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Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- Travels up to 60 miles
- $600.00 and up
Overview
Hire the only charting band in San Diego for your corporate or private event! Four time nominated Ghost Jazz Trio for "Best Jazz Album of the Year" finished at #73 on the top 100 smooth jazz album charts for 2023. Bandleader James Morgan was on the ballot for consideration for the 67th Grammy Awards.
Impress your guests with top marquee entertainment at reasonable rates. Enhance your event with smooth jazz grooves. We offer three packages (trio-quartet-quintet) to best suit your needs and budget. All reviews are 5-star ratings with complete satisfaction. A 1000 watt sound system and full-coverage vendor insurance is available upon request. We specialize in upscale corporate or private events
38 Reviews
We hired the Ghost Jazz Trio for an event and they were stellar. Everyone loved the music and the group was very professional and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Dan, it was a great event, wonderful people, cool vibe, great food and thank you again for having the Ghost Jazz Trio be a part of the awards event for the California Waste Environment Association at Harrah's Rincon Resort in Valley Center, San Diego, CA
Ghost Jazz Trio performed at Awards Night for our Corporate Sales Kick Off. They were very talented musicians who played different styles of songs based on where we were in the night. They were punctual, professional, friendly, and very flexible with last minute changes/requests. I really appreciated that Ghost Jazz Trio was upfront with their charges and quickly responded to all pre-event planning inquiries. I could not have asked for a better Jazz Trio in the Southern California region to work with.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Hello Leigh and thank you for the opportunity to work with your events company anchored on the east coast to put on an amazing event. The AV staff was very accommodating and working with you as the point person was super easy. Thank you again and we hope to do more events with you moving forward.
James
GJT
What a perfect night thanks to the Ghost Jazz Trio! James made everything easy with booking and logistics leading up to the event. Extremely professional and the music was stellar!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you so much Ali. Thank you for allowing the Ghost Jazz Trio to be a part of this very important bday event for your boss, with your fellow colleagues. The venue was spectacular on the roof-top of Callie Restaurant in downtown San Diego, CA. The guests were fun and the food was great, as well as the fireworks from Petco stadium after the Padre's game. Please keep the GJT in mind for future events, and for the holidays.
James Morgan
Bandleader for the Ghost Jazz Trio
We hired Ghost Jazz Trio for our wedding.
They were professional, easy to work with, accommodated our requests, arrived early, dressed appropriately for the occasion, and played great.
We also appreciated that they required very little in terms of info/coordination from us, we just exchanged a few emails and they figured out and took care of everything.
Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Both you and your bride/wife made it very easy to accommodate your requests. Beautiful location at the La Estancia Spa Resort in La Jolla, CA
We enjoyed performing and being a part of your ceremony with our piano player performing the entrance and exit songs, and the full band playing during cocktails and dinner. Thank you for allowing the Ghost Jazz Trio to be a part of your wedding. James Morgan, Ghost Jazz Trio bandleader and booking contact.
Band was absolute perfection! We had a quartet playing during cocktail hour and dinner and everyone loved them! I got so many compliments about the band being great. James was very responsive and formal. Can’t wait to hire them again for my next event!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
The perfection was the well orchestrated wedding event, including the perfect flowing program from ceremony to cocktails, sit-down dinner at one of the most beautiful table settings I have seen at a wedding, and the heartfelt speeches at the end. Beautiful location at the La Estancia Spa Resort in La Jolla, CA
We enjoyed performing and being a part of this most important event. Thank you for allowing the Ghost Jazz Trio to be a part of it. James Morgan, bandleader and booking contact.
Band had very reasonable rates, they were easy to work and coordinate with, they dressed appropriately (we had a cocktail attire theme with a splash of Great Gatsby flare and they nailed the look!), they showed up early and played great music - they truly elevated our event and our guests raved about their performance! I highly recommend them and will absolutely work with them again in the future.
