The e-vents team & the Sheraton are thrilled to have COCKTAIL SAX JAZZ BAND as one of our featured vendors at THE Indy Area Vendor Showcase - Bridal Event 2009.
The owner, Paul Thomas, has kindly dropped by for a chat and to let you know a little bit more about his band. Here is a bit about the band from their website -"Cocktail Sax is an elegant jazz band playing in the Indianapolis area creating special memorable events. We play a variety of Corporate Events and Receptions, Wedding Receptions, Private Parties, Jazz and Music Festivals, and local jazz restaurants/clubs. As an Indianapolis Jazz Band, our great musicians consist of a sax player, keyboards, drums and jazz bass enhance your event to add a sophisticated and stylish atmosphere. We provide the music to make your event high energy or mellow smooth jazz whichever you desire to facilitate the ideal special event.
We specialize in jazz and play popular variety songs with musical styles from big band, love songs, and smooth jazz sounds. The band is composed of saxophones, keyboard, bass and drums with optional male or female vocals as the need demands."
The owner, Paul Thomas, has kindly dropped by for a chat and to let you know a little bit more about his band. Here is a bit about the band from their website -"Cocktail Sax is an elegant jazz band playing in the Indianapolis area creating special memorable events. We play a variety of Corporate Events and Receptions, Wedding Receptions, Private Parties, Jazz and Music Festivals, and local jazz restaurants/clubs. As an Indianapolis Jazz Band, our great musicians consist of a sax player, keyboards, drums and jazz bass enhance your event to add a sophisticated and stylish atmosphere. We provide the music to make your event high energy or mellow smooth jazz whichever you desire to facilitate the ideal special event.
We specialize in jazz and play popular variety songs with musical styles from big band, love songs, and smooth jazz sounds. The band is composed of saxophones, keyboard, bass and drums with optional male or female vocals as the need demands."
e-vents: Thanks for dropping by! How long have you been in the business?
Paul Thomas: We started in 2007, went full time in Jan 2008
e-vents:What was the inspiration for the name of your company?
Paul Thomas:We wanted to create a band focused on Cocktail Receptions, to be the best Cocktail Reception band in the market. We wanted to highlight that we are more than a jazz trio by adding in the sultry s
axophone sound. So, Cocktail Sax became the name.
axophone sound. So, Cocktail Sax became the name. e-vents:What services/products do you provide?
Paul Thomas: We focus on providing elegant classic live music for Cocktail Receptions and parties. We also DJ. So, we bring a new option to the market if needed… Live Band plus DJ. Elegant live band for 2 hours then DJ time for the wild party.We also have an extensive Event Lighting business. We provide Dance lighting or Event Lighting for small and medium sized events. We work to bring unique lighting to help make an event sparkle.
e-vents: What has been your greatest accomplishment thus far?
Paul Thomas: 100% happy clients. I expected a few unhappy, but that hasn’t happened. We have been received incredibly well in the market. People of all ages really enjoy the music.
e-vents: What is the current trend in your industry?
Paul Thomas: Downsizing. People are having budget issues with having live entertainment at their events.This actually is working in our favor.We are much less expensive than larger Party bands, so as people look for an alternative to an expensive Party band, they find us.. our music… and our price very attractive.
e-vents:Describe your musical style……
Paul Thomas:We are known as Michael Buble, Nora Jones, Frank Sinatra, Rat Pack style music. We play elegant classic jazz music with sultry saxophone, keyboards, bass and drum… optional vocals if needed.
e-vents: Favorite song?
Paul Thomas: Fly me to the Moon – everyone loves this song
e-vents: Most requested song?
Paul Thomas: Fly me to the Moon – everyone asks for this song
e-vents: Suggestions for clients when preparing for an event?
Paul Thomas: Have a theme… if there is a theme, we will try to work the music around the theme.. or have special music for a special moment at the event. If the client has a special song they want, we do it…
e-vents: Final words?
Paul Thomas: Our rates typically range from $300 - $1,500 for an event.. depending on number of musicians and length of the event…
Paul - Thanks again for stopping by and giving us a little insight into your band.
Readers, be sure to check out samples of music from COCKTAIL SAX JAZZ BAND here. You can also find COCKTAIL SAX JAZZ BAND at THE Indy Area Vendor Showcase- Bridal Event on March 29th. The'll be located in the faboulous "LOUNGE". Come hear their music as well as experience their event lighting!
Photo credits: Cocktail Sax Jazz Band website and on3 Photography
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