Should we book a jazz trio, duo or quartet?
Dream City Jazz comes in three sizes, and any of them can add a singer.
We recommend the trio: piano (keyboard), upright bass and drums. It's our signature lineup. A duo, such as piano and bass, is the smaller option. A quartet adds a saxophone or trumpet to the trio, and a jazz vocalist can join any lineup.
The three lineups
| Lineup | Instruments | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Duo | For example, piano and bass | The smallest lineup |
| Trio | Piano (keyboard), upright bass and drums | Our signature lineup, and the one we recommend |
| Quartet | The trio plus a saxophone or trumpet | A horn on top of the full trio sound |
| Add a vocalist | A jazz vocalist with any lineup | For songs sung with the words |
The photo at the top of this page shows the trio: upright bass, drums and the red keyboard.
How to choose
- Start with the trio. Piano, upright bass and drums is our signature lineup, and the one we recommend.
- Want it smaller? A duo, such as piano and bass, is the smallest lineup. Ask about it in your free consultation.
- Want a lead voice? A quartet adds a saxophone or trumpet to the trio.
- Want lyrics? Add a jazz vocalist to any lineup.
Whatever size you choose, the band brings its own keyboard, amps and drums, and needs a power outlet near where it plays. What the band needs from your venue.
Same music, any size
Every lineup plays the same kind of music: jazz standards, bossa nova, and pop, soul and R&B songs played in a jazz style. At the holidays, that includes Christmas Time Is Here and the rest of Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas music. Ask about pricing in your free consultation.
What clients say
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Lineup questions
Which lineup do you recommend?
The trio: piano (keyboard), upright bass and drums. It's the signature Dream City Jazz lineup.
What's in a jazz quartet?
The trio plus a horn, either a saxophone or a trumpet.
Can we add a singer?
Yes. A jazz vocalist can be added to a duo, trio or quartet.
Do we need to rent a piano?
No. The band brings its own keyboard, along with amps and drums.