The perfect atmosphere for your Christmas party or event!
Looking to hire a Christmas jazz band?
"My name is Kars Veling, founder and bandleader of Jazz Centrale!
With a Jazz Centrale jazz band, you’re guaranteed highly experienced professional musicians who will make an invaluable contribution to your Christmas dinner or holiday party!
The concept is truly unique—youdecide the size of the jazz band and choose which instruments you want in the lineup.
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!
- Kars Veling
Founder and pianist
For individuals
for your Christmas party with an extra festive touch
Make your Christmas party or Christmas dinner with family and friends even more festive by adding live music!
For the hospitality industry
a great way to offer something extra
Go the extra mile for your guests and set yourself apart from the competition by having a professional jazz band from Jazz Centrale perform at your Christmas dinners. A custom-curated Christmas jazz band, with or without vocals, perfectly suited to your restaurant. Always at a comfortable volume so that conversations aren’t interrupted.
For businesses
get your colleagues in the right mood right away
Make your Christmas party, Christmas lunch, or Christmas dinner extra special by having a lively jazz band perform in the background. The upbeat jazz we play creates a relaxed atmosphere and instantly puts your colleagues in the right mood!
Music clips
Listen to a sample of our lively Christmas repertoire.
Also available with vocals!
Of course, a Christmas party or dinner isn’t complete without some festive background music. That’s why, during the holiday season, we spice up our regular jazz repertoire with the most beautiful Christmas carols. This way, our repertoire is perfectly tailored to the specific needs of the holiday season. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised by our lively renditions of these well-known hits.
A lively and groovy Christmas repertoire
Below is a sample of our lively Christmas repertoire, which we perform with a live jazz band.
- Silver Bells
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
- I'll be home for Christmas
- The Christmas Song
- Sleigh Ride
- Silent Night
- Jingle Bells
- Santa Claus is coming to town
- Have a merry little Christmas
- White Christmas
- Frosty the Snowman
...And many other Christmas classics!
In short: familiar, festive Christmas songs, given a lively jazz twist. Your guests are sure to love them!
Popular arrangements during the Christmas season
The lineups listed below are very popular at Jazz Centrale during the Christmas season. Always available, always swinging, always at a comfortable volume, and always professional.
Many combinations are also available with vocals. See below!
Allround Jazz Trio
Piano + Double Bass + Drums
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
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
Swing Trio
Piano + Double Bass + Jazz Guitar
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
Saxophone Jazz Trio
Piano + Double Bass + 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
Jazz bands with vocals
Adding a singer will give your jazz band even more charm and sophistication. The vocalists listed below perform a swinging jazz repertoire during the holiday season!
Jazz band with vocalist
From the finest swing classics to the grooviest, most danceable jazz hits
Often booked in combination with our allround trio | allround quartet | allround duo
Swing singer Tijn
Authentic and energetic swing classics in a unique combination of guitar and vocals
Often booked in combination with our allround trio | allround quartet | allround duo
Rhythm & Blues singer Eline
Swinging rhythm & blues with a touch of Afro-Cuban jazz
Often booked in combination with our allround trio | allround quartet | allround duo
Jazz & Swing Singer Willem
The best ballroom classics, from Frank Sinatra to Michael Bublé
Often booked in combination with our allround trio | allround quartet | allround duo
Jazz & Soul Singer SaraLee
From the finest swing classics to the grooviest, most danceable jazz hits
Often booked in combination with our allround trio | allround quartet | allround duo
Here's what our customers had to say:
What great service
"What great service and what a sound! Thanks in part to Jazz Centrale, our Christmas dinner turned into a really fun party. Mylene has such a beautiful voice! You guys are the best! Thank you so much. University of Twente ICTS"
Josee Wesseleer - University of Twente
It really ties everything together
"On December 8, we (Progress Software) hosted our 'annual Christmas party' at our headquarters in Rotterdam, featuring musical entertainment by Jazz Centrale. Their motto, 'Through consultation, we arrive at the best solutions!' certainly applies to this professional organization.
After spending a few minutes browsing the Jazz Centrale website as part of my preparations, I was quickly contacted by Kars Veling via the chat function. He asked if everything was clear and if I had any questions, all with a pleasant and very service-oriented approach. This made the decision to finalize our booking a no-brainer.
I say: see you next year, Kars!"
Eric Jan Deijl
Progress Software Rotterdam
A special touch
"Your band definitely gave our party that special touch. You created just the right atmosphere—we were able to dance, but there was also plenty of time to chat. Thank you so much for your fantastic contribution."
Daniëlle Dubois
Gilead Sciences Belgium Christmas Dinner
La Plaza Hotel Brussels
Last-minute specialist
"When a band canceled, I needed a last-minute musical replacement for our Christmas party just three days in advance. Jazz Centrale had it all sorted out within a few hours. And the musical performance the two musicians delivered was top-notch. I’m a very satisfied customer, and I’ll definitely keep Jazz Centrale in mind for my next event."
Koen van Asten
Rivierduinen Servicebedrijf
Thank you very much!
"The NVZ staff thoroughly enjoyed your performance at the Christmas party. It was a lively, upbeat, and welcome addition to the evening. Thank you very much!"
Jan, Monique, Lara, Renske, and Marieke —
Dutch Association of Hospitals
Why Jazz Centrale?
- Pleasant unamplified volume;
- A variety of packages, for every budget;
- Professional musicians (conservatory);
- Large team: the performance will go on no matter what;
- Enthusiastic and well-groomed musicians;
- Takes up very little space.
- Prompt, professional responses to emails and phone calls;
- Pleasant unamplified volume;
- We keep our promises;
- Not an anonymous booking agency, but direct contact;
- More than 500 performances over the past 5 years.
The Jazz Centrale Concept
Jazz Centrale has a unique approach! You put together your own jazz band! This way, you can create a band—such as a jazz trio—that perfectly matches your musical preferences and budget.
Not sure what to choose? No worries!
With hundreds of performances under our belt, we have a wealth of experience and have encountered virtually every situation imaginable. So you can rely on our real-world expertise!
Through close consultation, we almost always find the perfect arrangement.
Adapted to the situation
The music we provide for your Christmas dinner or holiday party is always tailored to the occasion. We keep the volume at a moderate level so your guests can converse comfortably. We also select our repertoire to ensure it’s accessible—even for those who aren’t jazz connoisseurs!
We take care of everything for you
We offer our atmospheric jazz performances for both businesses and private individuals . We are frequently booked to provide musical accompaniment for corporate Christmas dinners, but we are also available for more intimate Christmas gatherings.
For both businesses and individuals
- All you need to provide is a power outlet. We’ll take care of all the other equipment and instruments.
- You're guaranteed top-quality background music. Your guests are sure to be impressed.
- If a musician suddenly falls ill, we can always find an equally talented replacement .
Need advice? Feel free to call us!
Feel free to call or WhatsApp us to discuss your specific needs and plans. Drawing on our extensive experience, we can often offer a lot of helpful advice.