- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $2000 and up
Meg G. said
“They were soo awesome! Such a cool vibe and great music. Didn't even have to instruct them at all, they just knew what to play! Would definitely hire them again ”
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191 Jazz Bands serving Oakland, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Jessica H. said
“Nava Jazz was fantastic- the music is excellent and the band ivory professional. Will be booking again. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $300 dollars and up
Kelly S. said
“Hired for our corporate event. They did a fantastic job from communication to execution to performance. Thanks! ”
- Vallejo, CA
- Jazz Band
- 21 miles from Oakland
- $375 and up
Valerie B. said
“Was a great experience. The accordionist showed up exactly on time was pleasant started playing right away. Sounded amazing, walked through the guest playing accordion. this whole process was so... ”
- Santa Clara, CA
- Jazz Band
- 36 miles from Oakland
- $300 and up
Ally S. said
“I have booked Retro Notes in previous years and will continue to do so! Bendik and his team are always so professional, prompt, and bring a great sense of fun to all the events. We even received a... ”
Raquel and her Jazz, Bossa nova, and Latin Band for Weddings and Event
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Jane F. said
“Raquel and accompany were perfect for our event and set the right tone for our event at UC Berkeley. She was so easy to work with and made everything fun and special. I would totally work with her... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Alexis S. said
“We hired a guitarist and vocal duo from Gage & Gold and they were a perfect fit for our grand opening party! Extremely professional and have a great energy. We will definitely use them again for... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $200 - $10,000
Jennifer T. said
“Amazing, Beautiful and very talented. We are so pleased to have you and our event was amazing with your piano performance ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $1000-2500
Odelia K. said
“We are very picky with jazz music so we requested lots of different accommodations, which the band were very supportive of. The music was great and all the guests enjoyed the music during our... ”
- San Rafael, CA
- Jazz Band
- 18 miles from Oakland
- $600 and up
Adrian R. said
“The Campbell's Jazz Soup band were excellent and all the guests commented on how good they were. Bravo! ”
- Sonoma, CA
- Jazz Band
- 35 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Sarah C. said
“Alan Early Trio was an absolute pleasure to work with and so talented. We held a Gatsby themed auction and the Alan Early Trio could not have been a more perfect addition to the evening. Thanks so... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $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
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $1000 - $10,000
Anelisa N. said
“The Cosmo Alley Cats were everything we hoped for in a wedding band, stylish, professional, and incredibly talented. They set the perfect mood for our evening with music that was romantic, upbeat, and... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $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...
The SophistiCats
- San Jose, CA
- Jazz Band
- 39 miles from Oakland
- $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... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $600-$5000
Charlotte H. N. said
“Noah and his team were great onsite, would hire again! ”
- Petaluma, CA
- Jazz Band
- 36 miles from Oakland
- Trio $600+, duo $400+, solo piano $200+
Donna R. said
“Wonderful ”
Albany Jazz Band
New member- Albany, CA
- Jazz Band
- 6 miles from Oakland
- $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....
- Napa, CA
- Jazz Band
- 34 miles from Oakland
- $600 and up
Justin B. said
“We had this band perform for a family reunion on 12/30 at a dinner and were very happy with how it all went. John was easy to communicate with, his music was excellent, he was accommodating and... ”
- Oakland, CA
- Jazz Band
- $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
- $400-$2500 depending on request
Mrs A. said
“Absolutely the best!! Highly recommended, would book again in a heart beat! ”
- Oakland, CA
- Jazz Band
- 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
- $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... ”
- Emeryville, CA
- Jazz Band
- 3 miles from Oakland
- $150 - $500 and up
Timothy B. said
“In february we had to book a musician for Mardi Gras on fairly short notice and were pleasantly surprised by the quality and professionalism of the Mark Richards Duo we booked. It was a relief... ”
- Emeryville, CA
- Jazz Band
- 3 miles from Oakland
- $500-$10000
Michael S. said
“Hella Fitzgerald played for my 40th birthday party and they were absolutely top notch! Every step of the process was easy, professional and Meredith was communicative with me and my wife from... ”
NewBlue Soul Jazz
1 Verified booking- Berkeley, CA
- Jazz Band
- 5 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Imagine an event -- great food, guests nicely dressed, great venue and No Music.
- Berkeley, CA
- Jazz Band
- 5 miles from Oakland
- $500-$3000
Mary J. said
“Good group of guys. Perfect fit for my crowd. ”
- Berkeley, CA
- Jazz Band
- 5 miles from Oakland
- $100 and up
Glen G. said
“This band is absolutely amazing and would have them play at any other future event. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $500 - $2000
Lulu said
“We booked Dotcom and the Noise for an event in our backyard and had a wonderful experience. First, the band was very professional and well-prepared: they arrived a little ahead of our event and set up... ”
Charles Unger Experience
1 Verified booking- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $1200
Dynamic! Show great original sounds and covers.We are America's #1 Party Band period! Mr. Tipples Recording Studio on Saturdays.
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $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! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Jazz Band
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Brittney F. said
“My luxury rental property held a holiday party this last December for which we hired Zack Sanders as a solo guitarist. His music perfectly matched our mellow, holiday energy and was the perfect... ”
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Quick facts for Jazz Bands in Oakland, CA
20,964 quotes sent
In the past year, Jazz Bands have sent 20,964 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 6,989 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.
Oakland ranks #10
Oakland is the 10th most popular city for Jazz Bands requests in California.
Popular events
Jazz Bands are typically hired for Wedding Receptions, Birthday Parties, and Nonprofit Events in Oakland, CA.
California ranks #1
California is the most popular state for Jazz Bands requests in the United States.
Past events for Jazz Bands in Oakland, CA
Fantastic band!
Jazz Band
5.0
October 25, 2025
2 hours
This group made our party so fun! They were fantastic! Reliable, good communicators, and most importantly, their music was the grooviest! Would not hesitate hiring them again. Also, they braved a drizzly evening and we appreciated them rolling with the weather. Thank you!!
Event total
$200
About booking Jazz Bands in Oakland, 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 Oakland, 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 Oakland 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 Oakland, CA area
These Jazz Bands serve the wider Oakland and Alameda county area and travel to Alameda, Piedmont, Emeryville, Berkeley, Albany, Canyon, St-Margte-Lin, Orinda, Kensington, Moraga, El Cerrito, San Leandro, San Francisco, Richmond, Lafayette, Presidio, Brisbane, Tiburon, Ashland, Belvedere Tiburon, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, El Sobrante, Sausalito, South San Francisco, Castro Valley, Walnut Creek, Alamo, Colma, and Daly City.