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The 24 Best Jazz Bands for Hire in Santa Cruz, CA

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Retro Notes - Jazz Band in Santa Clara, California

Retro Notes

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5.0 (21)
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  • Map pin icon Santa Clara, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Check mark icon 22 Verified Bookings

Tiana said “Wow! What a wonderful group of talent. This was the highlight of my party. Everyone loved the band! We had some musicians in the guest list and they were…”

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Pleasure Point Jazz - Jazz Band in Soquel, California
Pleasure Point Jazz - Jazz Band in Soquel, California

Pleasure Point Jazz

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5.0 (5)
  • Map pin icon Soquel, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 4 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Check mark icon 7 Verified Bookings

Rachel L. said “These guys are incredibly talented, the music was perfectly smooth Jazz, the sax, bass, keys and drums were on point. They even had a killer jazz singer.…”

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Pentimento Jazz Trio - Jazz Band in San Jose, California
Pentimento Jazz Trio - Jazz Band in San Jose, California

Pentimento Jazz Trio

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4.89 (9)
  • Map pin icon San Jose, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Check mark icon 16 Verified Bookings

Sally B. said “Mike arrived early followed by his bandmates to set up. They played throughout our event, classy jazz and standards that everyone enjoyed. When it was…”

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Neil Kelly Quartet - Jazz Band in San Jose, California
Neil Kelly Quartet - Jazz Band in San Jose, California

Neil Kelly Quartet

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon San Jose, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Check mark icon 3 Verified Bookings

Thi T. said “Neil Kelly Quartet was the afternoon/evening hit amongst alums who celebrated their many years since graduating Santa Clara Law. Complex harmonies, musical…”

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Mark Russo and the Classy Cats - Jazz Band in San Jose, California
Mark Russo and the Classy Cats - Jazz Band in San Jose, California

Mark Russo and the Classy Cats

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4.84 (6)
  • Map pin icon San Jose, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Check mark icon 16 Verified Bookings

Manli C. said “Mark came to our house to perform during my surprise birthday party for my husband with 30+ guests. He was professional, played beautiful jazz music that…”

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In The Mix - Jazz Band in Monterey, California
In The Mix - Jazz Band in Monterey, California

In The Mix

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5.0 (3)
  • Map pin icon Monterey, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Check mark icon 8 Verified Bookings

Andrew L. said “We first heard In the Mix at a local wine bar and approached them about playing our wedding. They were easy to communicate and plan with and did a great…”

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Cold Duck Time - Jazz Band in Mountain View, California
Cold Duck Time - Jazz Band in Mountain View, California

Cold Duck Time

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  • Map pin icon Mountain View, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 29 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Check mark icon 1 Verified Booking

Cold Duck Time is a guitar, organ and drum jazz trio.

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The Pickle Mafia - Jazz Band in Santa Cruz, California
The Pickle Mafia - Jazz Band in Santa Cruz, California

The Pickle Mafia

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5.0 (1)
  • Map pin icon Santa Cruz, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band

Michael W. said “The Pickle Mafia features three of the most talented musicians that I have ever seen in the 20 years of bringing entertainment to The Corn Hill Arts Festival.…”

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Kat Factor - Jazz Band in Santa Cruz, California
Kat Factor - Jazz Band in Santa Cruz, California

Kat Factor

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  • Map pin icon Santa Cruz, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band

Kat Factor provides a genre and mood for any occasion. She performs in the Jazz style with the Duncan Shipton Quartet, Kylan degetaldi and other local jazz musicians;…

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Thomas Sage & The Chemists - Jazz Band in Santa Cruz, California
Thomas Sage & The Chemists - Jazz Band in Santa Cruz, California

Thomas Sage & The Chemists

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  • Map pin icon Santa Cruz, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band

Welcome! we are Thomas Sage and The Chemists! we are an instrumental and all original group that combines Jazz, Classical, Funk, and Ambient music. Lead by Thomas…

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Joyce Mcculloch Quartet or Trio - Jazz Band in San Jose, California
Joyce Mcculloch Quartet or Trio - Jazz Band in San Jose, California

Joyce Mcculloch Quartet or Trio

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  • Map pin icon San Jose, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 26 miles from Santa Cruz

My name is Joyce McCulloch and I am the vocalist and leader of my own jazz group. My band consists of experienced and high-quality musicians who can play everything…

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@Jazz - Jazz Band in San Jose, California
@Jazz - Jazz Band in San Jose, California

@Jazz

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  • Map pin icon San Jose, CA
  • Vendor category icon Jazz Band
  • Travel distance icon 26 miles from Santa Cruz

@Jazz is a contemporary jazz band perfect for corporate events, concerts and parties. They've released 2 CDs on the Brownstone Record label. The band also…

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Jazz Bands in Santa Cruz, CA

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15,244 quotes sent

In the past year, Jazz Bands have sent 15,244 quotes to event planners

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16th most popular

Jazz Bands rank #16 in popularity out of 542 categories on GigSalad

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5 out of 5 stars

5,156 Jazz Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars

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Typically hired for

Corporate Events in Santa Cruz

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2.1 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2.1 days (on average) to hire a Jazz Band

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California ranks #1

for Jazz Band requests in the United States

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Jazz Bands in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz jazz bands, 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! Search for Jazz Bands in Santa Cruz, California above.

Please note that these Jazz Bands may also travel to Soquel, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Mount Hermon, Felton, Aptos, Bonny Doon, Rio Del Mar, Ben Lomond, La Selva Beach, Davenport, Brookdale, Boulder Creek, Corralitos, Redwood Estates, Freedom, Holy City, Pajaro Dunes, Moss Landing, New Almaden, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Castroville, Coyote, Prunedale, and Pescadero.

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