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The 5 Best Big Bands for Hire in New Orleans, LA

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What New Orleans Users Say

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“Awesome Band for our Company Party” – Briana O., reviewing Philadelphia Big Band Louis Pettinelli Entertainment. More reviews

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Big Fun Brass Band - Brass Band / Big Band in New Orleans, Louisiana

Big Fun Brass Band

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4.99 (53)
  • Map pin icon New Orleans, LA
  • Vendor category icon Brass Band / Big Band
  • Check mark icon 63 Verified Bookings

Mike T. said “awesome time. on time. load in/out easy. nice kids and great musicians for a loud party.”

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Background Jazz Band - Jazz Band / Big Band in New Orleans, Louisiana

Background Jazz Band

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4.92 (12)
  • Map pin icon New Orleans, LA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Check mark icon 22 Verified Bookings

Benjamin R. said “Very easy to work with and provided a wonderful experience at our wedding.”

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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment - Jazz Band / Big Band in New Orleans, Louisiana

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

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4.91 (64)
  • Map pin icon New Orleans, LA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Check mark icon 229 Verified Bookings

Briana O. said “We had the 8 piece band and they were perfect... they read the room and played everything accordingly. Great voices as well as musicians. I highly recommend.”

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Big Bands in New Orleans, LA

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546 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 546 quotes to event planners

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179th most popular

Big Bands rank #179 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad

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4.9 out of 5 stars

468 Big Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars

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1.6 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.6 days (on average) to hire a Big Band

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Big Bands in New Orleans, LA


For live music with class, sophistication and nostalgia, booking a Big Band might be exactly what your event needs. Big Bands play jazz and swing music and became popular during the Swing and Big Band Era from the 1930s until the late 1940s. A big band is typically made up of a brass section (saxophones, clarinets, trumpets, trombones) and a rhythm section (piano, bass, guitar, and drums) and a vocalist. Sometimes a crooner such as a Frank Sinatra impersonator or Dean Martin tribute artist is hired to sing lead against a big band backdrop.

Big Bands are also often referred to as jazz bands, jazz ensembles, stage bands, jazz orchestras, and dance bands and are typically hired to play at events such as weddings, supper clubs, dances, concerts, festivals, conventions, new year's celebrations, gala affairs, parties and corporate events. Start your search for the perfect big band by selecting a city above.

Some things to consider when hiring a Big Band are to make sure you listen to audio and watch video clips. This will ensure that you truly do book the best for your next event! Next, you want to get references. Talk to people in the area about the band and get feedback. Finally, get a contract. Many professional big bands require a deposit to secure them at your next event. Make sure to read through the contract carefully before contracting the band for your party. Search for Big Bands in New Orleans, Louisiana above.

Please note that these Big Bands may also travel to Harvey, Marrero, Arabi, Jefferson, Westwego, Bridge City, Chalmette, Harahan, Belle Chasse, Avondale, Braithwaite, Waggaman, River Ridge, Meraux, Violet, Poydras, Ama, Ollie, St Rose, Barataria, Destrehan, Luling, New Sarpy, Boutte, and Lafitte.

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