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Booking the Band

Second Wind Jazz Ensemble plays formal and informal events, both indoors and out.Whether you're itching to dance or just looking to kick back with some sweet Big Band sounds, SWJE can add flair to your event. Our extensive play list includes fox trots, assorted Latin tunes (cha cha, mambo, rumba, samba, tango), slow-dance ballads, waltzes, and of course PLENTY of swing tunes. We've played for a wide variety of public, private, and corporate events and can adapt a play list to your needs.

Pricing is negotiable and highly reasonable. This is an 18-piece big band, so have plenty of room available and expect some sound! For more information on booking the band for your event, contact:

Contact: Steve Tolopka
Phone: 503-292-3996
Email: secondwind@tolopka.com

A Sample of previous SWJE clients

Dances

  • Sesame Dance Club
  • Ankeny Dance Club
  • Woodburn Senior Estates
  • Bethel Congregational Church (Mother's Day dance)

Festivals & Music Series

  • Woodburn United Methodist Church "Who's on Third?" music series (Woodburn, OR)
  • Oak Hills (Summer Music Series and Fourth of July)
  • Woodburn Music in the Park
  • Gathering at the Gazebo (Scappoose, OR)
  • Vernonia Salmon Festival (Vernonia, OR)
  • Newell House Museum (St. Paul, OR)
  • Music at the Mount

Benefits

  • Frog Pond Church Fall Fiesta & Auction (Wilsonville, OR)
  • Sail for the Cure

Plus

  • Portland Art Museum
  • Multnomah Falls
  • Weddings
  • Company picnics
  • Neighborhood gatherings and block parties
  • Numerous assisted living center