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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Servicing Toronto and the GTA, Toronto Jazz Band Just Us plays the jazz standards. Hire us for your Wedding Corporate Event, or Private Event,
Consistent 5-STAR Reviews! Recent clients include 2 Shows at CNE 2024. Royal Band of Canada (700 guests), TD Bank, CarFax (300 guests), SALON , London Music Hall, VERSATERM Corporation (375 guests), FIABCI Corporation
Juno Award nominated Gord Paton(drums), Bruce Gorrie (Sax/Flute): Juno's judge - played with Woody Herman's Pat Labarbera, Duncan Hopkins (Bass) played with Diana Krall, Peter Appleyard, Robert Farnon, Boss Brass, Dean Macdonald played with Dave Young of the Oscar Peterson Trio , John Rickey (piano) TV commercials/Film composer .
Just Us was great to deal with. They promptly answered all of our questions in preparation for our event and catering to our needs the day off. They created a wonderful ambiance to our garden style outdoor party.
Their YouTube channel was instrumental in helping us make recommendations of which songs to be part of their set list.
Thanks to the band for having contributed such a wonderful atmosphere to this special event.
Response from Just Us:
Thank you Jacques for your comments!
You are wonderful people and we greatly appreciated your kindness to us with some lovely food.
Wishing you all the best with your retirement!
We had a corporate Halloween party, in which the band had us all feeling like we were back in the 20's.
The music repertoire was perfect for our event! A very talented band!
John was fantastic from beginning to end, following up with us before and after the event. Very easy to book with and customize your event. Thank you for a fantastic evening! They are a must for your event. Thank you to you all!
Response from Just Us:
Thank you Trish for your kind remarks. You've been wonderful to work with. A great communicator!
Thank you for having our band we had a great time playing at your 1920's Flapper's Party.
John
Just Us Jazz Band
The band is professional in every way, from arranging the booking to performing on stage. Perfect sound and atmosphere for our dinner fundraiser. Guests raved - again. This was the second time they played our event!
Response from Just Us:
Thanks Robert for your kind words. You're wonderful people and we always enjoy playing at your Fundraiser Gala!
We had Just Us Jazz Band play for a large 700 people corp gathering. They were amazing , accommodating our requests. True professionals and music was fantastic. Thank you John and band for a great evening. Will def have you guys come play again for any future events.
Response from Just Us:
Thank you for having the Just Us Jazz Band. We had a great time.
You were great to work with and I hope we can do it again!
Thank you!
We could not conceive of a better jazz trio for our wedding anniversary party. They were great. And John on the piano playing quietly in the lounge set a wonderful tone and mood.
Response from Just Us:
Thank you John for having us.
We loved playing for you and it was great working with you!
And what a eloquent performance center. I loved playing on the Steinway piano.
Thank you for your kindness. Best wishes on your 50th Wedding Anniversary!
This is the second time we have hired this band! They are true professionals and will make sure everyone has a great time!
Response from Just Us:
Thank you Cheryl for your kindness and hospitality! Your wonderful people.
We enjoyed playing for and talking with the Doctors and Nurses . A great group of people!
Thank you so much, John and Bruce, for your wonderful renditions of the jazz standards and bossa nova tunes that we were looking for. It was the perfect mix of music for the occasion of my wife's birthday and for the group of celebrants and wonderfully performed.
Thank you again.
You deserve my highest recommendation!
Stan and Cathy Ambrose.
Response from Just Us:
Thank you Stan and Cathy.
You're wonderful people and we loved playing for you!
You have a beautiful home and it was a wonderful setting. Great people , great atmosphere. It was a pleasure!
Thank you for having us!
John
We couldn't have asked for anything better. All four of you are top-notch musicians, and your music suited our evening perfectly. We've heard a lot of great feedback and appreciation from our guests.
I'm also grateful for the prompt and clear communication throughout the organizing process.
Response from Just Us:
Thank you Robert!
It was such a pleasure working with you at your Corporate
Event!
We had a great time!
Thanks again,
John,
Just Us Jazz Band
Johnny was incredibly thorough, easy to work with and very accommodating. Music was phenomenal and added so much to our wedding. Everyone loved the band and had a great time!
Response from Just Us:
Thank you Hellen and Justitia!
We had a great time. You are two wonderful people. May God bless you and your future together.
The band was fantastic in every way. They've exceeded my expectations. They're very talented and have a great taste in music. They were also very pleasant to deal with and made an impression on my guests.
Thank you!!!
I hired all 4 guys for my backyard end of summer party. They were awesome and my guests had a much better time because of them. They were profession, prompt, and extremely easy to work with! We would definitely have them back again!
Response from Just Us:
Thank you Cheryl for your comments. We all had a great time at your house party. You had such a lovely group of people. It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you
The guys arrived early and were set up well in advance of the start of our event. They are terrific musicians. They were good about checking exactly what our needs were and were able to fit in with the event vibe perfectly.
I would recommend and hire them for future events.
Response from Just Us:
Thanks Tom for your comments. It was a pleasure working with you and playing at your corporate event.
Just wanted to say thanks for your music at our wedding, several friends commented to me how much they enjoyed your playing!
John and Sean performance was everything we could have wanted! The whole band sounded brilliant and song choices were perfect, they interacted well with our guests and we loved their professionalism.
Response from Just Us:
Thankyou Gianluca and Ashlyn. We thoroughly enjoyed playing for your wedding reception. You're two wonderful people and I hope you have a great future together.
The band was better than anyone could imagine!!