Corporate Entertainment, Easy Listening Band, Jazz Guitarist, Jazz Band
I have hired Ghost Jazz Trio for FOUR events )one reoccurring event for three years in a row) and there is a reason I am a repeat customer! As an Event Planner, it is crucial to have vendors you can count on. James is a GREAT communicator, he and his bandmates show up on-time, are very easy to work with, and most importantly, the guests LOVE their performance. It is so refreshing when I have the opportunity to book a vendor and know that there is nothing more I need to do. They are, as I like to call them, "plug and play". I don't have to worry about anything once I book them...they just show up and create MAGIC. I HIGHLY RECOMMMEND Ghost Jazz Trio!
Corporate Entertainment, Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Julie, for appreciating our earnest efforts every year to make your work easier with the many things you have to coordinate, buy showing up early and knowing what to do when we get there so you have one less thing to worry about. We appreciate the music accolades as well. Rise 2 The Occasion is by far the easiest event planning company we have worked with for years. Your eye for details and coordination of AV team, band, food, beverages and timing of everything is always spot on. The presentation you do from table settings, coffee, food and beverage stations are always top notch. I hope whomever reads this review will contact you to organize their next event. It can only end in success!
We cannot say enough about how pleased we were in hiring The Ghost Jazz Trio as the entertainment for our recent client appreciation event. From start to finish, our communications with their primary band leader, James Morgan, was stellar. James is a pleasure to work with - providing timely and great communication, easy to work with, affordable rates, and selecting an assorted mix of Jazz melodies to play during our event. If you're looking to hire an easy listening Jazz band to play at your event, you cannot go wrong in hiring The Ghost Jazz Trio !!!
Bossa Nova Band, Corporate Entertainment, Easy Listening Band, Jazz Guitarist, Latin Jazz Band, Wedding Band, Jazz Band
for the past 15 years we have been hosting an annual corporate event for our clients, during that time we have had many different musicians. this years event will stand out as the best! The Ghost Jazz Band was awesome, from knowing just what to play to the way they all grooved together. They were easy to work and communicate with. They even showed up several hours early to make sure they were all set up and ready to go. If you looking for the best Jazz Band, look no further.
Bossa Nova Band, Corporate Entertainment, Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you to Jeff Cloe, head honcho for Team Wealth & Tax Advisors in Temecula Ca. Thank you again for inviting us to be a part of this very important yearly event. Great team to work with, great food, great guests and awesome location at the Europa Winery in Temecula CA. We look forward to enhancing all your upcoming events for the holidays and beyond!
James Morgan
GJT
The client was very happy!!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Andrea. It was great working with you and your capable staff for the corporate event on the property.
We hired the Ghost Jazz Trio for a banquet that we held at the Harrah's Rincon Casino, and they were great! We had so many guests commenting about how much they loved the music and the atmosphere that it provided during our networking time. I would hire them again next year if they are available.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you very much Kevin. We enjoyed the great people attending this important corporate event. The event was well organized and the Ghost Jazz Trio looks forward to performing at your next corporate or private event for the holidays or whatever the occasion.
Had the great time at my birthday party. Band was awesome and music was awesome. All of us loved it.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you so much for having the Ghost Jazz Trio be a part of your double celebration; bday and new baby. Please keep the GJT in mind for future events both personal and business. We wish you the best with your new family.
James and the GJT
We hired the Ghost Jazz Band for our background music at our yearly fundraising event. They were prompt to arrive and set up before people started coming in. They were just the right accommodation to set the mood for reception and our program. We would definitely consider them again and recommend their services to others.
Jazz Band
We had the Ghost Jazz Trio perform during the cocktail hour at our wedding. James and his band were everything we wanted and more. They were very detailed, which made us confident they would be there on time and in the right place. Their sound is amazing and they matched the vibe of our cocktail hour perfectly. They truly adapted to the environment and our guests loved their music. 10/10 would recommend booking them for any experience!
Easy Listening Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
It was an honor to be a part of one of the most important days in yours and your family and friend’s lives. Thank you for the great review and we look forward to performing at future events; holidays or work related and more.
James Morgan
GJT
Working with the Ghost Jazz Trio was an easy and exceptional experience. They played a dinner party and were the exact right fit for our group. They are professional, talented, and the best part was that they handled all of the details. If you're looking for live entertainment, you can't go wrong with this band.
Corporate Entertainment
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you for the stellar review Faith. It is always a pleasure to perform at a well organized event, and you made the process very easy. Thank you for hiring the Ghost Jazz Trio to perform at your event for the staff at the Army and Naval Academy in Carlsbad. We look forward to performing at more of your upcoming events.
