Yazz Events

Amy and her team at Yazz Events were wonderful to work with. From the outpouring of vendor recommendations to hire her to the thorough communication throughout the planning process, I would absolutely work with Yazz again in the future. The music was top-notch, and my couple couldn't have had a better day. I am truly grateful for their exceptional service.

We hired Heatwave, one of the Yazz Events bands, in two configurations: a keyboard and flute for the ceremony, and a nine-piece for the reception. Even before the actual event, in the months beforehand, Amy, the owner (and lead singer), was wonderful to deal with. She was reasonable in tweaking the terms of the actual contract, made some concessions to "seal the deal," and made it clear that she and the rest of the Heatwave crew were intimate with all of the genres we wanted for the ceremony & reception. Even though she heads up the organization, she was involved in every step of the way, even to the site visit at the venue! Yazz has a great portal as well for the wedding couple to help with the planning process. But at the actual event Heatwave, their MC and their audio guy just KILLED it - sound quality, singing, musicianship, arrangements & energy were all off the charts. I have never seen a dance floor more crowded continuously through the entire evening (and we had a very large dance floor). We didn't want to kill the buzz, so we kept them on for another half-hour at the end!

My husband and I are SO HAPPY we hired Yazz Events for our October wedding; each member is extremely talented. For our wedding, we decided to have a string trio for our ceremony, quintet for our cocktail hour, and a DJ for our reception. Amy and DJ Dale helped us every step of the way in planning our music for each part of our wedding; even making music recommendations when we felt lost. They were an absolute joy to work with and I felt like after each meeting/conversation we were always on the same page. This helped decrease our stress level :) The event portal was user friendly and helped us organize the music and timeline for my event. I cannot say enough positive things about Yazz Events. Amy and DJ Dale were flexible in scheduling meetings, very communicative, and always responsive to any and all questions that we had. Our guests absolutely LOVED the music and even mentioned that they could tell that we handpicked each and every song that was played on our wedding day. Every song that was played, our guests thoroughly enjoyed. During and after our wedding, we had several guests ask for their contact information, which we gladly provided. We hope to attend future events with you guys performing :) All in all, Yazz Events is hands down THE BEST entertainment there is! We highly recommend hiring them for any event!

I can’t say enough good things about Yazz Events! They were the hit of the night and our friends and family are still talking about how amazing the band was nearly three months after our wedding! They are so talented and have such a wide repertoire and our dance floor was completely full the entire night! We elected to go with a 10-piece band and DJ! This was an amazing option as there was always music playing even while the band was on break between sets. Dale, the DJ was so fantastic at amping up us, the wedding party, and the guests and kept everyone having the best time all night! He also acted as MC and kept things running very smoothly as far as introducing those doing speeches, first dances, etc. Amy, the leader of Yazz Events, was SO amazing to work with from the start. Her enthusiasm is contagious! She was always very responsive to questions we had and was very flexible when we needed to meet with her! She offered her expert opinion on certain songs, etc, and we valued her opinion and talent! Not to mention, Amy and her whole band are very talented performers! They crushed every song they performed! Brooke sang the most beautiful rendition of “At Last” for our first dance. A highlight of the night was when Amy and the band invited my father onto the stage to sing “You Really Got Me” by the Kinks with them, reenacting a moment when he surprised my mother by doing this at their own wedding in 1984! Her reaction was priceless, the guests loved it, and it was so special to me too that they honored my parents! What a fantastic night! Thank you so much, Yazz Events!

I can’t say about good things about working with Yazz events. They truly outdid themselves and made our wedding the most memorable experience!

I'm a wedding planner and working with Yazz Events was SO MUCH FUN. Brook & Amy absolutely brought the house down. I'm so grateful to have them in my network and can't wait to work with them again in the future.

Amy was extremely responsive, professional and helpful throughout our whole planning process! Her and DJ Dale truly listened to our vision and executed amazingly. DJ Dale was another voice for us throughout the whole event AND had 0 mistakes in name pronunciations which is a huge win! Yazz Events was also able to add cold sparks for our first dance which WOW'd our guests and fun lighting for our dance floor. We added on live ceremony musicians and were so happy Yazz Events could accommodate. We got so many compliments on their performance during the ceremony. We also had a live saxophone player during our reception dancing and that was the BEST. He was so interactive on the dance floor and our guests LOVED it. Additionally, the drummer to go along with DJ Dale and the saxophone only elevated our whole reception! The whole process from start to finish was great with Yazz Events.

