Theatrical Productions - Intimate Venue Sets - Nu School Music Sets - After Hour Events
Full Scale Theatrical Productions
All full scale theatrical productions performed by the members of Jazz Ain't Dead include live musicians,
live singers, live dancers, and live DJ. Multimedia effects and advanced concert lighting design are dependent on presenter and venue capabilities. All shows can be fully staged either in concert halls, supper clubs, night clubs, ballrooms, or outdoor festivals.
Guest artists and major recording headliners are available upon request. Artisits subject to change.
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Celebrates the Legacy of Gershwin's Porgy & Bess
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: Celebrates the Legacy of Gershwin's Porgy & Bess is a live music concert that showcases all new versions of the internationally beloved music of Porgy & Bess. This high-energy production transforms Gershwin's classic score into the music styles of House, Funk, Jazz, and Soul and performs them in a way never seen or heard before! All full shows feature live vocalists, live musicians, a live DJ, and live dancers! Music program selections include Summertime, A Woman is a Sometime Thing, It Ain't Necessarily So, I Got Plenty of Nuttin', Bess, You is My Woman, and I Love You Porgy. See calendar for featured artists.
Looking to take JAZZ AIN'T DEAD home? A music soundtrack and a companion JazzHaus Club Sessions remix CD is also available for this show.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: Standards on Steroids -The Remix
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: Standards on Steroids -The Remix is a classic JAZZ AIN'T DEAD concert at its best! Holla . . . JAZZ AIN'T DEAD takes classic Jazz standards and transforms them into remixes of House, Funk, and Soul in a way that has never been seen or heard before. This music concert features live musicians, live singers, a live DJ, and even live dancers with so much energy that there is no other option for audiences but to get up and dance out of their seats! Music program selections for this show include St. Louis Blues, It Don't Mean a Thing, Summertime, My Funny Valentine, My Favorite Things, God Bless the Child, and Sing, Sing, Sing.
Looking to take JAZZ AIN'T DEAD home? A music soundtrack and a companion JazzHaus Club Sessions remix CD is also available for this show.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: Main Event
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: Main Event is our live stage show with everything but the kitchen sink! And, it's the perfect show for a concert hall or outdoor jazz fest... Depending on the presenter and venue, our show features a full cast of dancers, live band, live singers, and a live DJ for a fun-filled experience of great music and brilliant dancing. Shows may also feature multi-media displays and concert lighting in certain venues and top recording artists from both the jazz and the R&B world as special guests. Playlist includes jazz-inspired interpretations of popular music, classical jazz standards re-ignited into house, funk, acid jazz, and soul, and original songs of jazz fusion by Jazz Ain't Dead and guests. Major recording artists are available upon request.
Looking for a CD? JazzHaus Club Sessions remix CDs are also available.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: Under the Mistletoe Holiday Jam
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: Under the Mistletoe Holiday Jam brings you one of the best holiday entertainment concerts in the city. Come see Jazz Ain't Dead jam the night away with a holiday concert featuring all the classic holiday hits... in JAD syle of course. Find out who has been naughty or nice as DJ St. Nyck works the turntables and the dancers perform live to new arrangements by the Jazz Ain't Dead band of holiday faves such as Sleigh Ride, Santa Claus is Coming to Town, Rudolf the Rednose Reindeer, This Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Baby It's Cold Outside, Winter Wonderland, and The Christmas Song! This concert is a perfect choice for a corporate holiday party, hotel property, or even an evening holdiay gala.
Looking for a CD? JazzHaus Club Sessions remix CDs are also available.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
After Hour Events:
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: JazzHaus Club Sessions
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD: JazzHaus Club Sessions brings you the best adult party on the planet. When JAZZ AIN'T DEAD tours from city to city, more than likely there will be a club party for you to dance the night away. All of our parties feature house music classics, funk, and soul spun by our very own resident mix master, DJ NYCK Henry and other special guests. Look for our Jazz Ain't Dead dancers to drop-in and wow the crowd with an impromtu club performance or our Jazz Ain't Dead musicians to perform and play right along with the ones and twos. This party is tailored made for the lovers of dance; so, come dressed to sweat!** Drummers and other musicians are always welcome to attend with instruments.
**All patrons are subject to the dress code policies established by participating venues.
Looking for a CD? JazzHaus Club Sessions remix CDs are also available.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
JAD Nu School Sessions:
(Original Music Sessions)
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: Nu Soundz, Nu Grooves
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: Nu Soundz, Nu Grooves is our set featuring our dancers and original music by the Jazz Ain't Dead Family. No covers or jazz standards here... This is all new music written and arranged by our band or in collaboration with our very special friends. Series includes music performed by our very own Teodross Avery from his album, "Bridging the Gap" and "The Diva's Choice" and Chris Rob's latest release, "Mental Notes."
All live stage shows are available for booking.
Intimate Music Sessions:
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: The JAD Café
Jazz Ain't Dead Presents: The JAD Café is our set designed for smaller venues. Like the JAD Lounge, this set features intimate performances of our artists doing original songs composed exclusively for Jazz Ain't Dead and by our own Chris Rob and Teodross Avery, plus funky new arrangements of classic jazz, and top R&B covers re-imagined into a jazz-inspired sound. Please note that the JAD Café is not a full show like Standards on Steroids, Porgy & Bess, or Nu Soundz, Nu Grooves, but a low-key presentation with only two to four musicians and a select number of dancers.
Looking to take JAZZ AIN'T DEAD home? A music soundtrack and a companion JazzHaus Club Sessions remix CD is also available for this show.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: The JAD Lounge - Straight Up, No Chaser
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: The JAD Lounge - Straight Up, No Chaser is an intimate acoustic set where Jazz Ain't Dead performs classic jazz standards and new jazz songs in it's true intention... low-key and totally unplugged. Just a piano, bass and horn or two complemented by our beautiful dancers, our artists will delight you with class and distinguished style. Great for loft soirees, a wine and cheese, and gallery events or non-traditional venues with small spaces.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: The JAD Lounge II
JAZZ AIN'T DEAD Presents: The JAD Lounge II is our concept in true JAZZ at it's grown and sexiest. In The JAD Lounge II concerts, music from today's R&B giants are re-arranged into soulful yet classical jazz rhythms inspired by the traditional Jazz standards of yesteryear. New audiences can hear their favorite Top 40 tunes in clever new ways while at the same time appreciating the real sound structure of Jazz. The JAD Lounge II may be performed enhanced or totally unplugged with piano.
All live stage shows are available for booking.
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