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Burlington, NC 
Big Band
31 miles from Durham 
2 Verified Bookings Amy P. said “They played at our daughter's cocktail hour and everyone complimented on how great they sounded! We were absolutely thrilled to have them. Aaron…”
Chapel Hill, NC
Big Band
10 miles from Durham 17-piece Big Band with 2 excellent vocalists specializing in the Big Band music and style of the 1940s and ’50s, offering high-quality music for dancing or in concert
Raleigh, NC
Jazz Band / Big Band
21 miles from Durham
18 Verified Bookings Mimi V. said “A great trio--polished, punctual, and professional; top notch and a lot of fun; the music was beautiful!”
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
for Big Band requests in the United States
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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham 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 Durham and Durham county area and travel to Research Triangle Park, Bahama, Butner, Morrisville, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Rougemont, Efland, Light, Stem, Method, Cedar Grove, Bynum, Flowers, Hurdle Mills, Prospect Hill, and Pittsboro.
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