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Big Bands New Orleans, LA

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86 Big Bands serving New Orleans, LA

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Harrison Jazz Ensemble

4.62 (24)
Top Performer
54 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • $300-2500

Lisa B. said “They came early for set up, they were pumped and ready! They played for 1.5 hours and everyone had a nice time. Dan is very talented and has a whole Jazz band in his keyboard. The process from... ”
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.92 (67)
Top Performer
240 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • $300 dollars and up

Kiki M. said “Absolutely amazing ensemble! I am so thrilled with this group. It was everything that I could have hoped for. They go above and beyond and made it an incredible night! Can't wait to book them... ”
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Big Fun Brass Band

4.99 (67)
65 Verified bookings

  • New Orleans, LA
  • Brass Band / Big Band
  • Contact for rates

Mark I. said “We had a fantastic event, and Big Fun kicked it up ten notches. Thanks, Gig Salad and Big Fun . . .so appreciated. ”
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  • New Orleans, LA
  • New Orleans Style Entertainment / Big Band
  • $500-4000

Audrey LeCrone breathes new life into century-old jazz and blues with smooth vocals, playful improvisation, and sensual banter that makes every venue feel...

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Quick facts for Big Bands in New Orleans, LA

641 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 641 quotes to event planners.

166th most popular

Big Bands rank #166 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 542 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.

About booking Big Bands in New Orleans, LA

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 New Orleans, Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA area

These Big Bands serve the wider New Orleans and Orleans county area and travel to Gretna, Harvey, Terrytown, Marrero, Arabi, Jefferson, Westwego, Metairie, Bridge City, Chalmette, Harahan, Belle Chasse, Avondale, Braithwaite, Waggaman, River Ridge, Meraux, Kenner, Violet, Poydras, Ama, Ollie, St Rose, Barataria, Destrehan, Luling, New Sarpy, Boutte, and Lafitte.