The Cocktail Jazz Band is an elite ensemble of musicians dedicated to elevating your event with class, elegance, and style. Our highly professional team provides world class music for any special occasion. Each member of the band is a professional musician in Nashville with years of experience and a deep love for the jazz tradition.
Our packages are extremely flexible to give you control over aspects such as ensemble size, music selection, and instrumentation. We provide sound equipment, instruments, and music needed for the event. Whether you need an acoustic duo for a wedding ceremony, a jazz trio for a cocktail reception, or a full band for a company party, we have you covered!
8 reviews
Chelsey K.
December 30, 2025We had the Cocktail Jazz Band play at our Christmas Gala, and they were absolutely incredible. They were not only professional, but insanely talented. All of our guests were very impressed. Having them there created a wonderful atmosphere and vibe. We will be hiring them for our future galas.
Hired as: Jazz Band
Sonia P.
May 30, 2025Josh and the Cocktail Jazz Band played for our wedding ceremony + cocktail hour + dinner. The music was amazing and the band was super professional and easy to work with from start to finish. Communication with us as well as with the venue wedding planner was great from the start. They arrived early to set up and ensure everything went smoothly. And most importantly the music was great and really brought an elevated energy to our wedding! We got a ton of compliments from guests as well as from the venue staff which is really a testament to their talent and what they added to our evening. We could not have been happier and I highly recommend them!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Luke R.
April 23, 2025We couldn't recommend Josh and The Cocktail Jazz Band more! They were on time, professional, friendly, properly dressed for the occasion, and played magnificently. If you're getting married or hosting an event and want an elevated atmosphere definitely choose The Cocktail Jazz Band!
Hired as: Jazz Band, Jazz Pianist, Wedding Band
Nathan M.
December 18, 2024The Cocktail Jazz Band came and played at our Company Christmas Party and were an absolute hit! Josh was excellent and prompt with communication and very accommodating. They brought all their own sound equipment and ran it perfectly, which saved us around $200. Josh showed up extra early to set up and move the equipment all on his own. The rest of the band also showed up early and moved all of their own equipment. Everyone was really nice and easygoing, very good hangs. I want to emphasize, the are REAL DEAL PROFESSIONALS. We agreed on a 4-piece arrangement (Bass, Piano, Drums, and Vocals), and they were BY FAR the highlight of the event. If you want to a jazz band/combo for your event, I cannot recommend this group enough!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Lauren P.
December 4, 2024I had The Cocktail Jazz Band out for a corporate reception for ~250 people. I've worked with a lot of musicians, and these guys were exceptionally prompt in responding to my emails! I appreciate that as someone who is often planning multiple events and doesn't have the time to follow up repeatedly! Josh from The Cocktail Jazz Band was an excellent communicator and provided their production rider and other necessary documents immediately. I also loved that I was communicating directly with the group, and not a production company. I have booked other groups on gig salad and had to deal with an office team instead of the musicians, and that led to gaps in communication. Not an issue with this group! On top of that, The Cocktail Jazz Band put on a great show and came dressed and ready to go. They sounded amazing and contributed the exact vibes I was looking for. Classy, jazzy, and polished. I wouldn't hesitate to reach out in the future if I need a jazz band again. You won't regret working with them.
Hired as: Jazz Band, Wedding Band
Price range: Contact for rates
We strive to make our client's lives as easy as possible, from the moment they book until the end of the performance. We will coordinate with the client or event planner on details such as venue, load-in times, and music choice. Our groups are highly customizable, so we can adapt our ensemble to a variety of situations. A quiet acoustic duo is perfect for some events, while other people may prefer a swinging 5-piece band with vocals. We are committed to working with you to create an elevated, classy atmosphere for any type of event.
The Cocktail Jazz Band is an elite ensemble of musicians dedicated to elevating your event with class, elegance, and style. Our highly professional team provides world class music for any special occasion.
For most performances we require access to power outlets for our electric instruments and sound equipment. Other than that, we provide all additional sound equipment for the performance.
