The 111 Best Jazz Bands for Hire in Chicago, IL

John G. said “True pros. They sound great. Their communication was top notch. Couldn’t have been better. Highly recommended.”

Cecelia M. said “Exactly what we were looking for! They were prompt and sounded great. Would highly recommend!”

Laura J. said “First, these guys are amazing musicians. They sounded great and all our guests had only positive things to say about them. But on top of that, they were…”

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…”

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…”

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!”

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…”

Bryan N. said “Chicago Diamond Trio was great to work with! Very professional, responsive and the music sounded great!”

Happy Jazz provides the perfect background jazz music for your event. Weddings, Cocktail Hours, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties and more!

We provide classy Background Jazz for private events of all types!

Leticia F. said “Everyone loved the live music and vocals. The Nite Hawks are great! Nothing but good feedback from those that attended our Mondi Holiday Celebration.…”

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…

Linda M. said “Great live music and overall entertainment!”

Gabriel said “We hired Trav as a saxophonist during a birthday party we hosted in our home. He totally understood the assignment! Had a great playlist cooked up without…”

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.”

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…”

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.…”

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…

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…”

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…”

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…”

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…”

Karen V. P. said “Professional, punctual, courteous. They performed just as requested--a wonderful addition to our party!”

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.”

Full band with a tap dancer too!

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!”

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…

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…”

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…”

We are an original contemporary jazz band but we also entertain covers as well, with a personal touch. We have vocal and instrumental tunes that are part of our…