Lady J Duo Jazz Band from Ottawa, ON

The Lady J Duo sets the gold standard in live entertainment, blending jazz sophistication with pop flair. We met in 2006 and over the last two decades we've played more than 2800 world-class shows for a wide variety of audiences and a long list of discerning clients. For the first decade, our high-energy Top 40 songs packed dancefloors at pubs and nightclubs across Asia and the GCC. Now, we continue to gig full-time, bringing joyful, jazzy vibes and funky elegance to events and upscale venues. Our sound is passionate and polished, and our onstage presentation is captivating and engaging. We are partners in life as well as music, and we divide our year between Ottawa and Dubai, where we perform at weddings, corporate galas, luxury brand events, and hold residencies at some of the most chic venues in town. ? Winner of the Best Live Wedding Entertainment & Band 2026 — the Middle East LUXlife Wedding Music Performance Excellence Award 2026 ? Our clients rave about our professionalism, the positive energy we bring to every room, how easy we are to work with, and how much their guests love the songs we choose to play. ? We take pride in creating a full band sound without using back tracks: Janelle provides lead vocals, and is supported by Felix on guitar and vocals, looping additional guitar and bass parts and using a drum machine in order to achieve a full band sound in a very compact format. We have a 300-song repertoire, though we are best known for our rearrangements of jazz tunes and Top 40 classics. We draw on our favourite genres to create our own unique blend, always keeping the music elegant, upbeat, and funky: swinging jazz standards blues classic rock n' roll country disco funk classic rock reggae hip hop singalong favourites ? We are the perfect blend of experience and excellence: a jazz cover band for music that sets the tone, holds the room, and makes evenings unforgettable. Our commitment to excellence takes every event from impressive to unforgettable.