We are Uptown Vocal, Columbia University’s premier jazz a cappella group! Since 1991, we've been cooking up new and exciting covers of all of your favorite jazz standards. We've performed all over, including college campuses, cruise ships and morning shows; we've played bars, the White House, and the Yankee’s 100th Anniversary Dinner. One time we even opened for Ben Folds! The sky's the limit with these jazz cats. Come fly with us!
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Price Range: contact for rates
Gig Length: 10 - 120 minutes
Languages: English, Portuguese
We have a large repertoire of classical jazz, RnB, and seasonal pieces, and are open to working with you on the setlist for the performance. We often perform at private events (corporate and personal), in addition to public performances as well. Our group consists of ~20 members with a rich variety of backgrounds in music and performance, and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have :)
Uptown Vocal is Columbia University's premier jazz acapella group. Since 1991, we've been cooking up new and exciting covers of all of your favorite jazz standards. We've performed all over! On college campuses, cruise ships and morning shows; we've played bars, the White House, and the Yankee’s 100th Anniversary Dinner. One time we even opened for Ben Folds! The sky's the limit with these jazz cats. Come fly with us!
3-5 microphones (optional, only for amplified gigs).
We do have our own basic amplification system that includes a speaker and microphone that we are able to provide if necessary.
Let's Do It
Cheek to Cheek
If I were a Bell
Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise
Too Darn Hot
How High the Moon/Ornithology
Superstition
Disney Medley
National:
Star Spangled Banner
Holiday Specific:
Jingle Bells
Silver Bells
Let it Snow
** In addition to a cappella, we are also able to sing most jazz standards (accompanied by piano) if a lead sheet/advanced noticed is provided. **
Ella Fitzgerald, Chet Baker, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Peggy Lee, Stevie Wonder, Amy Winehouse.
We mainly perform jazz standards, however some of our repertoire does/can include: soul, r&b, rock, and pop.
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