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Dinner Dance | Latin Music @ Jonathan Club

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Dinner Dance | Latin Music @ Jonathan Club
Elegant Music Jazz Trio Live @ Jonathan Club

Dinner Dance Party

Wine, Food, Music, Dancing

On Saturday February 9, 2019 the Elegant Music Jazz Trio performed for Stardusters/alaRoma at the Jonathan Club 6:30 – 10:30.

Men and women dressed in formal evening attire met and enjoyed cocktails, amazing food and as the evening progressed one thing lead to another and these couples, danced!

Guided by perfect manners and a common purpose to have a good time everyone seemed to know what to do; men conducted themselves as gentlemen and women conducted themselves as ladies; everyone enjoyed the company of each other.

Dance Party
Elegant Music Jazz Trio @ The California Club

 

This was an elegant evening together with friends. The Elegant Music Jazz Trio has a large repertoire. In addition to Rock and Roll and Jazz Standards from the Great American Songbook, Latin Ballroom Dance Music was also requested.

Here is a partial song list of the Latin Music we played:

Danza Kudro

Bailamos cha-cha-cha

A Mover la Colita – Cumbia

La Bamba,Ritchie Valens

Shape of you, Ed Sheeran

Adios, Latin Standard

I Dream of Jeanie, Main Theme

Green Eyes, Latin Standard

Tico Tico, Latin Standard

Havana, Camila Cabello

Tequila, The Champs

Cheap thrills, Sia

Oye Como Va, Santana

 

Happy Times

There are private organizations and clubs that observe traditions such as the dinner dance. These celebrate and forward the ideals of happier times. These groups meet simply to have a good time; the result, another successful party!

I look forward to speaking with you about your ideas for your special event.

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

Elegant Music 323-270-3650

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Inspire And Be Inspired

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Inspire

The word “Inspire” comes from Latin inspirare “to breathe or blow into”, from the word spirare, meaning “to breathe.”

The earliest written English uses of inspire give it the meaning “to influence, move, or guide (through speech or action) through divine or supernatural agency or power.” 

Here too “Inspire” is connected with the word spirit (which comes from the Latin word for “breath,” spiritus, which is also from spirare).

As individuals we can do great things. However, people need people and we are better together. Coming together to have a good time, greater effects are created.

Vocalist Madeline Rahn with the Elegant Music Quartet @ ArtNight 2022

Inspire And Be Inspired

It is quite special to include a performance as part of any event.

On Thursday October 20, 2022 the Elegant Music Star Trek Jazz Trio performed as part of the Learning Works Fundraiser held at a private residence in Pasadena. There I accompanied Vocalist Madeline Rahn in a short program.

Itinerary

6:00 – 7:00 cocktail reception with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio.

7:00 Performance by Vocalist Madeline Rahn & Pianist Eric Zimmermann

 

Program

 

“Is That All There Is”

Composed by Leiber and Stoller (recorded by Peggy Lee)

 

“Breath” (from In The Heights)

composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda

 

“For Good” (from Wicked)

composed by Stephen Schwartz

7:30 Fundraising fun.

8:00 – 9:00 Desert with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio

 

 

 

 

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Time Of The Season | Party Music

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It’s The Time Of The Season.

 

End of Summer.

Enjoying a sweet moment @ Ritz-Carlton Bacara Santa Barbara.

Solo Piano by Eric Zimmemann

Planning and Coordination by Tricia Dahlgren Events

 

In working with couples and individuals planning music for their special event I have observed that…

…as an important date approaches life gets busier.

As one becomes creative and more aware of what needs to be done for the success of their event, life does seem to “speed up”.

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Life Getting Busier

If you are already a busy person then hold on to your hat because life will be going that much faster. In addition to Birthdays and Anniversary celebrations, there are important holiday events coming up.

As of this writing there are… 

 

186 shopping days left before Ramadan

(Ramadan – Islamic Festival of Breaking Fast) For 2023 Ramadan starts on the evening of Wednesday, March 22nd lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Thursday, April 20.

  • Traditions include:  Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food…

Watch Video: Something Just Like This The Elegant Music Quartet

 

 

 

68 days before Thanksgiving

Thursday November 24th.

  • Traditions include:  Visiting family and friends and great food…
Baked Apples
My baked apples:  Raisins – Cinnamon – Butter. On a cool cloudy day they can make the whole house feel like Thanksgiving.

 

99 shopping days left before Kwanzaa

“Kwanzaa” is from the Swahili phrase, “matunda ya kwanza,” which means “first fruits.” Dec 26, 2022 through Jan 1, 2023.    

  • Traditions include: Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food…

Concert on The Front Lawn

 

 

 

98 shopping dates left before Christmas

Dec. 25, 2022  

  • Traditions include:  Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food…
Elegant Music Quintet video: “The Holly and the Ivy” Elegant Music 15th Anniversary Concert

 

 

92 shopping dates left before the start of Hanukkah

Sunday Dec. 18th through Monday Dec. 26th.

  • Traditions include:  Visiting family and friends, gift giving and great food…

Time Of The Season | Party Music | Elegant Music

See:  Cocktail Hour & Dinner Party Fun with The Elegant Music Jazz Trio

Only 44 costume designing days until Halloween

October 31, 2022

  • Traditions include: Visiting your neighbors in disguise and eating too much of their candy…
Elegant Music Star Trek Jazz Trio – Halloween Music in a Jazz Style – Out of this world!

 

The Reason for the Season

At every event that I have ever performed, guests enjoy seeing each other.

At recent events I have noticed just how much more guests enjoy being together! Be assured that the event you are planning is greatly anticipated and will be well attended.

