Soul Wagon Jazz Band from Austin, TX

If you love jazz and blues, then you've found your fit with Soul Wagon - Allow us to help make your event truly outstanding with world class American roots music. -- We provide vocal and/or instrumental music– classic jazz and blues, funk, bossa nova, or New Orleans music– if you're looking for groovy, then look no further. Soul Wagon carries on the soulful and swingin' sounds of the enormous collection of roots music called Jazz and Blues. Leading the band on piano and vocals, Benito stays true to these enduring styles, showing respect to the great composers all the while adding original and fresh arrangements to these great American songs. While specializing in classic 50's and 60's era jazz, the band also digs deep into simpler blues forms driven by groove, soul, and raw energy. ...The perfect blend of old-school and new-school! Available for club dates and private events, the Quartet will entertain and delight your guests. For weddings, the band can provide everything from small intimate combos for the ceremony, to high energy large band music for the reception. We're a great choice for private events, corporate parties and weddings– playing the classics and providing classy background music for cocktails, or hard swingin' jazz and rockin' blues for those who are really looking to party. Whether it's elegant jazz for background music, or more high energy and danceable grooves to keep the party rockin', the soulful music will delight your guests and add that special touch to your event! Review (2023): Title: Highly recommend! Soul Wagon's trio played during our rooftop cocktail event in Austin. Usually, corporate events are stuffy, but Soul Wagon set the tone for a casual, fun night. Multiple people made a point of saying they enjoyed the music. Even before the event, I was impressed with their professionalism and communication. I'd like to throw another event in the area just to have them play again! –Rachel G Review (2022): Title: Jazz Funeral Soul Wagon truly delivered on my unprecedented request to emulate a New Orleans style jazz funeral for my father-in-law who passed from COVID. Ben was incredibly respectful and gave thoughtful consideration to all the details of their performance. Soul Wagon was awesome to work with and brought some amazing and uplifting talent to our gathering. All our guests raved about the band and they even got my parents to dance who are in their 80’s! Thanks for a beautiful evening, Soul Wagon! –Sharon R. Review (2018): Title: Bride Soul Wagon was the absolute best band for our wedding reception! From the beginning, Ben was extremely helpful and communicative, making 100% sure that every detail was accounted for. Soul Wagon kept our party alive, playing everything from soft, elegant jazz music to upbeat, swinging music that made every attendee get up and dance. Would highly recommend! –Heather P. Review (2017): "We were looking for great jazz musicians for a cocktail party. Soul Wagon came highly recommended from other area planners and they did not disappoint! Ben was wonderful to work with and they really made the reception special!" –Kierstin S. (Event Coordinator) To give you an idea of what we do, here is just a sample of the different styles and songs in our performance repertoire: -JAZZ & FUNK- That's Life (Frank Sinatra) Blue Skies Besame Mucho Misty Route 66 (Nat King Cole) How Deep Is The Ocean Moon River (Louis Armstrong) Sweet Lorraine (Nat King Cole) On The Sunny Side Of The Street Take Five (Dave Brubeck) The Chicken Don't Get Around Much Anymore (Duke Ellington) Satin Doll (Duke Ellington) Georgia On My Mind (Ray Charles) My Little Suede Shoes (Charlie Parker) I'll Be Seeing You Girl From Ipanema Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock) Somewhere Over The Rainbow All Of Me Angel Eyes (Ella Fitzgerald) Caravan (Duke Ellington) Take The A-Train (Duke Ellington) Just The Way You Look Tonight All Blues (Miles Davis) Fly Me To The Moon Linus And Lucy (the Charlie Brown theme song) -CLASSIC BLUES- Dust My Broom (Freddie King) Long Gone Baby (B.B. King) Mean Old World (Little Walter) Better Off With The Blues (Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown) Goin' Down Slow (Ray Charles) Route 66 (Nat King Cole) Since I Fell For You Come Back Baby (Ray Charles) Trouble In Mind Lonesome Whistle Blues (Freddie King) Please Send Me Someone To Love Everybody's Cryin' Mercy (Bonnie Rait) I Don't Worry About A Thing I Want A Little Girl (Ray Charles) Long Gone Baby (B.B. King) Baby Let Me Hold Your Hand (Ray Charles) I Love The Life I Live (Willie Nelson) -NEW ORLEANS- When The Saints Go Marching In Big Chief (Dr. John) Do You Know What It Means (To Miss New Orleans) Lousiana Lullaby (Dr. John) Basin Street Blues Just A Closer Walk With Thee Careless Love (Dr. John) On The Sunny Side Of The Street Blue Drag (Allen Toussaint) Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen Dorothy (Dr. John)