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191 Jazz Bands serving Berkeley, CA

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The Apollo Trio

4.98 (68)
Top Performer
95 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $2000 and up

Spencer D. said “Buckle up. James and team are a very professional and talented group. They put on a 3 hour set of amazing music. Our wedding guests absolutely loved The Apollo Trio. ”
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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.92 (68)
Top Performer
243 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $300 dollars and up

Hannah M. said “Louis Pettinelli Entertainment were outstanding for our wedding reception dinner. They were so professional to work with during the contract phase and understanding what we wanted. We had a Trio... ”
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Nova Jazz

4.97 (47)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for rates

Isabelle G. R. said “We had the opportunity to work with Nova Jazz at our wedding located at the Flood Mansion. We received endless compliments about the band from all of our guests. The transitions between the DJ and the... ”
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Retro Notes

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
37 Verified bookings

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 40 miles from Berkeley
  • $300 and up

Heinz B. said “Completely dependable, beautiful sound, music, play list, what can I say. The most professional band I have ever worked with. Bendik new exactly how to put this al together, and he was a superb... ”
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The Greg Jacobs Quartet

4.93 (28)
48 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $200 - $10,000

Roisin M. said “The Greg Jacobs Quartet created a wonderful atmosphere at our event and the music was excellent. They were also really helpful when we had issues with our payment process and were able to make it... ”
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Harrison Jazz Ensemble

4.68 (27)
55 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $1000-2500

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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Gage & Gold

5.0 (9)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for rates

Ryan L. said “I highly recommend Gage & Gold! The musicians are excellent and know how to play for a party! They were able to seamlessly transition from lighter jazz to dance music and made our party super... ”
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Campbell's Jazz Soup

5.0 (40)
7 Verified bookings

  • San Rafael, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 16 miles from Berkeley
  • $600 and up

Ian M. said “Campbell’s Jazz Soup played our wedding recently and did an absolutely phenomenal job. Our guests loved them and we couldn’t be happier with how it went. True professionals and super easy to work... ”
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Alan Early trio/quartet

4.67 (3)
7 Verified bookings

  • Sonoma, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 31 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for rates

Margaret M. said “I enjoyed working with Alan Early and the rest of his quartet. They made my parents party special. They were professional, friendly, affordably and talented. I can't say enough good things. If... ”
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Cosmo Alleycats

5.0 (14)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $1000 - $10,000

Dominique P. said “To say that The Cosmo Alleycats was pivotal to creating the magic of our wedding day would be an understatement. From the first time I spoke to Emily (the wonderful band manager and lead vocalist)... ”
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $100.00-$5,000.00

David Hardiman’s Combos perform styles of Swing, Be-Bop, Cool, Contemporary, Top 40 Styles. Our five to nineteen-piece professionals have performed,...
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $1000 and up

Fog City Swing the “world’s smallest big band!” Rapidly becoming one of the preeminent Jazz and Swing bands in the Bay Area, their ongoing residency at San...

Bay Area Jazz & Soul

5.0 (21)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $600-$5000

Steffen F. said “Bay Area Jazz and Soul were great. They showed up early, got set up,, and played for a couple of hours for a huge event welcoming back the Bay Lights in San Francisco. I would recommend this band... ”

Gary Rossi Trio

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Petaluma, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 32 miles from Berkeley
  • Trio $600+, duo $400+, solo piano $200+

Donna R. said “Wonderful ”

Albany Jazz Band

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  • Albany, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 2 miles from Berkeley
  • $400 - $1000 depending on duration and distance.

Bring the sound of a live big band to your event with the Albany Jazz Band, offered in two sizes: a tight 13‑piece small band or a full 20‑piece big band....

KatieCat & Cain

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Napa, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 29 miles from Berkeley
  • $600 and up

Gary F. said “Our KatieCat & Cain trio was simply fantastic, what more can I say. The videos do not give them justice, as they sound so good in person, as do the accompaniments. Our guests kept asking where... ”

NewBlue Soul Jazz

1 Verified booking

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • Contact for rates

Imagine an event -- great food, guests nicely dressed, great venue and No Music.

Jazz You Like It

5.0 (4)
6 Verified bookings

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • $100 and up

Chris V. said “Top notch all the way.... Easy to manage and great crowd response. Played to the crowd with both song titles and volume level. One of the nicest performer we have encountered in our six years of... ”

Blue Ensemble

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Berkeley, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • $500-$3000

Mary J. said “Good group of guys. Perfect fit for my crowd. ”

Hella Fitzgerald

5.0 (33)
2 Verified bookings

  • Emeryville, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 2 miles from Berkeley
  • $500-$10000

Kevin G. said “So glad we went with Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding last April! The band manager Lilan brought a personal touch to put together a spectacular trio that featured some of the most talented and... ”

Mark Richard Trio or Quintet

4.87 (6)
2 Verified bookings

  • Emeryville, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 2 miles from Berkeley
  • $150 - $500 and up

Al D. said “Whether playing the keyboards, guitar, bass or ACCORDIAN this man is a musicians musician. I have enjoyed Marks talents all they way back to when he played at The Cattlemans Restaurant in Sunnyvale.... ”

