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Are you tired of searching directory sites advertising wedding bands that call themselves jazz bands? I offer something much better: real, working New York jazz bands comprised of some of the most highly regarded jazz musicians in the world. And to make things simple, I’ve organized this site to make it easy for you find the perfect band for your specific needs:
My name is Chuck Braman and I’m a jazz drummer-bandleader with nearly thirty years of experience in New York. I lead real working bands, each with its own unique personnel, style and repertoire. Members of my groups are world-class jazz musicians who have performed, toured or recorded with a who’s who of music. If you are planning a party or a wedding, choosing us will provide a sophisticated New York City experience that your guests will long remember. If you are looking for a great jazz band for your restaurant, jazz club or concert series, my bands are among the very best that New York has to offer.
(In addition to the three bands below, you can find many more videos of many more of my jazz trios, quartets, and quintets here.)
You can click here to visit our review page, which has all 68 of our verified reviews on third-party websites, complete and unedited, from Google, Yelp, The Better Business Bureau, The Knot, Wedding Wire, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Some prospective clients I speak with express skepticism that all of our reviews could be five stars (with the exception of LinkedIn Recommendations, which don’t have stars), but, in full honesty, we have not yet received less; this can be verified by visiting these sites directly.
Following the review-site icons below are my two favorite verified reviews; below those are 115 informal thank-you notes from my clients.
“For the past five years I have hosted a holiday party for approximately 220 guests. I have had many bands and DJ’s. No one has ever been asked to play for another party except for Chuck.
Dreading looking for yet another band I started to surf the Internet and found New York Jazz Bands. I liked what I heard and decided to give Chuck I call... the best decision I could have made. He invited me to the city to listen to him play in person and I was blown away by how beautifully they played and the singer’s melodic voice.
That was all I needed to make my decision… I immediately booked them for two parties.
For the first party, I told Chuck about the guests and exactly what I was looking for… he put together the perfect five-piece ensemble. All night my guests were telling me how wonderful the band was and that they were the perfect fit for my event. It was the first time that no one complained about the type of music, the loudness or the that the band took more breaks then they played!
At the end of the night I signed them on for next year’s Holiday party (I am also having their trio play at a small gathering next week).
I cannot recommend them enough! They are professional, polite, considerate of your needs, have reasonable rates (and who can say that in NYC) and are altogether terrific... there are not enough good things to say about them!
If you’re looking for good jazz and great singers… honestly, there is no need to look any further—YOU’VE FOUND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR RIGHT HERE!”
“Chuck went above and beyond to ensure that the music at our wedding went more smoothly than could have been hoped for. The transition from cocktail hour to reception was flawless, and the breakdown after dinner to give way to the DJ was swift and silent (although I personally would have loved it if the band could have performed all night!). I can honestly say that the caliber of musicians that Chuck assembled is unmatched on the NY scene in general, and simply blows away any other ‘wedding band.’ I individually researched each member of the band prior to booking, and each one has an impressive background with stellar credentials. In terms of talent, skill, and experience, the band was simply fantastic. I've never heard a hotter band at a wedding, period.
The value for musicians of this caliber is untouchable in NYC, or anywhere really. The reasonable prices allowed us to allocate funds for music towards the Indian trio for our ceremony, which really authenticated the feel of our ceremony, and also allowed us to get a DJ into our budget for the later evening, which kept my wife happy!
It was great to get to meet Chuck and to discuss jazz with an accomplished lifelong musician with such a cool background and experience. The website made it easy for me to see some of the musicians that Chuck works with in action, which allowed me to convince my wife that there was no better band out there for our wedding. Furthermore, despite Chuck's background and jazz sensibility, he fits completely outside the mold of the stereotypical jazz musician in the areas of punctuality and professionalism and customer service... These are not things that are easy to find in true jazz musicians! Chuck is one of a kind and his bands are killer. I wish I had a soundboard recording of the evening!”
Thank you so much for a beautiful performance. The guests had an amazing time. I will recommend you to others. Thank you for making my day even more awesome.
Christina Barone, Thank-you Note, Wedding, June 24, 2022, Vocal Trio
You all were fantastic. I can't tell you how many people we spoke with who just loved the jazz throughout the reception.
Lane Wilson, Thank-you Note, Wedding, May 28, 2022, Saxophone Quartet
My heart is full of gratitude for your presence at yesterday’s celebration of my dad’s life. He would have loved it! It would’ve been “right up his alley”. Everyone there who knew him so well was blown away by the music and how fitting it was for my dad. It was perfect and magical. And you, yourself, are an amazingly warm and kind man. It still amazes me that I found you online. I think my father may have had something to do with it! ; )
Geri Tepedino, Thank-you Note, Memorial Service, March 5, 2022; Saxophone Quartet
You Paul, and Matt made the night very special. Your music pushed the evening out of the realm of “dinner party” and into the realm of “night to remember.” It was wonderful. Thank you for your professionalism and responsiveness throughout the planning process, too. I greatly appreciated your quick responses and how easy you were to work with.