For over 30 years, Elegant Music has provided Live Music, DJ Dance Music and Professional Announcing for weddings and events in some of the most beautiful locations throughout Southern California.

I look forward to hearing your ideas and helping to make your celebration the best ever :-)

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

Elegant Music 323-270-3650

PS:  It is only 105 days before New Year’s Eve December 31, 2022. 

  • Traditions include: Party with family and friends, great food and dancing!
New Year’s Eve Party, Long Beach, CA

PPS: New Year’s Day is of course on January 1st 2023. This year, New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday. The 134th Rose Parade and 109th Rose Bowl Game will be held on Monday, January 2, 2023. The events will occur the day after New Year’s Day in keeping with the Tournament’s “Never on Sunday” tradition adopted in 1893.

The Elegant Music Jazz Trio will be performing for guests at a private event at the CBRE Towers located in the center of the Rose Parade on the corner of Colorado Blvd and Lake Avenue from 6:00 – 11:00 AM. During band breaks I’ll be spinning Dance Music favorites as DJ/MC.

 

Question: Did you know that the Rose Parade once featured Chariot Races?

Please see:  Pasadena Celebrates!

 

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Dinner Dance | Wine Dinner Parties

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Dinner Dance | Wine Dinner
Elegant Music Jazz Trio @ a private club in Pasadena

 

The Dinner Dance | Wine Dinner

The Dinner Dance | Wine Dinner is all about dining and dancing. Just think of it:

  • 5:00 – 6:00 Guests arrive to solo piano music during the cocktail hour.
  • 6:00 Then doors open to the ballroom.
  • To the Piano we add String Bass and Drums. (already setup in the ballroom) Chimes are rung.
  • 6:00 – 6:15 Guests entering the ballroom take a turn on the dance floor.
  • 6:15 – 6:40 seated to enjoy their first course with wine and conversation.
  • 6:40 – 7:00 After their first course, guests are invited to the dance floor. The ensemble plays some easy ballroom dance tunes.  During this short dance set the table is cleared and set for the next course.
  • 7:00 – 7:20 Then with a nod from the banquet captain, an announcement is made inviting guests to be seated for their next course; more wine and more conversation.
  • 7:20 – 7:40 After the second course the trio starts up again this time playing more upbeat yet elegant dance music. Again, while guests are enjoying themselves on the dance floor the table is cleared and set for the next course.
  • 7:40 – 8:00 Guests are seated, next course is served, and so on.

That’s a Dinner Dance or Wine Dinner:

Dining and dancing alternate throughout the evening and everyone has a good time.

 

Sommolier / Wine Steward

The only thing I can think of that could be added to the above would be a 2 to 3 minute scripted presentation introducing each dinner course and wine paring. It may be that attendees could order cases of wine featured at the dinner :-)

Please see:
Dinner Dance in a Secret Location with
The Elegant Music Jazz Trio

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann

Elegant Music 323-270-3650

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Elegant Music Jazz Trio & Rock Guitar – I Shot The Sheriff @ a backyard party

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Just as each celebration is unique, there are many faces to the Elegant Music Jazz Trio. We like all kinds of music and enjoy playing everything from formal events to pool parties.

The following post features a variety of instrument combinations and styles played by the Elegant Music Jazz Trio.

Pool Party

Elegant Music Jazz Trio “in Hawaiian Shirts” playing “Latin Music”.

See more about this Ensemble: Elegant Music Jazz Trio plays “Tequila” Cover
 

Add Guitar = Classic Rock Too…

Traditionally the Elegant Music Jazz Trio features Piano, String Bass and Drums.

Instruments are added to play the music requested or to fit the style or theme of the event.

Here is a video of the Elegant Music Jazz Trio with Rock Guitar (Keyboard, Electric Bass, Drums and Guitar) performing “I Shot The Sheriff” during a “postponed Christmas party” in May 2022. I take no credit for the cinematography of this short video. I had given my camera/phone to a guest (because I was busy playing piano) and they shot the video as best as they could.

See more about this post: Elegant Music Jazz Trio plays “Tequila” Cover

Jazz @ The Langham

Talking about music is a lot of fun; one great song leads to another :-) I think helping plan music that fits the client’s vision for their event is just as much fun as performing.

This client understood that each part of her celebration could have its own music. She wanted music selections from “The Great American Songbook” for her cocktail hour. Here is the Elegant Music Jazz Trio playing on the Viennese Terrace at the Langham.

See more about this event: Beautiful Wedding @ The Langham
 

Pool Party With Pink Poodles at the Purple House

This annual event (a birthday party) affectionately known as “The Purple House Gig”. This version of the Elegant Music Jazz Trio features Guitar, String Bass and Piano playing Jazz Standards and Covers of Contemporary Popular Music.

See more about this event: Pool Party With Pink Poodles @ The Purple House
 

Elegant Roof Top Dinner Party with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio

This ensemble plays regularly for social club’s dinner dances at such venues as the Valley Hunt Club, California Club, Annandale Golf Club.  At these events Men and Women put on their finest and conduct themselves as Gentlemen and Ladies.  A high level of service is routinely presented at these iconic locations.  Everyone has a good time.

See more about this event: Elegant Rooftop Dinner Party with the Elegant Music Jazz Trio
 

Putting it all Together

Along with a high level of service, beautiful location, decor and design, music contributes greatly to the atmosphere of any event.

It’s so much fun putting it all together. I look forward to speaking with you about music you like :-)

Sincerely, Eric Zimmermann 323-270-3650

 

 

 

 

 

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