Jive Jump & Wail
- Philadelphia, PA
- Swing Band
- 11 Verified Bookings
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Taylor Kelly is a r&b/soul artist with five albums under her belt as well as 8 years of wedding and corporate band experience. If you need someone to set a cool vibe for your dinner party or private event, Taylor is your woman. If you need someone to get the party vibes going at your wedding reception or corporate event, Taylor is (still) your woman. She can do it all. Better yet, you can hire anywhere from a 2-8 pc band to fit the needs of your event. Book her now!
Taylor led the band at our wedding and our guests are STILL talking about the killer music to this day, noting it was the best wedding reception they had ever been to! She is so professional and kept us at ease with her rich experience profile and and confidence in what she does. As both our lead singer and MC, Taylor is talented, vibrant and so much fun, as are the band members that perform with her. She kept our guests excited all night and the dance floor was full from the moment it opened until the end of the event. She has a wide repertoire of covers and was accommodating with our many requests, curating our perfect wedding playlist and keeping the entire night super organized. Thank you Taylor- we love you and you are beyond amazing at what you do!
I hired Taylor and her band to help celebrate my partner finishing grad school and starting her first job in her new career. I say this because Taylor wasn't just someone who showed up and left. She genuinely cared about us, about the reason for the event, and made it a point to talk to us both before and after, showing genuine interest.
We have seen Taylor perform around the city multiple times before, and her aura and energy was exactly what we wanted in order to celebrate this next step in our life. As expected, Taylor delivered a beautiful night of music where she played both her originals which we have come to love, as well as some covers of throwbacks which she added her own unique take on. Her voice is incredible, and the way she mixes her jazz background with her current r&b / neo soul vibe gives her such a unique sound that no one else has right now.
As always, her band was comprised of some of the best musicians that Philly has to offer. Although we have mostly seen her perform at venues, the bands drive didn't waiver one bit for our intimate setting of around 20 people. Everyone absolutely loved her, and it was truly such a joyous nice full of love and support. Thank you so much Taylor! You truly are a force and we'll see you at a show soon!
Price Range: $450 and up
Gig Length: 50 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Taylor's versatility allows her to be the perfect fit for any event. She can play a stripped down duo set or a full-on dance set with an 8-pc band. Taylor specializes in r&b and soul music but due to her 8 years of experience in wedding bands, she is able to perform a mix of everything, including some originals if you're looking for something super special and different!
Taylor Kelly is a fixture in the vibrant Philadelphia music scene further honing her introspective take on jazz, soul, and funk. She combines her smooth, powerful, technically-informed voice with a full horn section, addictive hip hop and electronic beats, and lively arrangements. A Berklee College of Music graduate, Taylor has released five albums/EPs and shared the stage with Moonchild, Becca Stevens, Monophonics, Neal Francis, Bahamadia, and Georgia Anne Muldrow. She was a finalist in the PHL LIVE Center Stage competition for R&B in 2018, has amassed over half a million listens for her single “California” on streaming platforms worldwide and has uplifted, inspired, and energized thousands of ardent concertgoers at hundreds of live shows with her unabashed authenticity and immersively freeing performance style. Previously, Taylor was the front-woman (Tayoncé) of Jay-Z/Beyonce tribute band For the Record, who had the unbelievable privilege of opening up for Salt N Pepa at Boston's ThrowBBaQ at City Hall in 2014. A very versatile performer, Taylor has played at weddings, corporate events, bars and music venues around North America for the last 12 years combining her original music with covers of r&b, soul and pop classics. Visit (link hidden) to find out more!
Taylor does not provide her own lighting. She can provide sound for an additional fee. A stage is not required however it is required that the band have a flat, dry, hard surface to play on. The band will also need access to 2 20-amp outlets within 10 feet of where they are set up.
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Stephen R. said “Nothing like professional musicians to spice up the party”
Don B. said “They went above expectations and provided a great variety of songs”
Katie B. said “On 5-4-24, David played piano at my wedding ceremony and the first 30 minutes of my reception. I couldn't have asked for a better pianist. He was…”
Rianna W. said “Great band and energy!”