- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $$$
Alex G. said
“The band did a fantastic job at our event yesterday! They arrived early, were fully prepared, and brought a smooth, professional energy throughout the evening. Their performance was excellent —... ”
The 34 Best Jazz Bands for hire in San Diego, CA
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230 Jazz Bands serving San Diego, CA
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- Contact for rates
Sierra M. said
“Joseph played for my dad's funeral and it was better than I expected. He is a talented performer. He played the songs we requested plus more to suit the mood. He was very responsive and was flexible... ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $300 and up
Nina L. said
“Fantastic and elegant jazz music. Would absolutely hire her again! Great to work with! Clear communicator! And most importantly, beautiful music! ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $2000 and up
Anika Z. said
“Apollo Trio treated our holiday party to the perfect mood - nostalgic, warm, charming. Complete with a small fireplace! It’s always a pleasure to work with the Apollo Trio - excellent communication... ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $300 dollars and up
Kalani T. said
“They were incredible and very professional. Musicians were pros! Made our special day amazing! Highly recommend ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $500 and up.
Melvin C. said
“The vibe was amazing everyone loved it. Would recommend 100% ”
- La Mesa, CA
- Jazz Band
- 9 miles from San Diego
- $350 and up.
Katrina P. said
“Paul Marcus Trio was a wonderful addition to celebrating my 40th birthday!! I even added an additional hour and requested pop style jazz songs last minute and they were very accommodating. Everyone at... ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $1000 & up
Ken G. said
“This woman can sing! Perfect combination of jazz tunes & christmas classics. Very unique & parisian vibe. Thx so much! ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- Contact for rates
Kailie G. said
“These guys are super talented! We booked them as a surprise band for a friend's birthday. Stephen was very responsive and easy to communicate with when making the plans. Their set up was quick.... ”
The Whitney Shay Quartet
1 Verified booking- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- Contact for rates
Whitney Shay is a vibrant and soulful multi award winning, internationally touring vocalist who would love to help add her blend of great music and...
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- Contact for rates
Robert G. said
“Band played great! Some of my guests had played in bands and were impressed. The music selection fit perfectly for our party. Everyone was impressed. Sam and the boys helped make our College... ”
Waylon Hicks Project
1 Verified booking- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $400 and up
The Waylon Hicks Project is a funky jazz band. We perform original material, jazz standards and rock and pop covers in a way you've never heard jazz played...
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $750 and up
Erwin M. said
“They were absolutely wonderful at our art festival. You won't be disappointed! ”
The Danny Green Trio
2 Verified bookings- La Mesa, CA
- Jazz Band
- 9 miles from San Diego
- $400 and up
Over the past decade, jazz pianist and Origin Records recording artist Danny Green has earned recognition as a bandleader and as a composer with a gift for...
- Escondido, CA
- Jazz Band
- 28 miles from San Diego
- Contact for rates
Saloni M. said
“The jazz band brought incredible energy and talent to our event, delivering a flawless and soulful performance that wowed everyone. Highly recommended for any occasion! ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $2000 and up
Our dynamic 8-piece band is perfect for any venue, big or small—weddings, concerts, balls, parties, and more. Band Members include: 1 Keyboardist, 1 Organist,...
Sandpiper Ensemble
New member- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $400-$2000+
Sandpiper Ensemble’s mission is to create music that evokes imagery of the breathtaking California deserts, and the cultural history therein. A mostly...
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $75-275
San Diego local band! We can adjust to your preferences we love to play music and it’s even better that we get to do that together and with an audience!
LVC Trio
New member- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- $300 and up
LVC Trio is a 'Low Volume Conversational' Trio that provides music that is engaging, and at a low enough volume, the listeners are still able to hold...
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- Contact for rates
Tc said
“Saw them play ”
- San Diego, CA
- Jazz Band
- Contact for rates
Born and bred San Diegan, Fred Hardy has been playing bass with new and old friends for years. Playing jazz, blues, classical, folk and gypsy. Also performing...
- Encinitas, CA
- Jazz Band
- 23 miles from San Diego
- Contact for rates
Jazz classics and great elegant music for your event. Solo, duo, trio quartet or more, background jazz music or rock funk concert.
- Vista, CA
- Jazz Band
- 34 miles from San Diego
- $300-2000
Nice and Easy is a couple of veteran players - just guitar, bass, and vocals - laying down jazz standards and a few recent tunes. We have an extensive song list...
- Oceanside, CA
- Jazz Band
- 36 miles from San Diego
- Contact for rates
We provide background jazz music for weddings and venues. We also do cover songs. Serving all of San Diego and Los Angeles area.
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Quick facts for Jazz Bands in San Diego, CA
20,954 quotes sent
In the past year, Jazz Bands have sent 20,954 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 6,991 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.
San Diego ranks #3
San Diego is the 3rd most popular city for Jazz Bands requests in California.
Popular events
Jazz Bands are typically hired for Corporate Events, Birthday Parties, and Christmas Parties in San Diego, CA.
California ranks #1
California is the most popular state for Jazz Bands requests in the United States.
Past events for Jazz Bands in San Diego, CA
Amazing performance
Jazz Band
5.0
April 1, 2026
2 hours
Was on time, great guy and the band was amazing! I highly recommend!!
Event total
$500
About booking Jazz Bands in San Diego, 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 San Diego, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego, CA area
These Jazz Bands serve the wider San Diego and San Diego county area and travel to Coronado, National City, Lincoln Acres, Chula Vista, Lemon Grove, Bonita, La Mesa, Imperial Beach, Spring Valley, La Jolla, El Cajon, San Ysidro, Rancho San Diego, Santee, Winter Gardens, Jamul, Lakeside, Del Mar, Poway, Fairbanks Ranch, and Solana Beach.