I offer several jazz groups to fit your needs ranging from 2 - 6 piece
1) Cynthia Van Roden Trio - Standards featuring Cynthia Van Roden/vocals, Rick Mareske/guitar and John Miles/bass.
2) Detour - Standards featuring Rick Mareske on guitar and John Miles on bass. We can a trumpet, sax, vocals, piano and drums depending on the venue.
3) Amuse Bouche - 20's - 40's jazz or 50's - 60's jazz depending on the event. Features Byron Jones on trumpet, John Miles on string bass and Rick Mareske on guitar.
4) Last Free Exit - String band jazz with a twist featuring the music of Jethro Burns, Django Reinhardt and more. Instrumentation features mandolin, guitar, bass, vocals and steel drum
Rick and his bandmate were amazing. We also had a swing dance troupe at our event and Rick coordinated with them to provide a spectacular experience for our guests. We could not be happier with Rick and intend to book him for future events.
Response from Rick Mareske:
Create It is a wonderful venue. The patrons were engaging and swing danced to our music. The owner were super nice and we can’t wait to come back.
Cynthia, Rick and (sorry I don't have the names of the other two!) provided great music and were very accommodating to us and our event. We needed something classic and refined, but also fun and relaxed, and they delivered! Would definitely recommend!
Response from Rick Mareske:
Thanks so much for your review. We really enjoyed playing for you and were impressed with your organization and your mission.
Rick and company really created the perfect ambiance for our garden party! We received so many compliments and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
Response from Rick Mareske:
We loved playing for your family and friends. Congrats. I’m glad we added to the vibe.
The guests truly enjoyed the music. Musicians were on time and so kind!
Response from Rick Mareske:
We had a great time playing for your party. I’m glad people enjoyed the music. We enjoyed meeting your family and had some interesting conversations on our breaks.
Price Range: $210-$2050
Gig Length: 15 - 240 minutes
| December 31, 2019–January 01, 2020 • 9:00pm - 12:00am | House Party |
| November 21, 2019 • 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| November 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Grand Opening |
| June 28, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| May 11, 2019 • 2:00pm - 4:00pm | House Party |
| November 10, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
Set List for Cynthia Van Roden Trio
A Man and a Woman
All the Things You Are
Belleville
Besame Mucho
Cest Magnfique
Come Dance With Me
Comes Love
Deed I Do
Feelin Good
Fly Me to the Moon
Girl From Ipanema
Honeysuckle Rose
Is You Is or Is you Ain't My Baby
La Vie en Rose
Moon River
My Romance
One Note Samba
Perfidia
Sentimental Journey
Softly As a Morning Sunrise
Undecided
| Rick Mareske |
Lawrence, KS 
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