Amy, the owner, was a saint when working with our budget and dream for the night. We ended up with a 12 piece band and they were great! They performed the Tarantella and Horah perfectly for our big Italian Jewish wedding. They kept the dance floor packed and everyone dancing. We still continue to receive compliments about our band.

Amy and Dale at Yazz Jazz are AMAZING! They really listened to us and worked with us on our music selection, we went with the DJ option and Dale was great! He played all of the songs we wanted and even threw in some surprises from our childhood. Dale was also very helpful with other wedding details and kept us on track regarding our timeline during the day of. We really enjoyed working with Dale and Amy. We highly recommend Yazz Jazz!

My husband and I worked with Yazz Jazz’s band The Experience, working directly with Amy leading up and to our wedding day in November 2022. Amy’s fun and spunky personality made it an absolute pleasure working with her leading up to our big day. She responded quickly to emails/texts or any communications answering any and all of our questions to make sure we felt comfortable. We even had a slight snafu the day of our wedding regarding a vendor delivery on the size of our stage. Amy was flexible and made everything work perfectly, despite the sizing challenges with the stage. The music The Experience produced on our wedding was perfect for our vibe, getting people to dance and left guests saying that it was the most fun and memorable wedding they’ve attended! We are so happy we had the opportunity to work with Amy and The Experience, and highly recommend to any and all looking for a wedding band!

The absolute best time ever! Yazz Jazz brought the party to our wedding day and made it even more special than we could've imagined! Their energy and musical talent was incredible, and the combo of DJ and Band meant there was never a break in the dancing. The song request/wedding schedule website was easy to use, customizable, and a huge help in planning out the night. Amy and DJ Dale were extremely helpful in the planning process and even a few last minute changes that saved the day! Thank you both (and the whole band!) so much for that one. My sister was able to join in singing on stage for a song and rock out with the amazing musicians, which was an awesome bonus and something really special for the whole family. We couldn't recommend Yazz Jazz enough, and wish we could dance the night away again with everyone!! Thank you guys so much!

We hired Heat Wave Orchestra (part of Yazz Jazz) for our wedding we could not be happier. They were an absolute joy to work with from start to finish. They even learned a song for us that was special for our family. They had the dance floor packed from beginning to end of our wedding. We got so many compliments and would def use them again!

My husband and I were married at a plant nursery in the suburbs which I know was not the easiest location to set up a large band! Yazz Jazz went on without a hitch and made us feel completely at ease about the whole process. We also had to postpone due to covid and they were extremely flexible and supportive. Our guests RAVED about the band, saying it was the best live music they have ever heard at a wedding. We couldn't agree more. The talent they have in this group is next level and the energy they bring had everyone out of their seats dancing the entirety of the reception!! We are so glad we went with Yazz Jazz and highly recommend them!

For a picky couple with high expectations, we are endlessly happy we chose Yazz Jazz for our wedding at the Harold Washington Library! We used Yazz Jazz for our ceremony music (piano, upright base, violin), cocktail hour (jazz trio), and reception (Heat Wave Orchestra and DJ Dale). From start to finish, the creative service they provided was impressive and perfect and exactly what we wanted!! They played our favorite songs as requested the entire evening! The talent and energy all of the musicians brought did not go unrecognized, and Heat Wave Orchestra really kept our dance floor alive! Some of our guests made a point to say it was the best wedding band they had ever seen!! The owner of the company, Amy Yazzinger, is kind, flexible, and so easy to work with!

This band is a must!!! We were so lucky to get Amy and the entire Yazz Jazz for our special night. Yazz Jazz absolutely completed our evening. From the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the dance floor, they kept us going all night. Yazz Jazz is spectacular. Amy is absolutely amazing at helping you coordinate your evening. Not only is her music knowledge phenomenal, and she knows how to get a room going, but as a person she is an absolute delight. I could not have asked for a more magical event. We will forever remember fondly the special evening they gave us.