Caitlin Cunnane, Thank-you Note, Birthday Party, March 5, 2022; Guitar Trio
I wanted to thank you all personally (one more time) for the incredible music you provided Saturday night at my daughter's wedding reception at the Bowery Hotel. You created the perfect atmosphere with your song selections and sound! I told Chuck how I was absolutely blown away by your collective talent and musicianship. We felt like we hit the jackpot for live music and musicians. Chuck forwarded me your respective websites and information which I forwarded to my daughter and son-in-law (the ones who actually live in NYC). So I'm sure they'll be coming to see you at a future gig in the city—so they can brag to their friends how each of you played at "their" wedding. I hope we can do it again somewhere down the road. I wish you all continued success & happiness with your musical careers.
Jim Prunetti, Father, Thank-you note, Wedding, The Bowery Hotel, November 21, 2021, Guitar Quartet
Thank you again for all you did on Friday! It was such a pleasure to work with you. Hope to work together again soon.
Joseph Vatter, Wedding Planner, Brooklyn Grange, October 27, 2021; Thank-you note; Vocal Quartet/Quintet
Chuck—last night was a ten. Thank you. We will do it again. Please thank the others. Excited for our next venue. :)
Keith, Party, Private Home, October 24, 2021; Thank-you note; Piano Trio
You and your team were fantastic and I’d love to leave you a 5 star review! I’d really like to thank you for helping to make the day just what I had imagined. You and your team are true professionals. I wish you the profound success you deserve in your industry.
Natalya Groysman, Wedding, Lamb’s Hill, September 6, 2021; Thank-you note; Vocal Quartet/Quintet
You’re just good people who are great at what you do and don’t have egos. I really appreciate that in all walks of life. Too many people are mediocre at what they do and have egos larger than they should!
Craig Gambardella, Wedding, 90 Acres, February 25, 2020; Thank-you note; Vocal Quartet/Quintet
It was a pleasant and efficient process working with you. If anyone is looking for a live jazz band, I would recommend you without hesitation!
Jingwei Teng, GIC Real Estate, Thank-you note, Corporate Event, Del Posto, December 12, 2019, Vocal Quartet
You guys were awesome! And definitely set the tone for the entire event—the music was outstanding. Thanks!
Mike Dzura, Director of Production, The Marketing Arm, Thank-you Note, Marketing Event, November 6-9, 2019, Piano Trio (photo, above)
Thank you very much for the wonderful performance!
Haoran Zhang, October 20, 2019; Thank-you Note; Vocal Trio
Thanks again for performing at our event, everyone is still talking about how great it was!
Kathryn Haase, Protiviti, Thank-you Email, Corporate Event, Grand Havana Room, October 13, 2019, Piano Trio
Great night, great guys, wonderful music. Glad we met to make this happen.
Steve Heicklen, Private Party, Thank-you Note, Remi Rialto Room, September 14, 2019, Vibraphone Quartet
We were really happy to have you perform at our event, and I believe everyone had a great time.
Ivana Bulj, July 31, 2019; Google Review; Guitar Trio/Quartet
Your team was amazing. Everyone enjoyed the band so much and you were a pleasure to work. Thank you for everything!
Stephanie Cirami, July 15, 2019; Thank-you note; Vocal Quartet/Quintet, The Grand Ballroom, The Plaza Hotel
You and your trio were fantastic! I could not have been more pleased. I had high hopes and high expectations and you exceeded them.
Caryn Greenspan, Thank-you Note, Bar-Mitzvah, Brae Burn Country Club, May 11, 2019, Piano Trio
You were all so fabulous!!! We were just chatting last night about when we arrange the next Soirée! Philip has such fun!!!
Monette de Botton, Thank-you Note, Private Party, Private Home, March 8th, 2019, Guitar Quartet (photo above)
Chuck and his bandmates are the absolute best. Very professional, fun, and talented. I’ve used them for the past two years for our annual customer event and I’ve recommended him to the women who plan our holiday party.
Dina Halligan, World Wide Technology, Recommendation to a friend, February 22, 2019
The quartet you assembled was fantastic and the music was perfect. I am so glad to have met you and will highly recommend using your talents in the future.
Laura Gersh, December 19, 2018; Thank-you email; Guitar Trio/Quartet
Thank you so much for performing at the client’s event. In my opinion, you and your artists were most talented and the mix of the two trios was brilliant and added variety. Well done!
Karlene Cass, Senior Producer, Imagination, December 12, 2018, Double Guitar Trio; Cipriani Midtown
It was a pleasure to meet you and to have your bands play at our events this past week. We all enjoyed the band immensely. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you again for the amazing performances.
Lucia Zuccardi, World Wide Technology, December 5 & 7, 2018; Thank-you Note; Vocal Quartet/Quintet
I would like to thank you again for playing at our event. Everyone loved the band! Great, great job!
