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La Pompe Jazz
- Denver, CO
- Jazz Band
- Travels up to 120 miles
- Contact for rates
Overview
La Pompe Jazz is a Denver based Gypsy jazz band that performs an eclectic melding of 40's era American Jazz standards with classic french gypsy tunes, burning bossas, and soulful blues. With a mixture of vocal tunes and instrumentals La Pompe jazz is perfect for a low key evening or a truly swinging affair!
La Pompe Jazz is available to travel to any part of the US and beyond. Well known throughout Colorado as one of the best swing/jazz bands, La Pompe Jazz has opened for internationally acclaimed Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and performed at some of the states biggest festivals including the People's Fair, Westword Music Showcase, Five Points Jazz festival and The Great American Beer Fest.
34 Reviews
La Pompe played at our wedding last October in Evergreen, CO and they absolutely ROCKED it. To start, booking with them was a seamless process. David was very communicative, accommodating, and responded to our questions and requests in a timely matter. Their repertoire was extensive and incredibly diverse! We put in a few special requests and the band went above and beyond to deliver day of! Logistics and day-of set up went off without a hitch and my guests kept raving about how impressed they were with the quality of the music. They are talented, fun, and energetic and kept the energy up until close. My husband and I would highly recommend booking them for any future gigs! Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same without them.
Wedding Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
We are blown away by this review. Thank you from the very bottom of our hearts. Your wedding was incredibly fun and your family beyond kind. Thank you!
5.0
La Pompe Jazz performed at my daughter's wedding June of 2018. They provided ceremony music, cocktail music and reception music for listening and dancing.
The wedding date and the venue were chosen to accommodate La Pompe's schedule. La Pompe was truly the centerpiece of the wedding day activities with the venue, date, etc. falling in place after confirmation La Pompe would perform. All other elements were negotiable for the wedding day.
It was a pleasure working with David on selecting and arranging the songs and the flow for the day. With a special thank-you to all four of the guys for the "First Dance Song" that they arranged and performed at our request. A very successful presentation was obtained for the song previously not covered in their repertoire or other bands collections because of the difficulty, remarkability and recognition of the tune to the original performer as the only one of its kind. A daunting task to consider taking on, let alone to excel at.
It is refreshing and hopeful knowing that the world still has young people and dreamers willing to keep the past alive and to help others remember forgotten names and the talent that was originally presented over many previous decades. La Pompe's troupe provides that service well, along with performing more recent and original songs.
Andy, David, Erik and Kevin are consummate gentlemen and entertainers, and just plain fun to be around.
La Pompe entertained and delighted our friends and family as promised, and especially Mallory and Brad.
We thank you for the beginning through the ending of a perfect day.
1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Wedding Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Tim, your words are incredibly kind. Our deepest thank you!!
A total homerun. Our wedding and reception were made so much better by their music!! In addition to their live performances, which were amazing, their help in the audio and special music requests were awesome.
I only wish I could capture the words to express how pleased our family was with David and the band. Talented artists, wonderful people, and they just made our event a smash hit. I would recommend them to anyone-without hesitation. They are just terrific!! The Dolan Family
Jazz Band
These guys were professional and the music sounded wonderful. I rated 5 stars based on talent, flexibility, and willingness to travel. Too bad I can't have 2 weddings just to have them play again.
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Wedding Band, Jazz Band
We saw you guys for the first time on August 17th at the Arvada Center. We had no idea who you were, but were happily surprised once you started playing. You were awesome and we really enjoyed the show. It was such a pleasure to hear real musicians playing and singing real music. We were there because I grew up with Asleep at the Wheel, but loved your music too. The event was to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, what a great present you were! Thanks for putting on a great show.
Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
That’s super special!! We are honored to be part of your celebration. Thank you!
Everyone at our wedding couldn't stop talking about how awesome LAPOMPE is. They did a fantastic job. The song we picked for them to learn and play was amazing. They played an acoustic cocktail hour and then the music for the reception. I can't speak highly enough of them. The communication was fast and easy.
Jazz Band
These guys are so talented.
They performed for my Christmas
Eve open house with 90 guests. The sound quality was perfect, music selection was a little bit holiday favs, some Frank and Dean and the rest La Troupe. Are guests are Regina about their performance. What’s more, these guys are polite and gracious entertainers. A pleasure to work with.
1940s Era Entertainment
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you so much for the Hospitality! You throw a beautiful party!
The were the perfect band for our event. They went acoustic and it was wonderful. We will definitely keep them in mind for future events.
These guys did an incredible job for our Speakeasy party. They provided both perfect ambiance music and great dance numbers—everyone loved them! Thank you for making our party so special, La Pompe!
