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Working from Grand Rapids, Michigan, In The Blue Jazz Ensemble are a skilled group of trained jazz musicians with years of experience in wedding performances. Their relaxing, elegant style brings a vibrant atmosphere to any venue, letting them serenade you while you enjoy a cocktail. All of their musicians are professionally trained, with years of experience in performances both nationally and internationally.
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In The Blue Jazz Ensemble can provide a relaxing backing track to your ceremony, reception, or even rehearsal dinner. They cater their music to your tastes, always working to make sure their style fits the chosen venue and moment. Their standard quintet involves a saxophone, guitar, piano, upright bass, and drums. For later in the night, they can also provide a DJ, letting you and your guests cut loose on the dance floor.
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In the Blue Jazz Ensemble is highly recommended by multiple reviewers for weddings and other events. They are described as amazing, professional, and talented, providing phenomenal live music that elevated the atmosphere of the wedding. The band members are praised for being friendly, responsive, and accommodating to specific song requests. Guests were impressed with the band's stage presence and the way they brought fun and excitement to the reception. Overall, customers highly recommend In the Blue Jazz Ensemble for live entertainment at any occasion.
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Tim has been with In The Blue Jazz Ensemble since 2018. Tim is pursuing a Bachelor of Music degree in Saxophone Performance from Grand Valley State University. He is originally from Troy, MI. While studying classical saxophone under Dan Graser, Tim also studies jazz with Jordan VanHemert, Michael T. Drost, and Tim Froncek, known for their work in the West Michigan jazz scene. He is a member of the Grand Valley Jazz Orchestra, as well as the Holland Concert Jazz Orchestra. He has performed across the nation, notably on stage at Lincoln Center in New York City. He is also a recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award.
Jarrett has been with In The Blue Jazz Ensemble since 2017. Jarrett primarily plays piano and keyboard. By playing music from a young age and being surrounded by a diverse pallet of influences, he has developed knowledge about, and a love for, many different styles of music. He is a native of Clarkston, MI. He was a longtime member of the rock group, Sail, and has spent many years performing with various bands in the Detroit area. He performs at many events as a solo pianist or as a band member across various genres. Jarrett is currently managing and composing for his prog rock & jazz fusion group, Squatch. He also is a former piano, bass, and guitar instructor at the School of Rock in Rochester, MI.
Steve has been with In The Blue Jazz Ensemble since 2018. Steve holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Guitar Performance from Grand Valley State University. He is originally from Walled Lake, MI. In 2015, Steve was awarded the Padnos International Scholarship to attend Kokusai Kirisutokyo Daigaku (International Christian University) in Tokyo, Japan to study language, culture, and arts. While abroad, Steve joined the university’s big band, Modern Music Society, sitting in on both guitar and bass. He was recruited to join the Masaya Combo Project, led by trumpeter Masaya Taniguchi. Steve is a former member of The Lake Effects, an indie brass pop-band. He also is currently the bassist for local pop band, Chandler Reed & The Sticky Keys.
