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Overview
Comprised of seasoned luminaries based in both New York City and North Carolina, Prelude Productions offers a variety of ensemble sizes for all of your jazz needs. Solo, duo, trio, quartet or vocal groups can be tailored to your specific requests. Our musicians have performed world-wide with the greatest living jazz legends, and each holds a degree from institutions such as The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music and Berklee College of Music.
Our goal at Prelude Productions is to provide you with the greatest sense of ease regarding your event music. With just a simple consultation, we can create a beautiful addition to any special day.
5 Reviews
The pianist was a great musician, a friendly person, and sensitive to my needs. He really made my father's memorial service beautiful.
Pianist
Response from Prelude Productions:
Dear Catherine, thank you for the honor of allowing us to be part of this special moment for you and your family. I’m so pleased that our participation was a positive experience in a difficult moment. Very best wishes to you and your family. Matt
Matthew was a total pro and super flexible. The playlist was exactly what we were looking for and the trio did a great job. My client was so pleased - Prelude Productions was definitely one of the highlights of the cocktail party. Totally impressed all around!
Latin Jazz Band
Response from Prelude Productions:
Thank you Kellie! It was a joy to work with you!
They were unbelievable!! The sound and tempo was over the top! They all were professional and full of energy.Matt made the event a 100 out of 100.
Will use again and so will my friends.
1920s Era Entertainment, 1950s Era Entertainment, 1960s Era Entertainment, Bossa Nova Band, Jazz Band
Response from Prelude Productions:
Thank you Philip! It was wonderful to be part of your great evening!
I recently hired Prelude Production for a Garden Cocktail party that required latin jazz music. I booked this band w Matthew who was extremely accommodating, professional and prompt with replies, setup and every little detail. The 3-piece band literally was a hit. They looked great and came dressed in theme for my party (their suggestion:) played classical jazz, latin jazz, etc. I have very discerning taste and truly can appreciate real music (in-pocket, seamless, rhythm, flow, etc.) and these guys are world class musicians who are often touring w. renowned artists. I will hire them for my next party without hesitation.
Latin Jazz Band, Jazz Band
Response from Prelude Productions:
Thank you for your incredibly kind words Ubah! We truly appreciate it and your hospitality as well!
I can't say enough good things about Matthew and his band. We booked a jazz trio for a holiday party and it was the best part of the night! Matthew was professional and talented, highly recommended if you are looking for a jazz ensemble. Thank you Matthew!
Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $300 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
Once you reach out to us at Prelude Productions, you can expect white-glove service in responses, professionalism, and ease of use. We try our best to answer texts, emails, and phone calls immediately and we are more than happy to answer as many questions as you may have.
After discussing the specifics of your event, we may need a day or so to collect or research any unresolved requests, and then once we have secured all the information, you can expect a simple-to-understand contract. And that's it!
We will arrive at your venue about one-hour ahead of the scheduled start time, and barring any special circumstances, we won't require anything from you at the event. We're totally self-contained!
As mentioned in our description, while performing at your event we will remain as background music unless requested otherwise and will program material that is suitable to the venue and provides a wide variety of jazz for your enjoyment.
About
Comprised of seasoned luminaries based in New York City and North Carolina, Prelude Productions offers a variety of ensemble sizes for all of your jazz needs. Solo, duo, trio, quartet or vocal groups can be tailored to your specific requests. Our musicians have performed world-wide with the greatest living jazz legends, and each holds a degree from institutions such as The Juilliard School, Manhattan School of Music and Berklee College of Music.
For programming, we work hard to provide variety within even basic genre choices. For example, with a set of music from the American Songbook, we will choose songs in an order that provides interest in tempo, feel, and even key centers so that listeners can feel a sense of movement, even on a very subtle level.
While each musician in Prelude Productions performs at the highest level of musicianship, we all understand that most often our role is secondary in a cocktail hour or corporate function. We are happy to be sensitive to volume and physical space issues, and we are readily aware that we are an addition to your event, not necessarily the main attraction.
