The group is notorious for their spot on arrangements and electrifying energy. The band travels from coast to coast to play their spicy tunes at events and venues of all sizes, and inspire people to fall in love with jazz over and over again. Since the bands’ inception, the Pickles have held a special place in their heart for the swing dance community. Trumpet player and vocalist, Joe Smith, started the band in January of 2013 to give dancers live music to swing out to.
They bring a unique visual flair to each performance with gimmicks, tricks, horn movements, and hat work inspired to captivate audiences all night long. With a smart respect for the preservation of vintage jazz music and entertainment, the Pickles are constantly adding new and original tunes to their repertoire. The band fuses musical influences from the sounds of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Artie Shaw with the showmanship of Louis Armstrong, Lucky Millinder, and Jimmy Lunceford. The Pickles bring it all – high energy, quality musicianship, and a true big band sound and look that celebrates the unique American spirit of swing. This small group style swing band packs a punch of power, personality, and wit into each show, intriguing generations new and old with the beloved charm of big band swing from the late 30’s and early 40’s. Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles Jazz Band is a Denver-based band dedicated to revitalizing swing music and dance. We love performing and it shows when you experience one of our performances.
The band helped bring in the New Year 2019 at the Players Club at The Isle in Blackhawk, CO. In 2018 Jakarta performed in Las Vegas at the Luxor for a crowd of over 3000. In 2017 the band performed in Cedar City, UT for Southern Utah University Homecoming and in Atlanta, GA at the Marriott Marquis for a private event. Later in 2015 we traveled to Salt Lake City, UT and Piqua, OH to perform for special events. In 2015 the band played for the Pre-Super Bowl Immaculate Reception Party in Phoenix, AZ. In 2014 the band performed in Boston for the Franco Harris Super Bakery Party and in Louisville, KY for the YUM! Brand Fund Raiser for World Hunger. In 2012 we performed for the Indy 500 Pre-Race Soiree at the Lucas Mansion. We traveled to New Orleans in 20 and returned in 2019 to perform at the Mardi Gras Lundi Gras Festival. We performed for one of the 2012 Inaugural Balls in Washington, D.C. Jakarta Band has performed for the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Democratic National Convention and the 2008 Republican National Convention.
They are guaranteed to bring people on the dance floor. JAKARTA is a step above the other bands and is considered the Premier Party Dance Band from Denver. JAKARTA continues to bring crowds to their feet for hip-shaking boogie and the talent of the band members is unparalleled. Simply put…these guys are THE BEST…talented, fun and hard working. The JAKARTA Bandis without question the most popular party dance band in the Country.
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