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Chicago, IL 
Jazz Band
26 Verified Bookings Lindsey F. said “Mario was incredibly pleasant to work with, very responsive to questions and was attentive to details. We hired the Mario Duenas trio for our resident…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
23 Verified Bookings John G. said “True pros. They sound great. Their communication was top notch. Couldn’t have been better. Highly recommended.”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
42 Verified Bookings Alessandra F. said “Could not recommend BMR4 enough. We hired them to play our wedding cocktail reception and they were a huge hit. Extremely talented group and matched the…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
183 Verified Bookings Cecelia M. said “Exactly what we were looking for! They were prompt and sounded great. Would highly recommend!”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
229 Verified Bookings Agrama M. said “The string trio made our evening event even more amazing. They were also great to work with prior to the event. Highly recommend this team for your events!”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
11 Verified Bookings Bryan N. said “Chicago Diamond Trio was great to work with! Very professional, responsive and the music sounded great!”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
22 Verified Bookings Drew M. said “We hired Marcus to help us celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday party with friends. The talent that the three musicians brought to the evening was simply…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
9 Verified Bookings Francis P. said “Added great ambience to our event - had great song selection and guests really enjoyed the music! Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting some jazz…”
Glen Ellyn, IL
Jazz Band
22 miles from Chicago
25 Verified Bookings Russ H. said “Great to work with, sounded fantastic, perfect volume for the event. Really classed up our evening!”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
1 Verified Booking We are primarily a jazz group that plays jazz standards. However, we also play some blues and Latin, and rock tunes in a jazz style. We can get a variety of musical…
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
1 Verified Booking Our group, featuring guitarist John Behling and vocalist Kehsin Xu, plays jazz, bossa novas, pop tunes, and blues. Rooted in the classic duo styles of Joe Pass…
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
8 Verified Bookings Shelby S. said “Mario and the rest of his band provided an amazing experience! We had a corporate event on a boat, and the Abney Effect really added to the ambiance of…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
3 Verified Bookings Dan S. said “I recently hosted a large 1920's party with friends and family and Linda and her band were the talk of the event. She was lively, energetic, a great…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
3 Verified Bookings Griffo said “You want an amazing guitarist for your event? Use Richard, I've worked in a lot of private events and I've seen a lot of mediocre guitar players.…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
4 Verified Bookings Alison F. said “Mike and Emily showed up right on time, got themselves set up, and launched into a beautifully performed set. Their sound was perfect for our outdoor…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
1 Verified Booking Leeann T. said “I was so nervous about booking a band online but these gentlemen were absolutely amazing and made my concerns disappear. They communicated well, were…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
1 Verified Booking Mari said “Mitchell was great to work with. He was communicative, timely and talented. Highly suggest adding him to your events to add fun and eloquence.”
Forest Park, IL
Jazz Band
9 miles from Chicago
1 Verified Booking Patricia J. S. said “My family & I are still buzzing about the FAB Lucas Gillan Trio sound that added just the right vibe to our event. "CLASSY"!! From my initial…”
Elmhurst, IL
Jazz Band
16 miles from Chicago
18 Verified Bookings Karen V. P. said “Professional, punctual, courteous. They performed just as requested--a wonderful addition to our party!”
Wheaton, IL
Jazz Band
25 miles from Chicago
4 Verified Bookings Robert C. said “This band brings out the life in music and makes you feel the sound instead of just hearing the notes. Cant wait to hear them again.”
Frankfort, IL
Jazz Band
29 miles from Chicago
1 Verified Booking Full band with a tap dancer too!
Batavia, IL
Jazz Band
35 miles from Chicago
2 Verified Bookings Kaie A. said “Shady play did an amazing job at our party! They were very professional and friendly. Everyone had a great time and enjoyed their music!”
Elgin, IL
Jazz Band
35 miles from Chicago
1 Verified Booking The Vintage Swing Band is a vibrant part of the local Chicagoland community. Based in South Elgin, our 17-piece jazz band specializes in swing music, but we play…
Shorewood, IL
Jazz Band
39 miles from Chicago
1 Verified Booking Deirdre D. P. said “Sam was fabulous. Guests were raving about him and the tone he set during cocktail hour. He is very talented, easy to work with, flexible and willing…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
Ruth said “I hired Chris and his group for our corporate music series and was BLOWN WAY by their service! They were professional--on-time, cordial, open-to-suggestions,…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
Dr. Rocktagon is Chicago based saxophonist with experience in jazz, latin, Motown and more! With a rotating lineup of backing musicians, Dr. Rocktagon can provide…
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
Samuel H. said “What an extraordinary performance this was at Skokie Theater. One Standard delivered after another which style and energy that filled the theater. Wild…”
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
We are a Jazz Quartet playing jazz and soulful R&B music with a touch of Blues. We entertain monthly at Buddy Guy's Legends Entertainment Club in Chicago.…
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
Blues/Guitarist who expresses comfort in the way of imagination and reality through smooth jazz guitarn!
Chicago, IL
Jazz Band
Jeremy Joel Warren is a drummer, percussionist, composer, and band leader based in Chicago, Illinois. With a background in jazz, gospel, blues and many other Black…
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Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions, and Cocktail Parties in Chicago, IL
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Chicago, Illinois
Group size preferred
2 person
Age range of audience
25-44
45-64
Performance location
Indoor
Expenses covered
Meals and/or drinks
Mitchell was the perfect addition to our event
Mitchell was great to work with. He was communicative, timely and talented. Highly suggest adding him to your events to add fun and eloquence.
Chicago, Illinois
Group size preferred
2 person
Equipment needed
Sound/PA System
I'm not sure yet
Age range of audience
25-44
45-64
Performance location
Indoor
Expenses covered
No, the talent is responsible for all
Performance area size
Small area but not much is needed
Travis and team were fantastic!
We had a small, intimate dinner with about 25 guests. Travis and accompanying guitarist were just fantastic, providing lightly and tasteful dinner music. His sound system was great. He came early and set everything up with a smile.
Jazz up your next event with some beautiful live music! Jazz bands are perfect for weddings, corporate events, cocktail parties, and more. They can be the featured entertainment or perform background music to create a relaxing atmosphere. Fill your venue with all the traditional jazz standards from Nat King Cole to Frank Sinatra to Duke Ellington. No matter what style of jazz you want, find the best performers on GigSalad!
The cost of booking a jazz band in Chicago, Illinois will vary depending on the length of the event, the size of the jazz ensemble, and their overall skill level. Professional jazz musicians with years of experience will often charge more than those just starting out. If you’re working with a tighter budget, consider a solo jazz musician like a saxophone player over a full jazz trio or quartet. Contact local jazz groups to get a quote customized for your event needs.
While browsing Chicago jazz bands for hire, look through their profiles to see photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to get a feel for their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience with events like yours. When talking with the musicians, be sure to discuss important details like venue setup, performance length & scheduled breaks, song requests, and any other unique aspect of your event.
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These Jazz Bands serve the wider Chicago and Cook county area and travel to Stickney, Forest View, North Riverside, River Forest, Lincolnwood, Riverside, Amf Ohare, Lyons, Hines, Harwood Heights, River Grove, Summit, Summit Argo, Hometown, Broadview, Norridge, McCook, Bedford Park, La Grange Park, Stone Park, Schiller Park, Merrionette Park, Northlake, Hodgkins, Hillside, Berkeley, Justice, Chicago Ridge, Rosemont, and Hickory Hills.
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