Athena Johnson, November 11, 2018; Thank-you Note; Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet (photo above)
I'm still rather speechless at how amazing our wedding felt for me, and you and your band were a major part of it. Now that we are back from our honeymoon (pardon our delay!), we are hearing our friends sing your praises as well! It's so much fun to relive. Thank you for making our evening so very special for us. You have been so great to us from the very beginning—a true gentleman, and professional. We were beyond blessed to have you for our evening.
Jenna Watson, Bride, Thank-you Note, Wedding, The W Loft, October 21, 2018, Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet
You and your team did a wonderful job and we really enjoyed your playing. It was a really special event for my boss and he most definitely felt the joy and loved the music. Thank you all for making this happen.
Tandy Daley, July 16, 2018; Thank-you Note; Guitar Trio/Quartet
Thank you so much for last night. Your band was amazing! We would love to provide a 5-star review for you!
Monique Gheri, June 16, 2018; Thank-you Note; Vocal Trio
Thanks for everything. All our guests said the band was great.
Jordan Hacker, April 30, 2018; Thank you note; Vocal Trio
Chuck! You guys were amazing. Thank you so much for your time—this was such a great addition to our cocktail hour!
Amanda Carignan, Marketing & Events (North America), eFront; Thank-You Note; The Westin, NY; October 26, 2017; Cocktail Hour; Guitar Trio
Chuck, just wanted to say thanks so much for playing at our wedding, everyone thought the music was fantastic! So happy you guys played for us.
Andrew Chung, Groom; Thank-you Note; Hilton Pearl River, Pearl River, NY; August 14, 2017; Wedding; Vocal Quartet
It’s always such a pleasure to work with Chuck and his team. They are so professional, accommodating and of course great musicians!
Allison Thompson, Marketing Manager at EXL Services, Comment on LinkedIn feed, (July, 2017); Corporate Party; Guitar Trio
Thank you for the show at our NY event. It was very much appreciated by all the guests!
Céline Mané, Marketing & Communication Coordinator, eFront Financial Solutions; The Westin New York at Times Square, Manhattan; Corporate Party; Thank-you note; October 25, 2016; Guitar Trio/Quartet
It was a pleasure having you all. The band sounded great.
Daniel Lauber, Columbia University, Manhattan; Corporate Party; Thank-you Note; October 19, 2016; Guitar Trio/Quartet
Thanks for the great music—everyone really enjoyed it!
Elizabeth Timmis, Communications Manager, Luciano Barbera, Manhattan; Corporate Party; Thank-you note; October 6, 2016; Vibraphone Trio/Quartet (photo, above)
Thank you, Chuck! They loved you! Hope to be in touch again soon!
Kristy Bauer, Director of Events, Robb Report; Luciano Barbera, Manhattan; Corporate Party; Thank-you note; October 6, 2016; Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
It was such a pleasure working with you. It turned out an amazing event. Thank you so much!
Daniela Sarbu, World of ABC; The One NJ, New Jersey; Thank-you note; Corporate Party; September 9, 2016; Vocal Quartet
They were AMAZING!
Donald L., Private Residence, Williamsburg, Brooklyn; Thank-you note; Private Party; May 7, 2016; Vocal Quartet (photo, above)
I was just about to email you :) Thank you so much for being part of our wedding. You were a true delight to work with. You and your team made the reception more than just a “brunch.” The trio was the best part of the entire thing! We could not be happier we chose you. There are not enough words to express our gratitude.
Karen Ramirez, bride; Landmarc at Time Warner Center, Manhattan; Thank-you note; Wedding, April 24, 2016; Vocal Trio
You guys were terrific—and I will keep you in mind for future events!
Kristy Bauer, Director of Events; Langham Place, Manhattan; Thank-you note; October 24, 2015; Corporate Party; Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
I was actually going to call you today to tell you how much I appreciated your playing and the good job you guys did! I loved your playing and many of my friends really appreciated you guys as well.
Hugh Colocott, groom; The Village Club of Sands Point, Sands Point, North Hempstead, North Shore, Long Island, Nassau County, Wedding Reception; Thank-you Note; September 6, 2015; Piano Trio
We really enjoyed your music and almost every guest praised the jazz band!
Boram Kim, Wedding Reception, India House, Manhattan, Yelp Review, May 30, 2015, Vocal Trio
Thank you VERY much. We loved you all. Had many compliments on the music. :)
Allyson Nick, Engagement Party, Private Home, Sands Point, North Hempstead, North Shore, Long Island, Nassau County, Thank-you Note, March 14, 2015, Vocal Trio
We were very happy with your performance and the music definitely set the mood for the shoot. You guys were awesome! It was exactly what we were looking for…Thanks again!!! :)
Wesley Jaramillo, Associate Account Director, Colangelo; Circa Tabac Cigar Lounge, Manhattan, Thank-you note, October 28, 2014, Vocal Trio
Stellar job last evening. You guys sounded great, true perfection in every way, very polished. I received some very complimentary feedback from some of our guests.
