Big Bossa Quartet
Overview
Lighthearted, Latin and blues inflected Jazz Music, perfect for cocktail hour, as an accompaniment to dinner and conversation, or roll up the rug and let's dance! Mostly instrumental, vocalist available by request. Features Vibraphone, guitar, bass and percussion, very flexible, can be hired as a duo, trio, quartet or quintet.
Reviews
3 reviews
Feliks
December 10, 2025Would recommend for any event
We had a great experience with Big Bossa Quartet. Their music was lovely and enhanced out evening!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Mattie V.
November 21, 2025Amazing Jazz Band
Absolutely loved working with Big Bossa. They had great communication throughout this whole process making my event as seamless as possible. The music was INCREDIBLE and our guests have been raving about how much they enjoyed it.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Katherine M.
August 22, 2022Absolutely fabulous!
Big Bossa played at our daughter's wedding reception cocktail hour - you guys hit it out of the park! Thank you so much!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Big Bossa Quartet
Thanks for the kind words!
Booking information
Price range: $250 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - basic liability
What to expect
We can supply your event with pleasant background music for cocktails or dining, in formats from guitar/vibraphone duo to full band + horns if desired. We can program music for listening, or for dancing, or both. We work with several talented vocalists, from cool bop to soulful blues and R&B.
We are professional, prompt, easy to work with and have many years of event experience. We can provide our own sound system and lights if needed, usually at no extra cost to you. We use one AC outlet and can fit in a corner of a room. We are happy to play requests or learn special songs for your occasion.
About
The Big Bossa Quartet, Plus Nova on vocals! (You can see the Big Bossa Quartet on the fourth Friday of every month at the Mock Crest Tavern, 3435 N. Lombard, Portland, OR 9:00 PM to Midnight, as well as at other local clubs, check (link hidden) for our schedule)
Additional booking notes
We require one AC outlet, we fit comfortably on a 16 x 20 stage, and use 2 vocal mics plus one for the vibraphone (we supply), microphones for the bass, guitar and drums may be required for large or concert venues.
Services offered
Past booked events
May 2026
14
Thursday
Cocktail Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Portland, OR
December 2025
06
Saturday
Christmas Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Vancouver, WA
November 2025
20
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
•
Portland, OR
December 2023
02
Saturday
House Party
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
Vancouver, WA
December 2022
17
Saturday
Christmas Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
La Center, WA
October 2022
21
Friday
Mock Crest
9:00pm - 11:30pm
September 2022
23
Friday
Mock Crest
9:00pm - 11:30pm
August 2022
19
Friday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
4:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Bend, OR
Team
Influences and inspiration
Lionel Hampton, Milt Jackson, Cal Tjader, Carlos Joabim, Duke Ellington, Eddie Harris