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Sam Sorensen
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Rancho Palos Verdes, CA -
Pianist
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4 Verified Bookings
Michelle M. said “Beyond my expectations!!!”
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Overview
The Mood Swings is a jazz combo that plays concerts, private events and at bars/restaurants. We typically play with a drummer, guitarist, and singer/saxophonist. We have competed and placed highly at SoCal jazz festivals and have been playing together for several years. We are versatile in genre and play everything from funk to RnB to swing jazz- anything that you’d like! Check out our Instagram for more info!
3 Reviews
Sharan W. •
June 5, 2024
The Mood Swings was awesome!!! Thank you!
Hired as:
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Anneliese S. •
January 15, 2024
We hired The Mood Swings for a work event and it was perfect! They played for 2 hours and made all the difference at the party. They were so kind and professional. We would definitely hire them again!
Hired as:
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Jennifer L. •
August 23, 2023
The Mood Swings were fantastic and extremely professional. They played for an outdoor party where guests were eating and talking inside and outside in the backyard. The music was never too loud to have a conversation. They took requests and switched up the instrumentation for some pieces. And the band leader’s voice was amazing! I highly recommend this group!
Hired as:
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 30 - 1200 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
We typically play background music for events. Most of our setlist is swing jazz, but we can learn songs upon request.
About
We met each other through Jazz Band and formed our own combo outside of the big band. We've competed against other SoCal jazz combos, done workshops and have travelled several hours outside of our hometown to play gigs. We play with 2-5 people depending on the client's preference. Our rates depend mainly on number of band members, playing time and the distance to the gig. We rehearse regularly and are constantly adding more pieces to our repertoire. On average, we play gigs every other week.
Additional Booking Notes
We can bring our own amps and speakers, but for an extra-large venue, we will need a pre-set amplification system.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| June 01, 2024 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
| January 12, 2024 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
Set List
Take the A Train, Fly Me to the Moon, Nica's Dream, There Will Never Be Another You, Lullaby of Birdland, Mr. P.C., and Black Orpheus are some of the songs we typically play at gigs.
Influences & Inspiration
Wes Montgomery, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughn are some of our biggest influences.
Setup Requirements
Outlet
Space for a drum set
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