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Christmas 2023!
Hire a Christmas jazz band?
"My name is Kars Veling, founder and bandleader of the "Jazz Centrale"project.
With a jazz band from "De Jazz Centrale", you are assured of highly experienced professional musicians who contribute of Priceless deliver to your Christmas dinner or Christmas drink!
The concept is really unique—you determine the size of the jazz band yourself and you choose which instruments you want in the jazz band.
All musicians in my team are full time musician and specialized in background music. I have carefully selected them so that you can count on the absolute top of the jazz scene!
- Kars Veling
Founder and pianist
For individuals
for your Christmas party with an extra festive touch
Prepare your Christmas party or Christmas dinner family and friends additional festive by choosing live musical accompaniment!
For restaurants
a great way to offer something extra
Pamper your guests extra distinguishes you from the competition by hosting a professional jazz band during your Christmas dinners "De Jazz Centrale" to occur. A Christmas jazz band on Mont composed, with or without vocals, exactly appropriate at your restaurant. Always up nice to meet you volume so that conversations are not interrupted.
Corporate christmas parties
your colleagues immediately in the right mood
Make your Christmas drink, Christmas lunch or Christmas dinner extra special by having an atmospheric jazz band perform in the background. The cheerful jazz we play creates a casual atmosphere and immediately puts your colleagues in the right direction mood†
Samples
Listen to an impression of our swinging Christmas repertoire.
Also possible with vocals!
Classic christmas songs in a swinging jazz style
A Christmas drink or Christmas dinner is of course not complete without atmospheric background music. Especially for that reason, we will spice up our regular jazz repertoire with the best christmas songs† Our repertoire is that way excellent adapted to the specific wishes during the holidays. Your guests will be pleasantly surprised by the swinging rendition of the well-known hits.
A swinging and groovy Christmas repertoire
Below an impression of our swinging Christmas repertoire that we perform with a live jazz band.
- Silver Bells
- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reendeer
- 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 Clause is coming to town
- Have yourself a merry little christmas
- White Christmas
- Frosty the snowman
...And many other Christmas classics!
In short: tasty recognizable atmospheric Christmas songs, topped with a swinging jazz sauce† Your guests will love it!
Popular line-ups during Christmas
Below line-ups are very popular during the Christmas season with "De Jazz Centrale"† Always available, always swinging, always at a pleasant volume and always professional.
Many line-ups also with singing possible. See below!
Saxophone Jazz Trio
piano + double bass + saxophone
The following guidelines apply:
Public
= up to 50 guests
= up to 200 guests
Rates
= most affordable
= highest price
Volume
= maximum volume is very low
= maximum volume is high, suitable for larger audiences
Dynamics
= softly, subtle and mild sounds
= high dynamics, variation and power
Public
Rates
Volume
Dynamics
The frequently booked jazz duo of the Jazz Centrale (piano and double bass), enhanced with the smooth and lively sounds of the most favored jazz instrument. We promise to create a splendid ambiance at your event or party.
Allround Jazz Duo
piano + double bass
The following guidelines apply:
Public
= up to 50 guests
= up to 200 guests
Rates
= most affordable
= highest price
Volume
= maximum volume is very low
= maximum volume is high, suitable for larger audiences
Dynamics
= softly, subtle and mild sounds
= high dynamics, variation and power
Public
Rates
Volume
Dynamics
Affordable and intimate line-up . Suitable for smaller parties. Ideal for concerts at home, for instance during a dinner.
Swing trio
piano + double bass + jazz guitar
The following guidelines apply:
Public
= up to 50 guests
= up to 200 guests
Rates
= most affordable
= highest price
Volume
= maximum volume is very low
= maximum volume is high, suitable for larger audiences
Dynamics
= softly, subtle and mild sounds
= high dynamics, variation and power
Public
Rates
Volume
Dynamics
A super swinging jazz trio. No drums, but very swinging because of the rhythmic Jazz guitar. This trio became famous by the legendary jazz trio with Oscar Peterson, Herb Ellis and Ray Brown.
Allround Jazz Trio
piano + double bass + drums
The following guidelines apply:
Public
= up to 50 guests
= up to 200 guests
Rates
= most affordable
= highest price
Volume
= maximum volume is very low
= maximum volume is high, suitable for larger audiences
Dynamics
= softly, subtle and mild sounds
= high dynamics, variation and power
Public
Rates
Volume
Dynamics
A classic masterpiece, the standard set-up of piano, double bass and drums. With the energy of the drummer who never plays too loud, but always grooves.