1920s Era Entertainment
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you for having!! Best dressed party ever!!
They were great. They played at our wedding reception and during dinner. They added the perfect vibe and ambiance and entertainment. Everybody really loved them. They were very professional. They looked the part for some gypsy jazz. Great music. I highly recommend
Wedding Band
Everyone really enjoyed these guys. Lots of original stuff, and a tight, smooth sound.
Blues Band, Jazz Band
The performance was spot on & everyone was professional & a pleasure to interact with.
All our guests raved about the band!
New Orleans Style Entertainment
La Pompe Jazz, David, Erik, Kevin, and Andrew, played our wedding last weekend at River Bend in Lyons, CO. We absolutely 110% loved them and multiple guests are still asking about the band and how to book them. They played acoustics sets that were perfect and created an amazing interpretation of our wedding song.
The guys are both crazy talented musicians and really lovely people, they played through cold drizzly weather, made the night insanely special, and we can't recommend them enough!
THANK YOU again!
Acoustic Band, Wedding Band
We had a great time with La Pompe Jazz at our wedding. They were easy to communicate with, and super flexible with arrangements. They first played an acoustic set at our cocktail hour, and then moved up a floor to play for dancing. In addition, they made their sound system available for our swing instructors, as well as for us to play recorded music after their sets were over. And of course, the music was great! We asked them to learn "Hallelujah I love her so" for our first dance, and really enjoyed their rendition. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting some gypsy jazz/swing at their event.
Acoustic Band, Swing Band, Jazz Band
La Pompe was the perfect band for our special day. They were professional, on time, and enhanced the magic of the day. The best part was that they were able to play classical music for the ceremony and then played during both Happy Hour and Dinner. I love their sound and the ambiance they create. Anyone looking for a band should definitely hire this group.
Acoustic Band, Guitarist, Wedding Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you so much Erin! We had a great time performing and loved listening to your John Prine song!
The guys played at our friends & family gathering to celebrate our wedding. We decided to cancel our plans and do something more casual. It turned out great and it was so much fun! Everyone enjoyed the music and raved about how talented and fun the band was. We can't thank you enough for being so flexible, accommodating, super quick on responding, sweet and having an enormous talent.
It was so great to meet you! We hope to be able to cross paths again and enjoy your music.
Thanks a million!
Wedding Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
We are blushing! Thank you so much!
-LPJ
These guys are so talented and really were super flexible about the dates and venue. We had a wedding in our back yard and were trying to make it a little more formal, but fun. These guys were fantastic. Great music and it really added an elegant touch to our wedding. Thanks to David and the guys for coming. It made our celebration really special.
Scott and Jennifer Patton
Acoustic Band, Blues Band, Guitarist, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Swing Band, Wedding Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thanks Scott! We had a blast!
La Pompe Jazz played at my wedding in Boulder. They were professional, fun and engaging. They learned our favourite song so we could rock out to it. We had so much fun! Thanks again!
Wedding Band
La Pompe Jazz performed at our outdoor wedding in Lyons, and we couldn't be happier! We really enjoyed working with David and team; they are so talented, professional, and friendly. Everyone loved the music, and they really set the tone for our whole day from the ceremony until the end of the evening. They even prepared a couple songs by request that are special to us. Thank you to La Pompe Jazz! We will certainly come to a live show soon :)
1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Wedding Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you Vanessa, River Bend is such a beautiful venue. Thank you for having us.
This band is exactly what we were looking for!
All of the guests were ooo-ing and ahhh-ing over the music all night!
They creating such a great vibe for our party. You won't be disappointed!
1950s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you Jana! What a fun event!
We had our wedding under the large tent at the Denver Botanic Gardens and La Pompe Jazz was perfect for our reception. It was great music that a variety of people enjoyed (the groom's family is from India) and we had fun dancing. Communication was great and they were incredibly friendly and easy to work with. Very talented group!!
Wedding Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you so much for the review! We had such a fun time!
I'm so grateful to La Pompe Jazz! David was easy to work with and proactively reached out to me throughout the weeks leading up to our wedding to make sure all details were in place. As a musician myself, I was very particular about the type of music I wanted at our wedding and La Pompe was outstanding. Everyone enjoyed the evening and I highly recommend them for any event!
Wedding Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you Heather! Your family is awesome. I loved your ceremony!
Hiring La Pompe Jazz for our wedding reception was easily one of the smartest moves we made. The music was amazing, the musicians were gracious and talented, and our friends and family loved them. They were absolutely perfect for the event - folks could dance if they wanted, but the band wasn't so loud as to drown out everything around them. They even learned a new tune specifically so that we (professional musicians both bride and groom) could play a "first tune" with them. They really made our reception perfect and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them!
