Let me help you choose and book your jazz band

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who we are

1.
Who leads your organization?
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Are you a booking agent?
3.
How do your services differ from the national directories (The Bash, Gigsalad, Encore, Thumbtack, Upwork, Worldwide Entertainment, et al.)?
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How do you differ from other bands and other bandleaders?
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Where can I learn more about your background?
6.
How do you choose your musicians?

Booking procedure

1.
Can I book the particular musicians in your videos to perform at my event?
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How long In advance should we book the band? Is there a deadline?
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What is the procedure for booking one of your bands?
4.
What information do you need from me to prepare a contract?

Prices and payments

1.
How do your prices compare to other sources?
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How much do you charge?
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Do you charge for travel?
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Are you insured?
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Will there be any additional expenses?
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What types of payments do you accept?
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When are payments due?
8.
Should I tip the band?

Choosing a band

1.
How should I choose from among your bands?
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Can you help me choose a particular instrumentation?
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What instrumentations do you recommend for a jazz trio?
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Do you offer other ensembles that aren’t on your site?
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Is there somewhere we can hear you perform live?
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Do you have a CD or audio recording of your band we can listen to?
7.
I'm an administrative assistant. My boss asked me to find several bands online to choose from. Which of your bands do you recommend?
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I’m an agent. Do you have a special website I can show my client that doesn’t have your contact information?

Repertoire

1.
What songs do you do?
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Do you have a song list we can see?
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Do you take requests?
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Can you play ceremony music? (weddings)
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Can you play upbeat music for dancing? (weddings)

At the event

1.
What time will the musicians arrive?
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What is your performance attire?
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Do you need a separate sound system?
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Should we worry that the band might be too loud?
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Will jazz appeal to my guest’s tastes?

Cancellation

1.
What if you have to cancel?
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What if I have to cancel?

Let me help you choose the perfect jazz band for your needs

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I’ll be getting back to you shortly to answer your questions and help in any way I can.
—Chuck Braman, bandleader/drummer

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