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176 Jazz Bands serving Santa Cruz, CA

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Retro Notes

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
37 Verified bookings

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $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... ”
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  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $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... ”

Jenny O'Leary Quartet

1 Verified booking

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • $200 and up

The Jenny O'Leary Quartet is led by the swinging and soulful jazz vocalist Jenny O'Leary. She is backed by a trio of professional jazz musicians. Jenny...

Pleasure Point Jazz

5.0 (5)
7 Verified bookings

  • Soquel, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 4 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

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. They were the perfect band for our event and... ”

Mark Russo and the Classy Cats

4.84 (6)
16 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

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 everyone there was so impressed! If you want... ”

Neil Kelly Quartet

5.0 (2)
3 Verified bookings

  • San Jose, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 26 miles from Santa Cruz
  • 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! ”

In The Mix

5.0 (5)
10 Verified bookings

  • Monterey, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Contact for rates

In E. O. said “In The Mix performed at out wedding last month and they were fantastic! Music was exceptional and all of them were very professional. Rick communicated well and was flexible with song requests. One of... ”

Ken Moran Jazz

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Sunnyvale, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 27 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $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... ”

The Sun Messengers

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • 33 miles from Santa Cruz
  • $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... ”

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • Contact for rates

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...

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • $3,500-10,000

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. Their dynamics and creative "Arena Jazz... ”

  • Santa Cruz, CA
  • Jazz Band
  • Contact for rates

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...

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Quick facts for Jazz Bands in Santa Cruz, CA

20,968 quotes sent

In the past year, Jazz Bands have sent 20,968 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 6,980 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.

Popular events

Jazz Bands are typically hired for Retirement Parties in Santa Cruz, CA.

California ranks #1

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

About booking 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 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 Santa Cruz, CA area

These Jazz Bands serve the wider Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz county area and 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, Watsonville, Moss Landing, New Almaden, Monte Sereno, Los Gatos, Castroville, Coyote, Prunedale, and Pescadero.