The music was wonderful and the musicians were amazing. They interacted with the people at the event and added so much fun to our gathering.
Would recommend them wholeheartedly!!
Response from Just Us:
Thank you having us Aina. We enjoyed working with you to make John's birthday the best. We had a wonderful time!
I know these guys and they're very amazing, professional Musicians! They can play any kind of entertaining dance music or just plain listening music. They're great old-time Jazz Band players and I've heard them many times and always enjoy listening to them. Whatever the occasion, you will be pleased with their incredible skill. I highly recommend them, you won't regret it.
Response from Just Us:
Thanks Emery for the great review! So glad you enjoyed our music.
These musicians are a great group of guys to work with. They provided the right music I needed and followed my directions. It was fun having them around and of course they provided fantastic music of just the kind I was looking for. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a Jazz Quartet to play at an event. When I called John, the groups organizer, I found he was experienced and I had no problem with scheduling and setup.
Response from Just Us:
Thanks, Dave. It was a pleasure working with you! John
Price Range: Prices quoted individually on leads.
Gig Length: 60 - 300 minutes
Languages: English
We play a variety of Jazz styles: standards, swing, upbeat, lively, ballads, relaxing dinner music and many others to set a mood customized to your needs. Check out our 5 star reviews from top corporate events to eloquent wedding receptions.
Just Us is a Professional Jazz Band . We have extensive experience playing at major corporate events, weddings and festivals. Our members have world recognition playing with such stars as Diana Krall and Dave Young from the Oscar Peterson Trio. Our members have been judges for the Juno's and even been nominated for a Juno.
Members of the band have played for such celebrities such as the Prime Minister of Canada, Ed Broadbent etc.
We've played at many of the major centers such as One King St. , Westin Harbour Castle, Ricarda's , London Music Hall, Chateau Le Jardin, Radisson Admiral Harbourfront to name a few.
We have been the Top Performer of the Month with Gigsalad for 11 straight months and maintained nothing but 5-STAR REVIEWS.
We provide amps and instruments. We can provide microphones.
October 26, 2024 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 17, 2024 • 8:30pm - 11:30pm | Corporate Event |
August 10, 2024 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Retirement Party |
October 05, 2023 • 5:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
September 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Anniversary Party |
August 19, 2023 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Dinner Party |
August 06, 2023 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Restaurant/Bar Event |
July 15, 2023 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
March 11, 2023 • 10:30am - 3:30pm | Wedding Reception |
February 26, 2023 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
January 28, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
December 30, 2022 • 2:30pm - 4:00pm | Retirement Community Event |
December 14, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
October 08, 2022 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
August 21, 2022 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
August 11, 2022 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Retirement Party |
August 08, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 06, 2021 • 5:00pm - 5:30pm | Birthday Party |
September 12, 2020 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Personal Occasion |
June 15, 2019 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Peony Festival |
May 04, 2019 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | MapleFest |
May 05, 2018 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Maple Festival |
Can customize list for needs.
Example of our repetoire:
On the Sunny Side of the Street
Smile
The Way You Look Tonight
Hello Dolly
Mercy Mercy Mercy
Moondance
So Nice
Sleepwalk
Autumn Leaves
Over the Rainbow
Fly Me to the Moon
Girl from Ipanema
I Only Have Eyes for You
Route 66
The Way You Look Tonight
Just the Way You ARe
All of Me
Our Day Will Come
Summer Wind
Bye Bye Blackbird
Wave
Quiet Night Quiet Stars
One Note Samba
Desafindo
Satin Doll
Summertime
Autumn Leaves
It Would be So Nice
As Time Goes By
I Got Rhythm
It Don't Mean a Thing
Never On A Sunday
Doxy
Watermelon Man
Tea for Two
Comin Home Baby
The In-Crowd
Alice in Wonderland
Unforgettable – Gord
My Funny Valentine
Cheek to Cheek
I Only Have Eyes for You
The Shadow of Your Smile
All of Me
Desafinado
It Don’t Mean a Thing
Summertime
Night Train Medley (~100 bpm: C Jam/NT/Solos/Swingin’ Shepherd)
The Way You Look Tonight
Comin’ Home Motown Blues
Once I Loved
The Days of Wine and Roses
Doxy
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Beyond the Sea
Georgia on my Mind
Days of Wine and Roses
The Shadow of Your Smile
I've Grown Accustomed to her Face
Cool Blues Medley (~ 140 bpm: Cool Blues/Blues Walk/Solos/Happy Go Lucky)
Yesterday
Moon River
Bye Bye Blackbird
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars
Take the ‘A’ Train
My Romance
How High the Moon
What a Wonderful World
So Nice
Sleepwalk Pop
Comin’ Home
One Note Samba
Tea for Two
There Will Never Be Another You
The Look of Love
The Summer Wind
Almost Like Being in Love
Love is Here to Stay
Watermelon Man
The In-Crowd
I Could of Danced All Night
Misty
Never on a Sunday
When I Fall in Love
Here’s That Rainy Day
Fly Me to the Moon
Do You Know What it Means (to Miss New Orleans)
lighting
Power bars
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.…”
Tanya V. said “They created a fantastic ambience for our 40th birthday celebration. We on time, prompt, VERY responsive to any questions we had prior to the event. Thank…”
Maria C. said “I can't rave about this group enough!! The band is amazing and Tiffany's voice is perfection. We had the group play during our wedding reception…”
Micheal M. said “A truly amazing experience. Denielle and her band was professional, timely and enjoyable. The band added to a fun filled CHRISTMAS EVENT. I WOULD HIGHLY…”