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

A jazz band or vinyl DJ for your garden party

Chilled champagne, ice-cold drinks, a sizzling BBQ with delicious food, and warm temperatures. Frame all that with the swinging sounds of jazz in the background—that's how you throw the perfect garden party! And of course, with live jazz from De Jazz Centrale. Or, go for the vintage vibe of a vinyl DJ.

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Jazz at your garden party

Here's how to instantly set the perfect mood

Whether you go for a charming and compact jazz duo to welcome your guests, or a full jazz band with a vocalist, the professional musicians from De Jazz Centrale always know how to set the perfect mood.

Always at a pleasant, almost unamplified volume, always swinging, and always a perfect fit for your garden party.

We've already brought swinging background music to many garden parties at a very high professional level—all over the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, NRW, and beyond.

From duo to full jazz band

For example, pick a jazz duo or jazz trio for a lovely start to your garden party. We can easily play for several hours. And as the afternoon or evening goes on, you can expand the jazz band, perhaps by adding a vocalist. Finish off with a few hours of pure jazz, soul, funk, hip-hop, R&B, and dance from our vinyl DJ, and your garden party is guaranteed to be a huge success that you and your guests will happily look back on for a long time!

Our most popular setups

Below is a selection of our most popular setups. Besides these popular options, we naturally have many more great combinations. You can also find a selection of excellent jazz vocalists on this site who can complete your jazz band. And finally: Kars is always happy to advise you on the best choice for the specific situation at your garden party.

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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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 

This all-time favorite trio features the classic combo of piano, double bass, and drums. It's got everything you need for amazing music, complete with a drummer who brings the energy without ever playing too loud – always swinging!

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Roaming Jazz Trio

Jazz Guitar + 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 

This is a lovely combo featuring a swinging saxophone. It doesn't take up much space and is pretty mobile, making it perfect for outdoor gigs.

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Jazz band with vocalist

Complete jazz band with vocalist

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 

Get ready to be transported back to the authentic '50s and '60s with a swinging jazz band and a super stylish vocalist! At Jazz Centrale, you can pick from a fantastic selection of carefully chosen jazz vocalists who will totally elevate your party or event.

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Vinyl DJ

Vinyl DJ

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 

Groove to the finest jazz, soul, funk, hiphop, and R&B, all expertly spun from vinyl records! You can book our Vinyl DJ to set the mood alongside a live performance, or as a standalone DJ for your happy hour, party, or any event.

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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!"

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.

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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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