Receptions
Background jazz for arrivals, networking and cocktails that sets a confident, upscale tone.
Corporate events and galas
Jazz band for corporate events and galas in New Jersey and NYC
Vinny Valentino brings live jazz to corporate events, galas, fundraisers and holiday parties in New Jersey and New York City. The band arrives on time, looking the part, and plays at a volume that keeps your guests talking and your program on schedule. Clients include Tiffany & Co., Rolls-Royce, Hackensack Meridian Health, the Smithsonian Institution and the American Museum of Natural History.
Grammy-nominatedGuitarist and composer
Steve Smith & Mark MurphyToured and performed with
Solo to ensembleConfigured to your room
Bergen County, NJServing NJ, NYC and the tri-state
Young genius with a brilliant tone and fresh ideas.
At a glance
What you get
- Lineups
- solo guitar (Quote on request); jazz trio (Quote on request); ensemble with strings (Quote on request)
- Music
- Standards, swing, bossa nova, ballads, and soul and pop favorites arranged for jazz
- Service area
- New Jersey, New York City, Westchester, Long Island and Fairfield County; worldwide by arrangement
- Presentation
- Vinny and the musicians take pride in looking the part
- Experience
- 40+ years performing; Grammy-nominated
- Booking
- (347) 618-9667 or vvsaid@gmail.com
Corporate events and galas
Built for the way events run
Galas and fundraisers
A full ensemble for gala evenings, timed around speeches, auctions and awards.
Holiday parties
Seasonal standards and swing for office and client celebrations.
Client dinners and launches
Solo guitar or a trio for executive dinners, product launches and hospitality suites.
About Vinny
A bandleader who has played the big rooms.
Vinny Valentino is a Grammy-nominated jazz guitarist and composer based in River Edge, New Jersey, with 40+ years of performing. He has played Birdland, the Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Ronnie Scott's and the DC Jazz Festival, and toured with drummer Steve Smith of Journey.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can the band work around speeches and a run of show?
Yes. Send the run of show with your inquiry. Sets are timed around remarks, awards and auctions, and the band takes cues from your planner.
Which companies has Vinny performed for?
Tiffany & Co. in New York City, Rolls-Royce on Long Island, Hackensack Meridian Health, the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC and the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.
What do corporate clients usually book?
A trio is the most requested option for receptions. Galas and larger ballrooms often call for the full ensemble, and executive dinners suit solo guitar.
Does Vinny work with event planners and venues directly?
Yes. Vinny coordinates timing, setup and technical details directly with your planner or venue team.
Service area
Where Vinny plays
Based in River Edge, Bergen County, New Jersey, and booked across the tri-state area. Vinny travels to events worldwide, available by arrangement.
New Jersey
- Bergen County
- Hudson County
- Essex County
- Passaic County
- Morris County
New York
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Westchester County
- Rockland County
- Long Island
Connecticut and worldwide
- Fairfield County
- Events worldwide, by arrangement
Corporate clients
Companies and institutions Vinny has performed for
- Tiffany & Co.
- New York City
- Rolls-Royce
- Long Island, New York
- Hackensack Meridian Health
- New Jersey
- Smithsonian Institution
- Washington, DC
- American Museum of Natural History
- New York City
Venues
Where Vinny has played
- Birdland
- New York City
- Blue Note
- New York City
- Jazz at Lincoln Center
- New York City
- Ronnie Scott's
- London
- DC Jazz Festival
- Washington, DC
Lineups
Choose your lineup
Solo jazz guitarist
Hire solo jazz guitarist Vinny Valentino for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinners and restaurants in New Jersey and NYC.
Vinny Valentino, jazz guitar
Quote on request
Jazz trio
Hire the Vinny Valentino jazz trio: guitar, bass and drums for weddings, corporate receptions, private parties and restaurants in New Jersey and NYC.
Jazz guitar (Vinny Valentino), bass and drums
Quote on request
Jazz ensemble with strings
A jazz ensemble with strings led by Grammy-nominated guitarist Vinny Valentino: guitar, bass, drums and strings for weddings and galas in New Jersey and NYC.
Jazz guitar (Vinny Valentino), bass and drums, plus a string section sized to the room
Quote on request
Occasions
More ways to book Vinny
Wedding jazz band
Wedding jazz band for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
Wedding musicPrivate party jazz musician
Jazz musician for private parties in New Jersey and NYC: anniversaries, birthdays, dinner parties and house concerts with Vinny Valentino, solo or trio.
Private parties
Restaurant and venue jazz trio
Live jazz trio and solo jazz guitar for restaurants, lounges, hotels and venues in New Jersey and NYC, led by Grammy-nominated guitarist Vinny Valentino.
Restaurants and venuesReservations
Let’s plan your evening.
Send the date, the venue and the kind of night you have in mind. Vinny will reply personally with ideas and availability.
vvsaid@gmail.comOr call (347) 618-9667