I'm a wedding planner that was booked last minute for a wedding on July 4th. When I came onboard, there were still a TON of outstanding details. The Ghost Band Trio was so flexible in many changes leading up to the event. They even had a gig after the wedding and stayed a bit later to ensure my clients' jazz band vision was brought to life at their wedding. Great communication and performance. Very professional.
Wedding Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Wedding Manager, Sara Bacon of the top notch Clink & Cake wedding planning service, took over the wedding event just a week before the event., Sara contacted the Ghost Jazz Trio when she took the reins and had everything organized with the timing and and all aspects of the event within days of the July 4th wedding. The GJT has done many weddings and I will say this was the most organized and seamless execution's of a wedding event I have ever see. The GJT looks forward to working wi8th Sara again.
James
Ghost Jazz Trio
These guys were on time, looked great, sounded great, and overall were the perfect backdrop to a memorable happy hour that I hosted for clients. They were perfect. Would recommend to anyone.
Corporate Entertainment, Easy Listening Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you to Kevin, his wife, the wait staff and managers of the venue for hosting a great event! The attendees were super nice and we appreciated the many compliments from the guests for our performance. We look forward to working with you again. Thank you for the great review. James and the Ghost Jazz Trio
Ghost Jazz Trio were a huge hit in our Independent Living Community. Our residents absolutely loved them and they made our New Years Eve party a lot of fun. They were professional, on time and ready to entertain. Super easy to work with 5 stars and an A+...….easy!
Thank you Ghost Jazz Trio!
Jazz Band
The Ghost Jazz trio were awesome to work with. They were on time, accommodating to the event needs and played great music.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Shannon. Shannon and the whole NFM+Dymun Marketing Agency were professional and super fun to work and coordinate with for the grand opening event for Total Wines & More location in San Diego, CA.
The GJT looks forward to working with them in the future.
James
GJT
This trio was professional, timely and knew how to provide a perfect atmosphere for my event. They dressed well and were no fuss to manage. Very easy going. This is my second time booking them and I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks James and crew for a great event and for sticking around for an extra couple hours when last minute plans changed our timeline!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Halley for choosing the Ghost Jazz Trio for your event. The location was great, wonderful food and the guests were all very nice and it was great to be a part of it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Years.
Original and amazing great jazz covers such as the infamous Pat Methany. Really setting the vibe, the Jazz Ghost Trio does not disappoint.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Brad is the proud owner of the Alce 101 in Solana Beach and I recommend you book all your private event dinners at this location. Great food, drink for dinner and brunch, and of course music. Thank you to Brad for his love of music and appreciation for the Ghost Jazz Trio.
Ghost Jazz Trio made an excellent addition to our holiday party this year. I received many compliments from attendees raving about how good the band was. Thanks to James and the rest of the band for evaluating the crowd and the providing the right atmosphere for our event. Great working with you!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you agian for choosing the Ghost Jazz Trio for the La Costa Glen private corporate holiday event at Vigilucci's in Carlsbad, CA It was amazing to setup outside on the patio and perform for the attendees. We look forward to working with you on future events.
Ghost Jazz Trio was amazing! Our band cancelled less than a week before our event and GJT was able to meet our needs for our corporate cocktail reception. They were so helpful in booking and locking down all the details for our event! The were very professional and familiar with our venue. The music was perfect for the style of our event and our client was very happy with the band! Thank you so much! Highly recommend to anyone!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you for the stellar review, and it was a pleasure to accommodate your event with the background ambient Jazz you requested. The location at the Marriott Marquis at the outside Grand Terrace overlooking the boat harbor was amazing and it was a pleasure working with you. Be sure and add us to your vendor list for future events.
Everyone at the party enjoyed the music. The band was kind enough to loan us their power strip and extension cord when the electricity went out. They saved the party.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Christine. Everyone associated with the Coronado Heritage Foundation event were terrific. The outside location on the lawn across from the beach was amazing and we look forward to performing at more events and working with you in the future.
