balestra demonstrates each of those and beyond” - Francesco Sicheri,