Why a Jazz Band is Perfect for your Wedding
- Metro Music
- Aug 20, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Dec 26, 2024
There are many bands to hire for weddings in Perth. But why should you consider hiring a Jazz band, instead of a pop or a contemporary band?
Style Versatility
The term “Jazz” encompasses a significant range of styles, including (but absolutely not limited to) Swing, Bebop, Smooth, Latin Jazz and Dixieland. Choosing Jazz allows the band to adapt to different moments throughout the wedding. Smooth and mellow ballads such as "My Funny Valentine" popularly performed by Frank Sinatra, or "In a Sentimental Mood" by Duke Ellington, have an emotional depth to them that our musicians enjoy playing for Wedding Ceremony performances or First Dances. This is contrast to upbeat swinging tunes like “Cotton Tail”, "In the Mood" or "Take the 'A' Train", which are brighter and better suit cocktail hour.
This versatility allows for…
music to flow seamlessly throughout the day
the audience to be engaged differently during each stage of the wedding
and allows our musicians to play off the crowd’s energy
Fostering a Romantic Atmosphere
Jazz music has the ability create an intimate ambiance, setting the tone for celebrations of love and commitment. Typically, tunes with slower rhythm promote relaxation and deep focus, similar to how someone would meditate. This ambiance allows guests to feel present and consider the significance of the day. This is why we often describe listening to the sounds of relaxed Tenor Saxophone as a warm hug!
An intimate atmosphere can even be achieved with a large guest list, transforming a wedding into a profound and unforgettable experience.
Sophistication and Elegance
Although Jazz can be described in so many ways, the genre remains Timeless and Sophisticated in nature. This is due to the genre having deep roots in complex improvisation and intricate harmonic structures. We believe that performing exceptional Jazz tunes requires quite advanced technical skills. These skills are what create a refined sound, which takes many years of practice to develop. This is very much unlike pop or contemporary music genres, that focus on repetitive hooks and simplified arrangements.
Final thoughts
Choosing a Jazz band offers a combination of versatility, romantic atmosphere and elegance that you will not get with any other genre. We believe that hiring our exceptional Jazz musicians for your wedding will uplift and transform the feel of your special day!
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