Wedding ceremonies
Prelude, processional and recessional music for chapels, gardens and small ceremony spaces.
Solo guitar
Solo jazz guitarist for hire in New Jersey and NYC
Vinny Valentino is a Grammy-nominated solo jazz guitarist for hire in New Jersey and New York City, based in River Edge, Bergen County. One guitar, 40+ years of performing, and a repertoire of standards, bossa nova and ballads for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinners and restaurant nights.
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
- Lineup
- Vinny Valentino, jazz guitar
- 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
Solo guitar
Where solo guitar works best
Cocktail hours
Standards and bossa nova at conversation volume while guests arrive.
Dinner parties
Background jazz for private dinners at home or in a private dining room.
Restaurants
Brunch and dinner service where the music should sit under the conversation.
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
What is the lineup for solo jazz guitar?
One musician: Vinny Valentino on jazz guitar.
Can solo guitar move into a trio later in the evening?
Yes. A common wedding plan is solo guitar for the ceremony, then the trio for cocktail hour and dinner.
How much space does solo guitar need?
A corner and a chair. 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
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
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
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