The James Zeller Trio Jazz Trio from San Francisco, CA

Singer and multi-instrumentalist James Zeller has performed with jazz legends including Wynton Marsalis, Jimmy Heath, and The Village Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Over the last decade, his trio has captivated hundreds of audiences, playing the best of 1920's-50's jazz, vintage country, Americana, and early rock and roll. From Satchmo to Sinatra to the Beatles and more, their world-class interpretations of loved classics make them a favorite at parties, weddings, and events. Founded in New York City, The James Zeller Trio has played famed venues including The Rainbow Room, The Waldorf Astoria, and Lincoln Center. Since Zeller's move to California in 2017, his trio continues to delight audiences up and down the coast, including events at San Francisco's Julia Morgan Ballroom, The Presidio Social Club, and the historic Villa Montalvo. While James main working unit is the trio, he also leads ensembles of any configuration, ranging from solo performances of vocal and guitar/piano to a full band. Whatever the size or setting, from New York to California, James Zeller is known for his professionalism, his charming vocals, and his spirited, heartwarming music. If you're looking for live entertainment that will enchant any audience, look no further! *** James Zeller, a Eugene, Oregon native, spent 17 years as a vocalist, trombonist, bandleader and professional musician in NYC. In the fall of 2017, weary of city life and wanting to be closer to his family and roots, James moved to Northern, CA and reformed his trio with west coast musicians. All three are lifelong musicians, lovers of songs and the art of performing them. A Sacramento area native, Daniel received a degree in musical composition from Lewis and Clark College. After three years touring with folk group Max's Midnight Kitchen performing original and traditional material, Daniel became the music director at an arts non-profit called The Sanctuary in Arcata, CA. It was there that he met James, and where they began their musical endeavors together. New Orleans native Lee Phillips adds the backbone to the trio on double bass. A natural partnership, all three have many years of experience, eclectic musical tastes and wide ranging skills as multi-instrumentalists, making each performance a unique and entertaining experience. The trio also performs often with top call Bay area bassist Doug Stuart replacing Lee when traveling further south. The trio is a kind of stylistic chameleon, as comfortable playing a romantic set of American songbook Jazz for cocktails as they are playing early Rock n' roll, New Orleans party music and classic western swing to pack the dance floor. James musical roots grew from the music he was surrounded by growing up and spread from Billie Holiday to Willie Nelson to the Beatles. Their repertoire covers hit songs from Jazz icons like Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong to classic country covers of Hank Williams and Willie Nelson to New Orleans and cajun styles of Fats Domino, Chuck Berry and so much more. Their music is the perfect addition to weddings, events of all kinds and any occasion with the word "party" in it. They are a highly professional group that is easy to work with, well dressed and punctual. Music is hand-picked for each event, and with a vast repertoire with something for everyone means satisfaction is guaranteed. Every event features songs people know and love, and the trio is happy to dress in black tie or for the particular style of the occasion.

• As Time Goes By | Tony Bennett
• At Last | Glenn Miller Etta James
• Blue Moon | Frank Sinatra
• Blue Skies | Irving Berlin
• (I’m) Confessin’ That I Love You | Louis Armstrong
• Dream a Little Dream | Various
• Embraceable You | Nat Cole
• Fly Me To The Moon | Frank Sinatra
• It Could Happen To You | Chet Baker
• It Had To Be You | Tony Bennett
• I Love You (for Sentimental Reasons) | Nat King Cole
• I’m in the Mood for Love | Nat King Cole
• I've Got A Feelin' I'm Fallin' | Fats Waller
• I've Got The World On A String | Frank Sinatra
• I’ve Got You Under My Skin | Cole Porter Frank Sinatra
• Just In Time | Tony Bennett
• A Kiss to Build a Dream On | Louis Armstrong
• La Vie En Rose | Edith Piaf Louis Armstrong
• Let's Get Lost | Chet Baker
• Let There Be Love | Nat King Cole
• L.O.V.E. | Nat King Cole
• More | Nat Cole Frank Sinatra
• Moon River | Various
• My Blue Heaven | Gene Austin
• My Baby Just Cares For Me | Mel Torme
• The Nearness of You | Hoagy Carmichael
• Our Love Is Here To Stay | Ella Fitzgerald
• Somewhere Beyond The Sea | Bobby Darin
• Sunny Side Of The Street | Louis Armstrong
• ‘Swonderful | George Gershwin
• Too Marvelous for Words | Nat King Cole
• Teach Me Tonight | Various
• Tenderly | Various
• That's All | Various
• The Very Thought Of You | Nat Cole Billie Holiday
• Time After Time | Chet Baker
• Twenty Four Hours A Day | Billie Holiday
• The Way You Look Tonight | Tony Bennett
• What A Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong
• When You're Smilin' | Louis Armstrong
• When Did You Leave Heaven | Louis Armstrong
• You Brought a New Kind of Love | Maurice Chevalier
• You Do Something To Me | Cole Porter
• You Make Me Feel So Young | Frank Sinatra
• Young At Heart | Frank Sinatra