We used Yazz Jazz for our wedding in September and they did an amazing job! They provided a string quartet for our ceremony and learned a special song just for the bridal processional. They went above and beyond to make our day special! We also used a DJ for our after party with them and he did such an amazing job keeping the party going! He had a great mix of old and new songs. We highly recommend using Yazz Jazz for any future event!

Yazz Jazz was the perfect addition for our wedding. When guests weren't on the dance floor (not very often) they were telling us how great they are. Beyond the music Amy does an amazing job of working with you in regards to organization, timeline, and getting to know you and what you're looking for. We spoke with a number of other bands before finding Yazz Jazz and we couldn't be happier with our choice. Thank you Amy!

I still have guests who attended our wedding tell me how much they enjoyed our band. In fact, they'll let us know YazzJazz put on the best performance out of any other wedding they'd attended before. That's how stellar this group is. Well organized, great communication channel and feedback, very well prepared and personal. Their pricing is well laid out and easy to accommodate band members (additions). Yazz Jazz's pricing was competitive to the Chicagoland area, if not, even set lower than other leading groups. Attend one YazzJazz showcase; you won't need to look further. Done. They incorporate music from all genres over many decades (merging songs with beat). Amy (band leader) even sung our first dance song (not outlined in contract). She was extremely accommodating to the couple. They will go the extra mile to make your event unique.

We cannot thank Amy, Brooke, and the entire Yazz Jazz group enough for making our wedding so spectacular. We had to reschedule original date in 2020 due to Covid, and Yazz Jazz could not have been more understanding and helpful to secure themselves for our new date. Amy and Brooke were always available to answer questions and help with song selection and setup leading up to the big day. We were blown away with the band's fun, energetic, and incredibly talented performance. The dance floor was packed ALL NIGHT LONG and our guests are still talking about how amazing our wedding band was. We cannot thank Yazz Jazz enough for making our wedding night one to remember forever!

Just had Yazz jazz at our wedding last weekend. It started with meeting Amy to go over specifics. From there forward it was nothing but an exceptional experience. From the ceremony music, to cocktail hour to the dancing after dinner. It was everything we imagined and more. The dance floor was never empty!! They were sooooo good. There is not one negative thing we can write. They were attentive, professional and most importantly so much fun and so talented They sounded so perfect for so many songs the guests commented that they couldn't tell it was a band it sounded so much like the artist. If you have the chance go Yazz jazz!!! Amy was amazing to work with. Her voice is beautiful and she is so fun.

Absolutely amazing work by YazzJazz. They were incredibly sweet, the music selection was priceless. Great flow between songs and kept the songs genre based on who was on the dance floor. I would hire them again for another event! They were the best! Our wedding was one night to remember!

My wedding was postponed due to the pandemic and Yazz Jazz (specifically Amy) made it so much easier for me. They were amazing with their attentiveness, willing to go the extra mile, and just absolute kindness. They did amazing leading up to the day AND then the best day of my life. Wouldnt have been the same without them!

Yazz Jazz Music and Production made my dreams come true. I grew up playing the violin for many years and it just seemed so perfect to have a violinist and cellist play for our wedding day. I told my husband years ago, while attending another wedding as a guest (that also had a violinist at their wedding), I would love to have that at our wedding some day. When it came down to it, our plans changed so many times from our original wedding day, we were in search for a duet (a violin and cello) for our ceremony. The music was so beautiful and the musicians did an amazing job. Amy ran the business side and communications. She was so professional and responded to my questions and late night emails, almost instantly (in minutes). She was so accommodating and flexible with any change of plan we had during this crazy pandemic year to get married. Thank you Yazz Jazz Music & Production!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM!

I can’t say enough good things about Amy and her team at Yazz Jazz. From the moment we set up an intro call, Amy was patient, kind, and put us at ease. We loved that the band size and packages offered to us were so flexible, most notably because we booked during the height of the pandemic! Leading up to the wedding, we felt like we had white glove service from Yazz Jazz. Amy helped us with last minute song choices and our DJ/MC, Dale, walked us through the timeline to make sure everything was perfect. On the day of, we received so many compliments on our music! Heatwave Orchestra knocked it out of the park. One thing that is very apparent is that the performers at Yazz Jazz love what they do and that energy is infectious. They kept the dance floor bumping on a very hot summer night. Additionally, Yazz Jazz is woman owned and both bands are led by women. Double awesome.

