Virtuoso Jazz Guitarist available for weddings, cocktail hours, corporate events, parties and more! Available as a solo act or part of a Jazz Band ranging from 2 to 7 members depending on your needs and wants. Choose from either Classic Jazz or Hot Jazz/Gypsy Swing ensembles.
I’m so glad I went with Asher Ben-Or’s jazz ensemble for my event! They were extremely professional and easy to work with, not to mention everyone loved the music - they brought an elevated but very cool vibe to the party. I’d hire them again in a heartbeat and in fact plan to. It’s not every day you get to work with talented people that are also super kind and down to earth. All my guests asked me about him after! Thanks again :)
I've hired Asher and the Ben-Or Jazz Ensemble to play for an event in 2018 at the launch of our new condo building's art show, and the group was so marvelous I had to have them back again to play my next mingle. The music is ideal for a sophisticated crowd vibe - they're top tier talent - whether you're looking to listen closely to a main stage show or enjoy a meal or schmooze with an elegant ambiance. My company has also continued to hire Asher & company (as duet/trio/quartet) for more casual parties as well, the sound goes over great on a rooftop!
Absolutely lovely group and will hire these guys again and again.
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 30 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Whether you need a romantic set of Jazz with 1, 2, or 3 musicians, or a swinging jazz band that will have your guests dancing in no time, booking with me will ensure that the musical needs of your event or function are met to the highest possible standard!
Just simply let me know what your vision is for your event, are you looking for a romantic and intimate set of music with a duo, trio, or maybe solo guitar? Or are you looking for a jazz band that can get your guests to the dance floor? Or maybe something in between? Myself and my network of seasoned professional musicians will put together the perfect ensemble that matches your wants and needs.
We will bring all of our own gear so you have nothing to do but sit back and enjoy the music.
A lifelong New Yorker, I've been a music lover since the age of 12 and have been a professional working guitarist since age 18. With a BFA in Jazz Studies from the City University of New York, my background is in classic jazz of the 40s-60s, in additional to affinity for Hot Jazz or "Gypsy Jazz", inspired by Django Reinhardt. Whether you're looking for a romantic set of solo jazz guitar for your cocktail hour, or a full on Hot Jazz ensemble to get your guests dancing, I have you covered!
All I require is to be situated relatively close to a power outlet so that amplification/speakers that I provide can have power.
A Foggy Day
A Night In Tunisia
A Nightingale Sang in Berkely Square
Alfie
Ain't Misbehavin
Alice In Wonderland
All Blues
All Of Me
All The Things You Are
All The Way
Alone Together
As Time Goes By
Autumn Leaves
Beautiful Love
Beatrice
Bernie's Tune
Besame Mucho
Bewitched Bothered and Bewildered
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Blue Moon
Blue Skies
Bluesette
Body And Soul
But Beautiful
But Not For Me
Bye Bye Blackbird
Chega de Saudade (No More Blues)
Cherokee
Chitlins Con Carne
Christmas Song (Chestnuts)
Cold Duck Time
Corcovado
Cry Me A River
Darn That Dream
Days Of Wine & Roses
Desafinado
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Doxy
Dream A Little Dream Of Me
East Of The Sun
Easy Living
Embraceable You
Feeling Good
Footprints
Four
Fly Me To The Moon
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You
Georgia
Giant Steps
Girl From Ipanema
Gone With The Wind
Green Dolphin Street
Groovin' High
Harlem Nocturne
Have You Met Miss Jones
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Hello Dolly
Here's That Rainy Day
Hit The Road Jack
Honeysuckle Rose
How Insensitive
How High The Moon
I Can't Get Started
I Get A Kick Out Of You
I Hear A Rhapsody
I Left My Heart In San Francisco
I'll Be Home For Christmas
I'll Remember April
I've Never Been In Love Before
In A Sentimental Mood
It Could Happen To You
It Had To Be You
Joy Spring
Just A Lucky So and So
Just Friends
Just In Time
Lady Bird
La Vie En Rose
Lady Is A Tramp
Let It Snow
Let There Be Love
Let's Fall In Love
Like Someone In Love
Line For Lyons
Little Sunflower
LOVE
Lover Man
Lullaby Of Birdland
Mack The Knife
Manhattan
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Meditation
Midnight Blue
Misty
Moanin'
Moon River
Moondance
Moonglow
Moonlight In Vermont
Moritat
My Baby Just Cares For Me
My Favorite Things
My Foolish Heart
My Funny Valentine
My Old Flame
My One And Only Love
My Secret Love
(The) Nearness Of You
Night And Day
No More Blues (Chega de Saudade)
Nuages
Old Folk
On A Clear Day
On A Slow Boat To China
On The Street Where You Live
One For My Baby
One Note Samba
Our Day Will Come
Our Love Is Here To Stay
Out Of Nowhere
Pennies From Heaven
Pink Panther (theme)
Polka Dots & Moonbeams
Recordame
Road Song
Round Midnight
Route 66
'S Wonderful
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town
Satin Doll
Saturday Night Blues
Sentimental Journey
Shadow Of Your Smile
Sidewinder
Shiny Stockings
Skylark
Smile
Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
So What
Softly As A Morning Sunrise
Someone To Watch Over Me
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Song For My Father
St James Infirmary
St Thomas
Stella By Starlight
Stompin' At The Savoy
Stranger On The Shore
Streetlife
Summer Samba (So Nice)
Summertime
Sunny
Sunny Side Of The Street
Sway
Sweet Georgia Brown
Take Five
Take The A Train
Taking A Chance On Love
Teach Me Tonight
Tenderly
That's All
The Party's Over
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
This Guy's In Love
This Masquerade
Thrill Is Gone (BB King)
Too Late Baby
Triste
Turn Your Love Around
Under My Skin
Unforgettable
Waltz For Debby
Watermelon Man
Wave
Way You Look Tonight
Weaver Of Dreams
We'll Meet Again
What A Difference A Day Made
What A Wonderful World
When I Fall In Love
When Sunny Gets Blue
Worksong
Yesterdays
Yardbird Suite
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
You Go To My Head
Myself and my ensembles perform Jazz music inspired by the classic Jazz artists of the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Ensembles that perform traditional jazz, hot jazz and swing music inspired by Django Reinhardt are also available.
* Close access to a power outlet
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