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Overview
The Jazz Arts Duo performs the greatest jazz, swing, and Latin jazz music of the past century. Whether your event is black tie or blue jeans, our exciting and elegant music, expertly played through a state-of-the-art sound system, will set the perfect mood for your next reception, cocktail party, concert, or intimate gathering.
The Jazz Arts Duo is available as either bass and guitar or two guitars, and is modeled on the great bass/guitar duos of Joe Pass and Nils Pederson and the legendary guitar duos featuring Eddie Lang, Django Reinhardt, and Herb Ellis. Both versions perform a wide range of beautiful, thrilling, and romantic jazz. Let us know what we can play for you.
15 Reviews
If you want to add some sophisticated class to your event these are the guys. They turned our event into a 5 star experience the minute they started to play.
Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band
I hired the Guitar Arts Duo for a cocktail party, and they were wonderful. Outstanding musicians and so easy to work with. The music is lovely and lively, but it stays in the background. They were quick to respond to all of my questions and professional throughout my dealings with them. Highly recommended.
1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Bossa Nova Band, Swing Band, Jazz Band
We hosted a 1940s themed party and hired the Jazz Duo (bass and guitar) to provide music for the event. We were so pleased with the quality and variety of music they played! They both were excellent musicians and took their breaks around our schedule. They provided smooth jazz background music during dinner which was perfect. I would highly recommend booking the Jazz Duo and can’t wait to hear them again!
1940s Era Entertainment, Easy Listening Band
Response from The Jazz Arts Duo:
Thanks Pat. It was a pleasure playing for you and your friends. We really love playing music from the 1940s, so your 1940s-themed party was a real treat for us.
Will definitely hire again. They were great for the venue and vibe we were looking for.
1920s Era Entertainment
Response from The Jazz Arts Duo:
Thanks Sharon, We had a great time playing for you, and we look forward to doing it again!
Photos from this event
Very happy with the performance at a conference reception at the Chicago Cultural Center! The duo played beautifully, created a wonderful atmosphere, and were very communicative and professional. Thank you very much!
Jazz Band
True pros. They sound great. Their communication was top notch. Couldn’t have been better. Highly recommended.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Arts Duo was amazing for our corporate event.
They were very communicative from the very start and understanding of the music style we were looking for. In the event we would need another live performing group/duo for future events, I would definitely keep them in mind. The guests attending our event also had only positive remarks on their performance.
Thank you!
Easy Listening Band
Response from The Jazz Arts Duo:
Thanks Stephanie. We had a great time playing for your event.
We were very happy with The Guitar Arts Duo. There music was just the right background music for our cocktail reception. They were also very professional and easy to work with. We would hire again for a future event.
Acoustic Band
Response from The Jazz Arts Duo:
Thanks Claire. We had a great time playing for you.
They showed up early, were very patient with me getting myself together to provide what they asked for ahead of time, dealt with all interrupts gracefully and provided wonderful tunes for our party.
Easy Listening Band, Jazz Band
The guitar duo exceeded my expectations and then some! They were incredibly talented! All of my guests were raving about how amazing the music was. John was so kind and easy to work with. I would definitely book them again for another event.
Jazz Band
John was helpful in helping us decide what style of music we wanted for our event. On the day of, they were flexible (had to relocate last minute) and everyone at our wedding reception loved the music. They helped make it a memorable night and even took requests!
Latin Jazz Band, Jazz Band
Response from The Jazz Arts Duo:
Thanks Mike, Marcel and I had a great time playing for you.
The music was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for making our party so special!
Acoustic Band
Showed up on time, sound level was just right, they really got into their music, guests loved them, there was much dancing, they were adaptable to a weather relocation mid-party, exceeded expectations.
1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Acoustic Band, Bossa Nova Band, Latin Jazz Band, Swing Band, Jazz Band
Response from The Jazz Arts Duo:
Thanks, Jim, We had a ball playing for you. Looking forward to the next time.
The Duo was very professional and prompt! Great music and the crowd loved their selections. I will definitely consider again for our annual event!
Thanks, Duo, for a fun evening!
1920s Era Entertainment
Very professional, timely, and friendly.
1920s Era Entertainment
Booking Info
Price Range: $500 - $2000
Gig Length: 60 - 240 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
With The Jazz Arts Duo you can expect lively and expertly performed music that brings the spirit of celebration to your event. Two guitars create a festive sound that fills the room and inspires conversation and interaction. The group is intimate and portable, so you can put us anywhere. And with our mastery of many styles, we are a great fit for any audience, venue, or occasion.
About
The Jazz Arts Duo is John Behling and Jarvis Raymond (Guitar/Guitar) or John Behling and Marcel Bonfim (Guitar/Bass). John, Jarvis, and Marcel have been performing together for ten years. John performs jazz, Brazilian, and classical music. He has performed for Presidents Clinton and Obama, and has given concerts at the Kennedy Center and other prestigious venues. He has appeared with such luminaries as Jay McShann and Patti Page and has toured with the award-winning fiddler Jeremy Kittel. Jarvis performa in many jazz ensembles, folk groups, acoustic duos & trios, and cruise ship bands. Marcel has performed widely throughout the US and Brazil.
Additional Booking Notes
The Guitar Arts Duo is completely self-contained. We have guitars and sound systems to suit a variety of situations. All we need are two chairs and we are ready to go.
Services Offered
Upcoming Booked Events
| September 27, 2025 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Cocktail Party |
Past Booked Events
| December 19, 2024 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
| June 22, 2024 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday Party |
| May 05, 2024 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm | Anniversary Party |
| December 31, 2023 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | New Year's Party |
| October 22, 2023 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
| September 26, 2023 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm | Dinner Party |
| May 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 19, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| January 27, 2023 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Nonprofit Event |
| October 15, 2022 • 9:00am - 11:00am | Nonprofit Event |
| October 13, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
| June 29, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
| May 15, 2022 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 16, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| October 03, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| September 07, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| June 30, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| April 27, 2019 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Fundraiser |
| February 15, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Fundraiser |
| August 15, 2018 • 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Holiday Party (Other) |
| December 23, 2017 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Christmas Party |
Set List
Swing Tunes Samples
It Had to Be You
I'll See You In My Dreams
Blue Skies
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Sing, Sing, Sing
Oh, Lady Be Good
Pennies From Heaven
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
I've Got Rhythm
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
When You Wish Upon A Star
Gypsy Jazz Samples
Artillerie Lourde
Minor Swing
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon
Daphne
Appel Indirect
Belleville
Brise Napolitaine
Djangology
La Javanaise
Nuages
Bossa Nova Samples
Girl From Ipanema
Corcovado
Black Orpheus
One Note Samba
How Insensative
Agua De Beber
Meditation
Gentle Rain
O Morro Nao Tem Vez
Desafinado
Jazz Standards/Modern Jazz Guitar
Four On Six
Jingles
Bumpin'
Scrapple From The Apple
Blues For Alice
Stella By Starlight
All The Things You Are
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
Blue Monk
I Hear a Rhapsody
Autumn Leaves
Alice In Wonderland
Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Nardis
Team
| John Behling | Guitarist |
| Jarvis Raymond | Guitarist |
| Marcel Bonfim | Bassist |
Influences & Inspiration
Joe Pass
Django Reinhardt
Eddie Lang
Karl Kress
Julian Lage
Pat Metheny
Jim Hall
Pat Martino
Setup Requirements
No Requirements