Professional, personable and great music!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
It was a pleasure to be a part of the Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe private 20th anniversary celebration with all the great wine purveyors and great food. The property is spectacular, the staff supper friendly, helpful and professional. Sara and Nicole run a smooth operation and we hope to perform there again soon. Come see us at the Hacienda De Vega, Rancho Santa Fe restaurant for the August 3rd 2019 Summer Dinner Show featuring the Ghost Jazz Trio.
We hired these guys for my James Bond themed 40th birthday party. They're super talented and really were able to match the feel and flow of the party. It made for a truly outstanding garden cocktail hour. They also played the Bond theme for me towards the end of the night which was an awesome touch! I couldnt have asked for a better band to really make this party what it was. I would absolutely hire them for another event.
Jazz Band
I am so happy I hired Ghost Jazz Trio for my corporate event at the Air & Space Museum. After a few emails setting up details, I didn't need to think about them again. The band showed up early in professional attire, and provided the entertainment and ambiance I wanted. Jim and the entire band was very professional. I would hire Ghost Jazz Trio for an event again without a second thought.
Jazz Band
I loved having them play my 50th birthday. The venue was a basement "Speakeasy" environment -that came with it's own set of sound challenges. They made it work. They showed up on time looking sharp for the theme of the party. They played beautifully-despite the venue and acoustic challenges. The TGB was the first thing my guests heard when they walked in. They rocked it!! Everyone had an amazing time! Wish I could give 10 stars.
Jazz Band
Hired for a nonprofit holiday party/donor appreciation event. Don’t be fooled by their affordability, this was a class act. Arrived in advance, were very accommodating on where to set up. Looked great and sounded even better. I was very impressed and our guests were obviously enjoying the music. Fun, friendly, Ghost Jazz Trio really made the night.
Jazz Band
We had the Ghost Jazz Trio perform at our company's cocktail reception and black-tie Awards dinner. They provided great background music and ambiance! Their music added a nice classic touch to the evening and all of our attendees seemed to enjoy the music. I would definitely hire them again in the future. They showed up promptly and were reliable in communication leading up to the event. Thanks for two great nights of celebrating our client's Awards!
Easy Listening Band, Jazz Guitarist, Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
The Ghost Jazz Trio is on the vendor list for this wonderful company that promotes excellence in the business world. We were fortunate to have them throw and amazing two night event at the Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, and have us be a part of it. They had a soloist guitar from the trio play for an hour at an outside cocktail meet and greet and then the full trio performed while the 200+ attendees enjoyed a gourmet dinner for an hour inside the main ballroom. We look forward to being invited to perform at future events.
Ghost Jazz Trio
I hired The Ghost Jazz Trio for a gig on January 19, 2018. They crushed it!
My guests started streaming in and were mesmerized by the group. I can't speak highly enough of their musicianship. They are extraordinary jazz performers and consummate professionals with a great sense of humor and stage presence.
Highly Recommended!
Jazz Band
They played at our venue, they were fantastic and the audience had a great time!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Craig. Your venue is amazing and the crowd was fun. We look forward to our next show there on Saturday February 10th 7pm for your club-members event.
I was having an awards luncheon and was looking for a group that can provide some superior grooves and be a perfect backdrop to the event. The Ghost Jazz Trio did a wonderful job, lending an air of professionalism to the occasion. Attendees and award winners appreciated the music and the vibe. Thirty minutes after the luncheon, I asked them to play the opening reception of my convention and they flipped the switch and got everyone in a fun, playful mood to be in San Diego at our convention. This trio can give you whatever you need!
Bossa Nova Band, Party Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Dawn the host was excellent at communicating her needs to make this event a success. They were a group of attendees from all over the US to honor those that achieved great things under the ARC organization helping others in their communities.
She expressed the need for a band that could play mellow background grooves during the indoor event and luncheon and then asked us to move to another outdoor location on the property to perform more upbeat tunes for a huge reception. They provided great direction regarding staring and stopping us between speeches and the food ( stuffed chicken ) and beverages were amazing. They were a first-class outfit that appreciated our act with many attendees coming up to us to compliment our playing. We look forward to participating in more events with them. Thank you Dawn for being such a positive upbeat, GRACIOUS HOST.