Our goal at Prelude Productions is to provide you with the greatest sense of ease regarding your event music. With just a simple consultation, we can create a beautiful addition to any special day.
Please visit our website for more information.
We look forward to hearing from you!
"Prelude Productions led by Matthew Rybicki played my wedding on Labor Day Sunday, and wow, they were awesome. My husband and I wanted a jazz band with the range to play a some Rock, R&B and Pop as well. We auditioned several bands and Matt's group really impressed us. They also had unbelievable flexibility. They had a guitarist accompany our ceremony and had additional band members come later in the evening as they transitioned from their superb jazz repertoire. Working with Matt in planning the music program was a pure delight. He was seemingly always available, very responsive and had great suggestions. He also was very accommodating. The wedding performance itself was just great. They are a very talented and professional jazz group. They played an excellent jazz set during our cocktail hour and then another during the dinner. After dinner they moved toward more danceable music with terrific variety. Their lead singer is a real talent. Her range is impressive. There are not too many singers that can pull off Adele, but she is more than up to the task and then some. Our guests are still complimenting us on our band selection. Their rates were very reasonable making them not only a great band, but a terrific value as well. We couldn't recommend them more highly." - Adi Haller, August 2012
"Dear Matt, We want to thank you and your entire ensemble for the awesome live jazz during our wedding cocktail hour at Addison Park! Our guests were absolutely floored and they loved the music. We go so many compliments on the live music you guys played and you may even get some referrals. Thank you for entertaining our guests! Best Wishes." - Gijoy & Purvi, February 2014
Additional Booking Notes
We normally have no technical requirements besides access to a normal electrical outlet, unless the event requires a much bigger ensemble than a trio or quartet/quintet. We bring everything and take everything away - no worries about providing equipment for us!
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| December 14, 2023 • 4:00pm - 4:30pm | Corporate Event |
| July 27, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Birthday Party |
| July 13, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:30pm | Corporate Event |
| March 21, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Dinner Party |
| July 20, 2022 • 10:30am - 12:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
| May 20, 2022 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| April 20, 2018 • 7:30pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
| October 21, 2017 • 8:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
| March 19, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 29, 2016–October 30, 2016 • 7:30pm - 12:00am | Dinner Party |
| May 30, 2015 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Dinner Dance |
| December 13, 2014 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
| December 13, 2014–December 14, 2014 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
Set List
The following is a sample of the many kinds of jazz that we can choose from to play at your event. Normally we simply create set lists in the moment, but should you require any special requests we will do our best to honor them.
Afro-Blue
Airegin
All God’s Chillun Got Rhythm
All of Me
All of You
All Or Nothing At All
All the Things You Are
Almost Like Being in Love
Alone Together
Along Came Betty
April in Paris
Ask Me Now
Autumn In New York
Autumn Leaves
Barbara
Basin Street Blues
Beatrice
Beautiful Love
Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered
Billy Boy
Blue Bossa
Body and Soul
Bolivia
Bourbon Street Parade
Broadway
But Not For Me
Bye-Bye Blackbird
Caravan
Celia
Cheesecake
Chelsea Bridge
Cherokee
Come Rain or Come Shine
Come Sunday
Con Alma
Confirmation
Corcovado
Countdown
Criss Cross
Crisis
Daahoud
Darn That Dream
Days of Wine and Roses
Do Nothing ‘Til You Hear From Me
