The Jazz Guys
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Cleveland, OH
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Jazz Band
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9 Verified Bookings
Andrea G. said “They were perfect for our Valentine Dance.”
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Akron's First Lady of the Keyboards provides Elegant Music for Elegant Events.. including yours! Private Parties, weddings, and receptions are just a few events that Beverly can enhance with her impressive repertoire. She can provide entertainment in many ways., including as a solo jazz pianist, in a duo configuration with TWICE AS NICE with singer Kathy Rowland (We refer to ourselves as Senior Living Specialists); there's the Bev Blass Jazz Trio; The Bev Blass Jazz Quartet (1 horn) and the full fledged jazz ensemble adds another horn and singer, Kathy Rowland, if you desire vocals. Our full group is perfect to entertain at Country Club, night clubs and events on a large scale.
Our guests couldn't say enough great things about Beverly. While we weren't there during cocktail hour to hear her ourselves, we heard her song list charmed our attendees with hits from Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and more. When I asked what I could say about Beverly in a review, they said, 'Definitely 5 stars, and hang onto her phone number. If you have any more events in the future, book her.'
We hired Bev for our June 19, 2021 wedding. She provided beautiful background piano music for our cocktail hour and then transitioned to playing with her Jazz Band for amazing reception music. Bev was so easy to work with! She made herself readily available for all of my questions and took time to come to our wedding rehearsal to work out location and set up details ahead of time. Bev was wonderfully supportive of our song selection for our first dance, which was not in the jazz genre. The band played a number of special songs--from Irish to Motown--that showcased their incredible versatility. We were so lucky to have her and the band be a part of our special day! I cannot recommend Bev highly enough!
Bev and her partners did an excellent job for our Roaring Twenties party - even donning twenties type costumes to add to our enjoyment. Their "Gangster" and "Flapper" costumes fit right in with our crowd. Great time was had by all. Bev was extremely easy to work with during the trying times of Covid 19 cancellations and reschedules.
I highly recommend this group.
Keith Boales
I had Beverly as the pianist at my wedding. She did a fabulous job. The her music and music choices were absolutely perfect and fit the occasion. Beverly truly did a wonderful job. I am over the top happy with her. I totally would recommend her.
Thank you, Bev Blass Jazz Quartet! You were the highlight of our Mardi Gras! These are true artists who love jazz, and perform seamlessly together. They adapted expertly to the party agenda, arrived & played exactly as promised, and brought fun to our Mardi Gras festivities!
Beverly came early and was very prepared for my party. Very professional pianist. She played a variety of holiday songs as well as variety of non-holiday classical favorites. Our guests enjoyed Her beautiful sounds. Really added a lot of pizzaz to the holiday festivities. Will absolutely use her again. What a fun and festive way to start the holiday season.
Beverly provided a wonderful atmosphere for our party. Her skills on the piano and robust list of music made it into something truly special. I will be keeping her in mind the next time we need a pianist.
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank You, Matt! I enjoyed playing for your party.
The band was amazing! We had a roaring 20's party and the band dressed up for the event :) They were timely, professional, and performed well together. We got lots of compliments on the band! 😃
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thanks again for allowing us to enjoy your party with you. I believe it was a rousing success! Til next time!
Just what we needed for our networking event. They kept the mood up and filled the venue with energy which is exactly what you need at a networking event.
Beverly played the piano at our country club New Years Eve dinner event. She was fantastic. We will definitely be booking her and her trio for events in the future!
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank you, Leah! I'm looking forward to visiting Lakewood CC again!
Having Beverly play for our 50th anniversary party was a great addition for the event. Her playing was wonderful and she added songs that we requested to her playlist. We recommend her highly.
Beverly checked out the venue in advance, welcomed my song selections and clearly has a deep repertoire. The music was perfect for setting the party, I only wish I could have heard more, but as the hostess-who gets that? Thank you for lending your talent.
Bev did a wonderful job for our corporate Christmas party. She was professional and plays beautifully. We would book her for another event in a minute and you should too.
Beverly was great! She worked with us on our song choice and was flexible.
Very professional trio, friendly and engaging with our audience. We'll certainly have them with us again soon.
Complete professional- A pleasure to do business with. Grateful she contacted me quickly and would use her for any event going forward
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank you , Cliff! sorry I had to slip out and leave...looked like you and Stephanie were completely occupied with your guests! I'm wishing you two the best of everything!
Bev
I couldn't have been happier. She was great with communication prior to the event. She looked fabulous and performed beautifully. She has a heart of gold. She really is the sweetest person I have ever met and her talent is amazing.
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank you, Jill! It was a pleasure to play for your special day. Thank you again for a wonderful dinner too! I'd be glad to play for any other events in your life that might call for a pianist!
Bev
On time friendly Godly professional musician
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank you, Aretha, for the opportunity to play for you. Your congregation was a JOY to play for. I especially enjoyed the sermon by your pastor. Everyone was so nice!
Beverly was awesome! Not only did she play for my ceremony, she took time out of her schedule to come to rehearsal. She played beautifully at the ceremony. We thank her so much! I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Bev was personable, prompt and enjoyable. Her skill was just what we needed for the wedding. She had to be flexible; a family member accompanied her on some songs with his violin and they were not able to practice together until the day of the wedding. You would have never know it! The music was beautiful!
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank you, Judy!
She was great! She made it to rehearsal and performed great at the ceremony. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank You, Crystal!
On time, very professional,and the music was very soothing for our coffee hour and dinner exactly what we ordered!!!!!! Will hire again!!!!
