Second Note

Last reviewed: August 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Couples searching for Second Note wedding jazz band Granby are usually trying to verify the act, its musical format and whether it travels to their venue. The current official website confirms an active live-jazz ensemble called both 2nd Note and Second Note, with wedding programming alongside cocktail, gala and corporate-event performances. It does not, however, publish a base city or travel radius, so Granby should be treated as a booking detail to confirm rather than a verified service-area claim.

The present lineup shown online is Anne-Lise Nadeau on vocals, Bernard D’Anjou on double bass, Daniel Jolin on guitar and Yannick Parent on drums. Three instrumentalists correspond with the earlier company record, while the current site supplies direct wedding context and a working enquiry form. This profile was last reviewed on August 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

Second Note specializes in live jazz intended to shape the atmosphere around an event. For weddings, the band describes music for welcoming guests, an elegant jazz or lounge setting during cocktails, and a more rhythmic approach later in the evening according to the couple’s preferences.

Its published repertoire moves among jazz standards, bossa nova and acoustic or lounge reinterpretations of familiar popular songs. Examples named by the band include “Summertime,” “Bye Bye Blackbird,” “My Favorite Things,” “Triste,” “A Felicidade” and “So Danço Samba,” along with reinterpretations associated with Soundgarden, Sade, Eurythmics and Sting.

• Wedding guest-arrival music
• Live jazz and lounge music for cocktail periods
• More rhythmic evening programming based on preferences
• Corporate galas, cocktails and networking events

Lineups, sets and production details

Couples can enquire about a vocal quartet comprising voice, guitar, double bass and drums, or an instrumental trio using guitar, double bass and drums. The website says performances can be arranged as one to four 50-minute sets. Each set is followed by a 10-minute break, during which selected recorded music maintains continuity.

Second Note states that it carries a complete, self-contained sound system suited to most events and describes that system as appropriate for approximately 200 to 250 guests. The published venue requirements are a performance area of at least 8 by 8 feet, one or more power outlets and bottled water for the musicians.

• Vocal quartet
• Instrumental trio
• One to four 50-minute sets
• Ten-minute breaks with selected music
• Band-provided sound equipment

Service area and who it may suit

The official website does not identify a home municipality, province-wide coverage or a maximum travel distance. Although the existing Canada Wedding Guide record is categorized under Granby, couples should ask whether their venue is within the band’s current service area and whether travel, accommodation or transport charges apply.

Based on the documented formats, Second Note may suit couples seeking a compact live ensemble for guest arrival, cocktails or other portions of the reception. The site emphasizes music that supports conversation and says the musicians adjust volume, rhythm and repertoire as an event progresses. Couples wanting continuous dance-band entertainment, a DJ, ceremony-specific cues or another format should confirm whether those needs can be included.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

Documented features include a choice between trio and quartet, flexible set counts, a clearly described instrumental lineup, an adaptable jazz-led repertoire and self-contained sound equipment. The website also explains the venue footprint, arrival timing and booking stages, giving couples useful information for preliminary planning.

Practical limitations arise from information that is not currently published. The website provides no street address, direct telephone number, public email address, travel map, current fee schedule or detailed policy for special requests. It also does not specify whether lighting, emcee work, DJ coverage or ceremony amplification is included. These omissions are matters to clarify, not evidence that the services are unavailable.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official form requests the event date, event type and preferred formula, suggesting that couples should submit their requirements for a tailored proposal.

Ask for a written quotation identifying the selected lineup, number of sets, total performance window, travel and setup charges, taxes, sound-system coverage, overtime rates and any costs connected with learning or arranging requested music. Older prices from third-party listings should not be treated as current.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

Contact and booking

The verified contact route is the enquiry form on the official Second Note website. It asks for the client’s name, telephone number, email address, event date, event type, preferred trio or quartet format and a description of the event. No direct public telephone number, email address or postal address appears on the current official pages reviewed.

Second Note explains that booking begins with a discussion of the event’s needs. A contract is then signed and a deposit is required to secure the date. The contract is intended to document the performance type and location, any special conditions, duration and schedule. The band says it normally arrives about 60 to 90 minutes before guests for setup and a soundcheck.

• Use the official website enquiry form
• Provide the date, venue and event type
• Select the instrumental trio or vocal quartet
• Request a complete written proposal before paying a deposit

What couples should confirm

Before signing, verify the venue address, travel eligibility and the exact musicians included in the proposed lineup. Confirm which parts of the wedding the quoted performance covers, the number and placement of sets, break music, arrival and soundcheck access, electrical requirements and whether the venue’s noise rules affect the plan.

Couples should also discuss must-play and do-not-play selections, the process and fee for learning songs, microphone use for speeches or ceremonies, equipment coverage for the expected guest count, weather arrangements for outdoor events, overtime, cancellation or postponement terms, deposit timing and the final balance. All agreed details should appear in the contract.

Continue planning

• browse the Canada wedding vendor directory
• explore the wedding bridal guide

Frequently asked questions

What musical lineups does Second Note offer?

The official website lists a quartet with vocals, guitar, double bass and drums, plus an instrumental trio with guitar, double bass and drums.

How long are Second Note’s performance sets?

The band publishes options ranging from one to four 50-minute sets. It describes a 10-minute break after each set, with selected music played during the transition.

Does Second Note provide sound equipment?

Yes. Second Note says it brings complete, self-contained sound equipment suited to most events and describes its system as appropriate for roughly 200 to 250 guests. Couples should confirm suitability for their particular venue.

What does the venue need to provide?

The published requirements are at least an 8-by-8-foot performance area, one or more power outlets and bottled water for the musicians.

How is a Second Note booking secured?

After an initial discussion, the band says a contract is signed and a deposit is requested to reserve the date. The contract should specify the performance, location, duration, schedule and special conditions.

Sources checked

• Second Note — Le groupe Jazz pour votre évènement
• Second Note — Le groupe Jazz pour votre évènement

Website: https://secondnote.ca/