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Bossa in Wonderland
- Seattle, WA
- Jazz Band
- Travels up to 60 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
Bossa In Wonderland is an acoustic jazz quintet playing jazz standards and originals in a Samba and Bossa Nova Style.
Our members: Jay Freeborne (guitar) Marty Goldstein (congas & percussion) Bob Neale (acoustic bass guitar) John Woelfel (violin) and Debra Nielsen (lead vocals) lay out the Samba/Bossa grooves.
Bossa in Wonderland is perfect for your event. We bring the PA tailored to your setting, and the grooves. We are very danceable, but also great for listening or background music.
We would be honored to play at your wedding, company or house party, fundraiser, or venue.
We look forward to hearing from you...
12 Reviews
We hired them for "happy hour". Everyone loved Bossa in Wonderland's music.
Bossa Nova Band
Response from Bossa in Wonderland:
Thank you to Suzanne and the wonderful folks at Merrill Gardens at Kirkland! We had a great time and got a wonderful feeling from watching the folks get into our music. We look forward to future engagements!
Marty
Our senior residents LOVED Bossa in Wonderland - they were the highlight of our annual summer party! Talented group of musicians with an absolutely wonderful singer!!
Jazz Band, Bossa Nova Band
Response from Bossa in Wonderland:
We loved playing for the folks at Pacific Regent Community. It was inspiring to see many people singing along with our singer! Thank you!
We were very glad to have had Bossa in Wonderland play in our tasting room in Woodinville recently. They came with a great setlist that connected with our clientele. Their musicianship and vocals are top-notch. We're very much looking forward to having them back!
Bossa Nova Band
We had Bossa in Wonderland play for my husband's 60th birthday party and they were great. We had fun, the music was a perfect complement to our celebration. I would recommend them for any event and thank you, Bossa for being part of our party!
Bossa Nova Band
Bossa in Wonderland played our NYE party - they were communicative and professional leading up to the night, and then they positively delighted all of us. I look forward to working with them again in the future!
Bossa Nova Band
Very gregarious and fun! First to arrive was the drummer - very loquacious and outstanding guy - as were all of them. Our guests raved about the band that night and also in thank you notes we received afterwords. I was running around and hardly got to hear them, but heard they played a couple requests, which was fabulous. They even got a few of our guests to dance despite the fact we were all crowded inside from the rain. A vivacious, crowd pleaser you won't regret hiring!
Bossa Nova Band
Bossa in Wonderland was the featured band at the Kline Galland Home's Mothers Day Tea last Sunday and they were a HUGE hit, appealing to old and young alike. We look forward to attending some of their other performances as we enjoyed their music so much.
Bossa Nova Band
Response from Bossa in Wonderland:
Wow - what a nice review Norma - thanks for taking the time ;)
Fun fun group! With wide range of selections to meet any requirement. Excellent vocals, instrumentalist and energy!!
Will definitely hire again!!
Monty M. Mills
Bossa Nova Band
Response from Bossa in Wonderland:
Monty - thanks for your collaboration - you're awesome to work with. Overall, It was a fantastic experience for us.
Fantastic job, very easy to work with, and everyone enjoyed their sound. Thanks!
Bossa In Wonderland was awesome and exceeded my expectations. They showed up early to set up, and they were friendly and professional the entire hour and a half. The music was wonderful and had guests asking if they had an CDs for sale. They mingled with our seniors during intermission and after the concert. You could tell they truly enjoy playing music and performing. I hope to have them back in the future.
Bossa Nova Band
I had the pleasure of hearing this great band perform at different venues. Each time they were outstanding. They create a fun, romantic, and upbeat atmosphere. This is not your typical Jazz performance. I do not prefer Jazz music, but I sincerely enjoy their music. I would classify it as upbeat Jazz. There are always individuals dancing and enjoying each other’s company as Bossa performs. They truly create the right mood. I highly recommend them for different events!!!
Jazz Band
I have had the pleasure of this band 4 times in 3 different venues. A brewery twice, Christmas party in a private home and my favorite place to hear them; a wine bistro.
They have an eclectic mix of standards and original material that makes for an always interesting and entertaining show.
I would recommend these amazing musicians for any occasion. Preferably with a smooth glass of Merlot!
Bossa Nova Band
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
December 15, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
Past Booked Events
December 31, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:30pm | New Year's Party |
April 23, 2023 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 31, 2022 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | New Year's Party |
December 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
May 13, 2017 • 8:30pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
March 25, 2017 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm | Wedding Reception |
February 18, 2017–February 19, 2017 • 1:00pm - 12:00am | on tour |
February 17, 2017 • 12:00am - 11:00am | on tour |
January 14, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | private event |
January 08, 2017–January 13, 2017 • 12:00am - 12:00pm | on tour |
January 07, 2017–January 08, 2017 • 12:00am - 12:00am | on tour |
January 06, 2017 • 12:00am - 1:00am | on tour |
January 01, 2017–January 05, 2017 • 12:00am - 12:00pm | on tour |
December 31, 2016–January 01, 2017 • 9:00pm - 2:00am | New Year's Eve event |
December 16, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Event |
December 02, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
June 25, 2016 • 2:00pm - 3:30pm | Fundraiser |
June 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 16, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Stone House Cafe, Rainier Beach |
July 18, 2015 • 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Cultural Event |
Set List
Sway
Meditation
Softly as in the Morning Sunrise
Night & Day
Whatever Lola Wants
Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps
Wave
Valerie
Caravan
Cuando
So Nice (Summer Samba)
Angel Eyes
Moondance
Black Coffee
You Go To My Head
Lullaby of Birdland
Agua de Beber
Don't You Worry 'bout A Thing
One Note Samba
S’Wonderful
Stars Fell on Alabama
Speak Low
I'll Remember April
Nostalgia in Times Square
I'm Beginning to See the Light
Cape Verdean Blues
Harlem Nocturne
Team
Jay Freeborne | Guitar/Vocals |
Martin Goldstein | Percussion |
Debra Nielsen | Lead Vocals |
Bob Neale (acoustic bass guitar) | Acoustic Bass Guitar |
John Woelfel | Violin |
Influences & Inspiration
Jobim, Ellington, Rock n Roll, Metheny, Miles Davis