Response from Beverly Blass:
Thank you Bill and I hope the rest of your party was a great success. Happy Birthday! Lovely event!
Beverly came to our Country Club Easter Buffet to play some soft back round music and did a wonderful job! Many of our club members said that her music was just the perfect touch to a perfect events. She was very professional and easy to work with. We will certainly be using Beverly for our future events. Thank you Beverly!
Response from Beverly Blass:
you are very welcome! the pleasure was all mine!
I hired Beverly to play her piano for a party my company was hosting for our clients. She was absolutely wonderful! She is a talented, warm, and friendly professional. Our guests loved her music, and, I, personally, was quite touched that she included one of my favorite songs into her song list (without me asking her too!!). Such a nice surprise. I plan on recommending Beverly to anyone who needs a classy, and entertaining professional for their event. Thank you, Beverly!!
Beverly did a great job. I love the fact that she asked for suggestions about the types of music we wanted her to play. She was very professional, warm and engaging.We will definitely keep her in mind for future events.
We thoroughly enjoyed having Beverly perform for our event. She was easy to work with, professional and talented. It was a pleasure to get to know her and we would definitely hire her again.
Price Range: $100- $750
Expect a group who carefully plans each show, arrives at appointed time, is self contained, starts on time, and provides exactly the music promised.
In the last 40 years, I've played piano for dance bands, jazz bands, cotillions, debutante balls, weddings, presidential balls, open air concerts, country club events, golf outings, school events and restaurants in the Akron area. I provide professional music service whether it is a featured event or atmospheric background music. Besides being a soloist, I am also half of "Twice As Nice" with Kathy Rowland. We specialize in performing the best loved "oldies" at senior residential facilities. My second audio example is a little taste of what we do.
April 26, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Live Music by Twice as Nice |
April 13, 2024 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Love Music w/ Twice as Nice |
February 22, 2024 • 12:30pm - 1:30pm | Senior Luncheon |
February 22, 2024 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Twice as Nice |
December 20, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam session |
December 15, 2023 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 08, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Twice as Nice |
November 16, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Solo Piano Dinner Music |
November 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam session |
October 25, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Houston Pub Jam Session |
October 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 18, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam session |
September 29, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Variety Show |
September 20, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam Session |
September 16, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Solo Piano |
September 14, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Twice as Nice |
September 01, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Twice as Nice |
September 01, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Twice as Nice |
August 16, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam Session |
August 15, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Twice as Nice |
August 12, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Beach Party Show |
July 25, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Xmas in July |
July 25, 2023 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Twice as Nice |
July 19, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam Session |
June 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam Session |
June 04, 2023 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Birthday Party |
May 31, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam Session |
April 20, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Twice As Nice |
April 20, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Variety Show |
March 17, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | St. Patrick's Day Irish show |
February 17, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | 50's Sock Hop |
February 14, 2023 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Valentine's Day Show |
January 26, 2023 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Luncheon |
January 26, 2023 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Senior Luncheon |
December 22, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 10, 2022 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Christmas Show |
December 08, 2022 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 02, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party |
October 20, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Jam Session |
October 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 15, 2021 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Celtic Club Jam Session |
September 08, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Variety Show |
June 19, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 17, 2021 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Nightclub Event |
October 24, 2020 • 3:30pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
February 22, 2020 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 07, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 21, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
August 09, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 05, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Residential Facility entertainment with "Twice as Nice" |
August 03, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 20, 2019 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
July 18, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
July 13, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Member/Guest Golf Tournament Awards Night Entertainment |
March 05, 2019 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Holiday Party |
December 31, 2018 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
October 20, 2018 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Anniversary Party |
May 18, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Cocktail Party |
December 08, 2017 • 5:00pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 27, 2017 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | wedding Canton Ohio |
August 20, 2017 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Wedding Ceremony |
August 17, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | wedding rehearsal Oberlin, Ohio |
August 12, 2017 • 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Personal Occasion |
June 26, 2017–June 30, 2017 • 1:00pm - 12:00am | vacation |
June 25, 2017 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Peoples Church Cleveland, Ohio |
June 18, 2017 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Peoples Church Cleveland, Ohio |
June 16, 2017 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Waikiki 3 Altercare Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio |
June 15, 2017 • 9:30am - 11:00am | ArtSparks Shaker Hts Ohio |
June 11, 2017 • 11:30am - 1:00pm | Peoples Church Cleveland, Oh |
June 07, 2017 • 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Waikiki 3 / Seasons Care Center Stow, Ohio |
June 03, 2017 • 6:00pm - 6:15pm | Wedding Ceremony |
May 28, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
February 19, 2017 • 11:30am - 12:30pm | Worship Service |
October 23, 2016 • 3:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
October 21, 2016 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Ceremony |
April 30, 2016–May 01, 2016 • 7:00pm - 2:00am | Dinner Party |
March 27, 2016–March 28, 2016 • 10:30pm - 3:30am | Holiday Party (Easter) |
February 11, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
January 21, 2016 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Grand Opening |
January 09, 2016 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
December 31, 2015–January 01, 2016 • 7:30pm - 12:30am | Holiday Party (New Year) |
April 02, 2015 • 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Luncheon/Tea |
Bev Blass | Leader |
Andrea G. said “They were perfect for our Valentine Dance.”
Lindsey K. said “The band arrived promptly and set up and got started on their own while we were running around doing last minute details. They were the perfect addition…”
Kiki M. said “Absolutely amazing ensemble! I am so thrilled with this group. It was everything that I could have hoped for. They go above and beyond and made it an…”
Happy Jazz provides the perfect background jazz music for your event. Weddings, Cocktail Hours, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties and more!