If you’ve ever been a guest at someone’s wedding or event, you know how much ambiance live music adds. It can swankify, funkify, jazzify, and polish it. (Ha! Bet you thought I was going to say another word with “-ify” on it, eh? My thesaurus didn’t have any more, otherwise I woulda!)  I’d like to introduce to you one of our favorite jazz ensembles.  They’re fun to watch, their sounds are refreshing, they’re totally nice guys, and you KNOW it’s a party when they’re there!  Meet Jason of the Jason Parker Quartet.

Photo © Gerald Pope Photography

What do you do?
We offer professional live music for ceremonies and receptions. Jazz, classical, R&B and more.

How long have you been in the industry?
8 years

What prompted you to open this lovely business of yours?
I love sharing people’s special days with them, and bringing just the right musical ambiance to complement the event.

What is your favorite product or service that you offer?
Jazz, baby!

What do you like to say makes you unique from others in your industry? Why do clients choose your services/products?
We are a working jazz band, not just a “wedding band”, and our clients always comment on how joyous and celebratory our performances are. We really bring it!

You guys crack me up. What is your favorite thing about weddings? Why do you love doing what you do?
I love that everyone is happy and celebrating love. I wish the whole world was like that.

You and me both! Why are you excited to be a part of GHGH?
We love all the people involved, from the charity to the organizers to the vendors to the attendees. And the cake.

Glad we came before your love of the cake, though we love the cake too! How are you participating in the event?
We are playing live music and auctioning off an hour of our music.

Thanks, Jason, for taking the time to answer a few questions for our blog!  Funny little tidbit about Jason? He says, “I’m a sucker for old, sappy love songs.”  Well heck, if you were a musician who didn’t love happy, celebratory events, and those sappy songs, we’d have a problem, wouldn’t we? Can’t wait to hear your music in October, friend!

{post by Laurel McConnell}