Big Easy Band
New Orleans, LA
$300 and up depending on event and # of musicians.
Travels nationwide
Almafi Coast
Anthony Bourdain Episode
Reebok NBA Allstar Weekend 2017
Give Up the Funk, I Wish, Right Place Medley @ The Spotted Cat
I Feel Good @ House of Blues
How Sweet It Is @ House of Blues
Brass Band Tuba Battle
Genie In a Bottle @ Hotel Monteleone Carousel Lounge
Don't Stop Till You Get Enough - Sax, Tuba, Drums Trio
Big Chief - Sax, Tuba, Drums Trio
I'm Walkin - Sax, Guitar, Tuba Trio
Down By The Riverside - Sax, Guitar, Tuba Trio
Brass Band Drum Off
James on ESPN's Monday Night Football Intro
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans @ Monteleone Carousel Lounge
Do You Know What It Means @ Hotel Monteleone Carousel Lounge
Experience New Orleans with Big Easy Band—where professionalism meets unforgettable events.
Create moments that will last a life time with the Big Easy Band.
Putting the beat beneath your feet.
Joy, energy, laughter, Big Easy Band
We match your vision with the perfect band leaders and singers for your event!
Shake your tambourine—let the Big Easy Band bring authentic New Orleans rhythm to your event!
Smooth, classy, and saxy.
From the French Quarter to the Almafi Coast, bring a piece of New Orleans wherever you are!
Big Easy Band brings your vision to life—so you can relax and dance the night away!
Jazz duo or 8+ piece band, we’re your one-stop shop for unforgettable entertainment!
Let us sweep you off your feet!
Our expertise and preparation ensure smooth, stress-free events with no surprises.
JMB @ Spotted Cat
Brass Band at the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Gambit Magazine Cover
YLC Wednesdays at Lafayette Square
Overview
The award winning Big Easy Band provides an unforgettable New Orleans music experience for your corporate event, cocktail party, wedding reception, etc. With over two decades experience performing in New Orleans and worldwide, band leader and Billboard charting artist James Martin curates unparalleled professionalism, talent, and vision ensuring the highest quality of service with the least amount of stress.
Fully customizable in size and style, we work with our client vision to provide a tailored experience that'll have your guests talking for years to come; whether an 8+ piece high energy party dance band, a small conversation level background Jazz ensemble, or Brass Band 2nd Line Parade.
Reviews
22 reviews
Chris T.
November 21, 2019Best Wedding Band Ever!!!
James Martin Band is amazing!!! We hired his band as a Second Line and to perform during our wedding reception at the Marigny Opera House.
To say he killed it is an understatement. Our wedding guests had such an amazing time that we ended up watching him perform again at the Spotted Cat that same night!
James was extremely professional and responsive during the entire planning process. He was very accommodating and sought to ensure our event ran smoothly from the rehearsal, ceremony, second line, cocktail hour and reception.
I would highly recommend James Martin Band for any event!!!
Hired as: Brass Band, Brass Musician, Cover Band, Funk Band, Jazz Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Party Band, Saxophone Player, Wedding Band
Big Easy Band
Thank you Chris! We really enjoyed being a part of your beautiful wedding and we loved the energy that your that your crowd brought. We all had a lot of fun and it was surely a memorable night. I hope to see you and Jovone back at one of our shows sometime in the future. All the best to you both!
James
Natalie K.
November 10, 2017Best Wedding (and any event) Band!!!
James put together a four piece band (sax, guitar, bass, drums) for our reception and a separate six piece brass band for our second line and they were both amazing! My now husband and I are big music fans and we worked with James to put together our ideal setlist for the reception a good mix of New Orleans Funk with some Classic Rock; i.e. The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Talking Heads, The Band, David Bowie, JJ Cale and Robert Palmer to name a few. He was happy to accommodate some special requests and they knocked those songs out of the park - THEY ROCKED IT. I was truly blown away by the talent we had. A lot of our guests were from out of town and spent their late nights seeing shows around the city and several said that our wedding band was the best show they saw all weekend (and they went to see some very popular New Orleans artists that weekend). I look forward to seeing James and his band members play the next time we are in town. I cant thank them enough for an amazing job and making our wedding so special.
