Jazz Around Midnight
Musicians extraordinaires
The classics of bebop, hardbop, bossa or latin jazz and
the beautiful oeuvres of Cole Porter, Duke Ellington,
Gershwin, Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock or Antonio
Carlos Jobim are no mystery for the musicians of Jazz
Around Midnight (JAM).
Consisting of experienced musicians from the
European scene (and often leaders in their own right),
Jazz Around Midnight have, for the past several years,
appeared at concerts or prestigious events like major
galas or corporate and individual parties. The band
performs from 2 up to 7 musicians including vocals,
saxophone, guitar, piano, bass, drums.
Jazz Around Midnight performs the universally loved
standards of jazz with elegance, melodicism, swing
and sincerity. This jazz group distills an appealing mix
of gentility and refinement with its sound, perfect for
special occasions.
What do you enjoy the most in playing at weddings ?
What we enjoy mos tat weddings is the fact that we
become part of such an important event in the lives
of two individuals and their closest and dearest, and
that we help make their special day memorable and
special.
What are your inspirations ?
Our inspirations are first of all what we love… songs we
love to play, with themes ranging from the 1920’s to
today, from Jobim to Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Cole
Porter, Ella Fitzgerald, Pink Martini, Blosson Dearie,
Piaf,… We often get inspiration from an existing song
and create a new adaptation. We like to live the instant
and give ourselves the freedom to go where our
improvisations take us to. Improvisation and swing,
the two founding principles of jazz…
What do couples usually like about Jazz Around
Midnight and makes them choose you for their
wedding?
Couples usually fall in love with our music and choose
us for our style. From our references they know they
will get a very high quality entertainment on their big
day.
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