Groove Therapy Jazz | Sacramento's Premier Smooth Jazz Band

Feel Our Groove

Sacramento's premier contemporary jazz ensemble

Founded in 2022 to fill a void in the Sacramento music scene, Groove Therapy has emerged as the region's go-to smooth jazz band for hire. Our ensemble of saxophone, keyboards, guitar, bass, and drums delivers upbeat pop and funk-influenced smooth jazz hits blended with yacht rock standards.

Whether it's an intimate winery evening, a lively festival, or an elegant private affair, we bring the groove that gets people moving and sets the perfect mood.

Weddings

Wineries

Corporate Events

Private Parties

Festivals

Fundraisers

"Where smooth jazz meets good times"

Meet the Band

Five musicians, one unstoppable groove

Kim Peterson

Saxophone

A prodigy from day one, Kim Peterson began his musical career as a young man touring with the renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra. Since then, he has lived an international life across Belgium, Spain, and the US, performing throughout the world.

His musical adventures have taken him on tours of Turkey, Albania, Peru, Spain, and other countries. Currently, he composes commercial music for television broadcast, writes and produces his own music, and leads the international Latin Pop band La Puerta Azul. When not jamming with Groove Therapy, Kim, a multi-instrumentalist, also teaches and volunteers for local elementary school music programs in the Sacramento area.

Manuel Luz

Piano

Manuel Luz has released five albums since 2001 and is widely regarded as one of Sacramento's most versatile keyboardists. He brings depth, soul, and musicality to every Groove Therapy performance.

Manuel also performs as a solo pianist, with his trio ML3, and as the duo Waiting for Sunday. Beyond music, he is the inventor of the WalkaBout Drum™ and a published author. His wide-ranging musical talents make him an essential voice in the Groove Therapy sound.

Paul Sanders

Guitar

Paul Sanders is a seasoned and versatile guitarist, performing across rock, jazz, country, pop, and contemporary Christian styles. With 30+ years of experience, he brings both professionalism and passion to every stage he plays.

Fortunate to have formal musical education, Paul has participated in memorable events featuring a 40-piece orchestra and occasional session work on commercial jingles. He is also experienced as a music director, leading worship teams and arranging music in a church setting. His depth of experience, musical leadership, and dynamic playing make him an essential voice in Groove Therapy.

Matt Sawhill

Bass

Matt Sawhill has been a fixture in the Sacramento music scene for over forty years. He has backed up a variety of artists including Christian icon Bob Kilpatrick, Eric Evans Project, Suzanne Brooks, and the Manuel Luz Trio.

In addition to performing with dozens of churches around Northern California, Matt has played in countless musical settings across the region. He anchors the groove in Groove Therapy, bringing four decades of rock-solid bass work to every performance.

Kevin Quaintance

Drums & Founder

Kevin Quaintance is a classically trained percussionist who began studying at age 8. With over three decades of experience performing rock, jazz, and gospel, he founded Groove Therapy in 2022.

Driven by his passion for smooth contemporary jazz, Kevin assembled Groove Therapy to fill a void in the Sacramento music scene, uniting some of the region's finest musicians under one groove. He continues to lead the band from behind the kit, bringing energy and precision to every performance.

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