Ceremony
Solo jazz guitar for the prelude, processional and recessional. Quiet enough for vows, warm enough to fill a garden or a chapel.
Weddings
Wedding jazz band in New Jersey and New York City
Vinny Valentino leads a wedding jazz band for weddings across New Jersey and New York City: solo guitar for the ceremony, a trio for cocktail hour and dinner, and a full ensemble for the reception. Every set is planned around your timeline, your venue and the songs that matter to you.
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
Weddings
Music for every part of the day
Cocktail hour
Standards, bossa nova and swing while your guests mingle. This is where a jazz trio earns its keep.
Dinner
Relaxed, lower-volume sets that let conversation lead and still give the room a pulse.
Reception
A larger ensemble with more groove for the first dance and the evening that follows.
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 Vinny play our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour?
Yes. A common plan is solo guitar for the ceremony, then a trio for cocktail hour. Vinny can stay on for dinner or bring a full ensemble for the reception.
Can we request a song for the processional or first dance?
Yes. Include your requests with your inquiry. Vinny will confirm which songs can be arranged for your ensemble well before the date.
Which wedding venues does Vinny play?
Ballrooms, country clubs, estates, restaurants and rooftop venues across North Jersey, New York City and the surrounding tri-state area.
How far ahead should we book wedding music?
Saturdays in spring and fall fill first, so reaching out 6 to 12 months ahead is wise. Shorter-notice dates are often still possible, so it is always worth asking.
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 eventsPrivate 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