Tianna Hall & The Houston Jazz Band
- Houston, TX
- Jazz Band
- 15 Verified Bookings
Courtney S. said “They were so easy to work with and put on a great show!”
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The Raquel Cepeda Jazz Quartet brings the best of Jazz from around the world to your event, making it a memorable evening that guests will talk about for years. Her band counts with an extensive, elegant, and eclectic repertoire of tunes from the American Songbook, Brazilian repertoire, Latin American boleros, Venezuelan folk music adapted to Jazz, and contemporary music with original arrangements. Their repertoire also includes original music written by Raquel Cepeda. Their mutli-cultural approach to music and her interpretative quality can reach the hearts and the ears of the most demanding and diverse audiences.
We highly recommend Raquel Cepeda! She sang with a group of jazz musicians at our 2015 Christmas party. She was amazing! Her voice is beautiful and she is an interactive performer. She added much glamour and class to our event!!!
Response from Raquel Cepeda Jazz Band:
Thank you so much Victor and Judy!!!! It was such a pleasure to sing at your house! Thank you for being incredible hosts!
Raquel Cepeda
Price Range: $760-$4200
Gig Length: 45 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - Offered upon request, on a per gig basis
The Raquel Cepeda Jazz Band is comprised by group of jazz virtuosos and world class musicians with Raquel as the Vocalist and band leader. Each member of Raquel Cepeda's Jazz Band is also an independent artist with published recordings. The band performs in different ensemble types, from a duo to a septet, and in different styles, from straight ahead jazz to Brazilian Jazz and Latin Jazz.
The band has appeared in Festivals in Houston and performs in many public and private events and venues, including corporate parties, fundraising galas, and weddings.
The Raquel Cepeda Jazz Band is the ultimate touch of class and distinction to make any event unforgettable.
Raquel Cepeda is a Jazz Singer and Songwriter who brings the best styles and rhythms from around the world to the refined language and aesthetics of Jazz. A highly regarded singer who has shared stage with Jazz legends such as Ellis and Delfeayo Marsalis. A performer whose interpretative quality, approach to story telling, and multi-cultural style has the ability to reach and move the hearts and ears of the most demanding and diverse audiences. She was featured at the 1st Latin Jazz Festival of Houston in 2018, as well as the Brazilian Food and Music Festival in 2019, and has performed with the Kingwood Pops Orchestra.
Raquel performs extensively in Houston where she resides, producing important concerts including her Annual “Jazz on Valentine’s” held at the Match Theater on Valentine’s Day, and is highly requested for many public and private performances.
Fluent in various languages such as English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Raquel has performed abroad in Caracas, São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro.
We provide professional sound and can include lighting if needed.
Set up takes 1-4 hours prior to the event depending on your sound and lighting needs.
DJ service available.
Photography service available.
February 06, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
July 13, 2017 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Raquel Cepeda at Mascalzone |
Please feel free to inquire my particular repertoire as my list is very extensive. I sing Straight Ahead Jazz, Brazilian Jazz, and Latin Jazz. From Duke Ellington's songs to Tom Jobim, Baden Powell, to Consuelo Velasquez', and many more in between. I am fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, in addition to English.
My repertoire is constantly getting larger as I am always researching for new, beautiful music from around the world, making new arrangements, and preparing for new concerts showcasing my latest work.
Raquel Cepeda | Band Leader / Vocalist |
Barry Sames | Pianist |
Thomas Helton | Bassist |
Adriano Santos / Orlando Fuentes / Tim Solook | Drums |
Cassio Duarte | Percussion |
Ernesto Vega | Sax / Clarinet / Flute |
Felix de Leon | Trumpet |
Diana Krall, Gal Costa, Ella Fitzgerald, Elaine Elias, Anita O' Day.
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