Vinny Valentino performing with a jazz ensemble including violin in a fireside parlor

Full ensemble

Jazz ensemble with strings for weddings and galas in New Jersey and NYC

Vinny Valentino's jazz ensemble with strings adds a string section to his guitar, bass and drums rhythm section. Based in River Edge, New Jersey, the ensemble plays wedding receptions, galas and fundraisers across New Jersey and New York City, with the string section sized to the room.

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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.

George BensonTen-time Grammy winner

At a glance

What you get

Lineup: Jazz guitar (Vinny Valentino), bass and drums, plus a string section sized to the room
Starting price: 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

Full ensemble

Where the full ensemble works best

Jazz guitarist Vinny Valentino smiling as he plays a blue archtop guitar

Wedding receptions

First dances and dinner sets with strings, then more groove as the night goes on.

Vinny Valentino singing and playing guitar on stage at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club in London

Galas and fundraisers

Ballroom evenings timed around speeches, auctions and awards.

Vinny Valentino on stage with his archtop guitar

Large corporate events

Holiday parties and client events for bigger rooms and guest counts.

Vinny Valentino seated with an acoustic guitar

Showcase evenings

Venue showcases and premieres that call for a full stage.

Black and white portrait of jazz guitarist Vinny Valentino at the microphone

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.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

What is the lineup of the full ensemble?

Jazz guitar (Vinny Valentino), bass and drums, plus a string section. The size of the string section is set to your room and budget.

When should I book the full ensemble instead of the trio?

For receptions, galas and large rooms where you want strings and a bigger sound. The trio suits cocktail hours and smaller rooms.

Can the ensemble learn our first dance song?

Yes. Include your requests with your inquiry and Vinny will confirm the arrangement well before the date.

All booking questions

Vinny Valentino performing with his band on a concert stage before a large audience

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

Vinny Valentino seated with a nylon-string guitar

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

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

Lineups

Choose your lineup

Vinny Valentino seated with an archtop guitar

Solo guitar

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

Solo guitar

Vinny Valentino and his band on a concert hall stage

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 trio

Occasions

More ways to book Vinny

Corporate events and galas

Corporate event and gala jazz band

Live jazz for corporate events, galas, fundraisers and holiday parties in New Jersey and NYC.

Corporate events

Vinny Valentino playing an archtop guitar in an elegant parlor

Weddings

Wedding jazz band

Wedding jazz band for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.

Wedding music

Close-up of Vinny Valentino's hands on an archtop jazz guitar

Private parties and dinners

Private 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

Vinny Valentino performing with a jazz trio in a New York club

Restaurants, lounges and venues

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 venues

Reservations

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.com

Or call (347) 618-9667

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