LIVE MUSIC FOR MEMORABLE MOMENTS
The elegance of jazz
for your events
Jazz standards, bossa nova and pop favourites: Second Note brings character to your cocktail receptions, galas, weddings and corporate events.
They entrust us with the atmosphere of their events
CORPORATE EVENTS
Galas, cocktail receptions, launches and client evenings. Music that rises to the occasion.
WEDDINGS & PRIVATE EVENTS
A warm atmosphere to celebrate the people you love and the moments that matter.
COCKTAILS & RECEPTIONS
Jazz to welcome your guests, bring them together and leave room for conversation.
TIMELESS STANDARDS. FRESH SURPRISES.
Jazz, with
a taste for the unexpected.
The swing of Autumn Leaves, the warmth of Smooth Operator, then Sweet Dreams or Black Hole Sun in a new light. Jazz standards meet bossa nova and unexpected pop and rock covers.
Familiar songs, a fresh perspective. Music that sets the mood and gives your guests something to discover.
THE BAND
Four musicians.
One shared passion.
Several hundred performances of combined experience, built through our musicians’ individual careers.
Anne-Lise Nadeau
Vocals
Bernard D’Anjou
Double bass
Daniel Jolin
Guitar
Yannick Parent
Drums
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions, answered.
From the first conversation to the last song, the details that make planning your event feel simple.
Jazz standards meet bossa nova and pop and rock covers. From Autumn Leaves to Smooth Operator, Sweet Dreams and Black Hole Sun, familiar songs take on a fresh sound.
Second Note performs as a quartet — vocals, guitar, double bass and drums — or as an instrumental trio with guitar, double bass and drums. We help you choose based on your atmosphere, venue and event schedule.
We plan the number and length of sets, along with breaks, around the moments you want to accompany: arrivals, cocktails, dinner or a reception. We also plan music between sets to keep the atmosphere flowing throughout your event.
Yes. We adapt the volume, rhythm and repertoire to the venue and the moment. During cocktails or dinner, the music leaves room for conversation; when the occasion calls for it, the atmosphere can become more upbeat.
We have our own sound equipment. We assess what is needed based on the venue, guest count and the particular requirements of your event. The proposal specifies the equipment required and who will provide it.
A stable, clear space with electrical outlets nearby. We agree on the location and space needed with you, taking into account the chosen line-up and the layout of the venue.
We plan setup and soundcheck before guests arrive, in coordination with the venue or your team. Access times and the time needed are agreed upon while preparing your event.
The proposal takes into account the line-up, performance length, venue and technical requirements. Tell us about your event to receive a quote tailored to the atmosphere you want to create.
Send us your date, venue, event type and the atmosphere you have in mind. We discuss your needs and our availability, then prepare a proposal. The schedule, performance details and booking arrangements are set out in the contract.