We were referred to Amy Yassinger of Yazz Jazz through our wedding photographer, and our long search was immediately over. We wanted an intimate experience for a smaller 80-person wedding, with music that would not only accent our special day, but definitely get everyone dancing. From the very beginning, Amy helped us plan every step, from the prelude music, to the happy hour ensemble to dinner, and ultimately the ceremony and dancing. Amy tailored the musicians and music to our own personal needs, size of venue and our clergy, even helping us get the sound system just right from beginning to end. We were offered a range of musicians and singers, and given the choice to select our own songs. To get started, we described our needs for our day, and our musical preferences. Amy skillfully matched her musicians to our desires. She kept in touch, coordinated with our venue and vendors seamlessly, and exceptionally delivered. Our music was spectacular from beginning to end, and all delivered within our budget. We had quiet moments during dinner, yet when we wanted the dancing to begin, it did. One of the greatest compliments from our guests was how nice the music was during dinner. It set the mood. but also allowed our guests to connect and converse at the same time. We highly recommend Yazz Jazz, and for a wide array of functions and events.

Amy and YazzJazz Entertainment were a dream for our wedding! We chose YazzJazz because it’s a one stop shop for all of your entertainment needs! We knew we wanted live music and a DJ for our wedding, and YazzJazz can make anything you dream up happen. We had strings (Violin and Cello) for our ceremony, a jazz trio with Amy singing for cocktail hour, and DJ Dale for the reception. DJ Dale was AMAZING. He was thorough during our planning meeting, making sure every dance, speech, and special moment was covered. The day of he found us to quickly confirm everything was still correct. He was able to play a little of everything we wanted, old classics, country, and throwback R&B music. The way he mixed everything together to flow was amazing. Everyone had such a great time. Due to COVID, we had to decrease our guest list by about 200 people. We reached out to Amy to see if she could help us live stream our ceremony, and of course she pulled through! She set us up with Mike, who was able to find a way to get internet in a rural area, live stream our event on Youtube with high quality video and sound, multiple camera angles, and it turned into a recording right after so we could watch our live stream on our mini-moon! Amy and her team are true rockstars and we cannot thank them enough for making our day perfect. The communication was always amazing with Amy and her team. Amy even went out to our venue to check out the internet situation ahead of time to make sure everything would run smoothly. You can tell she really cares about her business and her clients and it shows through her work. I cannot recommend Amy and Yazz Jazz enough. You will not regret booking them! Do it!

Amy and her crew were amazing to work with! We booked Yazz Jazz about 5 weeks before our wedding due to a last minute location change and even without the circumstances, Amy is probably one of the most professional people I have ever worked with! She met us quickly to go over our requests, her online system for selecting songs was so easy and they even went as far as learning a new song (even though they don’t do much county) for our first dance (which was totally unexpected given the short timeframe they had). I can’t say enough good things about working with them! Once it came to the wedding, the music was perfect (we used them for everything ceremony/cocktail/reception). The energy was amazing and I got so many compliments about “the band” throughout the night and after. Even the venue was impressed! If you’re looking for a great live band (and an awesome DJ option too) Amy and Yazz Jazz are the way to go for sure!

I have had the absolute pleasure of working with the beyond amazing Amy Yassinger (owner/stellar performer!!) at various weddings, many times. She exudes total professionalism but with a cool looseness that is crucial in making EVERYONE...on the big day, feel at ease. This not something that is taught or can be learned. It's the secret sauce/formula that cannot be faked. Of course she and her killer performers tear it up entertainment wise! Weddings are indeed so fun...but, if you do not know what you are doing and do not exude that rare vibe that people can latch onto...you do NOT last long in this business. Amy is a seasoned vet and just has that special quality that puts her and her company on a much higher scale.

JC was awesome. He had so many fun ideas and the turned out great. He is actually doing my sisters wedding in June that’s how much we liked him! Amy was also great to work with. Very professional and will answer you quickly!

Due to the pandemic, our wedding vision has to dramatically change, but the one thing to stay constant was the helpfulness that Yazz Jazz provided to us. Pre-Covid, we were just having Yazz Jazz provide our ceremony music as well as our cocktail hour music because their musicians are amazing. But Post-Covid, we had to cancel our band and asked Yazz Jazz to also play during our luncheon and we were not disappointed. Our intimate day was made even more beautiful by Yazz Jazz. Also, Amy was so pleasant to work with and so helpful. She put many of our stresses at ease. I would hire Yazz Jazz over and over again! They were perfect!

