Trad jazz conjures up summer wedding magic
May 11th, 2008 | Published in Wedding Music, Wedding Planning, Wedding Reception
You’re planning a summer wedding. You’re looking forward to drinks and photographs on the lawn amongst the roses and delphiniums. Set the scene with a trad jazz band playing gaily in the background.
A trad jazz band is an all-acoustic setup. There’s usually no need for electrical amplification. Providing the rain keeps off, you can look forward to musical mayhem under the apple trees with no reliance on the availability of an electrical power-source nearby.
Jennie’s quick wedding planning tip No 6: Enliven your al fresco wedding drinks reception with a trad jazz band.
Clarinet, trumpet and trombone interweave
Trad jazz is party music at its very best. Clarinet, trumpet and trombone tootle merry tunes at the top of the sound. Banjo creates the rhythm and harmony and the deeptoned souzaphone or the double-bass pin down the rhythm. It’s a glorious life-affirming festive mix.
Born out of the marching bands that led the Mardi Gras carnival parades in New Orleans at the turn of the last century, Dixieland trad jazz offers you tried and tested jazz classics, mixed with deeply-felt gospel gems in a joyful cacophony of sound.
The musicians not only sound good, they look good, too. The guys can dress the part in straw boaters and striped waistcoats or blazers to add to the carnival feel.
Track down a trad jazz band in your area
Take a look at Hop Till You Drop wedding music agency: list of trad jazz bands . There are plenty of trad jazz bands in the UK. The guys will be delighted to come and play at your wedding or party. You’ll find information, pictures and downloadable soundfiles for each band to help you make up your mind.
Add the New Orleans party spirit to your wedding drinks reception with a trad jazz band.
