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Cris Barber Jazz Band
- Long Beach, CA
- Jazz Band
- Travels up to 40 miles
- $300 and up
Route 66 (swing)
Cris Barber
Overview
Professional, fun and dynamic vocals fronting the cities' best jazz musicians... it makes for a perfect combination. With over 20 years experience... We've played everything from Jazz Festivals to Cocktail Parties. OC "Best Jazz Award" Winner, Multiple award nominations, 5 CDs in release and worldwide radio airplay.
Whether it's the classic standards or contemporary jazz, each performance is infused with the same innate soulfulness of the greatest ladies of Jazz. We also play plenty of instruments so your choices are limitless. Music styles include: Standards, swing, jazz blues, latin jazz and bossa nova.
6 Reviews
Carol G. •
April 21, 2023
I hired this amazing group for the second time to perform at a senior center for seniors who have no access to live music. They were amazing. I also use them for my 30th anniversary party previously and all of my professional musician friends couldn’t get over how good they were. Such a class act.
Hired as:
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Carol G. •
February 7, 2022
Cris and her amazing band made our event super special. We are in the arts and many folks at our 30th Anniversary party were professional musicians, and they commented on how great the music was. I am so grateful for the amazing music. Will definitely hire again.
Hired as:
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Nina M. •
June 11, 2020
Had a small private event for birthday/anniversary- they were lovely people to spend our occasion with and the music was fantastic! We will call them next year!
Hired as:
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Nicole J. •
June 30, 2019
Cris and her band members played wonderfully for my parent's birthday barbeque and really made the day special. Super friendly. Even played backup for my nieces to serenade their grandparents. They felt like family. Always welcome. Will certainly call again. Spreading the word. They are Awesome.
Hired as:
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Debby Y. •
September 13, 2018
Loved Cris and her band. Total professionals and we really enjoyed the music. I highly recommend them.
Hired as:
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Debby Y. •
August 21, 2018
We loved Cris Barber and her trio. One of the first comments made to me by one of my close friends was "Where did you find that Jazz Band, they're amazing". Cris is excellent, her voice is very captivating, smooth and never forceful. This is the kind of entertainment you would get for discriminating guests. I received a lot of praises from our friends and I would certainly recommend this group. They will definitely be my entertainers for all our parties, no doubt.
Hired as:
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Jazz Singer, Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $300 and up
About
Cris Barber has also been featured in concert opening for GRAMMY AWARD WINNING DIANE SCHUUR as well as STEVE TYRELL, KARRIN ALLYSON, and STANLEY CLARKE! With FIVE CDs in release, multiple award nominations and a Best Jazz Artist - OCMA Award to her credit, Cris' vocal style has gained her fans worldwide and radio airplay in over 20 countries.
LOOK FOR CRIS BARBER on Spotify, Apple Music and all online retailers. Visit my website for to see Live Video and lots more audio samples.
CORPORATE PARTIES - JAZZ FESTIVALS - PRIVATE EVENTS - WINE TASTINGS - ANNIVERSARY PARTIES - CHRISTMAS PARTIES - AND MORE.
BAND SIZES: We can customize to fit your budget. 2-8 players.
Contact us now and we'd be happy to answer any questions.
These top-notch, professional players have performed with some of America's leading performers including:
Natalie Cole, Melissa Manchester, Michael McDonald, Aaron Neville, Paul Anka, Quincy Jones, Alan Broadbent, Bob Mintzer, Diane Schuur, Dorothy Collins, Eric Marienthall, Ernie Watts, Jack Sheldon, Jeff Kashiwa, Jody Watley, Liew Matthews, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Warren Hill, Niki Haris,Tierney Sutton, Johnny Guitar Watson, The Missles of October, Los Lobos, Greg Vail, Sergio Mendes, Poncho Sanchez, David Foster, Tania Maria, and many more.
***** Five Star Reviews!!
From our clients. Many have said they thought they were listening to a CD. We love what we do and it shows. I hope you'll let us help make your event even more special.
Here's what reviewers are saying..."Refreshing new voice and one of the best voices of our time, Cris Barber fuses fresh and vibrant vocals with the elegance of the greatest of the great ladies of jazz. The band's blend is sublime, demonstrating the art of musical conversation which in jazz is delicious to the ear, ecstatic on the spirit and smooth on the soul. Barber's voice is effortless, textured but refined, sure and sensual. If you haven't heard her yet, get her now."
'For an artist to come full circle in range with rhythmic vocals along with flawless precision in a single cut is special. Thus describes the craft of Cris Barber ... Feminine is the performance, her tones rich and expressions that carry a true cool mystique.' -- JazzReview Magazine.
Music Connection Magazine writes: 'Cris Barber is an impressive vocalist with a great band.... she could be in a position to compete with Diana Krall and Norah Jones.'
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| April 20, 2023 • 10:00am - 11:00am | Nonprofit Event |
| February 05, 2022 • 1:30pm - 4:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| June 06, 2020 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Birthday Party |
| June 22, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Dinner Party |
| August 17, 2018 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| August 04, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | House Party |
Influences & Inspiration
Diana Krall, Ella Fitzgerald, Dianne Reeves, Nancy Wilson, Diane Schuur, Kurt Elling, Stacey Kent
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