I really can't stress enough how awesome Amy at Yazz Jazz has been to work with. She and her crew make amazing music and from day one Amy has been a joy to work with. She works with any budget to make your musical needs met for your event. She treats her clients like they are her friends, trying her best to work with any obstacles that could come in the way. Book them for live music or DJ's! Thanks Amy!

BEST BAND & DJ IN CHICAGO. Stop, look no further, and BOOK! I have been to wedding after wedding and this band ROCKED MY WEDDING. They had 225 people dancing till 1am! Everyone adored them and their talent is off of the charts! They are a dream to work with and so thorough. They make sure every wish you want comes true. Amy is a gem and is there to make your day shine. I couldn't recommend them enough and wish I could see them weekly to dance to my favorite cover songs. Their talent is just outstanding and you will never find a better band who will work with your budget and give you the quality they gave us. 10/10!

AMAZING, FUN, AND PHENOMENAL!!!!!

Yazz Jazz DJ David was perfect for our wedding! During the initial meeting with Amy, we reviewed the specifics for the wedding including major things we did and did not want in regards to music. We were provided with a login to an online platform where I was able to put all of the specifics in for our event but was still able to give David some freedom to feel the crowd and go off that. The dance floor was packed the entire evening!

Yazz Jazz were absolutely amazing performers at our wedding! They were high energy, mixed songs like champs, and kept the dance floor packed the whole night. All of the musicians blew us away! Afterwards, everyone could not stop raving about how amazing the band was. Amy was amazing to work with throughout the planning process, and made everything so easy. She took the time to get to know us and our music tastes, and the songs they played were spot on! You need to book them!

Yazz Jazz was a phenomenal vendor for our wedding! We chose to go with the DJ service, which was Dale, and he was great! Not only did Dale perform well on our wedding night, but he was so comforting before and during our big day. We had a call with Dale the week of the wedding and literally my then Fiance said "OMG I am so relieved and less stressed because he is going to take care of us." And boy did he! Numerous times throughout the night he was checking in and calming us down (LOL). The music lineup was composed and setup well, I have never danced so much in my life. Too much fun. The dancing was a highlight for many of our guests and it will be something I will remember forever :) No complaints whatsoever. The cost was competitive to other DJ services we looked into and it was worth every penny. I say all of this, but it would not be possible without the owner of Yazz Jazz, Amy! She also was great throughout the whole process and she even followed up after! Do your self a favor and contact Yazz Jazz!

From the moment I spoke with Amy I knew that Yazz Jazz was our band!! She was super professional and addressed all of our needs and concerns! We customized our music with the first half as Jazz and the second half more acoustic with vocals and it was FABULOUS!!! Very different from your traditional wedding music. We dreamed of live music and this far exceeded our expectations!

Amy and her team at Yazz Jazz were absolutely phenomenal to work with. Amy worked with us every step of the way to figure out what we wanted and come up with a plan to use both live music and a DJ for various parts of the wedding. Working with the same company for both options meant that everything was coordinated seamlessly the day of the wedding. Amy was so organized throughout the process, had a great online planning tool, and even made a trip to see us on her way from another wedding, so that we could meet in-person. We knew going into the weekend that we were in good hands. The music added so much to our day. The live music during our cocktail hour and dinner created the perfect ambiance, and the DJ had the dance floor packed the entire night. We couldn't have been happier with how flexible, helpful, and talented Amy and her team were!

DJ Dale from Yazz Jazz was everything I could've asked for in a wedding DJ. I let Amy know ahead of time what I was looking for in a DJ and what I wasn't looking for and he ended up exceeding all our expectations. Because of his great MC skills, our wedding stayed on schedule and our dance floor was packed all night. On top of all that, Amy was in communication with me the entire time leading up to our event. I highly recommend Yazz Jazz for your music entertainment.

Yazz Jazz was amazing for our wedding; we couldn’t have asked for anything better! The dance floor was full all night long and everyone kept telling us how great the band was. Amy was super helpful in helping us organize our songs and was also a great emcee for the day. She also helped arrange our first dance song since we made a few changes and it was so perfect! I would definitely recommend using Yazz Jazz for your wedding or any important event!