1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Swing Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Rich you are the best. That was really fun playing your "first tune"!
La Pompe played for a fundraising event in Denver and were the perfect addition to make our event extra special. They were upbeat, fun, and added so much to the ambiance of the event. Our guests loved having them there! They were incredibly easy to work with and always quick to respond throughout the booking and planning process. They showed up on time, ran a quick sound check, and were completely self sufficient. As the event manager that was coordinating a bunch of other things, it was such a relief to know that they had it all under control! They are all incredibly talented musicians and I highly recommend them for any event and look forward to hearing them play more around the Denver local music scene.
Swing Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you so much Sally! Your organization is doing great things, and we were lucky to be a part of your event.
It was three weeks out from our event and we still did not have a band! I Googled "best jazz bands denver" and am so glad I came across Gigsalad and La Pompe Jazz. La Pompe added that something extra to our private event at the Clyfford Still Museum. I only wish we had them play longer! Thanks, David, for coordinating everything and making the process easy. I've already spread the word about how great the band is to some of our local guests and everyone who attended was so excited to have the band's album at the end of the night. Thanks, again!
Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thank you Wendy! You and your whole group were a pleasure to perform for!
Dear Gig Salad and LaPompe Jazz,
We hosted an anniversary party on Sat, December 3 and through Gig Salad signed LaPompe Jazz to entertain. We did not know the band beforehand and had several options offered. Are we happy that we chose LaPompe! The guests all enjoyed the evening, asked where to find the band. Several guests were exposed for the first time to Gypsy style jazz and they loved it. Live music was an unusual surprise and made our event very special.
David was so easy to work with. He accommodated our needs to look at the unusual space beforehand ( the Denver Puppet Theatre),showed up early for set up, asked how they could adjust the sound throughout the evening. All the band members were friendly and clearly proud of their art. David adjusted the playlist based on our needs and the fact that many enjoyed listening and not necessarily dancing. We had many ages attending and all enjoyed the diversity of the music.
We would highly recommend LaPompe for any special event, large or small. They try hard, accommodate, play well and overall
made our evening delightful and fun. Thank you! Maureen Hanrahan and Peter Bonaker, Denver
Swing Band, Jazz Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Maureen, we really appreciate you and Peters hospitality! Thank you!
David and the entire band was amazing from start to finish. My husband composed and wrote lyrics for a song which they learned and performed at our reception and accommodated all of our requests. Their sound is unique and each one of them is incredibly talented. Our guests loved them and our cocktail reception was so special because of their style. We highly recommend them. If you are looking for a unique, jazzy, talented group of guys, hire them right away!!
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Wedding Band
Response from La Pompe Jazz:
Thanks Jen! The St. Julien was beautiful. We had a blast.
La Pompe Jazz was a great choice for our event, their music selections were perfect for our dinner. It was an easy process making arrangements with the band and they were available when I had questions. We will definitely use them again!
Jazz Band
La Pompe Jazz is one of my favorite Denver bands to swing dance to. I've also had the pleasure of hiring them for some of my dancers and even collaborated on a performance once. They are highly professional and flexible. They are constantly working on their craft. They have excellent stage presence and take joy in playing for various crowds. I highly recommend hiring them for your next public event where you want to add musical ambiance, wedding, or party.
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band
We were honored to have La Pompe Jazz play for our wonderful wedding celebration! It was a perfect eve at the Clyfford Still Museum.. surrounded by love and fantastic sound.. Thank You!! Great to work with and exceptionally talented. Cheers!
Jazz Band
We hired La Pompe Jazz to be our live background music for a reception with partners of our ministry. David and his team were outstanding. They were prompt in communication, arrived on time, dressed professionally, and their music was the perfect accompaniment to our gathering. They played a wide variety of songs, very upbeat and lively but not overpowering. They kept a close eye on the conversations around them, and adjusted their volume if they noticed people were having a hard time listening. They are very talented; we would absolutely recommend them, and we'll definitely be hiring them again next time we're in town.
Acoustic Band
La Pompe Jazz played our wedding in the park. It was a very simple picnic wedding but we really wanted music to set the tone and it absolutely did. They were so polite and accommodating and just overall very talented. We also booked them last minute and they were wonderful about everything. They made our reception so lovely. We could not be more pleased.
