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185 Jazz Bands serving Palo Alto, CA

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Retro Notes

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
37 Verified bookings

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 12 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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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Nova Jazz

4.97 (47)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • 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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Louis Pettinelli Entertainment

4.92 (68)
Top Performer
243 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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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The Apollo Trio

4.98 (68)
Top Performer
95 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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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Harrison Jazz Ensemble

4.68 (27)
55 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • 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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The Greg Jacobs Quartet

4.93 (28)
48 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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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  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • $400 + (travel/duration)

Sonny D. said “Wonderful set of songs from a classic time in music. The backstories, vocals and musicians are unique and talented. If you are looking to add a newer band to your entertainment schedule at a... ”
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  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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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Cosmo Alleycats

5.0 (14)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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... ”

Albany Jazz Band

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  • Albany, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 32 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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....

The Sun Messengers

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • $1000 and up

Koji N. said “Absolutely outstanding! The band arrived right on time, set up seamlessly, and began playing exactly as scheduled. They took care of everything without us having to worry, and I truly appreciate how... ”

The Jazz Cats

1 Verified booking

  • Mountain View, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 5 miles from Palo Alto
  • $300 to $1200

The Jazz Cats perform all the best Jazz Standards and popular songs, we can come as a trio keys , bass and drums or groovin quartet with a sax player

Ken Moran Jazz

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 8 miles from Palo Alto
  • $800-4000

Peter H. B. said “We had Ken and his band play at a private event recently. They played a selection of standards, traditional New Orleans Jazz as well as original numbers. As a jazz enthusiast, I can relate that I... ”

Mark Russo and the Classy Cats

4.84 (6)
16 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for rates

Dyann A. said “Mark, was GREAT, I would definitely recommend him, and I did recommend him to quite a few of my guests. I would hire him again. ”

Neil Kelly Quartet

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 16 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for rates

Lilja T. said “We had the pleasure of witnessing the Neil Kelly Quartet in Sunnyvale along with co-starring guest players. The gig exceeded all our expectations! ”

The Steve Nelson ensemble

1 Verified booking

  • Brisbane, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 22 miles from Palo Alto
  • $500 - $1850

Classic jazz trio or quartet in the styling's of Bill Evans, Vince Guaraldi, Herbie handcock & including some Latin and Brazilian flavors

Four and More

4.99 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • Dublin, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 23 miles from Palo Alto
  • $500-3000

Diane N. said “The music was incredible! The singing over the top.Everybody was up and dancing. They were friendly, on time, and played all of the music we requested. Many of our guests asked for their card for... ”

Laura Sherman and the Sunbeams

5.0 (1)
4 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 26 miles from Palo Alto
  • 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... ”

Silver Bell Jazz Band

5.0 (1)
3 Verified bookings

  • Oakland, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 26 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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
  • 26 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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
  • 26 miles from Palo Alto
  • $400-$2500 depending on request

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

Gaea Schell Trio

5.0 (3)
5 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for rates

Charles H. said “We wanted an evening of jazz and American songbook standards and she delivered with flair. ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $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.... ”

Dotcom and the Noise

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $500 - $2000

Omkar S. said “We reserved this group for a company holiday party and they were fantastic! Many people mentioned they were the highlight of the night. The crew played incredible music, were very easy to work with,... ”

WestSide Jazz Club

4.79 (7)
11 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $300 - 5000

Raziel G. said “West Side Jazz Club is one of the best jazz groups we bring in at Harmonic Brewing. A talented quartet with instrumentation capable of playing to a crowd of any size - they're tight and talented... ”

Charles Unger Experience

1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $1200

Dynamic! Show great original sounds and covers.We are America's #1 Party Band period! Mr. Tipples Recording Studio on Saturdays.

Meredith Edgar

5.0 (4)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • $300 and up

Kate L. said “Wow, So glad I found Meredith and she was willing to play at our club yesterday. She made everyone so happy with her playing, singing and song choices. Our club has many different tastes in music, but... ”

Fine And Mellow

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 28 miles from Palo Alto
  • Contact for rates

Diane . M. B. said “I hired this group to play for our daughter's engagement party in our backyard. We went with the duo plus guitar and they were amazing! It was the perfect style and volume for our party and our guests... ”

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Quick facts for Jazz Bands in Palo Alto, CA

20,975 quotes sent

In the past year, Jazz Bands have sent 20,975 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 6,981 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.

Palo Alto ranks #5

Palo Alto is the 5th most popular city for Jazz Bands requests in California.

Popular events

Jazz Bands are typically hired for Cocktail Parties, Corporate Events, and Fundraisers in Palo Alto, CA.

California ranks #1

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

About booking Jazz Bands in Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto, 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 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto, CA area

These Jazz Bands serve the wider Palo Alto and Santa Clara county area and travel to Stanford, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Atherton, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Redwood City, Silicon Valley, Woodside, Portola Valley, Portola Vally, Emerald Hills, Sunnyvale, San Carlos, Newark, Redwood Shores, Belmont, Alviso, Cupertino, Foster City, La Honda, Fremont, Union City, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Milpitas, Saratoga, Burlingame, and Loma Mar.