If your event is meant to be classy or regal, you may want to consider classic jazz artists instead of a local band or DJ. This genre has provided the classiest music by far and has come a long way. While you could hire a DJ and ask that they play only this style of music, you may find that a live person works much better and gets the event hopping. However, now that you’ve decided on the type of music and that you want a live person, now you have to find them.
Online
While you may want to try checking the yellow pages book to make sure, your best bet will likely be going online to do your research. In most cases, the musician or artist you want will not live close to you, so your local yellow pages may not be appropriate. However, you may be able to find local choices if you reside in a big city, such as New York or California, or live near jazzy nightclubs.
Research
While it may help to know someone in the music business, most people don’t have those kinds of connections. Therefore, you will need to research different options to make sure you can find someone. This should be done relatively early because you’ll need time to book them, and if they are famous, they may already be scheduled when you need them. You may also want to visit nightclubs in your area to try and find someone.
Demo
All classic jazz artists should have demos of their work for you to listen to, usually online. Again, if you live close to nightclubs, you may be able to go inside and hear what they offer. Otherwise, going online can provide you with a lot of options. If they don’t offer demos on their websites, you’ll want to request one to preview how they sound before booking them.
Contract
Typically, an artist will use a management group to help them, and you will contact the management group. They usually have their contracts drawn up already and continuously use the same ones. Just make sure you read through it carefully to ensure it will fit your needs. You may be able to suggest changes to the contract though not all companies will allow this.
Classic jazz artists are available to play your next event though you need to find them first. Visit the website of Sylvia Brooks today to learn more and contact her management company.
