What They’re Saying

“FivePlay Jazz Quintet is a must for jazz lovers. Don’t miss it.”

Don Sechelski, The Muse’s Muse

“They are charting a fresh path in the land of jazz that will be sure to attract a following.”

O’s Place Jazz Magazine

“This is one of the best quintets I’ve listened to this year, and they get an unequivocal MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, with an “EQ” (energy quotient) rating of 4.97.”

Dick Metcalf, Improvijazzation Nation

“FivePlay is exceptional!”

-Bonny Thomas, Sonoma Jazz Society and DJ, Sonoma Jazzin’


Who We Are

We’re a Bay Area-based band of long-time musical compatriots. We formed this group with the idea playing original music that nourishes both mind and heart; melodic modern jazz to be enjoyed by everyone, whether you’re an experienced jazz listener or you’re hearing jazz for the first time. This web site and the email list is the best way to keep on top of all things FivePlay.

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New videos! Check out our brand-new videos of FivePlay with strings from our November 2012 concert at Piedmont Piano. The InStep String Quartet sounds wonderful, and the band is in fine form!

Third CD coming in 2013! This one will have added guests, including the Albatross Clarinet Quartet, a brass extravaganza, Ted Wolff on vibes, and Frank Phipps on trombone. Sign our email list and we’ll keep you posted about the CD release.

Our two CDs, FivePlay and Five of Hearts are available from CDBaby, Amazon, and ITunes. Want a preview? Listen to a two-minute montage of Five of Hearts.

Join our email list and we’ll send you a FivePlay bumper sticker!

We won’t share your info or spam you, just keep you updated on CD release information and band appearances. And if you tell us where to mail it, we’ll send you a gorgeous bumper sticker (it looks like the logo at the top of this web page) so you can drive your jazzmobile with pride!