Brooklyn's The Bailsmen play gypsy jazz and vintage music. We are New York's busiest event band with over 200 events and parties a year. Offering French bistro, New Orleans dance party, and New York sophistication. Whether you're contacting us for your intimate, socially distanced wedding reception, or for the big bash next year, The Bailsmen will charm your guests with fun and upbeat instrumental and vocal music.
Individualized rates and details available.
They played our wedding at a winery this summer and were awesome. Great sound, everybody loved them, and they were super easy to work with. The venue's event manager also kept telling us how great they were. Would hire them again, no question.
I commissioned The Bailsmen to play live music for a house party I threw a few weeks ago. The initial call with Abraham was professional and to the point. He is quick to respond and professional. The band arrived on time, dressed to impress. They were well mannered and respectful during the setup phase and offered to help even in areas that did not pertain to their gig. The sound of the music was crisp and clean. They knew how to read the crowd and to adjust accordingly. The entertainment was well received by all my guests. I would definitely hire them again. It’s a no brainer - and there’s nothing to think about.
They were so professional and provided great music for the Grand opening weekend!
Happy and relaxed vibe, very responsive, great to work with.
I hired The Bailsmen to play at my wedding recently and from first contact to the big day
they were wonderful to work with. Clear and responsive communication through phone and email.
And most importantly terrific performers! Total professionals. All my guests loved them
and I couldn't have asked for a better musical accompaniment to the celebration.
The Bailsmen were total professionals. They hung back and created a great vibe during dinner and then really kicked in and got people moving in the later hours. Our guests spanning all ages loved the music and the unique vintage feel they added to our wedding.
The Bailsmen were perfect for our December wedding reception. We didn't want a big wedding - no ceremony, less than 80 guests, not a large space for dancing, etc. - and decided to go with a jazz band. I found The Bailsmen online and loved their style and music. When I reached out to them, I found them professional, helpful, and responsive. As a bonus, they were already familiar with our venue.
We couldn't be happier with our decision. The Bailsmen sent five performers - I believe based on the venue size - and they were incredible. The music was beautiful and lively, and so many of our guests came up to us during the reception to compliment the band. Beyond their standard playlist, and for a reasonable fee, they even incorporated a few Christmas songs into their repertoire.
We couldn't be happier with The Bailsmen. I think my only wedding regret was not having more time to dance. I'd recommend them to family, friends, and strangers in a heartbeat; their website is very helpful for getting a sense of their style and talent.
I booked The Bailsmen for my corp event cocktail party and they were amazing. Professional, reliable, friendly, and fun. They were a perfect addition to help create a festive and warm environment to the party. I'd book them again in the future.
The Bailsmen played my wedding and were the perfect band for a summer outdoor wedding. They played cocktail hour, which the guests really enjoyed and then played for a few hours before our DJ and were able to create a nice ambience for dinner as well as play traditional songs like the hora and classics for some early dancing. If you like Gypsy Jazz and Swing as well as old time romantic music, this is the band for your wedding!
The Bailsmen played our ceremony music and cocktail hour at our wedding. They were an absolute pleasure to work with. They were very professional and took care of all the details. They sounded amazing and we got tons of compliments on them from the wedding guests. They made the ceremony beautiful and the cocktail hour fun and exciting. My wife and I will be traveling into Brooklyn just to watch them play again!
My husband and I came across The Bailsmen during our wedding planning, and we immediately knew they were the unique blend of "gentlemanly, 1920's era jazz" that we were looking for. We had them play our happy hour, ceremony and cocktail hour, and we couldn't be happier with our choice to work with them - they were phenomenal and added a great depth to the guest experience. Our guests couldn't stop talking about them for days! They were great to work with and even arranged a special version of Pachelbel's Canon in D for the processional. Definitely book them if you can - you won't regret it!
the guys were amazing
played from the heart
thank you so much!
The Bailsmen played our wedding at Shadow Lawn in High Falls, NY. They did an absolutely fantastic job. All our requests were met. The music was well-performed, tasteful, and kept the crowd moving well into the night. I like yourself some Django, look no further.
Don't second guess it...these are your guys.
Thanks Abe!!
