The Ringel Jazz Collective consists of two brothers, Evan Ringel on trombone and Lowell Ringel on bass. They have performed with a variety of famous jazz artists, including Grammy-winning musicians such as trumpeter Brian Lynch, drummer Ignacio Berroa, pianist Shelly Berg, and many more. They can perform with a variety of groups, ranging from duo concerts to larger groups with piano, drums, vocalists, and more. They are based in Chapel Hill, but are willing to travel for the right budget. They play jazz, latin, blues, and everything in between. They can perform at any function where jazz is desired. Thanks in advance for supporting the next generation of jazz musicians!
These young men made my event shine with their music! They were well-dressed, courteous and arrived with more than enough time to set up and allow guests to arrive uninterrupted. When it began to rain at our event, they swiftly moved their set-up under a roof without skipping a beat! As the event continued past the cocktail portion, their smooth sounds turned to livelier music perfect for dancing and mingling. I have no doubt they can accommodate to any situation. This group is highly recommended!
We booked this group for our corporate holiday party, and the employees raved about the music. They were easy to work with before the event, and our main contact was especially friendly. The quartet played holiday music that really took our event to the next level. Highly recommended!
This performance was really great. The young men were extremely talented, especially Elijah. They were very professional, and even played a little bit over the amount of time we agreed on because they were having fun. Many of my guests commented to me after the concert about how much they had enjoyed the music. All in all, it was a great party, made even better by a great band.
Price Range: $400 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 210 minutes
Languages: English
We could provide either soft background music, which will help set the proper mood for whatever event you desire live music. In this setting, we would take care to not stand out, but simply to play enjoyable music for the patrons of your event. We can also take a more featured role if you desire, playing jazz standards, originals if requested, and songs from the American Songbook. All of our songs will groove and provide a pleasant addition to the event.
The three musicians that form the Ringel Jazz Collective have all been nationally recognized for excellence on their instruments. They include:
Lowell Ringel is a bassist from Hillsborough, North Carolina. Mentored and taught by John Brown, he currently attends the prestigious Frost School of Music at the University of Miami on scholarship to study jazz bass performance. At the Frost School, along with pursuing bass opportunities, he also sings in the DownBeat award-winning small jazz vocal group Extensions. Throughout his young career, he has performed with many renowned artists including Gretchen Parlato, Slide Hampton, Brian Lynch, and Carmen Lundy. He actively gigs around both the South Florida and central NC areas, playing in groups of many styles and configurations. This versatile bassist is sure to bring excitement and enthusiasm to the music!
Evan Ringel, a jazz studies major at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro, is one of today’s finest up and coming jazz trombonists and arrangers. In his second year as lead trombonist in the UNCG's Jazz Ensemble I, Evan is also a member of the Spartan Jazz Collective, UNCG's collaborative faculty/student septet. Outside of UNCG, he is an active performer, frequently playing with groups across the state, and has been heard on North Carolina Public Radio's "The State of Things" and WFDD's "Triad Arts Weekend". Evan has performed with artists such as Slide Hampton, Randy Brecker, Russell Malone, Rodney Whitaker, Vincent Gardner, Cyrus Chestnut, Herlin Riley, Carmen Lundy, Kevin Mahogany, and Nnenna Freelon. As he pursues his degree, he is currently studying under several fine teachers including Brandon Lee, Randy Kohlenberg, Chad Eby, and Steve Haines.
Thomas Linger is a fresh addition to this generation of young musicians. Primarily a pianist, Thomas is an avid performer, striving for innovation as an improviser and composer. In his second year as pianist in the UNCG's Jazz Ensemble I, Thomas is also a member of the Spartan Jazz Collective, UNCG's collaborative faculty/student septet. As both a solo pianist and a popular sideman, Thomas performs regularly throughout North Carolina with many groups of various genres. Thomas also leads his own jazz trio, is the pianist in the newly founded Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra, the Alex Smith Quartet, and a funk group entitled Dirty Laundry.
Thomas has performed with artists such as Stephen Riley, Rodney Whitaker, Marcus Printup, Jerome Jennings, Kobie Watkins, Brian Miller, Chad Eby, Steve Haines, Brandon Lee, and has been heard on North Carolina Public Radio's "The State of Things," and WFDD's "Triad Arts Weekend." He is from Waynesville, North Carolina and currently lives in Greensboro pursuing his Music Performance degree from UNCG.
If you hire this group for a performance, you can expect professional attire and attitude. The trio will arrive early to set up and be ready to play at the desired time. They are open to specific requests for music, if given in advance. They will help set the ambiance for your event and provide world-class jazz music in any setting you wish. Thanks!
We need space to play but other than that we will provide all of our own equipment. We also will need access to electricity unless you have an acoustic piano.
| June 29, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | House Party |
We play jazz, blues, and Latin standards, utilizing interesting arrangements and the full jazz vocabulary to create music. Our lack of a drummer allows us to switch rhythmic feels flawlessly, along with creating complete rhythmic freedom. Our instrumentation also allows us to play quieter and in smaller spaces for perfoirmances where background music is requested.
| Lowell Ringel | Acoustic and Electric Bassist |
| Evan Ringel | Trombonist |
| Thomas Linger | Pianist |
We have been heavily influenced by Ray Brown, Christian McBride, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, the SF Jazz Collective, Miles Davis, JJ Johnson, and Bill Evans.
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