Yazz Jazz Entertainment • Buffalo Grove • Illinois



Yazz Jazz Entertainment
Wedding DJ / Entertainment / Music

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Service Area

Serving the greater Midwest: Chicago, Chicago Suburbs, Peoria, Galena, Milwaukee, South Bend, Champaign, New Buffalo, Davenport, and Kalamazoo!

Special Offer

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Services Offered

Amy Yassinger, a professional vocalist and bandleader, established Yazz Jazz as a one-stop shop for all your wedding entertainment needs. She says, “Why not give clients the opportunity to have live music AND a DJ? It’s the best of both worlds!” Whether you want a small ensemble of strings, a harpist, a DJ, a party band or a full 18-piece big band, Yazz Jazz has an array of talented and diverse professional musicians to meet your needs. They can play everything from elegant ceremony music and classical repertoire, to swinging Jazz and dance-party-worthy Top 100 hits.

Amy herself is incredibly involved in the process, taking the time to sit down with every client to understand their musical vision and ensure that Yazz Jazz Entertainment exceeds their expectations. She’s not only amazingly well organized, amiable and approachable, but also extremely talented and versatile in providing clients with the exact music styling requested for their events.

Prices and/or Package Info


Contact Yazz Jazz to receive a free consultation and custom quote for your wedding entertainment.

Reviews

“Music always provides the hook to our memories and certainly you want this day to be memorable for you, your wedding party and your guests. Involving Amy and the complement of Yazz Jazz professionals will provide you just that. Immediately after our wedding, we received thank you cards from several of our guests – seriously! – and all of them mentioned the emotionality of the day and the music throughout every part of the evening. We can’t wait to have another event where we can use Amy’s talents!”

“Amy and the band far exceeded our expectations and we would refer them to everyone! Amy is attentive and organized and goes above and beyond to give you what you want and work within the budget. We loved them!”

“I have high standards, came with a picture of what I wanted to create at the ceremony and reception, and Yazz Jazz was able to meet those expectations because not only were they on top of the details every step of the way, they are also musically gifted performers that truly love what they do. Their work on our wedding seemed like a gift.”

“We are extremely satisfied with the entire process of booking and working with Yazz Jazz and the final product. They were helpful, thoughtful and got to know us and what we wanted, and then delivered a product based on their insightful and sincere desire to make this day perfect for us.”

“Along every step of the way, Amy was the consummate professional—helping us refine our plans to create the complete experience we envisioned, and never disappointing with her clarifying questions, prompt responses and fair pricing.”

“The group was amazingly flexible and accommodating—even making recordings of the songs for us to practice our first dance to.”

“They all showed up on time, prepared, properly dressed and provided an amazing night of entertainment!”

“Amy and a keyboardist provided our ceremony music and joined a small band for our dinner music, until it was the DJ’s turn to take the night. He was as great as the rest of Yazz Jazz—he had everyone from teens to 85-year-olds up and moving for hours.”

“Additionally, their over-the-top performance was totally economical! They charged half of what another band quoted, and I believe they did a better job than the other band would have.”

“There were many moving parts and people to our wedding and Amy worked with all of them seamlessly.”

“I felt more like I was working with a trusted friend than a vendor.”

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Questions and Answers

What 3 words best describe your work?
Classy, professional and amazing.
Tell us about your company name.
Yazz Jazz Entertainment is a play on my last name, Yassinger. I am a vocalist/bandleader and have developed an entertainment company consisting of quality musicians and DJs.
Why should someone hire you?
I treat each client with respect and give unlimited consultations. Each client has a different vision and I respect that and am honored when they want us to work for them. We honor all special requests and can make all musical visions into a reality. Whether they want just a DJ or a harpist or a full 10-piece orchestra, we can make their wedding dreams come true!
What are the common misconceptions about your services?
Common misconceptions are that we only play Jazz. We play ALL styles of music and cater each event to different clients based on their musical vision and budget.
What drew you to this field/how did you get started?
When I was studying music in Miami, Florida, my voice teacher hired me as a sub for her wedding band and I loved singing all the styles of music and making people have fun. As a singer and performer, I had fun developing an entertaining and engaging band, but as a leader, I enjoy watching DJs pump up the crowd and make people laugh. At a wedding I was singing at, I met a DJ who became a good friend and helped me grow the DJ side of my wedding business. Why not give clients the opportunity to have live music AND a DJ? It's the best of both worlds!
Tell us about a favorite, unusual or very interesting moment at a wedding:
One client was convinced she would never have a wedding but after her father passed away, she decided to have a huge blowout wedding. She hired circus performers to do trapeze acts and dance with the guests and we brought in our 18-piece big band to serenade the crowd. This wedding was featured on the news because it was so spectacular and beautiful.
What makes a wedding memorable for you?
The most memorable part of a wedding is when an anniversary dance takes place. It's fun to see all of the married couples dancing together! It's magical when you get to see the longest married couple share their advice to the newlyweds. It is also a great opportunity to see people dance who may normally stay seated throughout the evening.
What have weddings taught you?
Music is the most important part of a wedding. When perfectly timed out, music can make or break your wedding. It is important to have high-quality music and seamlessness during your wedding to maintain the elegance and energy.
What is the best advice you give a couple when planning their wedding?
Make choices that are best for YOU! Don't let too many chefs in the kitchen.
If you could have any superpower on the job, what would it be?
I would love to be able to clone myself.
What are 3 words that describe your personality?
Bubbly, engaging, entertaining.
What's your favorite book/movie/work of art?
It is a tie between Love Actually and When Harry Met Sally.
What's your favorite quote?
"If you are 5 minutes early, you are 10 minutes late."
What's your favorite marriage advice?
Always have a sense of humor no matter what obstacles come your way.
If you weren't in your current profession, what would you do instead?
I would be a meteorologist or an engineer.
Tell us about your pets, if you have any.
I have a beautiful American Eskimo named Cookie.
What are some of your favorite places to eat—either everyday spots or special occasion splurges?
ZED451 has the best brunch in Chicago! Masa's Sushi in Buffalo Grove is a wonderful hidden gem sushi place. Native Foods also has a very special place in my heart.

Yazz Jazz Entertainment Covers These Areas:

  • Illinois
    • Chicago
    • Chicago Suburbs, North - Schaumburg / Evanston
    • Chicago Suburbs, West - Naperville
    • Chicago Suburbs, South / Southwest
  • And other areas by special arrangement.
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This is a list of the areas that Yazz Jazz Entertainment normally serves. However, be sure to ask them if they'll be able to work at your particular location.
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