If you are looking to add some vintage flare to your party, look no further. The Bailsmen sound is amazing! They will transform you back in time and will be the talk of your event!
We were looking for a band that would not only do a beautiful job playing slow songs but that would kick the energy level up a notch and make everyone at our wedding want to dance. The Bailsmen succeded admirably; so much so that our guests gave them a standing ovation at the end of their set. The Bailsmen were one of our favorite parts of our wedding. We would book them again in a heartbeat for any future events.
Bailsman, was absolutely wonderful! I would recommend them for any event. great sound with a cool laid back vibe. They made my event special. thanks
The Bailsmen were fabulous... They were just the right fit for our annual Mardi Gras celebration. Personable, talented and so much fun. We can't wait to have them back!!!!! If you have the opportunity to book The Bailsmen, do so. You won't be disappointed. They kept the party going all night!!! Thanks Abe, Matt & Brandon.. hope to see you all soon.
Debbie & Paul
The Venice Restaurant, Bayonne, NJ
Price Range: $750-4000
Gig Length: 30 - 240 minutes
Languages: English, French
We are happy to tailor the band's instrumentation and playlist to make this a wonderful party. We can play as just a trio for the ambiance. For something a little bit more lively we can add horns, accordion, and singing. Let's come up with something unique to your event.
Brooklyn’s The Bailsmen play Gypsy Jazz and Vintage Swing, and are described as “fun, creative, and upbeat” by their fans. With over 200 events and concerts a year, the Bailsmen are New York's busiest jazz band. Mixing French bistro, New Orleans dance party, and New York sophistication, the Bailsmen have been inspired by Django Reinhardt, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Sidney Bechet since 2011.
In the last 7 years, the Bailsmen have expanded their repertoire to include original compositions and modern adaptations of classic French and American jazz and swing tunes, as well as innovative takes on Django Reinhardt’s gypsy-inspired jazz. But no matter what they’re playing, it’s hot.
| June 04, 2023 • 3:00pm - 5:00pm | Corporate Event |
| July 20, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
Hot Jazz
After You've Gone
Ain’t Misbehavin
All of Me
Autumn Leaves
Avalon
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Bill Bailey
Blue Skies
Blues For Ike
Body and Soul
Bourbon Street Parade
C’est Si bon
Caravan
The Charlston
Crazy Rhythm
Dinah
Everybody Loves My Baby
Exactly like You
Honeysuckle Rose
I Can’t Believe That You’re In Love With Me
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love
I'll See You in My Dreams
I'm Confessin That I Love You
I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself A Letter
I've Found a New Baby
If I Had You
It Don't Mean a Thing
It's A Sin To Tell A Lie
It's Only A Paper Moon
Jitterbug Waltz
La Vie En Rose
Lady Be Good
Lazy River
Limehouse Blues
Man I love
Moonglow
My Blue Heaven
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Pennies From Heaven
Sheik of Araby
Shine
Si tu Vois ma mere
Some of these Days
Star Dust
Strutting With Some Barbeque
Sweet Georgia Brown
Sweet Sue
Them There Eyes
Two Sleepy People
Undecided
What A Little Moonlight
When You’re Smiling
Gypsy Jazz
Anniversary Song
Artillerie Lourde
Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen
Bella Ciao
Blue Drag
Blues En Mineur
I'm Confessin That I Love You
Coquette
Danse Norvegienne
Dark Eyes
Django’s Castle
Django's Tiger
Douce Ambiance
Hungaria
I'll See You in My Dreams
Indifference
J’attendrai
Joseph Joseph
La Foule
La Javanaise
La Partida
Menilmontant
Minor Swing
Montagne St. Genevieve
Moscow Nights
Nuages
Si Tu Savais
Swing Gitan
Topsy
Latin Jazz
Bossa Dorado
Brazil
Besame Mucho
For Sephora
For Wesley
Night and Day
Out of Nowhere
Tico Tico
Troublant Bolero
Veinte Anos
Klezmer
Hava Nagila
Siman tov
Odessa Bulgar
Bei Mir Bist Du schon
Joseph Joseph
Dark Eyes
A little bit of New Orleans Hot Jazz and European Gypsy Swing.
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