Nova Jazz

Nova Jazz band was exactly the type of entertainment that we needed for our wedding reception. Daniel was very responsive to all of our requests and always responds very quickly. The band catered the set lists to our needs for the different parts of the reception and Daniel even did a custom arrangement of the song that we picked for our first dance. They really helped in making our wedding night one that we'll remember forever.

Nova Jazz is the best of the best. Simple as that. Coordinating with them was probably one of the easiest and most laid back vendors of my entire wedding. I told them they had full permission to play whatever songs and genre music and they absolutely killed it. When people were standing outside of the event tent they thought that the music was prerecorded because of how amazing it sound. When they walked in and saw it was live, it completely mesmerized everyone. Can’t wait to work with them again. If you want a group of professional and crazy talented artists look no further than Nova Jazz. Thank you guys again!

Daniel was fantastic on saxophone. He came prepared to play several of our favorite songs and added many that we really enjoyed. He added his own flair and some really interesting parts to some incredibly difficult Coltrane songs.

Nava Jazz was fantastic- the music is excellent and the band ivory professional. Will be booking again.

My wife and I hired Daniel in May 2023 to play solo saxophone at our intimate wedding event in Lafayette. He played for 2 hours during our cocktail hour and the first half of our dinner and he was incredible! I received compliments from several guests afterwards about how great his performance was and how it was much better for the mood to have the sweet sounds of his live instrument instead of a traditional DJ. Daniel was actually one of our few vendors who did not have any sort of hiccup or surprise that we had to address on the day of. This alone would deserve an 'A' rating from us, but what secures an 'A+' is that we texted him the morning of our event with a last-minute song request for our entrance which I felt a little reluctant to ask given that it was a somewhat obscure song and there would be very little prep time. Not only did Daniel deliver this song for us but he did it beautifully. I would definitely recommend his service for any event that you want quality and professional saxophone playing for.

Nova Jazz was wonderful to work with. My clients were looking for a few particular songs and Daniel not only accommodated the request, but learned a new song for the coattail hour. I would recommend and work with Nova Jazz again.
- Nikki Price, Mountain Thyme Events

Fantastic! They sounded SO GREAT at my big party at The Battery! Absolutely recommend them!! :)

This band was perfect for our holiday party. They were professional and punctual. The music was amazing! I would book them again in a heart beat!

Gifted and talented band, you will not go wrong by hiring them.

Daniel and his crew were extremely professional, timely, and just a joy to be around. Our audience loved them! We would definitely hire them back in the future.
Thank you guys SO much!

Daniel's quartet performed for our Mardi Gras dance party with a great mix of traditional New Orleans jazz, classic swing standards, Mardi Gras favorites, and their own Brazilian choices. We had a fun swing dance lesson between sets (provided by instructor Hep Jen), and Daniel supported the lesson afterwards with appropriate tempo tunes for us to try out our new skills. The music lit up the room, and received many compliments from the guests. We were very happy with both sets and the professional setup and teardown. Thank you for making this such a special event!

I honestly cannot say enough good things about Daniel and the Nova Jazz band! I hired them to play during my company's holiday party, during the cocktail hour, and they blew it out of the water. The music that they selected to play was the perfect element for our Mardi Gras theme. Everyone was raving throughout the night about the music and how it set the tone for the entire evening. I look forward to booking them again for future events!

Daniel and his group performed for several hours at a mixer event for our property management company. They did a really great job and we were all impressed by their sound. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a great jazz trio!

We booked Nova Jazz for my 50th birthday party, and we are so happy we did. Daniel worked with me from the very beginning helping to create the perfect sound for my Madmen themed party. He took the time to understand the exact sound I wanted and he and the guys were able to bring that vision to life. If I didn't know better I would have thought Dave Brubeck was playing, that's how good they sound. I would recommend them for any event.

Daniel was hired as a solo saxophonist for my recent wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. He was so professional and played my song selections so beautifully. My now husband said he spoke to Daniel before the ceremony started and said that Daniel made him feel so at ease. I highly recommend him.

Daniel came early and introduced himself immediately. He and the musicians were consummate professionals, setting the exact mood we were looking for.

We would definitely hire them again.

Daniel and the band were fantastic, really great music enjoyed by all- upbeat and moody: it really set the scene for our event.

I hired Nova Jazz for an event a few weeks back. They were perfect for our small outdoor occasion and very easy to work with. They played a great combination of older and newer material, played at the perfect volume (not too loud) and were very professional. Highly recommended!

Although we are from the east coast (NY), our daughter lives in San Francisco and recently got married there. She hired, ( we paid) a wonderful jazz band called the Nova Jazz Trio to perform at the wedding. I must say we were very impressed at the quality of music played and the professionalism they exhibited. They sounded great and they really made the wedding the wonderful event that it was.
Thanks Guys!

My parents were celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary so we wanted to hire a Jazz band as my father loves jazz. I posted a message on Yelp for suggestions and got plenty of referrals. The Nova Jazz Band, was mentioned by a few different people so we hired them.
Needless to say, my father was ecstatic. The Band was wonderful! They played many of the standards people recognized and they were just very pleasant and really cool. They were very accommodating ( they were available on short notice), professional and their rates seemed reasonable for a 3 hour performance.

There is nothing but positive things to say about Nova Jazz. They showed up on time, looked fabulous and were the highlight of the event! I couldn't be happier with their performance and ability to keep a large crown delighted for hours. If you are looking for a spectacular Jazz performance at your next event, I highly recommend Nova Jazz without any hesitation.

