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Big Bands Durham, NC

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78 Big Bands serving Durham, NC

The Aaron Noe Jazz Orchestra

5.0 (3)
3 Verified bookings

  • Burlington, NC
  • Big Band
  • 31 miles from Durham
  • $1600-$6000

Hector S. said “Working with Aaron was a delight, great guy. His music was excellent. The exact vibe and sound we wanted for our event. The trio he bought in was very talented. We hope to have him back soon. ”

  • Chapel Hill, NC
  • Big Band
  • 10 miles from Durham
  • $400-1,000

17-piece Big Band with 2 excellent vocalists specializing in the Big Band music and style of the 1940s and ’50s, offering high-quality music for dancing or in...
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The Carolina Moondogs

5.0 (7)
12 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Wedding Band / Big Band
  • 21 miles from Durham
  • $1200 and up

Justin S. said “The Carolina Moondogs did incredible during their performance for our Cocktail Party. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a band, very professional and easy to work with. ”
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Ovations Big Band

5.0 (1)
6 Verified bookings

  • Greensboro, NC
  • Jazz Band / Big Band
  • 50 miles from Durham
  • $850 - $5,000

Bonnie S. said “Very professional to work with and attention to details. Had a stage layout drawing from them and a face to face meeting to discuss all details. They were perfect for the 35th anniversary celebration... ”

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Quick facts for Big Bands in Durham, NC

618 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 618 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 554 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.

Popular events

Big Bands are typically hired for Corporate Events in Durham, NC.

North Carolina ranks #22

North Carolina is the 22nd most popular state for Big Bands requests in the United States.

About booking Big Bands in Durham, NC

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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham 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 Durham, NC area

These Big Bands serve the wider Durham and Durham county area and travel to Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bahama, Butner, Morrisville, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Cary, Rougemont, Efland, Light, Stem, Method, Apex, Cedar Grove, Bynum, Flowers, Raleigh, Hurdle Mills, Prospect Hill, Pittsboro, and Garner.