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Jazz Band
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74 Verified Bookings
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The Purple Herons
- Beaverton, OR
- Jazz Band
- Travels up to 150 miles
- $250 and up
Overview
We play jazz that's tasty, groovy, and fun, combining elements from Funk, Soul, Latin and other World music to bring a wide variety of vibes to be the perfect complement to your event.
From smooth & sophisticated standards to upbeat & danceable grooves, we've got you covered. In the background to set the mood or up front to bring the party, we're here to help your event be the best it can be.
We make sure that the music is one less thing for you to worry about so you can focus on your guests. We seamlessly blend our show, attire, and attitude with your artistic vision to help you create a truly memorable experience for everyone.
Thanks for looking! We look forward to working with you.
1 Review
Dave T. •
May 23, 2022
We were most impressed by the musicianship and professionalism of The Purple Herons. Their communication was excellent and they were on time and ready to go at the start of our event. Our guests enjoyed the music and had fun dancing to some of the groovier songs.
The band went the extra mile in adding decorative touches to their setup that helped them blend in with the decor for our event, and they did a nice job of providing time for announcements as we needed them. Their stage presence is relaxed but polished--they take their work seriously, but they also brought a lot of fun to our event.
I would definitely recommend The Purple Herons. We will definitely book them again.
Hired as:
Dance Band, Cover Band
Dance Band, Cover Band
Booking Info
Price Range: $250 and up
Gig Length: 60 - 360 minutes
Languages: English
What to Expect
The Purple Herons is a 3-piece band consisting of guitar, bass, and drums, plus other instruments as needed. All members of the band play more than one instrument. Our job is to make you look great by helping make your event magical & memorable.
Our music ranges from jazz standards to funky fusion versions of popular songs in several genres, all infused with a groovy and vibrant feel for a sophisticated & uptown sound to bring a classy and comfortable vibe to any event.
We offer as much or as little audience interaction as you wish. We're comfortable as the background or we can serve as the center of attention, or even a mix of both. For example, we can play a mellower set during cocktails or dinner, followed by a more upbeat set as the featured entertainment for your event.
With more than 70 years of combined performing experience, you can expect professional service at every stage of your event, from planning to the final load-out. Our setup is compact & quick, and we adjust our act to best suit your needs, including volume levels and tempos to blend seamlessly with your vision for success.
About
Starting with a chance meeting between two complete strangers, The Purple Herons have been playing and evolving since 2017. Their lineup brings together a mix of highly experienced professional musicians with a commitment to making great music that's fun to hear as well as play.
Combining classic & modern jazz with Soul, Funk, Latin, World and R&B grooves, The Purple Herons create music that will grab attention without monopolizing it. The band has a great chemistry and their creative & joyous spirit is infectious, bringing smiles, laughter, and toe-tapping fun to listeners of all ages from private events to clubs, conventions, fairs, and even the Oregon Zoo. Put on your uptown best and get ready to groove with us!
Additional Booking Notes
Our needs are simple:
* AC power to the performance area
* Performance space of at least 10 feet by 12 feet
* For outdoor events, we prefer to have some kind of covering
That's it! We are self-sufficient otherwise and can adapt to simple or fancy technical setups.
Services Offered
Past Booked Events
| September 24, 2022 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Sherwood Saturday Market |
| September 07, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Forest Grove Farmers Market |
| August 27, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
| August 17, 2022 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Forest Grove Farmers Market |
| August 10, 2022 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Thunder Island Brewing Company |
| July 23, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | T.C. O'Leary's |
| July 22, 2022 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Bigfoot Growlers |
| July 16, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | WEst Linn Old Time Fair |
| September 14, 2019 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Vancouver Farmers Market |
| August 24, 2019 • 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Insomnia Coffee Company |
| July 27, 2019 • 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Insomnia Coffee Company |
| June 29, 2019 • 12:30pm - 3:00pm | House Party |
| June 29, 2019 • 10:30am - 1:30pm | Cedar Mill Farmers Market |
| June 22, 2019 • 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Vancouver Farmers Market |
| June 05, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Oregon Masonic Lodge Convention |
| May 25, 2019 • 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Insomnia Coffee Company |
| April 13, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:30pm | St. Johns Speakeasy |
| March 23, 2019 • 7:15pm - 9:15pm | Insomnia Coffee Company |
Set List
Before You Accuse Me - blues
Cabbage Alley - The Meters
Cantaloupe Island - Herbie Hancock
Chameleon - Herbie Hancock
Chitlins Con Carne - Kenny Burrell (blues standard)
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
El Spooko - original Latin jazz
Feelin' Good - Nina Simone / Michael Buble
Fly Me to the Moon - jazz standard
If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys
Isn't She Lovely - Stevie Wonder
Joe Cool - original funk
Stolen Moments - Oliver Nelson
Sunny - Bobby Hebb
Use Me - Bill Withers
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
What I Got - Sublime
Team
| Jim Dorman | Bass, percussion, guitar, koto |
| Rick Berman | Drums, percussion, vibraphone |
| Wayne Dassinger | Guitar |
Influences & Inspiration
Herbie Hancock, Amy Winehouse, Miles Davis, Ray Charles, Norah Jones, Stevie Wonder, Dave Brubeck, Santana, Pat Mehteny, George Duke
Setup Requirements
AC power (110 volt)
Minimum space: 10 x 12 feet
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