Robert Irvin, Director of Government Channels, Maureen Data Systems; Rainbow Room, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, October 16, 2014, Vocal Trio (photo above)
We appreciate the terrific performance! Thanks again and look for our contact next year.
Duane Roggendorff, Director of External Affairs, Grand Central Partnership, Summer Concert Series, Manhattan, Thank-you note, August 27, 2014, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
You guys were excellent. Not only did I have people come up to me during the concert to let me know how much they enjoyed your concert, I’ve had people calling me the past two days at Village to ask that we bring you guys back next year. I think it is safe to say you guys will be one of the first calls we make when planning next summer’s concert series. I and Mayor Celender really enjoyed your show as well. Thank you so much for such a great concert.
Brian Hetey, Village of Great Neck Plaza, North Hempstead, Nassau County, Thank-you note, July 1, 2014, Vocal Trio
Great performance yesterday.
Erica Sopha, Associate Director of Visitor Experience / Central Park Conservancy, Concert, Harlem Meer Performance Festival, Thank-you note, June 22, 2014, Vibraphone Quartet
We are still basking in the delight of the wonderful evening. The music was a major part of the success and we are very grateful to all of you.
Laurie Rissien, Wedding Reception, Bottino, Manhattan, Thank-you note, May 24, 2014, Piano Trio
Everyone enjoyed your band… I was concerned that the sax would be too loud but they were perfect! Also, the event coordinator is keeping your name on file for recommendations for future parties.
Maggie Hinesley, Marketing Director, Sanlorenzo Americas, Bulgari Boutique, May 20, 2014; Saxophone Quartet, Thank-you note, May 20, 2014, Saxophone Quartet
Thank you!! The band was a total hit, everyone from staff to clients could not stop raving about you three. I knew they’d like it! I will be in touch with you for future events.
Dalibeth Trejos, Fidelity Investments, Manhattan, Thank-you note, May 1, 2014, Guitar Trio/Quartet
The music was great and we received many comments on how fabulous you guys are. You probably won’t ever need one, but if you do, we would be thrilled to give a recommendation.
Joanne Latko, Wedding Reception, Riverpark, Manhattan, Thank-you note, October 19, 2013, Vocal Quartet
The client loved it. Look forward to next time. Thanks again.
Kenneth Palmer, Special Events, Patina Restaurant Group; The Sea Grill, Manhattan, Thank-you note, September 30, 2013, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
Thanks so much! We loved the music, and everyone had a great time. We’ll recommend you far and wide.
Elizabeth Nesoff, Wedding Reception, New York Palace Hotel, Manhattan, Thank-you note, September 29, 2013, Vocal Quartet
It has been such a pleasure working with New York Jazz Bands. Chuck and his band members were very professional on stage and played perfectly for our attendees and executives in attendance. Our guests enjoyed every minute of it and made their way closer to the band as the night progressed. I hope to work with Chuck on more corporate occasions in the future.
Santos Mendez, Samsung, Rubin Museum of Art, Manhattan, Solicited (but unpublished) Review, November 12, 2012, Vocal Trio
You guys did a great job. The sound was excellent from the get-go and you really helped establish the mood. In fact, we were saying later that it might have been nice to have you guys set up later in the night when our guests were back on the flight deck for the photo stations and the fireworks.
Keith Gordon, Mullen (Olympus Imaging America, Inc., FZ-1 Launch); Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum, Manhattan, Thank-you note, September 9, 2013, Guitar Trio/Quartet (photo, above)
Thank you again for your amazing performance the night of our wedding party. You guys were awesome in every way. Take care and we hope to see you play again soon!
Lauren Russo, Wedding Reception, 48 Lounge, Manhattan, Thank-you note, August 31, 2013, Vocal Trio
Thank you so much for being so lovely to work with! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Danielle Billinkoff, Manager of Events, PR Consulting; Nomad Hotel, Manhattan, Thank-you note, August 13, 2013, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet (photo, left)
Having you musicians perform on the Ferry Terminal promenade was so fitting and intimate for this particular event. I enjoyed passing by and seeing tourists stop to listen to your music. Please extend our sincere appreciation to the other musicians who performed that day and greatly helped to make this a successful event. We Look forward to working with you again on future Borough President’s events. Enjoy the remainder of the summer.
Joanne Nuzzo, Director of Special Events, Concert, Staten Island Ferry Terminal Landing, Staten Island, Thank-you note, August 7, 2013, Saxophone Quartet
It was such a pleasure to work with you at Emily and Julian's wedding! Hoping to work together again soon!
Adrienne O’Connor, Wedding Planner, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Elihu Island, Connecticut, Thank-you Note, June 22, 2013, Guitar Trio/Quartet
The wedding was so amazing, and I wish cocktail hour could have gone all night! You guys were awesome!
