J Train Jazz

Announcements:

Alfio’s Update

Thanks to all our friends and fans who came out to see us at Alfio’s this winter. We had great crowds and enthusiastic responses to our January and February performances. We’ll be back at Alfio’s this spring on April 8 from 7-10pm. Alfio’s is located at 4515 Willard Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD. Free valet parking. For reservations call 301-657-9133. We are also available for parties and other special events. Text Lee at 301-602-5097 for more information about J Train.

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Elegant Music for Your Special Occasions

J Train is a collaboration of experienced jazz musicians in the DC metro area. The group has performed at restaurants, clubs, hotels, the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center, the Arts Club of Washington, and many homes. J Train’s primary musical focus is jazz standards and bossa novas – the music that comprises the Great American Songbook. Think George and Ira Gershwin, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, and Antonio Carlos Jobim and you’ll be headed in our direction. Some pop and blues tunes are also mixed in.

J Train is available as a jazz trio (sax, piano or guitar, and bass) as well as solo piano and solo guitar. We can add drums and/or vocals.

Listen to a few of our most requested tunes:

Yesterday, How High the Moon, and What is This Thing Called Love? – featuring male vocals
All of Me, Fly Me to the Moon, Crazy – female vocals
But Not for Me, Samba de Orpheu, If I Had You, Witchcraft, It Had to Be You, and Moondance – J Train jazz quartet
Prelude to a Kiss – solo piano
Girl from Ipanema, Isn’t She Lovely, and Embraceable You – solo guitar

For a more complete list of our repertoire by genre, see Songs We Play

To discuss hiring J Train for your special occasion, please contact Lee Arbetman at 301-602-5097 (mobile) or arbetmanlee@gmail.com.

“Your group was exactly what we wanted for our wedding. Everyone commented on the band-and everyone from cousins to grandparents danced and had a great time. Thank you!”

― Dia Farquhar & Matt Costello, (then) newlyweds

“Some colleagues and I heard you at a restaurant and decided you’d be perfect for our annual client party. You were!”

― Kathryn Himes, Esq, Mead Data Central

About the Band

Music for your special occasion that’s truly special

Whatever special event you’re planning, you’ll love the way J Train works with you. We listen to your ideas, adapt to your needs, and give you the music and musicians to make your event truly memorable. For wedding receptions, anniversaries, holiday parties, and personal and professional gatherings of every size and purpose, we offer the perfect blend of America’s most loved music.

The J Train’s repertoire lets us set just the musical mood you’re after. The swing tunes, sentimental ballads and sensuous Latin numbers we play create the atmosphere you want.

We work with you to provide the right instrumentation to meet your plans, space, taste and budget.

- Our core trio: sax, guitar or piano, and bass
- Mix in any combination of the following ensemble players: drums, vibes, and trumpet
- Add polished vocalists—male or female.
- And for more intimate settings, our guitarist or pianist are available—solo or with bass.

Dave Marsh

Songs We Play

J Train’s repertoire is both ageless and wide-ranging. You’ll never go wrong with the standards and swing tunes from Ellington, the Gershwins, Cole Porter, and others. And if your event calls for dancing, J Train is ready with the right tunes at the right tempos. Some of the songs we play:

Swing

A Foggy Day
Ain’t Misbehavin’
All of Me
All the Things You Are
Autumn Leaves
Bernie’s Tune
Blue Skies
But Not For Me
Bye Bye Blackbird
Cherokee
Days of Wine and Roses
Falling in Love With Love
Fly Me to the Moon
Gone With the Wind
Green Dolphin Street
Have You Met Miss Jones?
How High the Moon
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
If I Had You
I’ll Remember April
In a Mellow Tone
In Your Own Sweet Way
Just Friends
Lady Be Good
Like Someone in Love
I Love You
L-O-V-E
Love for Sale
Lullaby of Birdland
Makin’ Whoopee
Moonglow
My Romance
Night and Day
Our Love is Here to Stay
Out of Nowhere
Route 66
‘S Wonderful
Satin Doll
Secret Love
September in the Rain
Shiny Stockings
Slow Boat to China
Stars Fell on Alabama
Stompin’ at the Savoy
Summertime
Take the A Train
There is No Greater Love
Way You Look Tonight
Witchcraft
(I’ve Got the) World on a String
Yesterdays
You’d Be So Nice to Come Home To

Pop

At Last
Brown Eyed Girl
Can’t Buy Me Love
Dock of the Bay
Happy Together
I Feel Good
I Saw Her Standing There
Isn’t She Lovely?
Just the Way You Are
Michelle
Moondance
She’s Not There
Sweet Caroline
Unchain My Heart
Under the Boardwalk
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Yesterday
You’re No Good

Ballads

Angel Eyes
As Time Goes By
Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered
Crazy
Embraceable You
Georgia On My Mind
In a Sentimental Mood
It Had to be You
Lover Man
Misty
Moonlight in Vermont
My Funny Valentine
The Nearness of You
Polka Dots and Moonbeams
‘Round Midnight
Tenderly
That’s All
Through the Years
What’s New?
When I Fall in Love
Wonderful World

Bossa Nova/Latin

Besame Mucho
Black Orpheus
Blue Bossa
Dindi
The Girl from Ipanema
How Insensitive
Meditation
Our Day Will Come
Poinciana
Samba de Orfeu
Song For My Father
Quiet Nights of Quiet Stars (Corcovado)
Watch What Happens
Wave
What a Difference a Day Makes
What is This Thing Called Love?

Blues

All Blues
Birks’ Wirks
Blue Bossa
Blues in the Closet
C Jam Blues
Freddie the Freeloader
Jumping with Symphony Sid
Kansas City
Moanin’
Soft Winds
Things Ain’t What They Used to Be
Watermelon Man

Specialty

Happy Birthday
Beatles Birthday
Hora dance medley
Polka medley

Booking

Please give us a call or fill out the form below to discuss your special event. If you can let us know the starting and ending times of your event as well as where and when it will be held, we will give you a price for our services.

Lee Arbetman
301-602-5097