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The 6 Best Big Bands for Hire in Portland, OR

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NoPo Big Band - Big Band in Portland, Oregon
NoPo Big Band - Big Band in Portland, Oregon

NoPo Big Band

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The NoPo Big Band is a 17 piece traditional big band that was started in North Portland over a decade ago. We play a variety of music, ranging from classic swing…

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The Minidoka Swing Band - Big Band in Portland, Oregon
The Minidoka Swing Band - Big Band in Portland, Oregon

The Minidoka Swing Band

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The Minidoka Swing Band specializes in big band favorites from the 40's plus music between 1930 and 1960. We have 17 musicians and 2 vocalists. Our band is…

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VanPort Jazz - Big Band in Portland, Oregon
VanPort Jazz - Big Band in Portland, Oregon

VanPort Jazz

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VanPort Jazz is a local musical ensemble dedicated to maintaining the tradition of Big Band jazz. Over the past decade, the ensemble has evolved from a local community…

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Big Bands in Portland, OR

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581 quotes sent

In the past year, Big Bands have sent 581 quotes to event planners

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175th most popular

Big Bands rank #175 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad

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4.9 out of 5 stars

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

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1.4 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.4 days (on average) to hire a Big Band

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Oregon ranks #25

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Big Bands in Portland, OR


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, Oregon above.

Please note that these Big Bands may also travel to West Haven-Sylvan, Raleigh Hills, Milwaukie, West Slope, Oak Grove, Cedar Hills, Oatfield, Happy Valley, Tigard, Marylhurst, McLoughlin, Clackamas, Gladstone, King City, Hazel Dell, Fairview, Damascus, Sherwood, Troutdale, Salmon Creek, Camas, Barberton, Wilsonville, Orchards, Boring, Mount Vista, Washougal, Beavercreek, North Plains, and Canby.

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