Melodyville Swingtet
If you are looking for sophisticated, glittering 1940s and 50s jazz, look no further. Melodyville - the instrumentalists from the original trailblazing, glamorous band Lapis Luna - create a signature soundtrack for your party.
Flawlessly performing jazz standards, enchanting ballads, obscure swing era gems, and vintage melodies the way they were meant to be heard: vibrant, fun, romantic, and cool!
Melodyville has performed at hundreds of social gatherings, including weddings, galas, salons, jazz clubs, festivals, swing dances, cocktail & dinner parties, film premiers, Broadway openings, celebrity soirees, and fundraisers.
They have been highly rated by their couples so many times they are in the knot's Hall of Fame for "Best Of Weddings"
New York Magazine declared the band as an ‘Ultimate New York City Wedding’ band choice.
The Melodyville Swingtet has a splendid style bridging elegance with knock-out swinging fun. Our dynamic instrumental jazz combos feature infinite combinations from duo to big band. The band exemplifies the cherished music of the Great American Songbook: Porter, Gershwin, Ellington, and favorites made famous by Sinatra, Ella, Nat, Jobim, Parker, and notables of the era.
Perfect for cocktail hour, dinner, and a little dancing before the DJ takes over, with a variety of jazz styles including straight-ahead jazz, bebop, standards, bossa nova, blues, swing, and big band. Our musicians are with the upper echelon of NYC jazz bands playing countless weddings, cocktail parties, galas, lounges, concerts, and festivals, together per year.
The Norville Trio
Led by one of the most revered vibraphonists, Tom Beckham, the Norville Trio restores the infinitely swinging arrangements of Red Norvo’s celebrated vibes, guitar, and bass trio. This unique trio mixes swanky 1950s cocktail party cheer with swing era tunes. Playing standards from the 1940s through the 1960s, they are the ensemble that is always a delight!
The trio is excellent for cocktail and dinner hours, creating the coolest background moods EVER. Recognized as bringing the xylophone, formerly a vaudeville instrument, into jazz, Red Norvo was a sideman with the great big bands. He also led his own swing band and had one of the supreme jazz trios of all time. It’s no wonder he was called Mr. Swing!
Solo Piano
Sometimes a party needs a cheerful and subtle approach to building the perfect atmosphere. Our solo pianist plays jazz and bossa nova spanning the 1940s-1960s with selections including Porter, Gershwin, Jobim, Ellington, Monk, Tatum, Evans, and Peterson.
Perfect for cocktail parties, corporate events, brunches and dinner hour. Please note this is best for venues and homes with real pianos.
We also offer solo stride piano music from the 1920s, please inquire.
We were delighted for the opportunity to raise awareness and support for our work, and Lapis Luna was a wonderful addition to the evening. Please know that you and the band have our very best wishes.
Sincerely,
Bill Clinton, Hillary Rodham Clinton, Chelsea Clinton
Lapis Luna was the perfect addition to our wedding. I can't thank you enough for your professionalism and flat out amazing talent. I truly have to say that booking you was the easiest and most stress free part of my wedding planning. Please know that I listen to you guys at home all the time, with a smile, and I felt we found a true gem with your music. Every single one of our guests raved about you and everyone danced because Lapis Luna is pure, swinging, romance!
Christina Hendricks and Geoffrey Arrend, New York City/Los Angeles
Lapis Luna's Melodyville really set the tone for our wedding. Spectacular, first-rate musicians (I am one myself--I know what I'm talking about!). Extensive, flexible selections. They even LOOKED amazing! Without getting too hands-on with them (our choice--we were sick of planning:)), we really put our trust in them to just show up and be "perfect"....and they truly were. Countless guests remarked to us how they were just blow away by them. My husband and I still refer to them as the "under-cover MVP's" of our wedding day. All of this in addition to be kind and professional and WILDLY accommodating. Cannot recommend them enough!
Brynn & Bobby Moynihan (SNL), Brooklyn, NY
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