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Jazzona
- Mesa, AZ
- Jazz Band
- Travels up to 500 miles
- $250 - $2500
Overview
JAZZONA is a trio that performs jazz standards, swing, and smooth jazz but can also cover variety music such as classic rock, pop, country and soul. Performances include an NFL Super Bowl event, the Musical Instrument Museum, Chase Field, and Arizona State University (9 times). The group includes Bill Applegate on guitar (masters degree in jazz guitar performance) who has performed at Carnegie Hall & the Grand Ole Opry, Doug Mossing on keys, saxophones and flute, and Elise Hurst on vocals and fiddle who in 2021 won 1st place in an online singing competition judged by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton. Said Blake to Elise: 'That was the best audition I've ever heard".
DUO OPTIONS AVAILABLE
14 Reviews
The residents all enjoyed the music and singing by Jazzona. They were up and dancing to the tunes.
What great group our residents love them
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment
Doug and Bill showed up early for the event, played beautifully for two hours at our function, had the guests fully engaged , dancing and cheering . Everyone came up up to me to tell me how wonderful they were. Consummate professionals and so very talented. We will definitely book them again for another function.
Jazz Band
We hired Jazzona to play music for our fundraising gala, and they did a great job with folks dancing and celebrating, as well as just listening. Awesome job!
Jazz Band
Jazzona is an excellent trio that I highly recommend you hire for your next event! They brought all their own equipment and set it up. They went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful show! Plus they sound wonderful and was a joy to watch!
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment
Jazzona did a fabulous job performing for Autism Life & Living's 1920's-themed fundraiser at Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar in Phoenix. The band was very professional and delivered the perfect blend of music for the party, along with dressing in period-correct attire! The volume was perfect and the stage presentation was top-notch. I would highly recommend Jazzona to anyone looking to add a touch of distinction to their next event.
Jazzona performed for our Holiday Party this past weekend. They arrived on time, set up and played for us for 2 hours. They were absolutely terrific and completely self-sufficient, polite and very professional. The music itself was perfectly selected and the singers voice was spectacular. She dressed up in a beautiful festive dress and was so elegant. It was a perfect evening and the band made it even more perfect. I highly recommend them for any party! I will definitely hire them again!
Jazzona exceeded our expectations for playing for a wedding and we certainly recommend them
Wedding Band, Jazz Band
Better than 5 stars! Great music and Jazzona set a glorious vibe for my 1920’s party! People dancing all night long! Thank you so very much!
Bill, Elise and Doug made possible a happy and successful evening! Their performance was enjoyable and very professional!
They make a wonderful ambiance!
They were the perfect choice that I made for the party!
Thanks for all you did. Hope to work with you again in the future! You are GREAT!
Jazz Band
We hired Jazzona for a client holiday party this December and I honestly can't wait to work with them again! We hold these client events every year for all of our offices around the country and I found that working with Jazzona was the easiest, most professional, very flexible and one of the most talented groups I've hired. They really made our event a success!
Jazz Band
Response from Jazzona:
Thank you Brittney!
I hired Jazzona for a corporate Grand Opening party and from start to finish they were the most professional, easy to work with, knowledgeable performers I have hired this year. I had very specific needs for the sound for the event which changed rapidly as we approached the day of the event and Doug was so easy to work with and really made sure the band had clear, easy to hear music that exceeded our needs. I have never had a singer so complimented by the crowd as Jazzona, and the music was absolutely perfect for the whole event. I can't recommend them more and if I ever have more events in this region of the country my first contact will be with Jazzona.
Jazz Band
Response from Jazzona:
Thank you Sarah!
Excellent music, nice musicians, prompt.
Jazz Band
Jazzona was great! They provided lovely music for our brunch wedding, and were a pleasure to work with. They arrived early to make sure everything was set up and would proceed smoothly. Couldn't recommend more highly
Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $250 - $2500
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
Insurance: $1,000,000 - COI
What to Expect
Light background or concert. For background our motto is "IF WE CAN"T HEAR THE AUDIENCE TALKING, WE ARE TOO LOUD".
For dance we can provide danceable jazz standards but we can also cover classic rock, pop, country, line dance, polka, waltz, tango.
About
Jazzona features Elise Hurst on vocals and violin. In 2021 she won an online international singing competition judged by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton. She is also an actress and comedian.
Leading the band is Bill Applegate on guitar and vocals who has a masters degree in jazz guitar performance from North Texas State. Bill has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Grand Ole Orpy and for Presidents Clinton and Bush (W).
Managing the band is Doug Mossing on keys, saxophones and flute. Bill and Doug also perform as an instrumental duo as they did for an NFL Super Bowl Event and the Musical Instrument Museum (photos included).
JAZZONA also performs in duos in any combination of the above musicians for a reduced rate.
Bill and Doug performs as an instrumental jazz duo ideally suited for background music
Elise and Doug performs show tunes and movie tunes plus variety from the great American song book such as 'Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend', 'Put On A Happy Face', 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow' and 'Pink Panther Theme'.
Bill and Elise performs a variety of music that includes jazz standards, classic rock and country music.
Jazzona has performed at many prestigious venues including annual Shriner's Balls in both Tucson and Phoenix ASU, AZ State Fair, Chase Field and many more.
Additional Booking Notes
none needed
Upcoming Booked Events
December 31, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | New Year's Party |
Past Booked Events
October 25, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
June 22, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 15, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 30, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
May 16, 2024 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
April 19, 2024 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 04, 2024 • 3:00pm - 5:30pm | Corporate Event |
March 23, 2024 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Cocktail Party |
February 03, 2024 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 02, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 30, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 15, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
September 22, 2023 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm | Retirement Community Event |
August 26, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
April 29, 2023 • 7:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
April 23, 2023 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Fundraiser |
April 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
April 01, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
February 25, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Anniversary Party |
February 21, 2023 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 22, 2022 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2022 • 11:30am - 1:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 19, 2022 • 2:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 21, 2022 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 01, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
April 09, 2022 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 10, 2021 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 08, 2021 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Grand Opening |
November 20, 2021 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
April 11, 2021 • 11:00am - 4:00pm | Wedding Reception |
October 24, 2020 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
May 28, 2020 • 10:00am - 11:30am | Nonprofit Event |
Set List
Our set list includes jazz, jazz standards, smooth jazz and rock/jazz combos (eg. Santana)
We can cover classic rock, pop, country upon request.
Team
Bill Applegate | guitar/vocals |
Doug Mossing | Keyboards/saxophones/flute |
Elise Hurst | Singer, violin, comedian |
Influences & Inspiration
Too many jazz artists to name. We play other music upon request. Classic rock, country etc
Setup Requirements
electrical outlet