The Brian White Jazz /Quartet, formerly known as the "Txt Messengers", is a group of versatile jazz musicians from Jersey in the Channel Islands, that specialise in laying down an atmospheric backdrop of music. The group play a selection of standards from the American song book, ratpack favorites, original jazz compositions, Latin jazz, bossa nova and romantic ballads.

If you are looking for the perfect live band for your wedding reception, that will appeal to all generations look no further. Our music is ideal music to accompany a wedding reception, cocktail party or as a musical backing during a sophisticated dinner or just for the thrill of having a live Jazz band to play for you.

The Group can perform as a jazz trio, jazz quartet, jazz quintet or as the Brian White Jazz /Bossa Nova Dueto (guitar and muted trumpet). The duet option has become a popular choice of music for wedding ceremonies followed by the quartet for the wedding reception.

The band has performed at many of the Jersey Arts Centre and Jersey Tourism run events and festivals over the past 9 years as well as appearances in the Blue Note jazz bar, Club72, Jersey jazz festival and private performances at wedding receptions, corporate events and balls

The Brian White Jazz /Quartet have been the summer "house jazz band" at the Hotel De France in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 and has enjoyed in the past a 1 year residency at the SAS Radisson Hotel, Jersey C.I (Channel Islands).

The Quartet is currently the resident jazz band at the top Jersey jazz club "Jazz @ Roberto's". The band performs every Friday between 7.00 & 10.00, an ideal setting to showcase the band if you are considering hiring for your wedding reception or event. During this live jazz club set you will be able to see and hear the jazz quartet in its live musical environment.

The Brian White Jazz /Quartet are a highly profession and motivated group of jazz musicians, all from Jersey in the Channel Islands (C.I.) UK

The usual line up are as follows

Jazz Quartet - Trumpet, Piano, String Bass and Drums

Jazz Trio - Trumpet, Piano and String Bass

Brian White Jazz /Bossa Nova Dueto - Trumpet and Guitar or piano

Vocal Quintet - Male vocal, Trumpet, Piano, String Bass and Drums

Due to the fact that all of the Jazz musicians used are local to Jersey CI (Channel Islands) and that we charge no agent fee, the jazz groups are an affordable live music option for any wedding reception, Corporate event or a family party or celeration.

The Brian White Jazz /Quartet play from a selection of music that include jazz standards, American songbook standards, ratpack, ballads, Latin jazz, bossa nova, samba and original jazz compositions. With prior notice almost any tunes can be arranged for any of the groups, be it the a first dance at your wedding reception or a favourite tune at your birthday party.

Live jazz music performed by professional Jersey jazz musicians, with a wealth of experience. Distinct ensembles that are ideal for your wedding reception music or corporate entertainment requirements.

Styles of music range from jazz quartet, trio, duet playing cool sophisticated Jazz to swinging Sinatra styles.

Live jazz music in Jersey at its best, from a band that is always in high demand and continues to be the first choice for live jazz in Jersey.