Julian Madden, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Island Farm on Elihu Island, Connecticut, Thank-you Note, June 22, 2013, Guitar Trio/Quartet
We heard nothing but compliments—your group was great!
Kate Harrington, Berman Group; The Sea Grill, Manhattan, Thank-you note, June 12, 2013, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
Thank you very much for your excellent performance on my wedding day. Everyone raved about you and your sidemen.
Sam Panagoulias, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Stage 6 at Steiner Studios, Manhattan, Thank-you note, May 18, 2013, Saxophone Quartet
It was our pleasure to have you play at our wedding. Thanks for everything.
Juan María, Wedding Rehearsal, The Metropolitan Club, Manhattan, Thank-you note, May 10, 2013, Guitar Trio/Quartet
I really enjoyed working with you and the performance. Hopefully we will have the opportunity to work together again soon.
Margaret Thomson, Exlservice.com, LLC, Scarsdale, Westchester County, Thank-you note, April 10, 2013, Guitar Trio/Quartet
I´m the one who should say thank you! Everybody at the party really enjoyed your music and you can be sure that we had great a time there!!
Felipe Bertonha, Alshop (Brazil); Provocateur, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, January 15, 2013, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
Thanks so much for yesterday. We had a wonderful wedding! The band sounded great. We loved your repertoire—it set the mood beautifully, and we really appreciated your calm professionalism as well as your generosity in letting my Dad step in for a few tunes! Please pass on our warm thanks to your guys too.
Gillian & Kevin Sheehan, Wedding Cocktail Hour, New Leaf Restaurant and Bar, Bronx, Thank-you Note, December 16, 2012, Piano Trio
The band was great, absolutely wonderful. A lot of good comments from my guests.
Vincent Cornacchia, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Villa Borghese, Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County, Thank-you Note, October 13, 2012, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
Chuck Braman’s jazz bands are professional and wonderful to work with. We recently hired the vibraphone trio for our son’s wedding at home. They were PERFECT for the ceremony and cocktail hour and accommodated my son's request for a special song by adapting it to the vibraphone. We were grateful and impressed. We highly recommend NY Jazz Bands!
Sally O’Connell, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Private Home, September 29, 2012; Vibraphone Trio, Facebook Visitor Post, September 29, 2012, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
The band performed during a reception and also after dinner, and was very easy to work with and extremely professional. The sound levels were perfectly adjusted for each performance.
Joan Alkiewicz, Philanthropy Associate/Event Administrator, Guideposts Foundation; Helmsley Park Lane Hotel, Manhattan, Solicited Review, September 28, 2012, Vocal Trio
Thank you for entertaining us last night. You guys did a great job!
Amanda S., Fundraiser, Montammy Golf Club, Alpine, New Jersey, Thank-you Note, September 24, 2012, Vocal Quartet
We could not have asked for more from your band—absolutely amazing. I can't tell you how many people shared positive comments about your band.
Michael & Denise Adin, Wedding Reception, Majestic Gardens, Rocky Point, North Shore, Hamptons, Thank-you Note, August 25, 2012, Vocal Quartet
Chuck and the band members were extremely accommodating. I was planning a surprise party, and they stood by at a local Starbucks until they got the all clear! The music really added to the evening. It was great music at an appropriate volume.
Jocelyn Jonas, Private Home, Englewood, NJ, Solicited Review, August 19, 2012, Saxophone Quartet
First of all, thank you so much for pulling off my last minute requests. I cant begin to express how happy we were to have you playing for us. We will definitely use you should we have more events in NY and will recommend you to our friends.
Sarah Muse, Blue Room @ Gansevoort Park Avenue, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, July 6, 2012, Vocal Trio
It was a pleasure having you guys play at our event last night—I believe it enriched our party and many have said that they couldn’t have imagined the party without.
Candice Mason, Brunswick Group; Bryant Park Grill, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, June 28, 2012, Guitar Trio/Quartet
It was fabulous to have your group join us for the AMBLE event. What a really terrific day! Congrats to you and the band for a gorgeous afternoon of music!
Anita Jacobs, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, Concert, Crown Heights, Thank-you Note, June 2, 2012, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet (photo, above)
Not only was the music great, but you and your sidemen did a great job of keeping the right tempo and tone for the evening. When we needed quiet background, that is what we got, conversely when everyone was drinking during the cocktail hour, you played perfectly exactly the type of upbeat jazz I was looking for. You are very good at feeling out the space and atmosphere and did a wonderful job at playing at just the right volume throughout the whole night. You guys are consummate professionals and I was very pleased with your performance. I would certainly recommend you to a friend or colleague and I would say on a scale of 1 to 10, you guys were an 11… The music was great, your professional demeanor was impeccable, your awareness of what to play based on the atmosphere of the space was also to be praised and overall you guys just did an awesome job. Both Amanda and I would like to thank you for making our wedding weekend just that much better and as I said, you will be first on my list if I am looking into Jazz musicians for an event. Thank you, Chuck, you should be very proud of a job extremely well done.