Jazz bands with vocals
With a singer or singer, your jazz band gets even more charisma and class. The vocalists below sing a swinging jazz repertoire during the holidays!
Saralee
From the finest swing classics to the most funky danceable jazz hits
Often booked in combination with our all-round jazz trio | all-round jazz quartet | all-round jazz duo
Eline
Swinging rhythm & blues with a sauce of afro cuban jazz
Often booked in combination with our all-round jazz trio | all-round jazz quartet | all-round jazz duo
Willem
The best ballroom classics in the style of Frank Sinatra or Michael Bublé
Often booked in combination with our all-round jazz trio | all-round jazz quartet | all-round jazz duo
Mylene
Experience the exuberant Roaring 20 's in all their facets
Mylène can be booked with two, three or four accompanying instruments.
Reviews by our clients
What a service
"What a service and what a sound! Partly because of that "De Jazz Centrale" Our Christmas dinner turned out to be a very nice party. What a beautiful voice Mylene has! Toppers! Thank you very much. University of Twente ICTS"
Josee Wesseleer - University of Twente
Completes it
"On 8 December last year, we (Progress Software) organized our “annual Christmas party” at our head office in Rotterdam with the musical accompaniment of "De Jazz Centrale". The adage they use "with consultation we come to the best solutions!" certainly applies to this professional organization.
After a few minutes of looking at the website of "De Jazz Centrale"In my preparation, I was quickly approached by Kars Veling through the chat function asking if everything was clear, and if I had any questions, all this through a pleasant and very service-oriented approach. The choice was therefore quickly made to finalize our booking.
I say: see you next year Kars!"
Eric Jan Deijl
ProgressSoftware Rotterdam
A golden edge
"Our party definitely got that golden edge because of your band. Just the right atmosphere, good dancing, but also talking was possible. Thank you very much for your fantastic contribution."
Daniëlle Dubois
Christmas dinner from Gilead Sciences Belgium
La Plaza Hotel Brussels
Last minute specialist
"Due to the cancellation of a band, I needed a musical filler for the Christmas party three days in advance. "De Jazz Centrale" it was settled within a few hours. And the musical performance that the two men showed was also of a good level. Here speaks a satisfied customer and I will "De Jazz Centrale" definitely keep it in mind for the next event."
Koen van Asten
River Dunes Service Company
Thank you!
"The employees of the NVZ enjoyed your performance during the Christmas drink. It was an attractive, swinging and welcome addition to the evening. Thank you very much for that!"
Jan, Monique, Lara, Renske and Marieke —
Dutch Association of Hospitals
Why the Jazz Centrale?
- Pleasant unamplified volume;
- Several formations, suitable for every budget;
- Professional musicians (conservatory);
- Big team: performance always goes on;
- Enthusiastic and neat-looking musicians;
- Requires little space.
- Fast professional responses to mail and telephone;
- Pleasant unamplified volume;
- We meet our agreements;
- No anonymous booking agency, but direct contact;
- More than 500 gigs in the last 5 years.
It "Jazz Centrale" concept
"De Jazz Centrale" is unique in his method! You put together the jazz band yourself! This is how you configure a band, for example a jazz trio, that is specific to your musical to wish and budget fit.
Not sure what to choose? No worries!
Thanks to many hundreds of performances, we have received an extraordinary amount experience, and have experienced almost every situation. You can therefore rely on our real practical experience!
In good consultation we almost always find a perfectly suitable arrangement†
Adapted to the situation
Our music at your Christmas dinner or Christmas party is always adapted to the situation. The volume is modest, so that your guests can converse with each other in a relaxed manner. We also choose the repertoire in such a way that this yields accessible music - also for the non-jazz connoisseur!
We take care of everything
We can do both for businesses if individuals our atmospheric jazz performances. We are often booked for the setting of business Christmas dinners, but you can also contact us for Christmas drinks in a personal atmosphere.
Both for companies and individuals
- You only need to provide one thing, and that is an outlet. In front of all We provide other equipment and instruments ourselves.
- You are assured of very high background music level† Your guests will certainly be impressed.
- If a musician suddenly becomes ill, we can always provide an equally good substitute Bet.
Need advice? Call us!
Call or WhatsApp us to talk about your specific wishes and plans. We can often give a lot of useful tips from our extensive experience.