Hired as: Brass Band, Cover Band, Funk Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Party Band, Saxophone Player, Wedding Band
Big Easy Band
You all were such a fun group to entertain and thank you for this great review!! I hope to see ya'll back down in New Orleans sometime soon!
James
Joshua H.
February 21, 2017Star-Stunning Crew for Pop-Up Performances
We took to the streets for 3 days of music and marching for an Allstar Weekend activation powered by Reebok and Footaction. The guys did a fantastic job across multiple pop-up performances around the city including a show at the mall with a local Emcee and a 2nd line battle of the bands on Bourbon Street ((2) 8-person marching bands going head to head). The event, however complicated could not have gone better thanks to these awesome musicians!
Hired as: Brass Band, Marching Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment, Party Band, Saxophone Player
Lynn S.
March 31, 2026James Was Amazing!
We had James come and play sax with backtracks at our wedding and it was so much fun!!! The talent is unreal and the song choices were PERFECT! 10/10.
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Ronnell N.
August 12, 2023Great Sax Performance!
Everyone enjoyed
Hired as: Saxophone Player
Booking information
Price range: $300 and up depending on event and # of musicians.
Languages: English, Portuguese
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
Whether a small background Jazz ensemble, a traditional New Orleans Brass Band, or a high energy party dance band with a full horn section, the Big Easy Band will tailor fit your needs. Have any special requests not on our song list? We will be more than happy to play your favorite songs.
Comprised of the most accomplished and in demand musicians in the New Orleans region, our goal is to make your party as easy and memorable as possible. We will work with you and your other vendors to ensure your timings for dinner and formalities are perfected to optimize time on the dance floor.
No one event is exactly like the other and so we will work with your needs and budget. We also offer several services in house such as a professional sound system and lighting that will help lower your costs.
About
The Big Easy Band is an event music service curated by New Orleans native James Martin. Through his experience performing in New Orleans and throughout the world over the past 21+ years, the Big Easy Band provides an unparalleled music experience with the highest level of talent, professionalism, and attention to detail.
Notable private event clients/performances:
Coca Cola
Verizon
Nike
Microsoft
Reebok (NBA All Star Weekend)
Seat Geek
Popeyes
Don Julio
Dr. Pepper (BCS National Championship)
New Orleans Mayor's Office
Children's Hospital - Sugarplum Ball & Moonlight and Miracles
Touro Hospital
National Minority Supplier Development Council - Award Show
Copenhagen, Denmark Jazz Festival
Breda Jazz Festival, Netherlands
Port au Prince Jazz Fest - Haiti
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Jazz in Duketown Festival - Netherlands
Brooklyn Bowl - New York
Almafi Coast - Ravello
Country Club of Louisiana
Carousel Lounge - Hotel Monteleone
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar - Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Mardi Gras World
Spotted Cat
Ritz Carlton Hotel
Nole
US Mint
Latrobe's
Marigny Opera House
Marriott Hotels
Royal Sonesta
Bayou Boogaloo
Bizou Wines
Bourbon Vieux
Metairie Country Club
Round Table Club
New Orleans City Park
Race & Religious
Napoleon House
Ace Hotel
Hotel Peter and Paul
Additional booking notes
A professional sound system and lighting can be provide for additional costs.
