Jazz Bands

Helen Sachs and James Helder provide classy jazz and Latin music for the Las Cruces social scene including weddings, restaurants, lounges and private parties.

They have groups sized to fit all occasions from duos to 17 piece dance bands.

Helen Sachs is a vocalist with a long history of performance and recording with over six albums to her credit. She is well know in Germany, Holland and the Southwest US.

Jim Helder is a saxohonist/composer/arranger who has performed and recorded in Germany and the US. His arrangements and compositions have been performed throughout the US.

HELEN SACHS' BANDS
Helen Sachs/Curt Warren Duo or Trio
Helen Sachs Quintet
Songs of Brazil: a 7 piece band specializing in all styles of Brazilian music
(not just bossa novas.)

JAMES HELDER'S BANDS
Jim Helder Duo or Trio
Jim Helder Jazz Quintet
Jim Helder Septet (for dancing)
Ritmo Caluroso (a 10 piece Latin band specializing in Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Mambo, Cumbia, Samba) The Big Band On The Rio Grande (Full 17 piece Big Band)

Among other cities, Jazz and Latin Las Cruces may serve the following areas: Las Cruces, Anthony, Arenas Valley, Chaparral, Santa Teresa, Silver City, Sunland Park, Vado, Caballo, Buckhorn, Bayard, Arrey, Aragon, Apache Creek, Animas, Alma, Hurley, Horse Springs, Hillsboro, Hatch, Hanover, Glenwood, Gila Cliff Dwellings Nationa, Garfield, Fierro, Faywood, Dusty, Derry, Denning, Deming