New Orleans Classical & Jazz

With less than two weeks to go before my wedding, I realized I hadn’t given a single thought to ceremony music. So much for immaculate planning. I decided it would be too bizarre to process in total silence, so I reached out desperately to Harry Hardin and New Orleans’ Finest Musicians (also called New Orleans Classical & Jazz).
Harry is the main contact for a group of musicians who play weddings and other special events in the New Orleans area. I was impressed by their website, which lists bios for their performers and several samples so you can hear them play. Harry is able to arrange (with enough advance notice!) for duets, trios or full bands, with many combinations of instruments and performers to suit your needs. As our ceremony only had 17 guests, I felt that anything beyond a solo musician would be overkill. I shot Harry an email and waited, but I didn’t have to wait for long. He got back to me within 24 hours saying that he would personally be available, and I was thrilled.
Even on such short notice, Harry was able to accommodate my special requests for 1920’s style jazz standards. My husband, who is a musician, was initially unsure about having a stranger play at our wedding since he has such high standards. But by the end of our wedding weekend, he was insistent that I send Harry an email to tell him his playing added a beautiful added dimension to our ceremony. I have to take his word for it, as I wasn’t around for most of Harry’s services, and was too busy trying to keep it together during his accompaniment as I walked down the aisle!
I won’t reveal his fee but suffice it to say it is VERY reasonable for a professional musician, and I felt more than worth it. If you’re in the New Orleans area and in need of music for your event, give Harry a call!