The Ghost Jazz Trio
I hired Ghost Jazz Trio for an opening set at the AIR CONDITIONED Lounge on July 8, 2017. From the moment they walked in, they oozed that cool jazz professionalism. On time, courteous, humorous and gifted, I cannot more highly recommend this trio. With no charts, no song list and no agenda, the Ghost Jazz Trio uplifted the venue with their solid musicianship and artly flair. Great music and great people. I highly recommend the Ghost Jazz Trio.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Gary the owner and the wonderful staff at the historic and iconic Air Conditioned Lounge in Normal Heights, San Diego, CA were super friendly, professional and the venue is immaculate. They are the ideal place to hold an event for private parties or corporate events. Located in the middle of many eateries in the hub of the nightlife. The AC Lounge transforms from a cool before or after dinner jazz club; when we are performing there, to a hip, busy dance club with one of the best DJs in San Diego giving the patrons the music to make you want to dance. Thank you to the AC Lounge for a great experience and look for us to perform there again if you are a fan of Jazz.
The Ghost Jazz Trio
James and the band were very professional in both communication and performance. Many members of the audience and front of the house staff asked me to bring them back to Bella Vista Social Club and Caffe. They provided such great vibe during our happy hour. They also received an ample amount of applause after most of their songs which is rare from my experience! I would highly recommend them to any parties considering hiring them.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you Bella Vista Social Club & Caffe in La Jolla, Ca. The food is amazing! The staff is amazing! The beverage choices are amazing! The vibe and seating outdoors by the ocean is amazing! The whole experience was like performing for friends and family. We look forward to our next appearance later this year.
The Ghost Jazz Trio
The Ghost Jazz Trio Were not only professional and amazing...., they were a hit! They were part of our Family Last night. They are well spoken, very courteous and probably the most respectful gentlemen we have ever met. They made us feel right in Paris, like our theme for our Wedding all night. They Performed exceptionally well and brought back soul into music. We loved them! I highly recommend them and if I could give them way more stars, I would. They even complimented my Mom on her cooking! Very awesome trio! Marvelous all night! Memory we will cherish forever. Thank you Ghost Jazz Trio. With all our hearts -Richard and Cheryl Wilkerson.
Bossa Nova Band, Easy Listening Band, Latin Jazz Band, Party Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band, World Music, Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Richard & Cheryl Wilkerson threw an amazing reception party with all the trimmings; live band, DJ, huge unending buffet of Latin/Asian influence, candy and cake buffet table, full open hosted bar, raffle, picture booth and the list goes on. These people know how to throw a party. It was our privilege to be selected from the many options on Gigsalad to be a part of their special once in a lifetime event. Great joyful couple, family and friends and we want to thank them for asking us to be a part of it.
Tha Ghost Jazz Trio
The Ghost Jazz Trio played at a corporate reception and were excellent. The volume was perfect for a networking cocktail reception and I heard many compliments on their musical talent. Some of our guests told them directly how much they appreciated the music. They were a little late getting to the venue, but set up in time to start playing before the guests arrived. Overall they were great to work with and I would book them again.
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you for being such a great host and event coordinator. The guests were very complimentary regarding our music and the venue was top-notch. Even though the unloading and parking system at the venue was so confusing and time consuming, we were able to overcome the delay it created and were ready to go at the agreed designated start time. Thank you again for choosing The Ghost Jazz trio for your event and we look forward to the next one.
We had a lot of details for our corporate event and Ghost Jazz Trio was very accommodating. The crowd loved their unique sound. I highly recommend them!
Jazz Band
Response from Top Rated Jazz Band - Ghost Jazz Trio:
Thank you for the stellar review and your team was efficient, accommodating, communication skills top-notch, food and drink were superb and the location and crowd were first rate. We hope you consider us for your next event. The Ghost Jazz Trio
Booking Info
Price Range: $600.00 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Liability Insurance Coverage Upon Request for property's requiring coverage. Check with your venue in advance and update us so we can add the venue to our policy.
What to Expect
The Ghost Jazz Trio jazz band will arrive early to load-in their gear, set up in time for a sound check and the start of the event time. The band will accommodate the host's request to wear the proper attire for any event, casual or upscale.
