Anniversaries
The songs from your first dance or the year you met, played the way you remember them.
Private parties and dinners
Jazz guitarist for private parties and dinners in New Jersey
Vinny Valentino plays live jazz for private parties across New Jersey and New York City: anniversaries, milestone birthdays, dinner parties and house concerts. Solo guitar suits a living room or a dinner table. A trio turns a backyard or a private dining room into a jazz club for the night.
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
Private parties and dinners
Evenings Vinny plays
Milestone birthdays
A trio for a 50th, 60th or 70th that feels like a night out at a great club.
Dinner parties
Solo jazz guitar at conversation volume, from the first glass to dessert.
House concerts
A listening set for guests who came for the music, with a few stories between songs.
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
Is solo guitar enough for a party at home?
For most homes and private dining rooms, yes. Solo guitar fills the room without overpowering conversation. Larger gatherings or outdoor parties are a good fit for the trio.
Can Vinny play a surprise song for the guest of honor?
Yes. Send the song with your inquiry and Vinny will confirm the arrangement ahead of the date.
How much space does the band need?
Solo guitar needs a corner and a chair. A trio needs a small level area near a power outlet. Vinny will confirm the details for your space.
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
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
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
Corporate event and gala jazz band
Live jazz for corporate events, galas, fundraisers and holiday parties in New Jersey and NYC.
Corporate eventsWedding jazz band
Wedding jazz band for your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.
Wedding music
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