Looking to hire a jazz band in
during the lockdown?
Surprise someone with a performance by a small jazz band right outside their door—in the driveway, on the sidewalk, or in the front yard.
It’s sad not to be able to celebrate your parents’ or grandparents’ birthday or wedding anniversary together. What could be better than surprising them with a performance by a live jazz band?
Right at their doorstep, in their driveway, or in their front yard.
Of course, we’ll maintain the required social distancing.
We can arrange this for you! Throughout the Netherlands and Belgium.
And now at a very affordable price.
This is how we help each other through these difficult times.
Live jazz—the best gift, even during lockdown!
"What an atmosphere! These guys not only deliver on their musical promise, but they also have a perfect sense of the vibe needed to make the party complete. The surprise performance (piano and bass) for my jazz-loving father’s 90th birthday was unforgettable for both of us! I wholeheartedly recommend Kars’ team to everyone and will definitely invite them back for the next occasion!"
- Edwin van Kempen
Our allround duo at a lockdown surprise party. Of course, we followed the social distancing guidelines.
Which jazz bands can you hire?
Most customers choose a duo or a solo artist. A larger ensemble is also an option!
Solo musicians and jazz duos
You can choose a solo musician, such as a pianist, guitarist, trumpeter, or saxophonist. A pianist will bring their own battery-powered electronic piano. Or you can choose one of our swinging jazz duos. Below are some of our most popular options.
Larger ensembles are also possible, provided that government guidelines allow it.
Mobile jazz bands for maximum surprise
If you choose one of our mobile jazz bands, we can suddenly appear out of nowhere. It’s a wonderfully fun surprise!
If you choose a band that isn’t mobile , we’ll need a little time to set up the instruments and equipment. But many people find that interesting too, and it builds anticipation.
Would you like a larger jazz band?
That’s also an option! We can also perform with a larger group. In that case, however, we’ll need to be able to maintain sufficient distance from one another (a large garden or courtyard would be ideal), and you’ll need to ensure that no outsiders gather, so that no crowds form.
"I found a great alternative for my mother’s birthday, since our original plan had to be canceled due to COVID-19. The Jazz Centrale creates a wonderful atmosphere, plays lively music, and is a great addition to the party! They’re open to discussing your specific requests, which makes the experience personal and tailored to your needs. The planning process beforehand was also smooth and easy. I can definitely recommend the Jazz Centrale!"
- Evelien, Hoevelaken
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Send Kars a WhatsApp message right away!
Of course, you can also call us: +31 6 24 75 29 71
Popular jazz bands
Our most popular duos
All instruments and equipment can be connected to our portable battery, making us independent of any power source. That’s definitely safer! An ensemble that includes a piano adds a valuable extra dynamic element compared to ensembles without a piano.
Our mobile configurations
Create an extra-special surprise by having our musicians pop up unexpectedly. With our portable instruments, they can start playing right away—no need to plug anything in first!
Our solo artists
A short "serenade" by one of our solo artists is also available.
The piano and saxophone jazz duo performing the classic "Take Five"
How does it work in practice?
We are often booked for performances lasting 30 to 60 minutes. We can then surprise your loved one with a selection of our very best jazz classics! Of course, the repertoire can be tailored to your specific wishes.
After we arrive, we’ll set up the instruments and equipment, and then we can start the performance.
With our mobile lineups (see above), it’s possible to start playing right away if you want to use us as a real surprise!
Of course, we are doing everything we can to maintain the necessary social distance.
- We are completely self-sufficient, including when it comes to electricity.
- So we don’t need to enter your home, not even to use an outlet.
- We can easily perform outdoors on the sidewalk, in the garden, or on the patio. Of course, it has to be dry.
- Our music is loud enough to be heard clearly, even outdoors.
- We always maintain a safe distance—from one another, from you as our client, and, of course, from those we are performing for.
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A warm welcome to "my" Jazz Centrale!
"My name is Kars Veling, and I'm the founder of Jazz Centrale! I'm here to help you find a super professional live band for your corporate event, private party, wedding, or any other occasion.
Jazz Centrale takes care of everything for you! You won't have to spend hours searching through countless websites to find the right live music. And you definitely won't need to email dozens of bands to check their availability.
Our concept is truly unique—you get to choose which instruments you'd like—of course, with my guidance!
All the musicians on my team are full-time professionals who specialize in background music. I've carefully selected them, so you can count on absolute top-class musicians!"
Who are we?
De Jazz Centrale was founded by Kars Veling, our pianist and business manager, who over the years has assembled a fantastic team of the very best jazz professionals.
Because our musicians live all over the country, we can serve you anywhere in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and western Germany! We all have many years of experience in providing live performances, and you’ll hear and see that right away!
We offer:
- the best professionals from the Dutch jazz scene
- professional approach
- prompt responses to your request
- a personalized approach, because you have just one point of contact!