Silver Bell Jazz Band

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • $500 and up

Elizabeth P. said “The crew brought a festive, fun vibe to my New Orleans themed party! I described the theme and they effortlessly delivered upbeat arrangements of fun New Orleans favorites. I saw people dancing... ”

Bistro Moustache: French Cafe Music

5.0 (1)
5 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • $200 - $2500

Timothy S. said “We hired for just one person and Olivier was punctual, very friendly, talented, and accommodating. Thank you so much! ”

Citizens Jazz

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • $400-$2500 depending on request

Mrs A. said “Absolutely the best!! Highly recommended, would book again in a heart beat! ”

Laura Sherman and the Sunbeams

5.0 (1)
4 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 5 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for rates

Igor C. said “Laura and her trio were just fantastic! They created a perfect atmosphere, their music was just great! Mostly they played jazz standards with nice improvisations and they played a perfect collection... ”

Fine And Mellow

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for rates

Anne M. G. said “Fine and Mellow really came through on every single aspect of our event and exceeded our expectation! Communication while booking was direct, cordial and simple. Everyone showed up on the dot! ... ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $300 and up

Chelsea C. said “Not only was the music fanatic, James and his band were very easy to work with and very professional. Their band took our event to the next level, and many people talked about how great the music was.... ”

Redux Jazz Orchestra

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • Contact for rates

Mark V. said “Fantastic Gatsby themed event at the Avalon in Hollywood. Redux provided that 20s Gatsby feel with covers of music through the decades! ”

Dotcom and the Noise

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $500 - $2000

Nicholas said “Fun, kick-ass jazzy music for bopping, dancing, or listening. ”

Carington Swing

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 10 miles from Berkeley
  • $1000 and up

Dimitri P. said “Carington Swing was excellent for my mom’s 50th. We were going for a swanky semi-formal event and the band provided the perfect atmosphere for us. The guests are still texting us about how great the... ”

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Quick facts for Jazz Bands in Berkeley, CA

20,968 quotes sent

In the past year, Jazz Bands have sent 20,968 quotes to event planners.

13th most popular

Jazz Bands rank #13 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 6,980 Jazz Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Jazz Band.

Berkeley ranks #23

Berkeley is the 23rd most popular city for Jazz Bands requests in California.

Popular events

Jazz Bands are typically hired for Dinner Parties, Restaurant/Bar Events, and Retirement Parties in Berkeley, CA.

California ranks #1

California is the most popular state for Jazz Bands requests in the United States.

Past events for Jazz Bands in Berkeley, CA

Love this band!

Jazz Band

5.0

July 11, 2025

1.5 hour

The crew brought a festive, fun vibe to my New Orleans themed party! I described the theme and they effortlessly delivered upbeat arrangements of fun New Orleans favorites. I saw people dancing because they couldn’t help themselves! Silver Bell are fantastic musicians and a real pleasure to work with. I would hire them again in a heartbeat, and I am going to keep an eye out for them out and about at events in the Bay Area. I’m a fan!
Event total

$100

Just the right vibe

Jazz Band

5.0

September 20, 2025

1.5 hour

Good group of guys. Perfect fit for my crowd.
Event total

$1,000

About booking Jazz Bands in Berkeley, CA

Jazz up your next event with some beautiful live music! Jazz bands are perfect for weddings, corporate events, cocktail parties, and more. They can be the featured entertainment or perform background music to create a relaxing atmosphere. Fill your venue with all the traditional jazz standards from Nat King Cole to Frank Sinatra to Duke Ellington. No matter what style of jazz you want, find the best performers on GigSalad!

The cost of booking a jazz band in Berkeley, California will vary depending on the length of the event, the size of the jazz ensemble, and their overall skill level. Professional jazz musicians with years of experience will often charge more than those just starting out. If you’re working with a tighter budget, consider a solo jazz musician like a saxophone player over a full jazz trio or quartet. Contact local jazz groups to get a quote customized for your event needs.

While browsing Berkeley jazz bands for hire, look through their profiles to see photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to get a feel for their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience with events like yours. When talking with the musicians, be sure to discuss important details like venue setup, performance length & scheduled breaks, song requests, and any other unique aspect of your event.

Once you find a jazz group you want to hire, finalize the booking on GigSalad. Our easy-to-use platform allows you to communicate with live bands, confirm the details with an online agreement, and make a secure payment all in one place. Every GigSalad booking is protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee so you can rest easy knowing we’ve got your back. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the music!

Jazz Bands serving the Berkeley, CA area

These Jazz Bands serve the wider Berkeley and Alameda county area and travel to Albany, Emeryville, Kensington, El Cerrito, Piedmont, Oakland, Orinda, Richmond, Alameda, Canyon, El Sobrante, San Pablo, Moraga, Lafayette, Pinole, St-Margte-Lin, Tiburon, Hercules, San Francisco, Belvedere Tiburon, Rodeo, Sausalito, Walnut Creek, Presidio, San Leandro, Waldon, San Quentin, Sparkle, Martinez, and Pleasant Hill.