Daniel was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. He was responsive and reliable. He made a 1.5 hr. drive on his own time to view the event venue and address any potential logistical issues. Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate for my event, and we were forced to make some last-minute changes, which Daniel rolled with. He and his band pulled off a very quick transition between the reception and dinner locations with subtlety and grace. Above all, they were consummate, talented musicians who provided top-notch entertainment that the guests enjoyed them very much. I would highly recommend Nova Jazz and am always on the lookout for an opportunity to work with them again.

I hired the Nova Jazz Band for our corporate holiday party. They were simply perfect ! I would not hesitate a moment to recommend

They arrived early, looked great and played so very well for our diverse and attentive crowd. They played a mix of music that had the whole room feeling warm and romantic.

Thank You Daniel and Nova Jazz for an absolutely splendid evening!

Nova Jazz has a wonderful sound and range in repertoire. The guests at our celebration raved about their performance. We loved the music. Also, Daniel worked with us on the music and accommodated our request for a vocalist rather late in the planning process. The band was punctual and professional. Five stars all 'round.

Nova Jazz helped tremendously on what could have been a disasters wedding ceremony with out music. Due to an unforeseen last minute cancellation, my couple was left with out ceremony music. I'm so happy that Nova Jazz had someone available (thank you Bob) to help save this wedding day. They were quick to respond and kept constant communication up to the day. Bob (guitarist) was wonderful to work with on such short notice and was able to put together a beautiful ceremony of music for the guest arrival, processional and recessional. He was professional, and flexible from my ever changing request down to the last minute. ( I had some last minute changes to the bridal party entrance...never a dull moment in weddings) Even though the weather got windy and cold, Bob hung in there and delivered a masterful arrangement of music. I would highly recommend Nova Jazz for weddings or any special occasions. As a wedding & event planner , it is always a pleasure to work with talented and professional musicians. I look forward to working with Nova Jazz again! Thank you again,
Linda @Simply Events

The band was communicative before the event, on time, professional and played wonderfully. Everyone at our company event was impressed with the music. I'd use them again in a heartbeat. Wonderful group to work with.

Daniel and his team were a pleasure to work with, punctual, and flexible to the needs of the event-what a success!

The Nova Jazz band were an amazing addition to our party! We wanted wonderful music for our cocktail and dinner party. The music was not overpowering but complemented the atmosphere. We chose a trio, but could add more instruments/musicians if that is what we wanted. They were easy to book and a pleasure to work with. The entire experience was professional and a treat for us. They sounded great and you could tell that they have a high level of musical expertise. What more could you ask for.

Highly recommend the North Beach Brass Band. Daniel was very helpful throughout the booking process, and the band was stellar on the night of our event! The 6-piece brass group played a variety of New Orleans classics and ended the night with a "When the Saints" march through our event. Lots of energy, great sound.

Sophisticated and elegant - Nova Jazz played at our Wedding Show event and we couldn't be more than pleased. Their choice of music and style completely matched our event and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to our clients.

They setup early and started their set on time. Wonderful gentlemen who were an absolute pleasure to host. Would love to have them perform again!

Nova Jazz Band was a great band to have at our wedding reception. Daniel was very informative and helpful in arranging what type of service we needed and the pricing was great. Everyone raved about the excellent music, they showed up early to get set up and were very quiet and seamless when breaking down their equipment. We would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of a great Jazz band for a wedding or otherwise, they really know how to get the occasion started!

I hired Nova Jazz to play for a surprise party for my husband's 30th birthday. They were excellent. The music was lively and it set the mood for a night of celebration. Everyone had a great time. Moreover, Daniel and his band were very professional, simply a pleasure. I would hire them again for another event. Highly recommended.

Nova Jazz brought some great music and a super fun attitude and vibe. I love these guys!

I hired Nova Jazz for a wedding I was designing and planning and right off the bat, my clients loved Daniel. He had an ease about him and was knowledgeable when we met. Nova Jazz delivered exactly what my clients wanted which made them very happy. Everyone was on time, professional, and personable.

We hired Nova Jazz to play background music at our wedding reception. The band created an upbeat atmosphere during guest arrival and dinner. The band was professional and pleasant.
I highly recommend Nova Jazz for your event.

Bradley

Nova Jazz played at my wedding reception a few years ago. They were great, well-priced, and totally adaptable about outdoor conditions.

Room to a Read, a SF nonprofit which builds schools and libraries in developing countries, holds an annual fundraiser. We were looking for a great band that could play at our event and Nova Jazz was it! The members of Nova Jazz are very professional and worked with us to plan exactly what we needed for the event. The most important part - the crowd loved them!!

I love that they dress the part and enjoy what they do. They always provide great energy to my events.

I hired Nova Jazz for two separate events.

The first was for a small intimate wedding where they played the cocktail hour and evening entertainment. I was impressed with the professionalism and courtesy provided to guests as well as the volume of the music. Not too loud! :) I also was impressed with their repertoire and music selection.

I also hired them for a larger corporate event which was about 200 people. They were on time, prepared and equally professional. They had people dancing, and were played a great variety of tunes appropriate for this event.

I would hire them again in a minute because they are reliable, easy to deal with and able to adjust their music according to the type of event. Their rates are also very reasonable!

Nova Jazz was the highlight of our party. They were on-time, professional, well dressed and well rehearsed. Not only were they easy to work with – they are incredibly talented musicians and made our event a shining success. They were able to play a range of songs to please our diverse group of guests, and were gracious and accommodating to our special song requests. Nova Jazz helped us create the mood we were hoping for and more. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking to make their event special.