Nick Brozman, Wedding Rehearsal, St. Andrews's Golf Club, Hastings-on-Hudson, Westchester County, Thank-you Note, May 4, 2012, Piano Trio
Great to work with you! Thanks, Chuck!!
Helen Stoddard, EventAbility; FAO Schwarz, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, February 11, 2012, Saxophone Quartet (photo, above)
Saturday evening was lovely. I have also passed your info on to our cultural team. Perhaps they will use your quartet in the future as well.
Erica Meyerson, Director of Special Events, The Core Club, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, December 17, 2011, Piano Trio
I thought the music was great and will consider using you again next year. Thanks, Chuck
Cheryl Campbell, Senior Vice President, Mesirow Financial Consulting, LLC, The Sea Grill, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, December 15, 2011, Guitar Trio/Quartet
Thanks so much for making our wedding day even more special and for helping set the tone for the night.
Laurette Hashim, Wedding Reception, New York Botanical Garden, November 18, 2011; Saxophone Quartet, Thank-you Note, November 18, 2011, Saxophone Quartet
Chuck was a dream to work with. A great communicator throughout and very patient when we kept changing instrumentation. Everyone was completely professional. Having the trio made the party feel like a party. Loved it. Thanks so much for being so great and I will definitely recommend you very highly.
Leslie Siegel, Locanda Verde, Manhattan, Solicited Review, November 13, 2011, Piano Trio
Easy, easy, easy. Our experience was just that. The wedding itself was a dream and Chuck, Nicki & Ron provided beautiful music that just made our event so special. Our driving words for the wedding were simple and elegant, and I can assure you that Chuck and his colleagues were beyond exceptional. We were most satisfied with all the wonderful comments we got (and continue to get 3 months later!) at how wonderful the music was. Nicki was a special standout for us. How unique to have a female string bassist, who sings! And what a voice…. These guys were the best and we felt so fortunate to have "happened upon them" doing a simple Youtube search. They far exceeded our expectations.
Michael Beltran, Wedding Reception, Del Posto, Manhattan, Solicited Review, October 30, 2011, Vocal Trio
The jazz trio was perfect for our rehearsal dinner. All of the performers were incredibly nice, professional and talented. Everyone who attended our rehearsal dinner had the highest praise for the trio. Thanks so much for making our event extra special!
Ann-Elizabeth Ostrager, Wedding Rehearsal, Bryant Park Grill, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, October 28, 2011, Guitar Trio/Quartet
Thank you so much for your wonderful performance at our wedding. We had such an amazing night and your music contributed immensely to the ambiance. I will happily recommend your band to anyone I know who is getting married or having an event in the city—we were impressed beyond words!
Jill Hamers, Wedding Reception, S.P.Q.R. Restaurant, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, October 1, 2011, Piano Trio
My apologies for not sending this note sooner; the past two weeks have been a whirlwind.
Working with you was an absolute pleasure.
Samantha Acunto, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Studio 450, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, September 30, 2011, Guitar Trio/Quartet
I hired Chuck and his Saxophone Quartet for our annual Math for America Fall Function this year. I have all wonderful things to say about my experience with the band. They were EARLY, clean cut, well dressed and a pleasure to work with. The set-list was a mix of jazz moderns pieces and standards. Their sound was great and you could tell they were comfortable playing with each other. It was such a successful evening, we are having them back again next year.
Stephanie Diaz, Lorelei Enterprises and Events; Cipriani Wall Street, Manhattan, Solicited Review, September 24, 2011, Saxophone Quartet (photo, above, the band is on the balcony above the stage on left)
Our national firm held an East Coast anniversary event at an indoor/outdoor loft space in the Fall. We wanted a real New York vibe for our event and hired the Vibraphone Quartet. From the moment our guests entered the party space, they were greeted with the subtle sounds of jazz. Immediately it created the vibe sought. The musicians were amazing, wonderfully professional, and talented. It is 3 months later and we are still hearing compliments on how wonderful the party was.
Denise A. Harris, Legal Administrator, Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP; 620 Loft & Garden, Manhattan, Solicited Review, September 22, 2011, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
As usual, the performance by this wonderful Jazz Quintet was enjoyed by our many concert-goers and we look forward to having you join us at other Borough President events.
Joanne Nuzzo, Middle Beach Sea Turtle Circle, Staten Island, Thank-you Note, June 16, 2011, Quintet
Thank you so much for putting a band together at the last minute! You are really great to work with and I look forward to doing more events with you in the future.
Jennifer, Events In Motion, Hollywood Premiere (X-Men: First Class), Ziegfield Theater, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, May 25, 2011, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet (photo, above)
I wanted to thank you for performing at the Water for Elephants Premiere. It was a pleasure to work with you and we are so grateful that you could accommodate our last minute request to stay for the additional two hours. The performance was the perfect addition to Water for Elephants and it really enhanced the entire feel of the premiere. You and the other members of the trio had an outstanding performance and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
Dallas Duckett, Events In Motion, Hollywood Premiere (Water for Elephants), Ziegfeld Theater, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, April 17, 2011, Piano Trio
They were fantastic!!!!
