Charlie Roman
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Charlie Roman Hot Club, based in Manhattan, NY, is a wedding jazz band specializing in jazz from the 1920s to the 1950s. Want to spice up your wedding or event with a dapper group that plays fun, danceable music? Then look no further!
The HOT CLUB is a collective of virtuosic and fun musicians from all over the world. With our wide musical repertoire, we will transport you from the smoky Parisian ballrooms of the 1930s swing era to New Orleans, Spain, and old New York.
Hot Club specifically refers to a style of jazz created by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli, who famously started an all-string jazz quintet in 1930s Paris playing the music of Louis Armstrong and jazz greats of the 1920s and 30s. This unique style commonly later became know as gypsy jazz or hot club jazz.
We specialize in this style of jazz but often play in any configuration with instruments such as Saxophone, trumpet, accordion, Clarinet, Violin, and more.
We play a diverse catalog of vintage, Latin, gyspy, and vocal jazz; our hot club will surely liven up your night with a timeless interpretation of jazz standards and more.
Charlie Roman is a fast and upcoming name in the worldwide hot jazz and swing scene. Leading hot jazz bands of multiple instrumentations, he is known for his unique and fiery rhythm style on the guitar. Paired with enchanting vocal stylings from the Romantic years of Jazz history's Golden Era, Charlie is winning the hearts of any audience member to pass upon him.
Charlie leads a six-piece band at the annual Jazz Age Lawn party on Governors Island. He also leads a ten-piece 1920s jazz orchestra that plays popular music of the era.
Django Reinhardt fans come to see Charlie weekly, where he leads a Parisian-style hot jazz band in Times Square every Thursday at the Rosevale Cocktail Room.
Playing weekly at famous places such as Scarlet Bar, owned by Michael Imperioli, Cafe Dante every Friday ( Worlds #1 Bar 2019), and upscale jazz clubs, Charlie bedazzles listeners nightly.
Hot jazz refers to jazz music that makes you want to move your feet, dance, and be happy. It ranges from the 1920s to the 1930s. Charlie plays jazz into the 40s and 1950s, the 50s taking repertoire from Bing Crosby, Cole Porter, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday, The Ink Spots, Sina,tra, and more. The band is happy to accommodate any request and can play any style in the jazz genre.
Speaks English
Prices & packages
Vocal Crooner Jazz Duo
$1,500 starting price
Vocal Crooner Jazz Duo
$1,500 starting price
3 hours
3 hours
Up to 3 song requests (jazz) free of charge!
Up to 3 song requests (jazz) free of charge!
Vintage 1930s style mic and full sound equipment
Vintage 1930s style mic and full sound equipment
Keyboard with sound included
Keyboard with sound included
Jazz trio
$1,750 starting price
Jazz trio
$1,750 starting price
2 hours
2 hours
Violin or Sax, Clarinet, Accordion, Piano, Trumpet
Violin or Sax, Clarinet, Accordion, Piano, Trumpet
Standing bass
Standing bass
Vintage style mic and full sound equipment
Vintage style mic and full sound equipment
Guitar/Vocals
Guitar/Vocals
Jazz quartet
$2,850 starting price
Jazz quartet
$2,850 starting price
2 hours
2 hours
Standing Bass
Standing Bass
Vintage mic and sound equipment
Vintage mic and sound equipment
Violin o rClarinet, Sax, Trombone, Trumpet ext..
Violin o rClarinet, Sax, Trombone, Trumpet ext..
Guitar/Vocals
Guitar/Vocals
Second lead instrument/ Drums/ Rhythm Guitar
Second lead instrument/ Drums/ Rhythm Guitar
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- Vocal Crooner Jazz Duo$1,500 starting priceVocal Crooner Jazz Duo$1,500 starting price3 hours3 hoursUp to 3 song requests (jazz) free of charge!Up to 3 song requests (jazz) free of charge!Vintage 1930s style mic and full sound equipmentVintage 1930s style mic and full sound equipmentKeyboard with sound includedKeyboard with sound included
- Jazz trio$1,750 starting priceJazz trio$1,750 starting price2 hours2 hoursViolin or Sax, Clarinet, Accordion, Piano, TrumpetViolin or Sax, Clarinet, Accordion, Piano, TrumpetStanding bassStanding bassVintage style mic and full sound equipmentVintage style mic and full sound equipmentGuitar/VocalsGuitar/Vocals
- Jazz quartet$2,850 starting priceJazz quartet$2,850 starting price2 hours2 hoursStanding BassStanding BassVintage mic and sound equipmentVintage mic and sound equipmentViolin o rClarinet, Sax, Trombone, Trumpet ext..Violin o rClarinet, Sax, Trombone, Trumpet ext..Guitar/VocalsGuitar/VocalsSecond lead instrument/ Drums/ Rhythm GuitarSecond lead instrument/ Drums/ Rhythm Guitar
Starting prices may not include all fees a vendor may charge. Contact the undefined for customized services and quotes.
Details
Instruments
Accordion
Banjo
Bass
Fiddle
French Horn
Guitar
Harmonica
Keyboard
Percussion
Piano
Saxophone
Trombone
Trumpet
Ukulele
Viola
Violin
Vocals
Music Genres
Dance
Folk
Jazz
Music Services
Live Music
MC Services
Recorded Music
Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
Charlie Roman
Founder
Charlie Roman is an NYC-based guitarist who specializes in the 1920s and 30s guitar style. He plays in numerous swing jazz bands and leads his own Django Reinhardt-style Hot Club.
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Brielle C
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5.0
11/19/2024
Charlie Roman and his Hot Club band were phenomenal at our wedding! Their vintage jazz sound added a romantic, classy vibe that everyone loved. Guests kept raving about the elegant atmosphere they created, transporting us all to a timeless jazz club. Charlie was a joy to work with, making everything seamless and personal. I highly recommend them for an unforgettable wedding experience!
morgan m
5.0
11/17/2024
Wonderful band, wonderful music, excellent price!
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Annie R
5.0
11/10/2024
Charlie and his band were absolutely outstanding. He was fully responsive and prompt every step of the way. He fulfilled all of our requests seamlessly and professionally. His band is exceptional. We could not have been more pleased. He also has many unique styles. Perfection! Can't recommend him more highly.
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