Music
The best kept secret in music
Press
This band has no press
Discography
A Blessing In Disguise, 2006 - EP
Photos
Feeling a bit camera shy
Bio
A typical Jazz Guys show starts on a high note and maintains that energy throughout the performance. Max Schwartz and Maarten van der Polls dueling guitars are an often disorienting blend of power chords, jazz chords, counter melodies and precision solos, played with unbridled, soulful passion. The two are anchored by the bands rhythm section, featuring Herb van der Polls playful yet tasteful old-school bass stylings and Frank Zamiellos bombastic you-have-to-hear-this-guy-to-believe-him drumming. From start to finish, The Jazz Guys dance as hard as theyd hope any audience member would. The band uses improvised and scripted material as well as loose audience participation to engage the audience and draw their focus. Their comedy is playful and silly, but points to a deep intelligence and humanism. After show praise is usually divided equally amongst the comedy and the music.
Above all, the Jazz Guys pride themselves in their ability to entertain every audience theyve played for. Put us in front of a group of sixty-year-old ultraconservatives, and well have them smiling in ten minutes, jokes Herb. Supported by a growing fan base and dedicated street team, the Jazz Guys consistently pack regional clubs, putting them in high demand by venues who are looking for a full house.
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