Michael M, Wedding Reception, A Country Inn On The Lake, New Preston, Washington, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Solicited Review, February 11, 2011, Saxophone Quartet
They did a great performance, at the end everybody was happy.
Akin A, Celebration, Private Home, Manhattan, Solicited Review, September 18, 2010, Saxophone Quartet
There were between 8 and 10 music teachers and when my new wife and I walked over to our friends during our wedding cocktail hour, we understood why they congregated next to the trio. Chuck’s is a top-notch group. If you're looking for a relaxed, mature, talented trio to play at your wedding, look no further than Chuck’s groups. They played Bill Evans charts and standards as well. My only regret is that my wife and I weren't able to sit next to the trio for a half hour sipping wine and enjoying the atmosphere. We spent a good part of our extended cocktail hour saying hello to friends who traveled from afar. Bravo, Chuck.
George Macchio, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Vanderbilt Mansion, Hyde Park, Solicited Review, August 6, 2010, Piano Trio
We want to thank you and the band so much for your lovely performance at our wedding. It was truly our pleasure to have you guys with us on Saturday and made our wedding truly special and romantic.
Edward S, Wedding Reception, Hudson Theatre, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, July 10, 2010, Vocal Trio (photo, above, the duo is on balcony performing Ceremony music)
It was a pleasure working with The Chuck Braman Trio. 5’s across the board. Chuck had an understanding of exactly what I was looking for in terms of the music meshing with the atmosphere of my cocktail party. He and his band were very professional, on time, dressed sharp, and played very well. I would recommend them to anyone.
Michael Fogarty, Sr Associate, Sapient Global Markets; 1600 Broadway, Manhattan, Solicited Review, June 22, 2010, Guitar Trio/Quartet
Your band and Tessa were all we could have asked for. It was a class act and I will recommend you any chance I get.
Arthur Popa, Wedding Reception, Thatched Cottage, Centerport, Suffolk County, Long Island, Thank-you Note, April 17, 2010, Vocal Quartet
We had the most wonderful party with the Chuck Braman Trio! We were able to make the arrangements easily. His website was clear and loaded with great choices. He provided us with a song list from which to choose that had more fabulous standards than we could have played in our time frame. The trio arrived at our venue early, was ready to play when guests arrived and played extra per our request. I wholeheartedly recommend them and would use them again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Chuck!
Charles Melniker, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Sans Souci of Sea Cliff, Sea Cliff, Solicited Review, November 21, 2009, Vocal Trio
Chuck Braman’s trio played at our wedding. Their music was great. It created the exact ambiance we were aiming for and helped to make the event every bit as good as we had hoped.
Arthur Goldfrank, Wedding Cocktail Hour, Brasserie 8 1/2, Manhattan, Solicited Review, November 18, 2009, Guitar Trio/Quartet
Thank you so much, we really enjoyed the music. We appreciate the professionalism of your group and would recommend your group to friends and family.
Steve Guerra, Wedding Reception, Pleasantdale Chateau & Conference, West Orange, NJ, Thank-you Note, May 22, 2009, Guitar Trio/Quartet
I just wanted to follow up and say that the jazz trio was great last week. I received a lot of great feedback on them.
Erica Robins, Event Coordinator, Macquarie Capital Advisors, USS Intrepid, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, May 15, 2009, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
The casino night was such great fun! Every one of the members who went said they had a terrific time. We want to thank you for your contribution in making the event a great success!! Please extend our thanks to your band members.
Simon J. Russell, Assistant General Manager, The Heights Casino, Brooklyn Heights, Thank-you Note, May 6, 2009, Vocal Trio
FYI… you’ve gotten great reviews from my colleagues in your recent performances with Empire.
Danny Bergold, Empire Force Events, Inc.; Spark's Steakhouse, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, December 8, 2008, Guitar Trio/Quartet
Thanks again for last night. You and the guys were wonderful, so easy to work with and of course, sounded great!
Julie Migliacci, Empire Force Events, Inc.; Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, November 20, 2008, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
I loved our wedding. And my husband loved our wedding. The guests loved our wedding, my Mom loved our wedding (imagine that) and Trixie, my Pup of Honor, loved our wedding. It was exactly as I pictured it… yet nothing I could have ever imagined. It was a dreamy, wonderful, laid-back, stylish and “cool” Saturday afternoon. You and your band provided the perfect soundtrack to the perfect day—the smooth jazz classics and songbook standards were exactly what Steve and I envisioned. Thank you for your enthusiasm and patience the weeks leading up to the wedding. I enjoyed chatting with you about music in general, and specifically as it pertained to our wedding. Oh, and thank you for the cool, jazzy Hava Nagila. My mom wanted to hora… and you guys accommodated so sweetly. I hope to have the opportunity to hear you all again sometime. You are all incredibly talented.
