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The Kent Anderson Collective Jazz Band from Park Ridge, IL

Will travel up to 45 miles

  • Avg 5.0 | 2 Reviews
  • 2 Verified Bookings
  • Member Since 2017
  • Accepts Online Payment
  • Starting at $325 per event

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Please allow me to introduce THE KENT ANDERSON COLLECTIVE – we are a music group comprised of exceptional musicians, music industry executives and educators all having a stellar reputation in the Chicago music scene. Individually and collectively we have performed jazz, blues, rock, soul, funk, pop, show tunes and just about every style of music from coast to coast and around the world. Featured on electric and double bass - Kent Anderson, has been in involved in nearly every facet of music; as record executive, producer, educator and musician. A graduate with a performance degree on Double Bass, he has served as a member of big bands & orchestras, a regional rock band, a jazz fusion band in Minneapolis and pit orchestras for numerous American and National touring companies. For 17 years Frankie Donaldson toured the world as the drummer for Ramsey Lewis and has mentored many well-known jazz musicians throughout his career. Keyboardist Bill Giardini has performed in blues and rock bands, trios, show bands and has opened shows for Albert King, Buddy Miles and Willie Dixon. In addition to the three core members of The Collective, the group enlists the assistance of additional talented musicians appropriate for a particular situation, setting or request. For example, should you request a vocalist, we can provide you with a professional male or female singer. To augment the group, when in town and not out on tour, our longtime friend and guitarists extraordinaire – Gerey Johnson provides additional funk and soul. Gerey's credits include: Boney James, Marcus Miller, Brian Culbertson, Steve Cole, Richard Elliott to name a few. And when the addition of a saxophone is appropriate, the group adds any one of the top tenor saxophone players in Chicago to The Collective. We believe the music we will provide will be ideal and just what you are looking for your wedding reception. A typical set list spans the gamut of numerous genres, generations and styles including Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Blues and R&B. The songs we perform include many well-known classic tunes covering such diverse artists as: Grover Washington, Jr., David Sanborn, George Benson, Duke Ellington, Miles Davis, Peggy Lee, Amy Winehouse, Ray Charles and Ramsey Lewis. You can access our bios and new music on our website. We are cognizant at all times of the audience and musical vibe that we create to add a classic exclamation point to your wedding, anniversary, birthday party or corporate event. We deliver the perfect blend of your favorite music, incorporating professional musicianship and stage presence into a dynamic and engaging performance. Your audience and guests will find our music familiar and entertaining the entire evening. The KENT ANDERSON COLLECTIVE specializes in providing dazzling performances of your favorite Jazz / Smooth Jazz / Swing / Latin / Motown and R&B music and is adaptable to any situation. Whether the event calls for background or foreground music, this is the group to hire. We're always willing to chat on the phone or meet to discuss specific requests and answer any questions you may have. Thank you, Kent

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Avg 5.0 | 2 Reviews

Review by Jacqueline M.

Birthday Party (Adult)Reviewed on September 10, 2018From Palatine, IL

I hired the Kent Anderson Collective for a family party and it could not have been a better choice. He was accomodating and very communicative to make sure we were on the same page for the event. The event was outdoors for a group of about 25 and the band was perfect as high-quality and fun background music. The players were all quite talented and a joy to have. Would highly recommend!

The Kent Anderson Collective:

Dear Jacqueline; It was a pleasure providing music for your party, and we truly appreciated the hospitality shown us. The outdoor setting on the lake coupled with your attendees appreciation for the music provided an inspiring background for our afternoon performance. Thanks again for the opportunity, and pleased to know you and your guests had as much fun as we did providing music for your event. Kind regards, Kent

Review by Laura C.

Holiday PartyReviewed on December 27, 2017From Chicago, IL

The Kent Anderson Collective was a huge hit at our community (i.e., casual corporate) holiday party! Kent was a pleasure to work with; the band arrived on time and was professional, accommodating, and very entertaining. Our guests were raving about the live music throughout the entire evening, as well as the next day. I would highly recommend this group for your next event.

The Kent Anderson Collective:

Dear Laura; Thank you for selecting us for your corporate holiday party. We had an excellent time, enjoyed your facility, guests and an additional thank you for the hospitality. I hope we have an opportunity to return for you next event - if not we'll see you again next Christmas! All the best, Kent

Song List 

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  • Affirmation | George Benson
  • The In Crowd | Ramsey Lewis
  • Girl From Ipanema | Astrud Gilberto/Stan Getz/Jobim
  • Just The Two Of Us | Bill Withers/Grover Washington
  • Killer Joe | Benny Golson
  • All Of Me | Jazz Standard
  • Moondance | Van Morrison
  • Corcovado | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • Walk On By | Dionne Warwick
  • You Are The Sunshine Of Life | Stevie Wonder
  • Stormy Monday | BB King/Allman Brothers
  • Take The A Train | Duke Ellington
  • All Blues | Miles Davis
  • On Broadway | George Benson
  • Happy | Pharrell
  • Ain't No Sunshine | Bill Withers
  • Cold Duck Times | Eddie Harris
  • Mr. Magic | Grover Washington
  • Four | Miles Davis
  • Mercy Mercy Mercy | CannonbalAdderley/Joe Zawinul
  • Gee Baby Ain't I Good To You | Peggy Lee/Lyle Lovett
  • Solar | Mile Davis
  • Green Onions | Booker T & The MGs
  • Cantaloupe Island | Herbie Hancock
  • Sugar | Stanley Turrentine
  • Watermelon Man | Herbie Hancock
  • So What | Miles Davis/Bill Evans
  • Wade In The Water | Ramsey Lewis
  • Satin Doll | Duke Ellington
  • Fly Me To The Moon | Frank Sinatra
  • I Feel The Earth Move | Carole King
  • At Last | Etta James
  • Fever | Peggy Lee
  • How High The Moon | Ella Fitzgerald
  • Stand By Me | Ben E. King
  • Teach Me Tonight | Amy Winehouse
  • Song For My Father | Horace Silver
  • Valerie | Amy Winehouse
  • You Know I'm No Good | Amy Winehouse
  • The Look Of Love | Dusty Springfield
  • Misty | Ella Fitzgerald
  • You Don't Have To Say You Love Me | Dusty Springfield
  • Sugar | David Sanborn
  • You Don't Own Me | Leslie Gore
  • What The World Need Needs Now | Jackie DeShannon
  • Tears Dry On Their Own | Amy Winehouse
  • Don't Know Way | Norah Jones
  • Winelight | Grover Washington
  • Let's Stay Together | Al Green
  • Cupid | Sam Cooke/Amy Winehouse
  • Someone To Watch Over Me | Jazz Standard
  • Mariann | Ray Charles
  • Chill Out | John Lee Hooker/Santana
  • Sugar Sweet | Muddy Waters
  • I'd Rather Go Blind | Etta James
  • One Note Samba | Antonio Carlos Jobim
  • All About The Bass (Jazz Version) | Meghan Trainor
  • Cupid | Amy Winehouse
  • L-O-V-E | Nat King Cole

Booked Events 

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Upcoming Events

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Past Events

September 9, 2018 • Birthday Party (Adult)
Sun2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Palatine, IL
April 15, 2018 • Mac's On Slade
Sun5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Palatine, IL
January 21, 2018 • Mac's on Slade
Sun5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Palatine, IL
December 6, 2017 • Holiday Party
Wed4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Chicago, IL
December 1, 2017 • CARLUCCI'S
Fri6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Downers Grove, IL
December 1, 2017 • CARLUCCI'S
Fri6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Downers Grove, IL

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