Simon Burke Trio
Struttin' With Some Barbecue
I'm Confessin' That I Love You
All Of Me
Once I Loved
The Days of Wine and Roses (Duo)
Blue Turning Grey (Duo)
How Deep Is The Ocean (Solo Trumpet)
La Vie En Rose (solo trumpet)
I'm Confessin' That I Love You (Solo trumpet)
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Madame Vic's, New Orleans, July 2023
Buffas Bar, New Orleans. December 2021.
Overview
The Simon Burke Jazz Band provides professional live jazz for corporate events, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations throughout New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. We create polished music for cocktail hours, receptions, gala dinners, and wedding celebrations, tailored to your venue and guest count.
Our ensemble options range from solo trumpet and duo to trio, and quartet, allowing us to tailor the music to your venue, guest count, and overall atmosphere. We’re experienced working with planners, venues, and production teams, and we pride ourselves on punctuality, professionalism, and clear communication.
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Reviews
22 reviews
Julie H.
April 22, 2026Outstanding!
The Simon Burke Trio was outstanding—true professionals with excellent customer service from start to finish. Their sound was incredible and really elevated our event to a top-notch experience. Not only are they talented musicians, but they’re also genuinely great to work with. Highly recommend.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Blake S.
October 25, 2025A Magical Experience
We had the privledge of the Simon Burke Trio playing our wedding, and the collective opinion of everyone there was that the band was beyond excellent. They played through a 4 hour event, including the key role of playing the bride out to a beautiful version of "La Vie en Rose." They played multiple sets, read the room excellently, and set the mood all night - a relaxed dinner hour and a more lively dance and social segment. All this with minimal to no input, guidance, or queues. They're truly professionals. Everyone kept telling us how amazing the band was, and how they captured the spirit of New Orleans at our outdoor, intimate venue. Book them before someone else does. You won't know what you missed but I promise you'll have missed out if you pass them up.
Hired as: Jazz Band, New Orleans Style Entertainment
Rebecca M.
May 4, 2025Perfect addition to 40th Birthday Surprise!
I planned a surprise dinner for my husband at a restaurant in New Orleans, and hired Simon to play as we arrived and he saw all the guest there waiting for him. Simon played wonderfully and added the perfect amount of "New Orleans" spice to our event. We only hired him for 20 minutes, but he kept the entire event lively and fun. Highly recommend! True talent, very kind, and professional.
Hired as: Trumpet Player
Emmett D.
April 14, 2025Excellent
Excellent
Hired as: Jazz Band
Simon Burke Trio
thanks Emmett, we had an absolute last playing for you!
Meghan G.
May 28, 2024Perfect for our Conference Reception
The Simon Burke Trio was great and perfect for my conference reception. They were professional and sounded beautiful - perfect entertainment for our reception. I would absolutely hire them again!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Simon Burke Trio
thank you Meghan, it was a real pleasure working with you.
Booking information
Price range: $375 - $1500
Gig length: 60 - 240 minutes
What to expect
We generally play 2 / 3 sets of 45 minutes each, we are open to playing for longer to suit the needs of the client; especially we are happy to play an hour's opening set or so for events, receptions etc and will always work with our clients to try to meet their needs. Collectively, we have over 100years of performance experience and our professionalism is second to none.
Punctuality is our watchword ! We always arrive with ample time to work out the best location to set up and discuss any potential unanticipated needs with our client - whilst we like to prepare well in advance, we're only too aware that unforeseen circumstances can necessitate tweaks to scheduling. We are flexible and well accustomed to dealing with this. In short, you are in very safe hands with the SBJB, as you will see from the testimonies of some of our happy clients. If you have any questions at all prior to making a booking, please feel free to reach out, we will be delighted to hear from you.
About
The Simon Burke Jazz Trio brings over 100 years of combined performance experience to weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations throughout New Orleans. We are known for our professionalism, punctuality, and organized approach, working closely with clients to create the right atmosphere for each event.
Whether providing elegant background music for a cocktail hour or lively entertainment for a reception, we play with energy and precision while maintaining the appropriate volume for conversation and flow. Our repertoire spans traditional New Orleans jazz, American Songbook standards, and popular classics, allowing us to tailor each performance to the occasion.
We are always happy to accommodate special requests and ensure the music reflects your vision. As our reviews reflect, we take pride in delivering performances that enhance and elevate every event.
For more information, videos, and booking details, Google us !
Additional booking notes
We bring our own equipment. We don't generally carry - or need - a PA but can organise one for larger events / venues. Our set up / tear down time is generally less than fifteen minutes.