Past booked events
March 2026
28
Saturday
Wedding Reception
8:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
August 2023
10
Thursday
Corporate Event
8:00am - 8:15am
•
New Orleans, LA
March 2023
18
Saturday
Surprise
4:00pm - 4:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
November 2022
05
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2022
21
Friday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
Baton Rouge, LA
May 2022
13
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
March 2022
18
Friday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 7:15pm
•
New Orleans, LA
November 2021
06
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
03
Wednesday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 8:15pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2021
15
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:30pm - 5:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
September 2021
03
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
7:30pm - 10:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
July 2021
23
Friday
Funeral/Memorial Service
4:30pm - 7:30pm
•
Los Angeles, CA
10
Saturday
Baby Shower
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
Baton Rouge, LA
June 2021
12
Saturday
Cocktail Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
April 2021
09
Friday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2020
24
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:30pm - 7:15pm
•
New Orleans, LA
September 2020
11
Friday
Personal Occasion
5:00pm - 5:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
June 2020
13
Saturday
Birthday Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
Metairie, LA
February 2020
15
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
December 2019
20
Friday
Christmas Party
6:00pm - 10:30pm
•
Houma, LA
November 2019
09
Saturday
Wedding Cocktail Hour
3:30pm - 4:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2019
25
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
May 2019
01
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
January 2019
05
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
3:00pm - 4:00pm
•
Slidell, LA
November 2018
14
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2018
06
Saturday
Surprise
7:30pm - 7:45pm
•
New Orleans, LA
September 2018
29
Saturday
Reunion
7:00pm - 11:00pm
•
Kenner, LA
April 2018
24
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 6:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
12
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
November 2017
04
Saturday
Fundraiser
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2017
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
September 2017
30
Saturday
Birthday (Adult)
9:00pm - 11:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
May 2017
31
Wednesday
Convention/Trade Show
8:00pm - 8:45pm
•
New Orleans, LA
April 2017
08
Saturday
Surprise
1:30pm - 2:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
01
Saturday
Sugar Plum Ball - Children's Hospital
6:00pm - 7:00pm
March 2017
29
Wednesday
Corporate Event
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
25
Saturday
Bachelor Party
2:00pm - 3:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
February 2017
18
Saturday
Cultural Event
10:00am - 6:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
January 2017
27
Friday
Latrobes
5:00pm - 8:00pm
December 2016
20
Tuesday
Bizou Wine Christmas Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
18
Sunday
Debutante Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
November 2016
20
Sunday
Metairie Rotary Thanksgiving for Seniors
11:00am - 1:00pm
04
Friday
Marriott - Children's Hospital Auction
6:30pm - 9:30pm
October 2016
20
Thursday
Bourbon Vieux - Corporate Event
9:00pm - 11:00pm
September 2016
30
Friday
Solo Sax Wedding - New Hope Baptist Church
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Set list
NEW ORLEANS:
All By Myself - Fats Domino
Big Chief - Professor Longhair
Brickyard Blues - Allen Toussaint / Three Dog Night
Carnival Time - Al Johnson
Certain Girl - Ernie K. Doe
Hey Pocky Way - Meters
Iko Iko - Dixie Cups
I’m Walkin - Fats Domino
Jambalaya
Mardi Gras Mambo - The Meters
New Orleans Ladies - La Leroux
Right Place, Wrong Time - Dr. John
Southern Nights - Allen Toussaint / Glen Campbell
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
What a Night - Dr. John
What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
BRASS BAND:
Blackbird Special
Bourbon Street Parade
Do Watcha Wanna - Dirty Dozen
Grazin in the Grass
Lil Liza Jane
Mardi Gras
Second Line
Treme Song
When the Saints Go Marching In
JAZZ:
At Last - Etta James
Autumn Leaves
Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
Girl From Ipanema - Antonio Carlos Jobim
Just the Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
L-O-V-E - Nat King Cole
Margie
Misty - Ella Fitzgerald
Royal Garden Blues
St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
Sunny Side of the Street
Take the A Train - Duke Ellington
Unforgettable - Nat King Cole
Wave - Antonio Carlos Jobim
CONTEMPORARY:
All About that Bass
Blurred Lines
Cupid Shuffle
Genie In A Bottle
Hey Ya
How Sweet it Is
I’m Yours
Thrift Shop
Uptown Funk
Wobble
CLASSICS:
ABC
Boogie Shoes
Brick House
Brown Eyed Girl
Can’t Get Enough of Your Love
Can’t Stop Till You Get Enough
Easy Like Sunday Morning
Groove Me - King Floyd
Groove Tonight
Higher and Higher
I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey bunch)
I Feel Good
Just My Imagination
Kiss - Prince
Let’s Get it On
Let’s Stay Together
Love the One You’re With
Mustang Sally
My Girl
New Orleans Ladies
Oh! Darling - Beatles
Play That Funky Music
Proud Mary
Stand By Me
Superstition
Sweet Soul Music
Shout
Signed Sealed Delivered
Soul Man
Stand By Me
Superstitious
Wonderful Tonight