You can expect the band to play the right music at the right volume level to enhance the event experience for your guests. The band will provide music from their smooth jazz playlist during their breaks throughout the event.
Thank you,
Ghost Jazz Trio
About
The San Diego based Ghost Jazz Trio, nominated for best jazz album of the year, four years in a row, 2021/2022/2023/2024 by the San Diego Music Awards. Ghost Jazz Trio band is San Diego's only charting jazz band on the smooth jazz and jazz charts, reaching #1 several times. The band was founded by guitarist, producer, composer, recording artist James Morgan, who's 2024 album release, A Soul in Time is on the ballot for the 2025 Grammy Awards on the 'Contemporary Instrumental Music" category. James hires the top calls (musicians) available in San Diego, for all his event bookings.
The Ghost Jazz Trio is an instrumental west coast contemporary jazz band, performing original songs from all four nominated albums "Invisible Time" "On the Level" "Dreams Above" and the 2023 album release Groovin Smooth. All four albums were released on Guitar One Records label, and are available to purchase on the Ghost Jazz Trio website, and streaming on all music platforms, or ask Siri or Alexa to play the Ghost Jazz Trio at home or in your car.
In addition to playing their signature west coast jazz grooves, fans have come to expect, the Ghost Jazz Trio performs jazz covers of their own arrangement by Miles Davis, Kenny Burrell, Dave Brubeck, Pat Metheny, George Benson. The genres they play include; Swing, Shuffle, Blues, Bossa Nova, Funk, Fusion and Latin Jazz.
Song selections and volume level are adjusted to the energy and noise level of the attendees throughout the event. The Ghost Jazz Trio performs for large and small corporate and private events, weddings, club venues, restaurants, private in-home cocktail and dinner parties. The Ghost Jazz Trio travels to Orange County and Palm Springs and provides a full service 1000 watt PA sound system upon request.
The 5-star rated Ghost Jazz Trio would love to be a part of your next event, helping it be a success!
When planning a corporate event, you have many things to organize and tasks to complete, food and beverage catering, location, parking, speeches, cocktails, dining are just a few. So hiring a seasoned band that has been doing events for a decade, that is easy to work with on every level, saves you time and assures you are working with professionals that will accommodate your needs, wearing proper attire, arriving on time and providing the perfect music.
When planning an event or wedding, you want a band that will play mellow Bossa Nova and ballads as guests arrive and during dinner or cocktails. As the attendees drink more and mingle you want a band that will step it up and play more upbeat Jazz and funk grooves that make them want to move.
We play a little of everything so all of our reviews are 5-star rated with complete satisfaction.
Impress your guests with a marquee act! Book today!
Thank you
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Ghost Jazz Trio
Additional Booking Notes
The Ghost Jazz Trio performance requirements;
INDOORS
-Designated performance area clear of walkways doorways and stairs.
-Adequate ventilation, room temperature and electrical outlets.
-Designated area to eat meals and beverages provided by the host.
OUTDOORS
-Covered performance location to protect performers and instruments from sun, rain or wind if needed.
-Performance area with stable flat surface to setup gear with access to electrical outlets.
-Umbrellas provided by host if needed. Ghost Jazz Trio will provide their own electric heaters if needed.
