holiday parties · christmas · new year's eve
Live Holiday Music in Denver — Solo Guitar to Full Band
Christmas standards on jazz guitar and voice for the dinner, a duo or trio for the cocktail mixer, a full band for the dance floor. All equipment included, a real holiday setlist, and a musician who reads the room.
Or call (202) 270-5248 — December dates go first.
“White Christmas” — solo demo, December 2025
Holiday parties and events for
why live music in december
The Party Your Team Actually Remembers
A holiday party is the one night a year a company says thank you out loud, and people can tell the difference between effort and autopilot. A playlist through a speaker is autopilot. A musician playing White Christmas ten feet from the bar is a decision someone made on the team's behalf.
Jordan plays holiday parties across the Denver metro every December — office floors, hotel ballrooms, restaurant buyouts, country clubs, and art galleries — as a solo guitarist-vocalist or leading a duo, trio, or full band. Carols at conversation level while dinner is served, a brighter set as the room loosens up, a request from the accounting team worked into the second half.
Fully self-contained, fully insured, and one point of contact from the quote to the last song. Corporate clients include the Denver Art Museum, NBCUniversal, and Charles Schwab.
solo to full band
Pick the Size That Fits the Room
Match the music to the party, not the other way around. A trio that fits beats a six-piece that overwhelms — and if you're not sure which side of the line your party is on, ask and you'll get a straight answer.
Dinners and gatherings under ~60 guests
Solo Christmas Guitar & Vocals
Jazz guitar · Chet Baker-style vocals
White Christmas, The Christmas Song, Let It Snow — sung warm and low over fingerstyle jazz guitar, then standards and bossa nova between the carols. Conversation-level volume that makes an office or private dining room feel like an occasion.
Cocktail mixers, 60–100 guests
Holiday Jazz Duo
Guitar + bass or keys, with vocals
Two musicians who play off each other — a fuller sound that fills a taller room while people circulate. Holiday standards, jazz, and soul, still small enough for a restaurant buyout or a lobby reception.
Large receptions, 100–150 guests
Holiday Party Trio
Guitar, bass, drums or keys
Reads as “the company hired a band.” Carols to open, then jazz, funk, and soul that keeps the room moving — the format for a hotel ballroom reception or a gala with a program.
Dance floors, 150+ guests, New Year's Eve
Full Holiday Party Band
Quartet and up · vocals · full PA
A dance band built from Denver's best players: Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Bill Withers, and the holiday sing-alongs, with a real PA and a midnight countdown if it's New Year's Eve. Quoted to your headcount, hours, and room.
Two-hour minimum, Denver metro travel included, all equipment provided. Every holiday date is quoted individually — a real number within 24 hours, built on your headcount, hours, and room.
from a real december party
The Holiday Set
A night from last season's holiday party book. The carols carry dinner; the party set carries the rest of the night.
Holiday
- White Christmas
- Let It Snow
- Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
- The Christmas Song
- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Chet Baker-style jazz standards
The Party Set
- Superstition — Stevie Wonder
- Isn't She Lovely — Stevie Wonder
- Treasure — Bruno Mars
- Ain't No Sunshine — Bill Withers
- Use Me — Bill Withers
- No Diggity — Blackstreet
- Sunny — Bobby Hebb
- Feel Like Makin' Love
- Just Friends
- House of the Rising Sun
Have a must-play — the song from the company video, a family favorite? Send it ahead and it's in the set.
reviews
What Hosts and Planners Say
Verified reviews from corporate and private clients who booked live music for their own events
We had an absolutely lovely time with Jordan at our NBCUniversal Friends & Family picnic. Jordan naturally read the vibe and flow of the crowd, adjusting intensity and volume accordingly. I trusted his musical intuition, and that trust proved well-placed.
Jordan's ability to read the room was absolutely incredible, seamlessly switching between soft, instrumental guitar and occasional singing. I've never met an entertainer who could switch gears like that. Exactly the classy, sophisticated vibe we hoped for.
Jordan and his team were a joy to work with. We discussed what we were looking for, (funky jams) and they delivered. It was the perfect band for my husband's 50th. They are personable, professional, and very talented musicians.
what's included
You Host the Party. The Music Is Handled.
Every holiday booking includes everything — no rentals, no borrowed speakers, no tech setup landing on the office manager at 4 PM.
- All sound equipment — PA, mics, amps — nothing for you or the venue to rent
- A holiday setlist planned around your party, with your must-play songs worked in
- Volume that fits the moment: carols under dinner, a featured set when everyone gathers
- Setup finished before your first guest arrives, quiet breakdown after the toast
- Fully insured, with a Certificate of Insurance for hotels and venues that require one
- One point of contact from quote to last song — Jordan books the band and runs the night
December Dates Go First.
Tell Jordan the date, the room, and a rough headcount — you'll have a real quote within 24 hours. A deposit locks the date; there are no holds.
common questions
Holiday Party Booking FAQ
How far ahead should we book holiday party music in Denver?
Book by early fall if you can. The second and third Fridays of December usually go by late September, Saturdays soon after, and by Thanksgiving choices are thin across the whole Denver market. If it's already November or December, ask anyway — cancellations happen, and checking a date takes minutes. A deposit locks your date; there are no holds.
Do you play actual Christmas songs, or just background jazz?
Both, and you choose the mix. The holiday book covers the classics — White Christmas, Let It Snow, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, The Christmas Song, Rudolph — sung with jazz guitar, alongside Chet Baker-style standards. Bigger bands add the party set: Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Bill Withers. Send your must-plays ahead of time and they're in the set.
What does holiday party music cost?
Every booking is a straight quote built on your date, headcount, hours, and room — solo through full band, with a two-hour minimum and Denver metro travel included. There are no equipment fees, setup fees, or surprise add-ons, and holiday inquiries get a real number within 24 hours, not a sales call.
Can you play a hotel ballroom, an office, or a restaurant?
All three, regularly. Hotels and most venues require a Certificate of Insurance — Jordan is fully insured and provides one as a matter of course. Offices need one standard outlet and a 4×4 ft corner; restaurants and private dining rooms usually call for a solo or duo at conversation level. Load-in, power, and setup spot get coordinated directly with the venue.
Are you available for New Year's Eve?
Yes — New Year's Eve is booked as a holiday event, solo through full band, with a midnight countdown built into the set for bands. NYE dates go early and are quoted for the evening rather than by the hour.
How do deposits work if our date changes?
A deposit holds the date, with the balance due at the event. Reschedules are handled case by case — a company moving its party by a week isn't treated like a cancellation. Everything is confirmed in writing when you book.
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Tell Me About Your Holiday Party
Date, venue, rough headcount — Jordan follows up personally within 24 hours with a straight quote.
Planning the whole event? See corporate event packages. Hosting at home? Visit the private parties page. Want the solo act in detail? See the Denver jazz guitarist page. Budgeting? Read the Denver holiday party entertainment guide.