Past booked events
April 2026
20
Monday
Nonprofit Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
March 2026
22
Sunday
Funeral/Memorial Service
10:00am - 10:15am
•
New Orleans, LA
February 2026
21
Saturday
Surprise
5:30pm - 6:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2025
23
Thursday
Wedding Reception
5:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
May 2025
02
Friday
Birthday Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
April 2025
13
Sunday
Birthday Party
1:30pm - 2:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
February 2025
24
Monday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
January 2025
14
Tuesday
Birthday Party
11:00am - 12:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
May 2024
21
Tuesday
Corporate Event
4:30pm - 5:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
14
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:30pm - 8:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
03
Friday
Cocktail Party
6:30pm - 7:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
April 2024
30
Tuesday
Nonprofit Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
13
Saturday
Dinner Party
6:30pm - 7:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
February 2024
10
Saturday
Personal Occasion
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
November 2023
07
Tuesday
Corporate Event
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
October 2023
27
Friday
Wedding Ceremony
4:00pm - 5:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
14
Saturday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 6:45pm
•
New Orleans, LA
July 2023
15
Saturday
Wedding Reception
7:00pm - 9:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
April 2023
29
Saturday
Dinner Party
9:00pm - 10:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
27
Thursday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
25
Tuesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
21
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
February 2023
11
Saturday
Cocktail Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
January 2023
29
Sunday
Cocktail Party
5:30pm - 7:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
December 2022
20
Tuesday
Wedding Reception
2:00pm - 4:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
September 2022
23
Friday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 8:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
July 2022
26
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
18
Monday
Cocktail Party
5:00pm - 7:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
June 2022
30
Thursday
Corporate Event
3:00pm - 5:00pm
•
Metairie, LA
28
Tuesday
Corporate Event
5:00pm - 6:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
May 2022
31
Tuesday
Dinner Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
20
Friday
Cocktail Party
8:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
December 2021
31
Friday
Dinner Party
7:30pm - 9:30pm
•
New Orleans, LA
04
Saturday
Christmas Party
7:00pm - 10:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
November 2021
18
Thursday
Cocktail Party
7:30pm - 10:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
06
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
July 2021
30
Friday
Rehearsal Dinner
6:00pm - 8:00pm
•
New Orleans, LA
July 2020
23
Thursday
Personal Occasion
7:00pm - 7:45pm
•
New Orleans, LA
Set list
This is a list of some of the material we play. If there are songs you would like to hear that don't appear on the list, please let us know and we will add them if possible.
1 - A Kiss To Build A Dream On (C)
2 - Ain't Misbehavin' (Dixieland Tunes) (Eb)
3 - All Of Me (Bb)
4 - All The Things You Are (Ab)
5 - Autumn Leaves (G-)
6 - Baby Won't You Please Come Home Real (F)
7 - Bill Bailey (F)
8 - Blue Drag (C)
9 - Blue Skies (Ab)
10 - Blue Turning Grey (Bb)
11 - Blues My Naughy Sweetie Gives To Me (G-)
12 - Body And Soul (Db)
13 - But Not For Me (Eb)
14 - But Not For Me Chet (Db)
15 - Bye Bye Blackbird (F)
16 - Candy (Bb)
17 - Cry Me A River (Eb)
18 - Day Dream (F)
19 - Days Of Wine And Roses (F)
20 - Do You Know What It Means? (C)
21 - Dream A Little Dream Of Me (F)
22 - Driftin' (Eb)
23 - Embraceable You (F)
24 - Georgia On My Mind (F)
25 - Home When Shadows Fall (C)
26 - Honeysuckle Rose (F)
27 - I Can't Believe...You're In Love... (Bb)
28 - I Can't Get Started (C)
29 - I Can't Give You Anything But Love (G)
30 - I Got It Bad (Eb)
31 - I Remember You (Ab)
32 - I'll Close My Eyes (F)
33 - I'll Remember April (G)
34 - I'm Confessin' That I Love You (Ab)
35 - I'm Crazy Bout My Baby (Eb)
36 - I've Got A Feeling I'm Falling (C)
37 - Imagination (Eb)
38 - In A Mellow Tone (In A Mellotone) (Ab)
39 - In a Sentimental Mood (D-)
40 - Indiana (Back Home Again In) (F)
41 - It Could Happen To You (Eb)
42 - It Had To Be You (Eb)
43 - It Isn't Easy Being Green (C)
44 - Joy Spring (F)
45 - Just Friends (F)
46 - Just Squeeze Me (F)
47 - Keepin Out Of Mischief (C)
48 - La Vie En Rose (C)
49 - Laura (C)
50 - Little Sunflower (D-)
51 - Love For Sale (Bb-)
52 - Manha De Carnaval (Black Orpheus) (A-)
53 - Mean To Me (F)
54 - Oh, Lady Be Good (F)
55 - On A Slow Boat To China (Bb)
56 - On Green Dolphin Street (Eb)
57 - On The Sunny Side Of The Street (C)
58 - Once I Loved (D-)
59 - One For Daddy O (C)
60 - Our Love is Here to Stay (F)
61 - Park Avenue Petite (C-)
62 - Pennies From Heaven (C)
63 - Perdido (Bb)
64 - Portrait Of Jennie (Eb)
65 - Sandu (Eb)
66 - Satin Doll (C)
67 - September In The Rain (Eb)
68 - Singin The Blues (C)
69 - So Nice (Summer Samba) (F)
70 - Solitude (Eb)
71 - Soul Eyes (C-)
72 - Soul Food (G-)
73 - Squeeze Me (C)
74 - Star-Crossed Lovers (Db)
75 - Stardust No Verse (Db)
76 - Stella By Starlight (Bb)
77 - Stormy Weather Roy Eldridge (A)
78 - Strollin' (Db)
79 - Struttin' With Some Barbecue (F)
80 - There Is No Greater Love (Bb)
81 - There Will Never Be Another You (Eb)
82 - Undecided (Bb)
83 - What A Wonderful World (Eb)
84 - What Is This Thing Called Love (C)
85 - When It's Sleepy Time Down South (Eb)
86 - When sunny Gets Blue (F)
87 - Whisper Not (C-)
88 - You Stepped Out Of A Dream (C)
Influences and inspiration
Our influences are varied and really cover the whole history of jazz, from the earliest days to the present. Some artists you might be familiar with include Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Clark Terry, Fats Waller, Blue Mitchell , Jobim - to name but a few. Our set list constantly evolves, from tunes that we already have in our list to new material that is regularly added. If you have requests, just ask us!
Setup requirements
We need a performing space of roughly 8' x 8' at a minimum.