Thank you
GJT
Past Booked Events
September 21, 2024 • All-day event | Corporate Event |
September 20, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 12, 2024 • All-day event | Corporate Event |
August 23, 2024 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
February 14, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Le Papagayo Carlsbad CA |
January 12, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Madam Bonnie's 4th & Market Public Show! |
December 10, 2023 • All-day event | Snapdragon Stadium Cox Lounge |
December 08, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's Restaurant San Diego CA |
November 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 21, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's Performance |
September 26, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:30pm | Paradise Point Corporate Event |
September 07, 2023 • All-day event | Westin Carlsbad Corporate Event |
August 19, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's 4th & Market San Diego, CA |
August 18, 2023 • All-day event | New Album Recording Session |
August 05, 2023 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
July 23, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Event |
July 22, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event in Temecula |
July 16, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Event |
July 09, 2023 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Private Event |
July 08, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's 4th & Market San Diego, CA |
July 07, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Event |
June 01, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 11, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's San Diego CA |
May 06, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 27, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's Performance Gaslamp 4th & Market |
April 18, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
April 06, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's Performance Gaslamp 4th & Market |
March 16, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Madam Bonnie's 4th and Market Gaslamp San Diego |
January 26, 2023 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | GJT perform at Madam Bonnie's Speakeasy |
January 21, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 31, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | New Year's Eve Show! Madam Bonnie's Speakeasy |
December 30, 2022 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Ghost Jazz Trio at Madam Bonnie's Speakeasy |
November 19, 2022 • 4:00pm - 5:00pm | Birthday Party |
November 07, 2022 • All-day event | Album recording session |
October 24, 2022 • All-day event | Album recording session |
October 15, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 14, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Westien Carlsbad Private Event |
October 13, 2022 • All-day event | Album recording session |
September 08, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Westin Carlsbad Event |
August 11, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Army & Navy Carlsbad Faculty Event |
July 24, 2022 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Concert by the Bay featuring the Ghost Jazz Trio |
July 04, 2022 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Event Ranch Santa Fe |
July 02, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Concert by the Bay at the Mission Bay Beach Club |
June 09, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 30, 2022 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Mission Bay Beach Club Memorial Day Concert |
May 25, 2022 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 02, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Ghost Jazz Trio recording Dreams Above |
March 01, 2022 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
February 17, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Dreams Above Recording Studio-4 hours |
February 15, 2022 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Dreams Above Recording Studio-6 hours |
February 13, 2022 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Super Bowl Sunday with the Ghost Jazz Trio |
February 12, 2022 • 12:00pm - 1:00pm | THE INDIE LIVE SPOT with JAMES MORGAN! Join the GHP Crew; |
December 31, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | New Year's Party |
December 08, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 24, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | San Diego Mission Bay Resort |
November 17, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | San Diego Mission Bay Resort |
November 07, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | The Landings at Carlsbad Brunch Show |
October 22, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Alce 101 Restaurant Solana Beach, CA |
October 22, 2021 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Hilton Bayfront Hotel Employee Event |
October 14, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Dinner Event |
October 13, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Mission Bay Beach Resort |
October 08, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
October 02, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
September 18, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
September 15, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wine Wednesday at The Roxy Encinitas |
September 12, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | The Landings at Carlsbad brunch Jazz Show |
September 10, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
September 09, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Ghost Jazz Trio Westin Resort Carlsbad Private |
September 08, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Mission Bay Beach Resort |
September 06, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Mission Bay Beach Club Labor Day Weekend Show |
September 05, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Mission Bay Beach Club Labor Day Weekend Show |
September 04, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
September 04, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Mission Bay Beach Club Labor Day Weekend Show |
September 03, 2021 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Mission Bay Beach Club Labor Day Weekend Show |
September 01, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | San Diego Mission Bay Resort Patio Sunset |
August 21, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
August 13, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
July 16, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
July 09, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Alce 101 Solana Beach, CA |
July 01, 2021 • 5:30pm - 9:30pm | Jazz Show Mission Ave Bar & Grill, Oceanside, CA |
June 26, 2021 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Ghost Jazz Trio Dinner Show |
June 24, 2021 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at The Roxy Encinitas, CA |
May 29, 2021 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Ghost Jazz Trio recording Studio |
