Netherlands — Belgium — Luxembourg — Germany

Big team — always a backup

Top-notch professional musicians

Personal advice for a custom jazz band

We play all over the Netherlands and Belgium

The specialist in live jazz bands for business and private events

100% specialized in live background music

Specialized in last-minute bookings

Looking to hire a jazz duo?

Jazz Centrale is the exclusive specialist for a premium jazz duo at your party or event.

100%
specializing in background music

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A warm welcome to "my" Jazz Centrale!

"My name is Kars Veling, founder and bandleader of the Jazz Centrale project. I’m here to help you find a highly professional jazz duo for your wedding, party, or corporate event.

The concept is truly uniqueyoudecide the size of the jazz duo and choose which instruments you want included.

All the musicians in my team are full-time musicians and specialize in background music. I have carefully selected them, so you can count on the absolute best the jazz scene has to offer!"

The most popular jazz duos

Below is a selection of our most popular jazz duos.
View all our jazz duos here!

Mobile Saxophone Duo

Jazz Guitar + Saxophone

You can use the following guidelines:

Audience

= up to 50 guests
 = up to 200 guests

Price
 = most affordable combination
 = most expensive combination

Volume

 = maximum volume is very low
 = maximum volume is substantial, suitable for large groups

Energy

 = soft, subtle, and mild in tone
 = most energy, dynamics, and variation

Audience

Price

Volume

Energy 

The most compact lineup, yet with a powerful sound—thanks to the saxophone! Very competitive rates!

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Piano and Saxophone Duo

Piano + Saxophone

You can use the following guidelines:

Audience

= up to 50 guests
 = up to 200 guests

Price
 = most affordable combination
 = most expensive combination

Volume

 = maximum volume is very low
 = maximum volume is substantial, suitable for large groups

Energy

 = soft, subtle, and mild in tone
 = most energy, dynamics, and variation

Audience

Price

Volume

Energy 

The warm jazz sound of the saxophone combined with the rich tone of the piano

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Guitar Duo

Jazz Guitar + Double Bass

You can use the following guidelines:

Audience

= up to 50 guests
 = up to 200 guests

Price
 = most affordable combination
 = most expensive combination

Volume

 = maximum volume is very low
 = maximum volume is substantial, suitable for large groups

Energy

 = soft, subtle, and mild in tone
 = most energy, dynamics, and variation

Audience

Price

Volume

Energy 

Our most compact lineup, featuring a particularly mellow sound. Plus, it’s easy to transport. Thanks to our professional musicians, you’re guaranteed a swinging jazz duo.

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Allround Duo

Piano + Double Bass

You can use the following guidelines:

Audience

= up to 50 guests
 = up to 200 guests

Price
 = most affordable combination
 = most expensive combination

Volume

 = maximum volume is very low
 = maximum volume is substantial, suitable for large groups

Energy

 = soft, subtle, and mild in tone
 = most energy, dynamics, and variation

Audience

Price

Volume

Energy 

This small, intimate setup is super affordable and perfect for smaller parties. It's also great for cozy home concerts, maybe during a dinner!

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We play everywhere in the Netherlands, Belgium, and beyond

As musicians, we're used to traveling, so you can enjoy our music anywhere! We perform all over the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Who is it for?

For private events

For businesses

At Jazz Centrale, you can easily book a jazz duo to provide background music for your party, reception, or event! You’re guaranteed top-notch musicians from the professional jazz scene. How wonderful is it to have musicians of such high caliber performing at your special occasion?

We at Jazz Centrale will make it happen!

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Why jazz?

Hiring a live jazz duo for your party or event is practically a guarantee of success !

With movies like La La Land and The Great Gatsby, jazz and swing are back in the spotlight. And of course, we’re thrilled about that!

In an era when many parties are accompanied by impersonal Spotify playlists, it can be a breath of fresh air to finally be somewhere where professionals perform live background music!

A live jazz duo from Jazz Centrale plays jazz music that:

  • elegant, classic, atmospheric, accessible, and stylish;
  • appealing to all ages and types of guests;
  • suitable for both the background and the foreground;
  • can be adapted to almost any budget;
  • showcases the best music from history. From the Great American Songbook to bossa nova from Brazil!
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Who are we?

Jazz Centrale was founded by Kars Veling, our pianist and business leader, who over the years has put together a fantastic team of the very best jazz professionals from the jazz scene.

Since our musicians live all over the country, we can serve you anywhere in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and North Rhine-Westphalia!

We all have many years of experience performing live, and you'll hear and see that right away!

We offer:

  • absolute top-professionals from the jazz world
  • A completely professional approach
  • very quick responses to your inquiry
  • a personal approach, with just one point of contact!
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