The Kensie Jazz Band

Last reviewed: August 12, 2026. Business status: Active.

The Kensie Jazz and Dance Band is a Southern Ontario wedding jazz band with a current official site that describes music for ceremonies, cocktail and dinner periods, and dancing. The official name expands the legacy listing’s “The Kensie Jazz Band” to The Kensie Jazz and Dance Band, confirming the identity through the distinctive Kensie, Jazz and Band name tokens as well as relevant wedding-service information.

For couples considering a single live-music supplier across more than one part of the day, the band’s published material points to a flexible mix of jazz, swing, blues, Latin-influenced music, popular covers and dance selections. This profile separates those documented options from the details that need a direct booking conversation. Last reviewed: August 12, 2026.

Services and specialization

The official website states that the band is available for weddings as well as other event types. Its wedding package may include ceremony music in classical, pop and jazz styles; music for breaks; cocktail and dinner music; and dance-cover music. A separate song-list page also describes a full wedding music package covering ceremony, cocktail/dinner and dance music, with DJ music for breaks as an available addition.

The contact form shows the practical service choices couples can ask about: cocktail or dinner music, Bossa Nova music, ceremony music, a combined ceremony/cocktail/dinner/dance option, instrumental or vocal jazz, solo piano or guitar, swing, oldies and a 1920s–40s Hollywood-era gala format. These are options listed by the band, not a promise that every option is available on every date.

• Ceremony music: classical, jazz or pop options are published.
• Cocktail, dinner and dance music can be combined in a wedding package.
• DJ music before live music and music for breaks are listed options.

Repertoire and wedding-day formats

The published song list supports a broad, defined repertoire rather than a jazz-only description. It includes contemporary and wedding covers, jazz and swing standards, Bossa Nova and Latin selections, waltzes, blues, R&B, funk, rock, reggae and oldies. That range may suit couples who want calmer background music earlier in the day and a different musical direction for dancing later on.

The official material does not publish a fixed wedding timeline, set length, song-request policy, musician count for each format or changeover plan. Those points matter when a ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception take place in different rooms or at different times, so they should be agreed in writing with the band before booking.

• Jazz, swing and Bossa Nova are documented repertoire areas.
• Popular covers and older dance music are also listed.
• The exact lineup and sequence for a particular wedding are not published.

Service area and who it may suit

The official site identifies The Kensie Jazz and Dance Band as Southern Ontario live entertainment. It does not publish a city-by-city travel map, travel terms or a permanent street address, so this profile does not infer a narrower base or list an unverified address.

The offering may suit Southern Ontario couples seeking live music for multiple wedding moments and who are open to a mix of jazz-based and dance-oriented styles. It may also be relevant to a ceremony needing classical, pop or jazz music, subject to confirmation of the selected format, musicians and venue logistics.

• Published service region: Southern Ontario, Canada.
• No official postal address is currently published on the confirmed site.
• Travel distance, fees and venue coverage should be confirmed directly.

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A confirmed strength is the documented ability to discuss several music roles through one enquiry: ceremony, cocktail, dinner, dancing and music during breaks. The site also publishes detailed genre and song-list information, which gives couples a concrete starting point for a music conversation rather than only a general genre label.

A practical limitation is that the official pages do not provide a standard package grid, current price list, named lineup for each option, technical rider or cancellation terms. There is also no official public telephone number or postal address displayed on the pages reviewed. These are evidence gaps to resolve, not negative claims about the band.

• Documented multi-part wedding coverage is a practical feature.
• A public repertoire list helps couples identify preferred styles.
• Pricing, lineup and technical details require direct confirmation.

Pricing

Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official site invites couples to contact the band for details tailored to their wedding schedule, and its enquiry form asks for the event type, venue and city, date, set-up time, start time and hours requested.

Because no current official price, starting rate, package total, deposit, travel charge or overtime rate is published, this profile does not estimate a cost. Ask for an itemized written quote that identifies the selected music periods, musicians, equipment, travel, taxes, breaks and any DJ component.

Current prices are not published on the official pages reviewed.

• No current official public rates were found.
• Request a tailored written quote.
• Confirm what is included before comparing proposals.

Contact and booking

The confirmed official website provides a booking enquiry form. It asks for contact information and event details, then presents choices for duration and musical format. Supplying the venue, city, date, set-up time, start time and requested hours should help the band assess the appropriate configuration.

The official page links the act with vocalist Julie McGregor, and the band’s current site is the appropriate first contact point for this profile. The site does not display a public booking phone number, so no phone number is reproduced here. Availability is not published and must be checked directly.

• Use the official contact form for a quote or availability request.
• Include the full wedding schedule and venue details.
• Do not rely on the legacy phone number without direct verification.

What couples should confirm

Before signing, confirm which wedding segments are included and whether live music, DJ music for breaks, or both will be supplied. Ask who will perform, the number of musicians, the planned genres for each part of the day, the approach to special songs and how transitions will work between locations or rooms.

Also confirm sound and power requirements, weather cover for an outdoor event, load-in and set-up timing, the quote’s travel and tax treatment, payment schedule, cancellation and postponement terms, insurance if a venue requests it, and the final contact person for the wedding day. These questions address information not published on the official site.

• Confirm lineup, timing and music choices.
• Confirm technical, outdoor and venue requirements.
• Obtain price, payment and cancellation terms in writing.

Continue planning

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• wedding planning guide

Frequently asked questions

Can The Kensie Jazz and Dance Band cover more than one part of a wedding day?

Yes. Its official site lists a wedding package that can include ceremony music, music for breaks, cocktail/dinner music and dance-cover music. Confirm the exact combination and schedule for your date.

What music styles does the band publish for weddings?

The official site lists ceremony music in classical, jazz and pop styles, plus jazz, swing, Bossa Nova, blues, R&B, funk, rock, reggae, oldies and popular covers across its broader repertoire.

Does the band publish wedding prices?

No. Current pricing is not explicitly published. The official enquiry form requests wedding timing, venue and service details so couples can request a tailored quote.

Sources checked

• Jazz It Up
• Song List
• Contact Us

Website: https://kensiejazzband.weebly.com/