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The Best Big Bands for Hire in Portland, ME

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“Fantastic performance, nice people, incredible value!” – Tiffany R., reviewing New York City Big Band The Creswell Club. More reviews

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Background Jazz Band - Jazz Band / Big Band in Portland, Maine

Background Jazz Band

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5.0 (6)
  • Map pin icon Portland, ME
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Check mark icon 19 Verified Bookings

Rebekah S. said “The Background Jazz Band made my event exceptional, classy and wonderful. Great communication from the very beginning and so so easy to work with. I could…”

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The Gatsby Gang Jazz Band - Jazz Band / Big Band in Portland, Maine Featured vendor banner
The Gatsby Gang Jazz Band - Jazz Band / Big Band in Portland, Maine

The Gatsby Gang Jazz Band

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5.0 (3)
  • Map pin icon Portland, ME
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Check mark icon 9 Verified Bookings

Karin J. said “Couldn’t be happier with these musicians! If you are looking for a traditional jazz trio feel like we were, don’t look any further. This is your group!!…”

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The Jazz Committee - Jazz Band / Big Band in Salem, New Hampshire
The Jazz Committee - Jazz Band / Big Band in Salem, New Hampshire

The Jazz Committee

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Salem, NH
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Travel distance icon 77 miles from Portland

Mark S. said “I hired Rick and his band to play for the cocktail hour for my daughter's wedding. Rick was a true professional from beginning to end. We discussed the…”

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Gerry Beaudoin Trio - Jazz Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts Featured vendor banner
Gerry Beaudoin Trio - Jazz Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts

Gerry Beaudoin Trio

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  • Map pin icon Boston, MA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Travel distance icon 99 miles from Portland
  • Check mark icon 42 Verified Bookings

Haider A. said “We hired Gerry Beaudoin and an ensemble of musicians including upright bass, saxophone, and percussions for wedding event cocktail hour and reception.…”

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The Creswell Club - Jazz Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts

The Creswell Club

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5.0 (20)
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  • Map pin icon Boston, MA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Travel distance icon 99 miles from Portland
  • Check mark icon 21 Verified Bookings

Tiffany R. said “Dan and his band helped make our amazing day even more special. They were on time, polite, quick to setup, and were flexible in terms of our special request:…”

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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment - Jazz Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts

Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

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  • Map pin icon Boston, MA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Travel distance icon 99 miles from Portland
  • Check mark icon 136 Verified Bookings

Lisa C. said “As stated above. Band was on time from beginning to end, great singer and musicians. Played like they have been together a life time although they just…”

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Wedding Jazz Inc - Jazz Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts
Wedding Jazz Inc - Jazz Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts

Wedding Jazz Inc

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  • Map pin icon Boston, MA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band / Big Band
  • Travel distance icon 99 miles from Portland

Wedding Jazz Inc performs live jazz for your wedding or special event! We perform all the jazz standards by artists such as Miles Davis, Frank Sinatra, and more.

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Groove Authority - Wedding Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts
Groove Authority - Wedding Band / Big Band in Boston, Massachusetts

Groove Authority

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Boston, MA
  • Vendor category icon Wedding Band / Big Band
  • Travel distance icon 99 miles from Portland

Katie B. said “Absolutely amazing band!! These guys brought our wedding reception to a whole other level of fantastically fun :) We looked around at a fair few bands…”

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Solon Z and the Sapphires - Big Band in Brighton, Massachusetts
Solon Z and the Sapphires - Big Band in Brighton, Massachusetts

Solon Z and the Sapphires

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  • Map pin icon Brighton, MA
  • Vendor category icon Big Band
  • Travel distance icon 102 miles from Portland

Book the best Boston wedding band for your wedding and corporate entertainment events: Solon Z and the Sapphires - a 24 piece big band swing orchestra! Hire the…

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Big Bands in Portland, ME

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802 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 802 quotes to event planners

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142nd most popular

Big Bands rank #142 in popularity out of 545 categories on GigSalad

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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

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Big Bands in Portland, ME


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 Portland, Maine above.

Please note that these Big Bands may also travel to Peaks Island, Long Island, Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth, Mariner, Cumberland Foreside, Cape Elizabeth, Cliff Island, Chebeague Island, Gorham, Cumberland Center, Cumberland, South Windham, Windham, Yarmouth, Newhall, Old Orchard Beach, Ocean Park, Buxton, South Freeport, Bustins Island, North Yarmouth, Bailey Island, Bar Mills, Biddeford Pool, Standish, Freeport, Gray, Orrs Island, and Harpswell.

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