The Sidewinders - Jazz Band New York City

Thanks for your interest in the Sidewinders. We are a group of talented musicians who love what we do and are enthusiastic about our music. Our goal is to provide you with fantastic music at affordable prices.

We are a New York-based jazz band that has been providing listeners with great music, fresh talent, and vibrant performances for over seven years. With extensive experience performing for weddings, corporate events and private parties, our band is committed to helping clients make their event proceed elegantly and effortlessly.

Our band is experienced, professional, and easy to work with. We will happily give you contact info of previous clients. Just ask. If you would like to meet us in person, we can arrange that as well.

We are an extremely versatile band. We are available in many different formats, including trio and quartet. We also work with vocalists. Our repertoire includes Jazz Standards, Latin and Brazilian favorites, as well as Motown, Blues, Smooth Jazz, Soul, R&B and Rock tunes. Some of our influences include Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Harry Connick Jr, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Count Basie, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, George Benson, Grover Washington Jr, Bill Withers, and many others.

We take great care to play at a very reasonable volume. We are well aware that it is our job to entertain your guests. We know that they will want to chat and enjoy themselves!

If you would like to hear some dance music, we can kick it up with a funky dance set.

In 2005, we released our first album, Jazz Perspectives. The release contains classic jazz standards, as well as Cuban and Brazilian favorites.

The band travels within the US, as well as internationally. We are fully insured.