- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- Contact for rates
Melissa M. said
“The perfect soundtrack to the evening. Booked them for a work happy hour & everyone loved having them. ”
The 138 Best Jazz Bands for hire in Berkeley, CA
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192 Jazz Bands serving Berkeley, CA
- 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. ”
- 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... ”
- Santa Clara, CA
- Jazz Band
- 40 miles from Berkeley
- $300 and up
Anh C. said
“Just had an amazing evening w Retro Notes. Such talented musicians. Look forward to booking them again for our next event. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- $1000-2500
Cherri F. said
“The booking process & communication was a breeze. The band members all arrived on time for my dinner party & added the pizzazz needed for the 20s supper room aesthetics. I truly enjoyed the playlist &... ”
- 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... ”
- 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... ”
Raquel and her Jazz, Bossa nova, and Latin Band for Weddings and Event
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- Contact for rates
Karen H. said
“We have used Raquel & her band for the second time as they did an outstanding job. They arrived on time and were ready to go at the start of our customer reception. Our theme this year was a Speak... ”
- 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... ”
- Vallejo, CA
- Jazz Band
- 16 miles from Berkeley
- $375 and up
Samuel B. said
“Stellar Performance ”
- 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... ”
- 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,...
Cosmo Alleycats
- 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)... ”
Aqua Jazz
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- $1000
Samantha N. said
“We hired this band for a private corporate dinner and they were just perfect. Our clients visiting from Japan and Singapore thoroughly enjoyed the performance and even requested that we have them... ”
- 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...
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- $600-$5000
James H. said
“Fantastic group would highly recommend ”
- Petaluma, CA
- Jazz Band
- 32 miles from Berkeley
- Trio $600+, duo $400+, solo piano $200+
Donna R. said
“Wonderful ”
Albany Jazz Band
New member- 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....
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- $400 and up
Amer B. said
“This is a great group of individuals, each with talent and obvious dedication to the music and its origins. You will only be surprised by how young they look once you hear their sound. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- $300 - $2000
Hayley S. said
“Jan was communicative throughout, showed up early to setup, was friendly and professional and his rate was within our budget. He sounded great! Thank you! ”
- 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... ”
- 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... ”
- Berkeley, CA
- Jazz Band
- $500-$3000
Mary J. said
“Good group of guys. Perfect fit for my crowd. ”
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.
- 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... ”
- 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... ”
- 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! ”
- 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! ”
- 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... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- Contact for rates
Stephanie P. said
“Mark and the band played our Office Holiday Party, and they were great! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 10 miles from Berkeley
- $300 and up
Emil L. O. said
“Fabulous show with her songs & a great voice with her bands mates! ”
- 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! ”
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Quick facts for Jazz Bands in Berkeley, CA
21,538 quotes sent
In the past year, Jazz Bands have sent 21,538 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 7,075 Jazz Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
2.2 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 2.2 days (on average) to hire a Jazz Band.
Berkeley ranks #12
Berkeley is the 12th most popular city for Jazz Bands requests in California.
Popular events
Jazz Bands are typically hired for Birthday Parties, Dinner Parties, and Cocktail 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
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.
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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.