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San Francisco, CA 
Big Band
8 miles from Oakland Vintage Jukebox Orchestra is a 2 to 12 piece swing era big band comprised of some of the finest jazz musicians in the Bay Area and is one of only a handful of professional…
Walnut Creek, CA
Big Band
13 miles from Oakland Sixteen top notch San Francisco Bay Area Musicians from Hawaii to San Francisco Chicago and New York, steeped in the legacy of big band jazz, we will make your…
Hayward, CA
Big Band
14 miles from Oakland The What’s Up Big Band is made up of musicians that gather together to perform music of the swing era. Band members come from a wide range of backgrounds, working…
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524 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 2.4 days (on average) to hire a Big Band
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Big bands, or jazz orchestras, are musical powerhouses, usually comprised of 12-25 brass, woodwind, and rhythm section members. They perform a blend of jazz standards and swing music guaranteed to create a lively and timeless atmosphere at your party or event. A big band plays versatile and energetic music that makes them perfect as dance bands for many occasions, including wedding receptions, corporate events, festivals, or black-tie galas.
The cost of hiring a professional big band in Oakland, California will vary based on the band size, the event type, and travel costs. With the generally large size, you will also need to ensure your stage setup is appropriate for the style of music. Contact the local big bands above to receive customized quotes and pricing information.
While browsing Oakland big bands, listen to audio and watch videos to learn about their style and whether they would be appropriate for your event. Read reviews to understand how they’ve met past clients’ expectations and what they do well. When hiring a big band, be prepared with venue information, ideal performance length, specific song requests, and other unique event details to ensure a smooth booking process.
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These Big Bands serve the wider Oakland and Alameda county area and travel to Piedmont, Emeryville, Albany, Canyon, St-Margte-Lin, Orinda, Kensington, Moraga, El Cerrito, Lafayette, Presidio, Brisbane, Tiburon, Ashland, Belvedere Tiburon, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, El Sobrante, Sausalito, Alamo, Colma, Marin City, Pinole, Waldon, Sparkle, Hercules, Fairview, San Quentin, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, and Pleasant Hill.
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