Dear Bandleader:

 We look forward to your performance at our daughter's wedding. If you
 don't mind, we would like to request a few of our favorite songs. If you could
 play these at some point during the reception, we'd be grateful.

 Any Keith Jarrett composition from his solo series. Please have it for
 the full ensemble and none of the 4/4 songs please. Mahavishnu
 Orchestra,"Dance of the Maya," and please have the guitarist play John
 McLaughlin's solo from the live performance Nov.16, 1972, at Chrysler Arena.
 My wife and I were at that show and we particularly liked it. If you find it
 too difficult,
 you can leave out the feedback.

 Any of John Coltrane's duets with Pharaoh Sanders. I understand that their
 use of atonality is not everyone's cup of tea, but all our guests love high
 register tenor saxes.

 We thought a little Stravinsky right after the toast would be nice. We
 particularly like the "Infernal Dance..." or whatever it is called, from
 "The Rite of Spring" (second version of 1932). If you want to use the sheet
 music it's OK. We like a tempo of about quarter note = 93 bpm. (Ozawa).

 Then for the "life candle" lighting ceremony, please play Frank Zappa's
 "The Grand Wazoo". If you want to play it in the original key of Bb, that
 woul be fine, but my cousin Janeene would like to sing the baritone sax solo.
 You may have to play that part in another key - she has kind of a high voice.

 When my daughter throws the garter, could you play just a little of
 Varese's "Ionization"? It's such a cool piece, we think it would go over
 really
 well. Much better than "The Stripper."

 And for the Bride & Groom's first dance, please slow things down a bit by
 doing Barber's "Adagio For Strings". It's so much better than "We've
 Only Just Begun" or "The Anniversary Waltz".

 When my wife and I join in the first dance, could you please segue to
 Thelonius Monk's "Ruby, My Dear".  That's in honor of my wife's grandmother
 whose name was Ruby. It would mean so much to the family.

 Also, the "logistics" of the occassion in our living room, downstairs rumpus
 room and backyard are being purposefully left spontaneous, so we were
 hoping your band members could just sort of stroll around and follow the
 action.

 Thanks very much for all your help. We'll certainly be happy to recommend
 your band to all of our friends. By the way, the gig pays $350 for the group,
 and before you leave, please feel free to ask the caterer for a sandwich
 and a soda to take with you.

 Sincerely,
 The Bride's parents