May 21, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Ghost Jazz Trio Dinner Show at ALCE 101 Solana Beach, CA |
May 14, 2021 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
May 05, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cinco De Mayo Dinner Show at The Roxy Encinitas, |
February 27, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at The Roxy Encinitas |
February 21, 2021 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Sunday Jazz Brunch Show |
December 06, 2020 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Jazz Brunch Show at The Landings Carlsbad |
November 18, 2020 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Herb & Seas Restaurant |
November 14, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Bellamy's Restaurant |
November 01, 2020 • 11:00am - 2:00pm | Ghost Jazz Trio Jazz Brunch Show |
October 23, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at The Roxy, Encinitas, CA |
October 22, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Jazz at Nick & Gs-Rancho Santa Fe, CA |
October 20, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Livestream Concert, The Coach House Concert Hall |
August 22, 2020 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Jazz Dinner Show at Bellamy's Restaurant |
February 10, 2020 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 08, 2019 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 28, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge Concert |
September 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Roxy Encinitas Sunday Jazz Dinner |
August 25, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Roxy Encinitas Sunday Jazz Dinner |
August 24, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge Concert |
August 10, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
August 03, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Summer Jazz Dinner Show |
July 27, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge Concert |
July 13, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Private Dinner Party |
June 22, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge Concert |
June 01, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Private 40th B-day Party, San Marcos, CA |
May 25, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge Concert |
May 22, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 12, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | A Taste of Jazz at The Roxy, Encinitas, CA |
April 19, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge, San Diego CA |
March 23, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge, San Diego CA |
March 16, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holme Estate Cellars Tasting Room, Oceanside, CA |
March 10, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | B-day Private Event |
March 09, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | B-day Private Event |
March 08, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Private Event |
March 05, 2019 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm | Convention/Trade Show Awards Luncheon |
February 27, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Dinner Party |
February 23, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge, San Diego CA |
February 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Cocktail Party |
February 09, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | B-day Private Event |
January 26, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge, San Diego CA |
January 19, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | B-day Private Event, Escondido, CA |
January 12, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holme Estate Cellars Tasting Room, Oceanside, CA |
December 29, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge, San Diego CA |
December 17, 2018 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 17, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holme Estate Cellars, Oceanside CA |
October 19, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge, San Diego CA |
October 03, 2018 • 5:30pm - 8:30pm | Paradise Point Resort Corporate Awards Event |
October 02, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Paradise Point Resort Corporate Awards Event |
September 21, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge, San Diego CA |
September 15, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holme Estate Cellars, Oceanside CA |
August 18, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holme Estate Cellars, Oceanside CA |
August 17, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | The Air Conditioned Lounge, San Diego CA |
July 20, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge-July 20th 7 to 9pm |
July 06, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holme Estate Cellars- July 6th 6:30 to 9:30pm |
June 15, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge-June 15th 7 to 9pm |
June 01, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Holme Estate Cellars-June 1st 6:30 to 9:30pm |
May 18, 2018 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | AC Lounge-May 18th 7 to 9pm |
May 04, 2018 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Goodbar in Point Loma-May 4th 7 to 10pm |
January 06, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Come and enjoy San Diego's very own Ghost Jazz Trio perform from 6:30pm to 8:30pm on the PCH in Ocea |
November 02, 2017 • 12:00pm - 3:30pm | Personal Occasion |
June 30, 2017 • 5:45pm - 7:45pm | Bella Vista Social Club, La Jolla CA |
June 24, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 06, 2017 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Corporate Event |
June 03, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | LBCC Youtube Livestream w/simulcast on Radio |
March 21, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Corporate Event |
July 17, 2016 • 12:00pm - 12:40pm | Orange County Fair, Meadows Stage |
June 27, 2016 • 8:00pm - 8:45pm | Queen Bee's, San Diego |
June 25, 2016 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | San Diego County Fair, O'Brien Stage |
Set List
The Ghost Jazz Trio plays music from all three San Diego Music Award nominated "Best Jazz Album of the Year" albums and the latest 2023 album Groovin Smooth.
The Ghost Jazz Trio also play Jazz covers of their own arrangement, including songs by Nils, Pat Metheny, Kenny Burrell, Miles Davis and others.
They play soft Bossa Nova and smooth jazz ballads while guests arrive, mingling over cocktails or dinner.
The play swing jazz when the activities and noise level gets louder and play funky jazz songs to get people moving and dancing too.
Thank you
GJT
Team
James Morgan | Guitar-Founder-Composer-Booking |
Jack Nathan | Drums and comic relief |
Nathan Brown | Bassist |
Chase Pado | Piano |
Lance Jeppesen | Bassist |
Influences & Inspiration
The Ghost Jazz Band genre and original music is similar to Nils, Norman Brown, Paul Brown, Peter White, Lee Ritinour, George Benson, Pat Metheny, Smooth Jazz, Latin, Bossa Nova, Swing, Blues, Funk.
Setup Requirements
We provide our own backline. Host will need to provide adequate electrical outlets and performance area clear of walkways, doors and stairs.
Electrical outlets