Alex Levin Music

The Alex Levin Music Agency provides superb live jazz and swing music for weddings, parties, and corporate events.  Whether you are interested in booking a solo pianist or gutarist, a small jazz trio or quartet, or a larger combo, Alex offers a wide range of distinctive and elegant bands that will add just the right touch to your special event.

THE BANDS

The Smoke Rings

The Smoke Rings evoke the elegance and charm of the Swing Era. Anchored by the unique vocals of Sarah King, the group specializes in songs from The Great American Song Book. The rhythm section is comprised of Alex Levin (piano), Scott Ritchie (bass), and Ben Cliness(drums).  Since its inception in 2010, The Smoke Rings have played to huge crowds at festivals in El Paso and Pennsylvania, and in more intimate settings at weddings and private parties across the country. For the past three years the band has been performing weekly at the iconic Top of The Standard--aka "The Boom Boom Room"--on the top floor of New York's storied and luxurious Standard Hotel.

"The Smoke Rings far exceeded our expectations and helped make our wedding amazing. They have everything - talent, professionalism and personality. They were a joy to work with from beginning to end. "

– Wedding in Rochester, NY



The Lovesome

The Lovesome performs soulful Jazz and vintage R&B from the 40’s to the 70’s in a classic, effervescent style. Anchored by the lush vocals of Kelsey Jillette, the group plays songs made famous by Ray Charles, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Etta James, and Frank Sinatra (to name but a few) in a romantic, danceable, and engaging style. Upscale, compact, always tasteful, The Lovesome 's size is flexible and can be customized to your event. Whether duo, trio, quartet, or quintet, Kelsey and The Lovesome will add distinction and elegance to your party.  The Lovesome recently finished a six-month residency at The Hotel Plaza Athenee in Manhattan.



"The group was a fantastic addition to the party. They have a great sound and I will definitely be hiring them again. Thank you Lovesome for the wonderful night!. "

– Fundraiser in New York, NY

Love, Charley

The Gilded Age - the era of Gatsby, flappers, speakeasies, and fun - inspires "Love, Charley," New York City's romantic jazz and swing band. We will transport you back in time to the era when dance music crackled on gramophone players and the radio, and the New York was a hotbed of jazz. Centered around the lush vocals and ukulele of Martina DaSilva, "Love, Charley" sparkles with champagne melodies and dance rhythms.Whether you are hosting a small party, a giant soiree, a wedding or a corporate event, "Love, Charley" will charm and delight your guests.



"We were so thrilled as were all if our guests with the performance at my daughters wedding. They played the cocktail hour for us. They played the most wonderful songs and created the exact vibe we wanted. Playful (love the ukulele) upbeat, classic. My father never left Martina's side. He was enamoured with her. The volume level was perfect. Everyone was asking where we found this group. Would recommend them 1000 times over!! "

– Wedding Cocktail Hour in Long Island City, NY

The Alex Levin Trio

Acclaimed at home in New York and abroad, The Alex Levin Trio is an in-demand instrumental swing and jazz band.  With a repertoire that spans the decades and includes music by Gershwin, Cole Porter, and The Beatles, Alex and his trio have found a loyal audience around the world.  Alex's four critically-acclaimed CDs continue to gain the group fans in The US, Japan and Europe.  Always listenable, swinging and elegant, the charming trio provides perfect music for ceremony, cocktail hour and receptions.



"We were extremely pleased with the professionalism of the Alex Levin Trio. They are talented musicians that made our event more entertaining and memorable. They added so much to the evening, the night would not have been the same without them. We would definitely recommend!"

– Anniversary Party in New York, NY