Andi Carey, Wedding Reception, Water's Edge Restaurant, Long Island City, Solicited Review, September 27, 2008, Saxophone Quartet
Thank you so much for playing at our wedding and helping in making it such a beautiful event. When we were looking for music for our event, we were disappointed to meet with “professional” music producers who offer “jazz bands” which are so remote from the spirit of jazz. So we were looking for something better. The other choice was to try and speak with some performers at a Jazz club and see whether they could come. The risk was, however, that one never really knows how well such players would adjust to a wedding event, that requires not only a great vibe, but also someone who is reliable, attentive to details, and respectful of the occasion.
Diana Shainok, Wedding Reception, The Harold Pratt House & Peterson Hall, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, September 20, 2008, Vocal Quartet
Thanks for sharing your wonderful music on such a special day for us. We truly enjoyed it. Hope to hear you again at a local NYC haunt soon!
Margit Detweiler, Wedding Reception, Blue Hill at Stone Barnes, Pocantico Hills, Thank-you Note, July 5, 2008, Vocal Quartet
My wife and I were married on Sunday, June 29, 2008. We hired the Chuck Braman Quartet from searching the internet and enjoyed their sound. As it turned out, they were even better in person and did not disappoint (very professional). All of our guests (unsolicited) asked how we found the band and thought they were outstanding. Although we did not hire a "singer" the music was phenomenal. If you love jazz we highly recommend this band.
Nick Poggi, Wedding Reception, Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, Solicited Review, June 29, 2008, Saxophone Quartet
Everyone was also treated to a fabulous jazz ensemble that received rave revues. All I can say is that the weather was wonderful, the night superb and the compliments came rolling in from both the guests and the vendors.
Sofi Kaufman, Organizer, Chef's Nite Out, Queens, NY, Solicited Review, June 25, 2008, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
I have been meaning to write this note forever. I just wanted to let you know that our wedding was incredible and your music was a big part making it such a special event. Thank you so much for setting the mode for the event and putting on a great show. Our guests loved you guys and we will certainly pass your name on to friends and family.
Gerald Cooper, Wedding Reception, Bryant Park Grill, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, May 10, 2008, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
I had Chuck and his band come and play at the biggest social event that my college hosts every year. The band was the most memorable part of the whole experience! Everyone had such an amazing time dancing to the classical jazz music and it set the backdrop for our "dream-like New York" theme that evening. The ambiance that he and his crew created got everyone in the mood to jive! The singer was absolutely fabulous and there is no doubt in my mind that I would use his band again in the future. They created memories that will last a lifetime. It was a magical evening because of Chuck and his group!
Angie O, The Manhattan Penthouse, Manhattan, Solicited Review, April 25, 2008, Vocal Quartet
I would just like to thank you for making my husband’s 40th Birthday so memorable. You know exactly what type of music selections to play and created the perfect mood and setting. The sound and acoustics were perfect for the room, which many commented on. All of our guests had such a wonderful time and said your band was “the perfect choice.“ We were so happy how the party turned out and you were a big part of that. Thanks again!
Jennifer E, Merchant's Restaurant, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, October 25, 2007, Saxophone Quartet
Brooke and I really enjoyed the sets you played at our wedding. Your music added a delightfully smooth, jazzy and classy mood to our reception. Your group’s selection of Bossa Nova, Samba and Blues made a great impression on our family and guests.
David F, Wedding Reception, Blue Hill at Stone Barnes, Pocantico Hills, Thank-you Note, September 29, 2007, Vocal Quartet
Sorry that I didn't get to this sooner.
John McLaughlin, Wedding Reception, The Lotus Club, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, December 21, 2006, Vocal Quartet
I just wanted to send a quick note of thanks. Rob and I were so pleased with your performance. You and your band members did a wonderful job—especially with the Peanuts music, which was a big hit. Your music really set the tone for the atmosphere that we wanted.
Christina & Rob Gaito, Wedding Reception, The Lighthouse, Manhattan, Thank-you Note, November 17, 2006, Piano Trio
Esther and I wanted to thank you for the great performance of your jazz band during our wedding reception. The quality of the music and the flexibility you demonstrated helped to make the reception extremely memorable. Your music created the ambiance we were seeking, and (based on the feedback we received) everyone truly enjoyed the listening to the classy riffs during the cocktail hour and dinner. We wish you and your bands continued success in the future.
Bill M, Wedding Reception, The River Cafe, Brooklyn Heights, Thank-you Note, September 19, 2005, Vibraphone Trio/Quartet
What a delight it was to have your Quintet perform at the Garden yesterday! Please thank the group for a phenomenal performance. Please do keep in touch as I would love to have you back (on a “non-blizzard” day). Have a terrific holiday season and a musical, creative, and fun New Year!
Anita Jacobs, Concert, Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, December 5th, 2004; Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet, Thank-you Note, December 5, 2004, Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet
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