LaPompe Jazz group showed up on time and immediately set up the sound systems and played warm-
up while we continued to get ready for our party to begin. We received a number of comments from our guests how much they enjoyed the band and the selections they choose to play. As the party began to 'wind down' the group came into a second room where a number of people had gather to look at Classic Cars on display.....and played a wonderful "Tribute to the Cars" It was a very BIG hit with all present. At the end of the engagement musicians packed up everything and were gracious in their good-byes. They played 3 hours of good jazz. I'd give this group 5 STARS for performance/appearance/engagement with the guests.
Thanks for the evening of good music guys.
Jazz Band
We were really lucky to stumble across La Pompe Jazz in our search for local jazz groups. We knew that we wanted to find talented and friendly musicians to play at the Denver Art Museum's final Friday event called Untitled. We could not be more pleased with our experience. Working with them is fun and easy - they've got lots of great ideas; they are professional; and, of course, they are very talented musicians! Staff and visitors at the event loved their music and had nothing but compliments to share.
We hope to have more opportunities to work with them in the future at the DAM.
Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
What to Expect
With La Pompe Jazz you can expect a reliable talented group of dedicated musicians. We can transport your guests to a Parisian Cafe in spring with soulful ballads and then turn up the tempo for swinging "hot club" style tunes. We have performed in restaurants, fundraisers, art shows, outdoor events, and weddings. La Pompe can offer packages that fit everyone tastes. For weddings we offer perfect tasteful aisle music, classy cocktail hour and a fun energetic reception.
About
La Pompe Jazz is a Denver-based gypsy jazz group formed in 2013. What started as a way to connect with fellow musicians and explore classic French gypsy tunes has developed into an eclectic blend of classic American jazz standards and "Hot Club de France" inspired tunes.
La pompe is the French term for the driving rhythmic pulse that is ubiquitous throughout the gypsy jazz style. Made famous by the legendary Django Reinhardt, gypsy jazz uses the steady beat of the rhythm guitar to propel the jazz swing.
Our current group consists of vocals, two guitars, an upright bass, & violin.
Also, don't forget to ask about our great relationship with local swing dancing troupe 'Swingin' Denver', if you are interested in swing dance lessons or a full performance to put your event over the top!
Past Booked Events
December 19, 2024 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 28, 2024 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 31, 2021–January 01, 2022 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | New Year's Party |
June 04, 2020 • 7:00pm - 7:45pm | Corporate Event |
December 24, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
September 04, 2019 • 4:15pm - 6:15pm | Corporate Event |
August 03, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Concert |
July 27, 2019 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 15, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Retirement Party |
December 11, 2018 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm | Christmas Party |
December 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
August 17, 2018 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Dinner Party |
June 21, 2018 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | House Party |
October 13, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Launch Party |
October 08, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
August 12, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
June 18, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
May 13, 2017 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Party |
April 22, 2017 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Personal Occasion |
December 03, 2016 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Anniversary Party |
October 29, 2016 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
September 23, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
April 09, 2016 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
February 27, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Night Bazaar |
February 24, 2016 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Retirement Party |
February 19, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Crown Social |
February 11, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Vine Street Pub |
February 06, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Winter Wine Fest |
February 05, 2016 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Brik on York |
November 20, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Brik on York |
November 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Vine St. Pub |
October 31, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Halloween!! @ Vine St. |
October 24, 2015 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
October 15, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Brik on York |
October 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 08, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Vine Street Pub |
October 03, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Crown Social |
September 15, 2015 • 9:00pm - 10:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
September 13, 2015 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Reception |
September 12, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Denver Flea @ Sculpture Park |
September 11, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | The Crown Social |
September 10, 2015 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm | Vine Street Pub & Brewery |
August 30, 2015 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Anniversary Party |
August 28, 2015 • 7:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
Set List
-I Can't Give You Anything But Love
-Honeysuckle Rose
-Django's Tiger
-Douce Ambiance
-Ain't Misbehaving
-Bossa Dorado
-Djangology
-Sheik of Araby
-Limehouse Blues
-LOVE
-Nuages
-Swing 42
-Out of Nowhere
-Pennies from Heaven
-D Natural Blues
-Gigolo
-Bistro Fada
-Shine
-After You've Gone
-Swing 48
-You're Nobody Til Somebody Love You
-Dream of You
-Stumblin
-If I Had You
-All of Me
-Minor Swing
-Moondance
-Blue Drag
-Dark Eyes
-La Vie en Rose
-J'attendrai
-It Don't Mean a Thing
-Mister Sandman
-Sit Right Down
-Undecided
-Vipers Dream
-Artillerie Lourde
Influences & Inspiration
Django Reinhardt, Stochelo Rosenberg, Adrien Moignard, Louis Armstrong, Freddy Taylor, and John Pizzarelli to name a few