Villa Music Productions offers the finest in sophisticated live entertainment, with a variety of ensembles to suit any occasion.

Featured Ensembles:

Wayne Roberts Sextet - Featuring the music of the John Kirby Sextet (The Biggest Little Big Band In The Land), an all-star sextet that gained notoriety in the late 30's with their long standing engagement at the Onyx Club on 52nd St. The Wayne Roberts Sextet also plays a wide variety of music from the jazz and standards repertoire including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fats Waller and Benny Goodman.

Instrumentation: Trumpet, Alto/Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Piano, Bass and Drums. For more information, click here. Check out the Sample Tracks for a small sampling of this music.

N.Y. Repertory Jazz Octet - Featuring small band jazz from the 30's to the 60's including Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Benny Goodman and Jump Swing. This is a larger ensemble with the impact of a big band without the size.

Instrumentation: Trumpet, Trombone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Piano, Bass and Drums

17 Piece Big Band - In the tradition of the swing dance bands from the 40's with emphasis on Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Vocalist optional.

Other Suggested Ensembles:

• Piano/Guitar and Bass
• Piano/Guitar, Bass and Drums
• Quartet: Saxophone/Trumpet, Piano/Guitar, Bass and Drums
• Vocalist (male/female) available for all ensembles, upon request.

For The Cocktail Hour:

• Small Jazz Band
• String Quartet
• Classical String Ensemble
• Baroque Ensemble
• Solo Guitar/Piano
• Guitar Duo
• Harp