My husband is a professional musician and plays in wedding bands every weekend. Here’s what he had to say about Yazz Jazz: Yazz Jazz is literally everything you can hope for in a wedding band: they’re incredibly high energy, amazing musicians, and easy to work with. From the first time we met with Amy, it was a perfect match. She helped us structure our timeline for the entire reception and provided sound for our ceremony, too. There were no glitches at all. Amy was available and helpful in the lead-up to our big day and helped calm any nerves we had about the process. I have played heaps of wedding receptions with a variety of bands and can confidently say that it does not get better than Yazz Jazz. They effortlessly moved from one song to the next without any dead air, know a staggering amount of songs, and had our guests dancing the ENTIRE night. They have a Backstreet Boys medley! They have a 90’s rap medley! The singers—Amy, Joe, and Deonte all sound amazing, sang beautifully together, and brought so much energy. The horns were incredibly tight and are some of the best musicians I know. The rhythm section was equally impressive and there is not a drummer I know whom I’d rather listen to play No Diggity than Keith Brooks. The number one compliment we got the whole night, was how amazing the band was. And when even the professional musicians are raving about your wedding band, you know you have the right one.

Amy and the crew were an ABSOLUTE blast! My family is not about dancing but all of us can surely talk your head off! That being said I knew we needed something incredible to get my family on the dance floor instead of standing around talking all night! We met Amy at a wedding expo and right away I knew she was our answer! From the start it was all about Us and our wedding. She wanted to get to know our personalities and Our music tastes! When we were left unsure she can rattle off suggestions instantly and suggest what she has seen to draw in the crowd! Yazz Jazz knows what they are doing from start to finish. Our dance floor wasn't empty at all for the whole night! I'm 100% positive Yazz Jazz grew a fan club just within one night alone! My guests "Fan girled" over them the whole next day and every day since!

If you are looking to have a great time- Yazz Jazz is where it’s at!! Music is a huge part of my life and my families life. When my mom and I went to see them play at a local showcase, we barely sat down because we kept dancing. After our initial meeting with Amy, it was pretty clear that Yazz Jazz was the way to go. Amy’s organized and down to earth personality- not to mention her killer vocals... we were sold. I told my fiancé that we had booked a band for the wedding and he seemed excited but he had yet to see them so his excitement did not match mine. When we were lucky enough to see them again at another showcase, Brian was floored at the talent, as well as their ability to get people on the dance floor. Amy stayed in contact with us touching base regarding schedule and song choices. I always felt like I knew what was going on. Her main goal was to make sure the night was what we wanted.. and boy was it. Yazz Jazz helped us throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour and to keep the reception flowing. My favorite part of my wedding day was being surrounded by my friends and family with my new husband on the dance floor. I couldn’t have asked for a better group of musicians to help us celebrate the big day. If you are lucky enough to book Yazz Jazz for the big day, you will not be disappointed.

I cannot stress enough how amazing Yazz Jazz is! From the very beginning Amy was very communicative and accommodating; she came to meet us in person for initial discussions. They are incredibly flexible and will do everything they can to make your wedding an incredible and memorable occasion. They blew us away at the showcase and we knew we were in good hands. We also appreciated that Amy kept up with communication throughout the whole process and did her best to fit whatever songs and changes we wanted into the band's set. The night of the wedding, the band was incredible! We also had David DJ in between the band's sets and he was great. He even did our Wedding Party intros in the style of the Chicago Bulls introductions! The dance floor was packed all night and I had everyone coming up to me telling me they were the best wedding band they've ever seen. I would have to agree: Best. Wedding. Band. Ever!

I could go on and on about Yazz Jazz! From the moment we met Amy, I knew we were in good hands with Yazz Jazz. We were invited to a show case to select our DJ. Amy and DJ David were so responsive and reliable! They did an amazing job and made our day absolutely perfect! Our venue had 3 rooms that the DJ needed to flip between and everything transitioned so smoothly! David kept everyone dancing all night and many of our guests told us it was the most fun wedding they have ever been to! I love that Amy checked in with me during the wedding day to make sure I was happy with how everything was going. We love Yazz Jazz!