City Lights Jazz FAQ

What is City Lights Jazz?

We are a group of professional jazz musicians and vocalists performing in North Carolina and beyond. City Lights Jazz provides exciting entertainment for every occasion, from concerts and private parties to corporate events and fund raisers, weddings and cocktail hours.

Do you only play jazz?

We play both jazz standards and lots of other music – all in a jazz style that people love to listen or dance to.  For example, we play a lot of songs from the “Great American Songbook” – songs made popular by artists like Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, Michael Buble, and Diana Krall, for example.  In addition, we play Pop classics from singers like Stevie Wonder, Sting, The Sylistics, and Norah Jones, to name a few. We like to mix in some Brazilian sambas and bossa novas too.  And if you need us to play for your wedding ceremony, we have beautiful music for that too!

Are you a “cover band”?

Not in the traditional sense of the word.  Sure, we play songs performed by other artists, but we like to put our own spin on them in versions that add something extra.

How many musicians are in your group?

The short answer is “as many as you want”.  We often feature a quartet with vocalist, piano, bass, and drums.  But we can also provide a solo pianist for a small cocktail party, a duo with piano/vocalist or piano/bass, or a trio with several tasty choices! And if you really want to bring on the horns, we can add sax and trumpet to the mix. The point is, our groups are flexible based on your needs and your budget.

Can I request a special song in advance?

Of course. We always do our best to accommodate you and make sure your guests have a memorable time!