Duo
Diann on vocals and Rich on guitar. Intimate and warm, ideal for smaller ceremonies.
Live jazz for your wedding day
Your ceremony deserves music that feels like the day itself: warm, elegant, and played live. The Diann Shumate Quartet plays weddings across the Phoenix area, from the first guests arriving to the last cocktail-hour conversation.
The program
Ceremony and cocktail hour,
covered
A typical wedding program runs about two hours. Tell us how your day is shaped and we'll build the program around it.
- 01 · As guests arrive
Prelude
Soft standards set the mood while guests find their seats.
- 02 · The ceremony
Processional and recessional
Music for the walk down the aisle and the celebration on the way back.
- 03 · After “I do”
Cocktail hour
Relaxed jazz while you take photos and your guests mingle.
Ensemble options
Duo, trio, or quartet
Pick the size that fits your venue and guest list.
Trio
Adds Rick Lamb on bass. A fuller sound for larger rooms and outdoor spaces.
Quartet
Adds piano. The full group sound.
Every format draws on the same repertoire of jazz standards and pop, played the way only a live group can. Browse the song list.
FAQ
Questions
couples ask
- How far in advance should we book?
- As early as you can, since weekend dates go first. If your wedding is coming up soon, ask anyway. We may still be available.
- Do you play weddings at private homes?
- Yes. Backyard and private-residence weddings are a big part of what we do.
- Can we request a special song?
- Yes. Tell us the songs that matter to you, like your processional or first dance, and we'll talk through what's possible for your group size.
- Do you bring your own sound equipment?
- Yes. We bring our own instruments, amplifiers, and PA system.
- How far do you travel?
- We play weddings throughout the Phoenix area and travel up to 120 miles from Phoenix.
- How do we book?
- Send us your date, start time, venue, and guest count. We'll reply with availability and a quote.
Check your date
Tell us about
your wedding
Send these details and we'll reply with availability and a quote.
- Wedding date
- Ceremony start time
- Venue and city
- Guest count
- Duo, trio, or quartet (or not sure yet)