The Tavares Jazz Band
- Toronto, ON
- Jazz Band
- 30 Verified Bookings
Lisa H. said “The Tavares Jazz Band is always amazing. On time, courteous, and incredibly talented. They even stayed on for a couple of encores, due to popular demand.…”
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Energetic and engaging R&B/Country/Pop/Jazz singer-songwriter who performs internationally at music festivals, well-known venues, and special events. JENNA performs with backing tracks, as a duo, trio, or with her full band (popular covers and originals). Please confirm if you require a PA system, how many people will be attending (indoors/outdoors), and your budget.
Biography:
JENNA Nation's 4th album received numerous accolades including being named Canada's Best Album (#9 overall) and Top 10 Best Records of the Year - charting internationally.
Jenna has been featured in many media outlets, at many international music festivals, & her music is playing on 800+ radio stations worldwide.
Jenna was simply amazing, professional and had the party jumping right from the start. Thank you for a memorable event, my guests are still raving about the vibe you brought and had everyone moving.
Simply, great musicians
Jenna is extremely professional, talented and tightly connected with her audience socially.
This translates into a show that's unforgettable and leaves you coming back for more.
- Sean Pascalle
Price Range: $500-$3000
Gig Length: 50 - 180 minutes
Languages: English, French, Spanish
JENNA Nation has been performing professionally in North America and around the world for over 20 years.
JENNA can perform solo with backing tracks, as a duo (with guitar or piano), or with a trio and even with multi-piece bands (with popular/Top 40 music, jazz standards, R&B/Soul, country, or other genres of music). Not only has JENNA performed at many weddings and special events but she has been featured at major International Music Festivals, along with medium to smaller, more intimate venues. Her performances are entertaining, engaging, fun, and even sophisticated.
JENNA has her own sound engineer/tech. Performances include anywhere from one to three sets of music which can include a mix of originals and favourite covers. Jenna can also perform with backing tracks or with an accompanist (guitar or piano/keys). JENNA and her band would be a great fit for weddings, special or corporate events, and celebrations. We look forward to creating future bookings with JENNA Nation for your guests who will be most impressed and well entertained.
JENNA NATION IS A SINGING SENSATION WHO IS QUICKLY GAINING MOMENTUM ON THE INTERNATIONAL MUSIC SCENE WORKING WITH SOME OF THE BEST IN THE INDUSTRY
Considered by many as an outstanding vocalist with a charismatic stage presence (“Stunning voice and melodic sound” – Music Connection Magazine), JENNA Nation has already hit some significant milestones in her career. Her fourth album, “You Don’t’ Know”, received numerous accolades including being named “Best Album of the Year” (for its genre, and #9 for all genres – Canadian Music Magazine). Singles and videos released from this album were in the Top 10 on the International Radio Indie Charts for well over six months and her next independently released single “Killer Love”, jumped to #1 in its first week of release on VGR Radio in the UK with two of her other singles reaching #4 and #6 on the radio on the Radio Indie Alliance Top 10 charts.
Born in Ottawa, Canada JENNA Nation was introduced to music at an early age through her musical family. JENNA began her career with extensive training and success with classical music/opera and jazz while studying at the highly respected Berklee College of Music in Boston, where she attended on triple scholarship and graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Vocal Performance Degree.
JENNA has been featured in numerous major media outlets including iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, CP 24 Television, Voice of America Radio, Music Canada Magazine, Musique Plus Video Channel, FYI Music News, Billboard Magazine, Canadian Music Blog, Addicted Magazine, Canadian Beats, TunedLoud, Talent Watch TV, MusicPerk, Mi2N (Music Industry News Network), Songwriters of Canada, CTV, and Global TV.
Since she began singing, JENNA Nation has performed for the Prime Minister of Canada and as part of Canada Day Celebrations on Parliament Hill as well as at a Grammy Week Showcase and at the Official JUNO’s Afterparty. In addition, JENNA has appeared at many famed festivals including RBC Bluesfest, the Newport Folk Festival, MIDEM, and at Boston’s Outside the Box Festival. Other highlights include performing at New Skool Rules where she was selected as “Best Artist”. JENNA Nation has also been a finalist for several International Songwriting Competitions.
JENNA Nation boasts a soulful and even jazzy vibe to her music and covers audience favourite songs in the pop, country, jazz, soul, and other genres. JENNA has collaborated with various GRAMMY and JUNO-winning producers and songwriters which demonstrates her high level of songwriting and performance skills. In a recent visit to Los Angeles, JENNA performed at several venues including at the LIVE Nation Headquarters in Beverly Hills garnering a rave review from Music Connection Magazine…”Her stunning voice and melodic sound captivated her audience…this Canadian native is the next big thing in the music industry. Not only does she have a sensational voice, she also interacts with the crowd, labelling her an international superstar. …JENNA is definitely an artist to look out for and an artist everyone should have on their playlists.”
JENNA has well over 250,000 views just on YouTube alone and is regularly charting in the Top 10 on the worldwide Indie charts. Her music is currently playing on 800+ stations.
“A massive hit on a worldwide scale” – Chatsong Music, Netherlands
“One of today’s top artists. She is on fire.” – Indie-Spoonful
It is preferred to have backline (lighting and sound equipment) available on site, but this can be provided at an additional cost.
January 12, 2024 • 8:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
June 24, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Poetry Jazz Cafe (Toronto) |
June 16, 2017 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Sound of Music Festival - Cogeco Stage (Burlington) |
June 14, 2017 • 9:00pm - 11:55pm | Burdock Music Hall (Toronto) |
June 03, 2017 • 10:00pm - 11:55pm | Stori Aperitivo Bar & Nightclub (Toronto) |
Ella Mai, Stevie Wonder, Chris Brown, Ne-yo, Jazmine Sullivan, Michael Jackson, K. Michelle, Erykah Badu, Kehlani, SZA, Janet Jackson, Summer Walker, Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Jelly Roll.
Lisa H. said “The Tavares Jazz Band is always amazing. On time, courteous, and incredibly talented. They even stayed on for a couple of encores, due to popular demand.…”
Tara H. said “We love this band, not only were they very sweet, they were very talented. Our guest loved them and to have asked for the band info so they can use them…”
Ken R. said “These guys are amazing. They played our Hawaiian Luau and the songs in their repertoire allowed us to pick exactly what we wanted. So professional, showed…”
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