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
Dolphin Dance
Donna Lee
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore
Doxy
ESP
East of the Sun
Easy Living
Embraceable You
Epistrophy
Eronel
Evidence
Eternal Triangle
Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum
Firm Roots
A Foggy Day
Footprints
For All We Know
For Heaven’s Sake
Four
Four in One
Georgia
Ghost Of A Chance
Giant Steps
Girl from Ipanema
God Bless the Child
Gone With The Wind
Good Bait
Green Chimneys
Groovin’ High
Have You Met Miss Jones
Honeysuckle Rose
Hot House
How High the Moon
I’ll Be Glad When You’re Dead
I’ll Remember April
I’m A Fool To Want You
I’m Old Fashioned
I’ve Got The World On A String
I Can’t Get Started
I Cover The Waterfront
I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
I Got It Bad
I Hear a Rhapsody
I Love You
I Mean You
I Remember You
I Thought About You
I Want To Talk About You
If I Should Lose You
If I Were a Bell
Impressions
In a Mellow Tone
In a Sentimental Mood
In Walked Bud
In Your Own Sweet Way
Indiana
Inner Urge
Invitation
Isn’t It Romantic
It’s Alright With Me
It’s Only a Paper Moon
It Could Happen To You
It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t…
It Had to Be You
The Jitterbug Waltz
Joy Spring
Just Friends
Just In Time
Just One of Those Things
Just You, Just Me
The Kicker
Lady Bird (Half Nelson)
LazyBird
Lazy River
Like Someone In Love
Love For Sale
Love Is Here To Stay
Lover
Lover Man
Lover, Come Back To Me
Lullaby Of Birdland
Mack the Knife
Manhattan
Magnolia Triangle
Makin’ Whoopee
The Masquerade Is Over
Milestones (new)
Minority
Misty
Moanin’
Moment’s Notice
Monk’s Mood
Mood Indigo
Moten Swing
My Favorite Things
My Funny Valentine
My One and Only Love
My Romance
My Shining Hour
Nature Boy
The Nearness of You
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Night and Day
Night Dreamer
Night Has A Thousand Eyes
A Night In Tunisia
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Old Devil Moon
On Green Dolphin Street
On the Sunny Side of the Street
On the Trail
One Finger Snap
Out of Nowhere
Passion Dance
Pent-Up House
Perdido
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Portrait of Jennie
Prelude to a Kiss
Prince Albert
Ray’s Idea
Recorda-Me
Rockin’ In Rhythm
‘Round Midnight
Ruby, My Dear
Satin Doll
Scrapple from the Apple
Secret Love
Seven Steps to Heaven
Skylark
A Sleepin’ Bee
So What
Softly, As In A Morning Sunrise
Solar
Solitude
Someday My Prince Will Come
The Song is You
Sophisticated Lady
Speak Low
Speak No Evil
St. Thomas
Stablemates
Star Dust
Star Eyes
Stars Fell On Alabama
Stella by Starlight
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Stormy Weather
Summertime
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Lorraine
Swingin’ at the Haven
Take the “A” Train
Tenderly
That’s All
There Is No Greater Love
There Will Never Be Another You
They Can Take That Away From Me
This I Dig of You
Tricotism
Triste
Tune-Up
26 – 2
U.M.M.G
Ugly Beauty
Up Jumped Spring
Valse Hot
The Very Thought Of You
Visitation
Voyage
The Way You Look Tonight
Well, You Needn’t
What’s New
What Is This Thing Called Love
What?!
When Lights Are Low
When The Saints Go Marchin’ In
Whisper Not
Willow Weep for Me
Witchcraft
Without A Song
Woody ‘N You
Worksong
Yardbird Suite
Yes or No
Yesterdays
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To
You’re My Everything
You Don’t Know What Love Is
You Stepped Out of A Dream
Team
| Matthew Rybicki | Bass - Artistic Director |
| Oscar Perez | Piano |
| Ulysses Owens, Jr. | Drums |
Influences & Inspiration
We all have spent years studying the music of many artistic masters such as Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and many, many more. It is our solemn responsibility to be as well-versed in the lineage of jazz as we can be and do our best to play with excellence in the tradition of these masters.
You can expect to hear songs from the artists mentioned above as well as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Thelonious Monk, and many others.
Setup Requirements
No items are required unless the event calls for an unconventional ensemble size. A real piano is preferred if available at the space.