Just Jazz Band is a seven-piece classic jazz combo based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas. For decades, the band has been bringing the golden sounds of the Great American Songbook, swing, bebop, and traditional jazz to audiences across the Mid-Cities of DFW.
From intimate cocktail lounges to grand wedding receptions, ballroom dancing, corporate events to jazz festivals, Just Jazz Band delivers an authentic, high-energy performance that transports audiences back to the golden age of jazz while keeping the music fresh and alive for new generations.
Our repertoire spans the standards — Gershwin, Porter, Berlin, Rodgers & Hart — alongside swing era favorites, bebop classics, and contemporary jazz arrangements. With two vocalists who trade off for each event, we bring both the instrumental brilliance and vocal artistry that define the classic jazz tradition.
Available for events throughout Texas and beyond.
Stream samples from our three recorded albums
Classic Jazz Album • 13 Tracks
Classic Jazz Album • 11 Tracks
Classic Jazz Album • 4 Tracks
Seven talented musicians bringing classic jazz to life
Director / Piano / Vocals
Bob anchors the band with decades of jazz piano experience and warm vocals. A master of the great American Songbook, Bob leads the ensemble with deep musical understanding, bringing both classic swing and modern jazz to every performance.
Flute / Alto Flute / Percussion
Lynn sweeps through the standards like a warm breeze, bringing classic vocal jazz repertoire to life with elegance and soul. Her flute playing adds a unique color to the ensemble, while her percussion work adds rhythmic depth.
Arranger / Tenor Sax / Alto Sax / Clarinet
Doug provides the rich woodwind textures that define the jazz sound, with a deep, resonant tone that anchors every performance. His tenor sax work adds warmth to ballads and power to up-tempo numbers.
Trumpet / Flugelhorn
Byron's trumpet work weaves through the arrangements with both warmth and precision, adding harmonic color to every song. His flugelhorn playing brings a velvet-soft quality to ballads, while his powerful trumpet solos drive the band forward.
Drums
Tom's drumming brings the rich textures of jazz from stride to modern, filling out the sound with every chord and melody. His brush work on ballads adds delicate texture, while his powerful swing feel drives the band forward with infectious energy.
Vocals
Sydney Hamil has a BFA in musical theatre from UT Arlington, where she studied with their jazz program. She performs all around the DFW area and sings jazz with Pirate Jazz Band and, of course, here with Just Jazz. Sydney has a passion for classic jazz and enjoys singing tunes from the Great American Songbook.
Lead Vocals
Marva Lewis is a dynamic lead vocalist with a rich and diverse background. A proud veteran who served during the Persian Gulf War, her talent for singing blossomed while stationed in Korea. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, international jazz festivals, and with major symphonies across the country.
Bass
David's bass adds a rich, soulful voice to the ensemble, delivering solos that soar and melodies that linger. His walking bass lines form the harmonic backbone of every performance, while his solo work showcases his virtuosic technique and deep musicality.
Some of the classics we love to play
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Weddings, corporate events, private parties, festivals, and ballroom dancing. Let's make your event unforgettable with live classic jazz.
Just Jazz Band
Seven Piece Jazz Combo
Dallas / Fort Worth, Texas
Phone: (817) 688-7632
Email: robert.putnam@verizon.net
Website: justjazzband.com
Facebook: JustJazzBandNRH