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Omaha, NE 
Jazz Band / Big Band
122 miles from Des Moines 
229 Verified Bookings Kiana C. said “Inspiring & uplifting music complimented a beautiful Fred Astaire ambiance at the Mens Charity holiday party! Put guests in a good mood on the St.…”
Omaha, NE
Crooner / Big Band
122 miles from Des Moines
12 Verified Bookings Karen D. said “Michael is amazing! His voice is absolutely beautiful. He can sound like Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, and Louie Armstrong. He is also very entertaining.…”
Kansas City, MO
Jazz Band / Big Band
179 miles from Des Moines
2 Verified Bookings Happy Jazz provides the perfect background jazz music for your event. Weddings, Cocktail Hours, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties and more!
In the past year, Big Bands have sent 577 quotes to event planners
Big Bands rank #167 in popularity out of 540 categories on GigSalad
526 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars
From request to booking, it takes 2.8 days (on average) to hire a Big Band
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 Des Moines, Iowa 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines and Polk county area and travel to Windsor Heights, Ford, Pleasant Hill, Berwick, Johnston, Clive, Norwalk, Altoona, Carlisle, Cumming, Grimes, Bondurant, Prole, Polk City, Waukee, Booneville, Hartford, Runnells, Mitchellville, Elkhart, Granger, Martensdale, Alleman, Indianola, Ackworth, Van Meter, Bevington, Swan, Dallas Center, and Dallas.
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