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Big Bands Washington, DC

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90 Big Bands serving Washington, DC

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The Creswell Club

5.0 (31)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • $1,200 and up

Alexa said “Dan & Creswell club we’re absolutely amazing! Due to Covid, plans had to be altered many times and they were all so accommodating and went with it! We received so many compliments from our guests as... ”
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.92 (68)
Top Performer
243 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • $300 dollars and up

Nadia H. said “The Jazz Duo was amazing, our guests loved the entertainment. They were a classy addition to our event ”
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The "Original" Moonlighters®

4.88 (39)
1 Verified booking

  • Washington, DC
  • Motown Group / Big Band
  • Contact for rates

Graham H. said “The Moonlighters are true professionals, and put on the best show that we could have hoped for our wedding . We really appreciate them so much. Everyone had a blast, and we’ve received so many... ”
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Harrison Jazz Ensemble

4.68 (27)
55 Verified bookings

  • Washington, DC
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • $1000-2500

Jacquelyn D. said “Best party classic jazz tunes! We have had the joyful pleasure of these men playing their music at two separate events. We highly recommend! Awesome men and fabulous tunes! ”

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Quick facts for Big Bands in Washington, DC

620 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 620 quotes to event planners.

182nd most popular

Big Bands rank #182 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 555 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2.7 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.7 days (on average) to hire a Big Band.

Washington ranks #1

Washington is the most popular city for Big Bands requests in District Of Columbia.

Popular events

Big Bands are typically hired for Corporate Events and Birthday Parties in Washington, DC.

District Of Columbia ranks #12

District Of Columbia is the 12th most popular state for Big Bands requests in the United States.

About booking Big Bands in Washington, DC

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 Washington, District Of Columbia 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 Washington 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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Big Bands serving the Washington, DC area

These Big Bands serve the wider Washington and District Of Columbia county area and travel to Naval Anacost Annex, Rosslyn, Washington Navy Yard, Ft Myer, Arlington, Dhs, Crystal City, Mount Rainier, Chillum, Friendship Heights Village, Chevy Chase, Brentwood, Takoma Park, Colmar Manor, Silver Spring, Hyattsville, Bladensburg, Bethesda, Langley Park, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, Cheverly, Capitol Heights, University Park, Riverdale, Forest Heights, Alexandria, Glen Echo, Suitland, and Falls Church.