Chord Yoga: (Jazz) Guitar & Bands - Yancy Ashby
Chord Yoga: (Jazz) Guitar & Bands - Yancy Ashby

Chord Yoga: (Jazz) Guitar & Bands - Yancy Ashby

$80/hour
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Introduction
Musical solutions for your corporate event, cocktail hour, restaurant, company & private celebration [...] : Not your 'daddy’s cocktail piano' - more along the lines of a post modern jukebox; from blues and jazz to the Beatles, David Bowie, Radiohead, Nirvana, Paramore [...] - guitar edition, including custom arrangements for themed events. For same day music consultation, quick turnarounds and available discounts - find our homepage and a direct line to our team via the Youtube videos (links in description). Our musical styles blend popular music and the intricacies of jazz harmony - 40s, 60s, 90s, and contemporary repertoire - arranged for one guitar, as well as ensembles of your choice: The sonic nature of the guitar allows to seamlessly merge songs and elements of Pop, Jazz, R&B, Alternative, or Neo Soul; to create soulful and melodic musical ambiences. The palette can go from 'The Beach Boys meet Bach' to 'High-brow jazz vs. Nirvana's songwriting'. About the musicians: We are professionally-trained (jazz) musicians with 20 years of experience in live performance, music publishing and research. Working together with the most sought-after musicians in the Bay Area, we cater towards tailoring your unique, desired musical experience. Yancy Ashby (solo guitar, arrangement, musical director) received classical training, a bachelor's degree in Jazz and Popular Music, and studied and worked as teaching assistant for his master's degree in Jazz and Improvised Music at the University of Washington - School of Music. Please feel welcome to ask for specific songs or themes to be arranged to match your event. Solo perfomance advantages: + only requires a conveniently small gear / space footprint, + the ‘band’ is always flexible to adjust the music, to meet the moment. Recent customers: Auberge Resorts - Calistoga; Palette Tea House - San Francisco; Billion to One - Awards Reception; Northeastern University - Mills College, Oakland "Lead By Learning"; Ritual at Manresa Restaurant, Los Gatos - Electro Tango for a Michelin Star Chef; Hayes Mansion - San Jose, cocktail hours; Stone Brewery; Jazz Nights - Langenau (CH); WTC Seattle; Northwest Meetings + Events Magazine 'Meeting'; University of Washington - Foundation Board Dinner; wedding receptions, Santa Rosa; Bay Clubs San Francisco; Acumen Winery - Napa; California Jazz Conservatory - Berkeley; [...]
Overview

Hired 32 times

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3 employees

11 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 11:59 pmMon8:00 am - 11:59 pm

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Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and punctuality.

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Jim D.
Sep 30, 2024
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It's rare you get talent, intelligence, and kindness all wrapped up in one artist. I've often found 2 out of 3 with the other severely lacking.... Jan brings all three to his performance. He does more than simply 'provide music.' With his unique style, he sets a complete mood and provides an experience for the listener... It was a great evening for our Backyard Concert Series...

Details: Cocktail hour • 26 - 50 guests • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • 18 - 30 years old • 13 - 17 years old • Guitar • Oldies • Variety • Rock / classic rock • Jazz / Blues • Covers • Outdoors

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John D.
Jan 23, 2025
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Details: General event / party • 31 - 50 years old • 51 or older • 18 - 30 years old • Band • Guitar • Jazz / Blues

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Andye D.
Dec 29, 2024
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Jan was everything he advertised. Early, professional, excellent guitarist. A delight!

Details: Holiday party • 25 guests or fewer • 18 - 30 years old • 51 or older • 31 - 50 years old • Guitar • Jazz / Blues • Other

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Karen B.
Aug 15, 2024
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Jan, Was what we needed to keep the mood light hearted at a Celebration of Life. he was on time especially since he took mass transit. He was very self contained and I only needed to provide an electrical outlet and heavy extension cord. The very best part was i asked him yo play 2 movie themes, not commonly known. They put tears in everyone’s eyes. Everyone has made comments on how much the music added to the day. On top of talk this he was a very kind young man.

Details: General event / party • 51 - 75 guests • 51 or older • Other strings • Other • Outdoors

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Kim W.
Jun 16, 2024
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Jan provided a wonderful addition to the ambiance during our dinner party under the stars. The music was just right for our gourmet dinner party!

Details: General event / party • 25 guests or fewer • 51 or older • Guitar • Oldies • Variety • Jazz / Blues • Outdoors

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