Testimonials

We regularly hear from our clients after we perform for their events. Here’s a sample of what they’ve had to say:

What People Are Saying About Us

• "They are excellent! They deliver more than is expected. Courteous, accommodating, very professional!"  - Tj M
• "Truly an outstanding event and performance." - Chara L.
• "The band was absolutely amazing! They kept the crowd dancing the entire time and I believe the crowd would've kept going if the bride/groom weren't ready to go...:) The soloist was excellent as well...beautiful voice! We had people stopping in to see who the band was. The country club was very impressed and wanted contact info so they could recommend them. I would highly recommend them for your event and their price is unbelievably affordable!!!!" – Michelle B.  
• "You all are awesome. Already looking forward to next year! :-)" - Tim W. 
• "SENSATIONAL!" – Eric K.
• "The Peachtree Jazz Edition adds an atmosphere of celebration and warmth that is irreplaceable." – Sue S.  
• "Thank you, Peachtree Jazz Edition.  You all are excellent musicians!" 
• "The band was great, their sound and skill were incredible." 
• "Thank you for your continued support in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Over a thousand walkers, sponsors, volunteers and caregivers were once again treated by your awesome sounds and entertainment." 
• "An unforgettable evening! Peachtree Jazz Edition far exceeded our expectations. Numerous people throughout the evening came up to me to let me know how much they enjoyed the music. Their soloist was unbelievable. Words cannot express what a great band this is! - Lynda T."

About Us

The Peachtree Jazz Edition is a 17-piece big band, specializing in swing and Latin favorites from the 1930s and ‘40s, as well as numerous more contemporary numbers that lend themselves to traditional big band orchestration and a classic, mid-20th-century, easy-listening/dancing style.

We feature songs made famous by the masters such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, Antônio Carlos Jobim, Shirley Bassey, and Bobby Darin, just to name a few. The arrangements we play are often as authentic as the tunes themselves, with such famous jazz arrangers as Quincey Jones, Neal Hefti, and Nelson Riddle permeating our extensive catalog. We also perform several original big band numbers written by our own bass trombonist, Bill Greenhaw.

Always based in Peachtree City, Georgia but operating all around the metro-Atlanta area, the Peachtree Jazz Edition got its start in the fall of 1996 as the Voice of the Southland Band, a smaller 1920s and ‘30s “hot jazz” combo that was founded and directed by the late saxophonist Larry Williams. In the summer of 2001, trumpeter David Gaissert transformed the group into its current format and instrumentation, renaming it the Peachtree Jazz Edition and focusing on Big Band Swing (large-ensemble jazz from the 1940s and up). Current musical director, saxophonist Ted Zitelli, took the reins from David in May, 2019 and serves as our musical director today. Trumpeter Dale Phenicie is the PJE’s business manager and has been from the very beginning.

The Peachtree Jazz Edition has performed in numerous venues, large and small, in and around Atlanta, ranging from the Fox Theatre’s Egyptian Ball Room and the Georgian Terrace Hotel’s Grand Ballroom (both which hosted the original big bands back in the 1930 and ‘40s); to the major downtown and Buckhead hotels, such as the Westin Peachtree Plaza, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, and the InterContinental Buckhead; to many of the major country clubs, including the Cherokee Town & Country Club, the Druid Hills Golf Club, and the Whitewater Creek Country Club; to other interesting venues such as the Havana Club, the Georgia Aquarium, the Georgia World Congress Center, Spivey Hall, and the Atlanta Financial Center; and, last but not least, to countless wedding/reception spots, from the most elaborate of Southern estates to cozy, suburban backyard garden parties.

The Peachtree Jazz Edition is also no stranger to working with other artists. In 2009, the PJE was invited to perform at Atlanta jazz radio station WCLK’s 35th Anniversary Concert as the opening act for 10-time Grammy Award winning acapella Gospel group, Take 6, and the following year, the PJE opened for noted jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon.

Members of the Peachtree Jazz Edition are all true aficionados of the repertoire they play, and the musical product we offer is the result of hundreds of collective years of experience listening to, learning about, and more than anything else, playing this style. We know you’ll hear our passion for big band jazz when we perform, and it would be our pleasure to bring this wonderful music to your event.

Full Playlist

While the PJE owns an extensive library of music, the selections below represent the current rotation of songs we currently perform. If you don’t see your favorite here, or if you have special request, don’t hesitate to contact us and ask about it – chances are, we either have it in our archive or can get it with sufficient notice.

PJE Music Catalog

Book Us

The mission of the Peachtree Jazz Edition is to provide outstanding Big Band jazz performances at reasonable rates. We are currently available for weekday, evening, and weekend events, and these might include (but aren’t limited to) weddings, anniversaries, receptions, banquets, retirement ceremonies, civic functions, church functions, political rallies, corporate events, and numerous other occasions that would be enhanced by the type of music we offer.

The band owns, transports, and sets up all of its own instruments, music stands, lights, chairs, and audio equipment, and we can readily adapt our presentation to meet most any needs.

Pricing is per hour of performance time, with a 2 hour minimum charge. Travel charges may apply for venues outside the metro-Atlanta area.

For rate and booking information, please contact PJE Business Manager Dale Phenicie at (770) 487-7585, or send us your contact and event information on the CONTACT form.

Calendar (schedule)

• Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - Best Defense Foundation WW II Vet Send-off Dinner - Delta Airlines Museum, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
• Saturday, Aug. 27, 2022 - Zitelli Wedding Reception - Private Event
• Friday, Sept. 9, 2022 - Troup County Historical Society Fundraising Gala - LaGrange, GA.
• Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022 - Alzheimer's Walk - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Peachtree City, GA - 8:00 am to noon.
• Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 - Peachtree City ClassicAmphitheater stage, Peachtree City, GA - 8:00am to noon.
• Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022 - Thorne Wedding Reception - Private Event

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