Wednesday
Corporate Event
6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Wednesday
Christmas Party
12:30pm - 4:00pm
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Nashville, TN
Thursday
Corporate Event
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Franklin, TN
Saturday
Festival
6:30pm - 8:30pm
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Nashville, TN
Vocal Jazz Standards
All of Me by Ella Fitzgerald
At Last by Etta James
Beyond the Sea by Bobby Darin
Can’t Help Falling In Love by Elvis Presley
Cheek to Cheek by Ella Fitzgerald
Come Fly With Me by Frank Sinatra
Dream A Little Dream of Me by Ella Fitzgerald
Feeling Good by Nina Simone
Fever by Peggy Lee
Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra
I’m In The Mood For Love by Louis Armstrong
I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Frank Sinatra
It Had To Be You by Harry Connick Jr.
L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole
Let’s Fall In Love by Diana Krall
Misty by Sarah Vaughn
My Funny Valentine by Chet Baker
My One and Only Love by Johnny Hartman
On The Street Where You Live by Dean Martin
Our Love Is Here to Stay by Natalie Cole
Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald
The Girl From Ipanema by Astrud Gilberto
The Nearness Of You by Sarah Vaughn
The Very Thought of You by Nat King Cole
The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra
They Can’t Take That Away From Me by Ella Fitzgerald
Unforgettable by Nat King Cole
What A Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
When I Fall In Love by Nat King Cole
When You Wish Upon a Star by Disney
You and I by Michael Buble
You Don’t Know What Love Is by Chet Baker
Instrumental Jazz Standards
A Night in Tunisia by Dizzy Gillespie
All Blues by Miles Davis
April In Paris by Count Basie
Autumn Leaves by Miles Davis
Billie’s Bounce by Charlie Parker
Blue Monk by Thelonious Monk
Body and Soul by Coleman Hawkins
Breezin’ by George Benson
Bright Sized Life by Pat Metheny
Bye Bye Blackbird by Miles Davis
Confirmation by Charlie Parker
Donna Lee by Clifford Brown
Footprints by Wayne Shorter
Giant Steps by John Coltrane
Have You Met Miss Jones by Oscar Peterson
In The Mood by Glenn Miller
It Could Happen to You by Kenny Dorham
Maiden Voyage by Herbie Hancock
Misty by Errol Garner
My Favorite Things by John Coltrane
Naima by John Coltrane
On Green Dolphin Street by Miles Davis
Satin Doll by Duke Ellington
So What by Miles Davis
Song for My Father by Horace Silver
Spain by Chick Corea
St Thomas by Sonny Rollins
Stolen Moments by Oliver Nelson
Stompin’ at The Savoy by Benny Goodman
Take Five by Dave Brubeck
Take the A Train by Duke Ellington
The Girl From Ipanema by Stan Getz
The Sidewinder by Lee Morgan
Watermelon Man by Herbie Hancock
Willow Weep for Me by Dexter Gordon
Classic Rock/Soft Rock
25 or 6 to 4 by Chicago
Africa by Toto
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough by Marvin Gaye
American Girl by Tom Petty
Can’t Take My Eyes Off You by Frankie Valli
Crocodile Rock by Elton John
Dancing Queen by ABBA
Days Like This by Van Morrison
Doctor My Eyes by Jackson Browne
Every Breath You Take by The Police
Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater
Here Comes The Sun by The Beatles
Hey Jude by The Beatles
How Deep Is Your Love by The Bee Gees
How Sweet It Is by James Taylor
Human Nature by Michael Jackson
Isn’t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder
It’s Too Late by Carole King
Josie by Steely Dan
Just The Way You Are by Billy Joel
Let’s Stay Together by Al Green
Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin
Moondance by Van Morrison
My Girl by The Temptations
New York State of Mind by Billy Joel
Rich Girl by Hall and Oates
She’s Gone by Hall and Oates
Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
Something by The Beatles
Take It Easy by The Eagles
Time After Time by Cyndi Lauper
You’re So Vain by Carly Simon
Your Song by Elton John
Modern R&B/Pop/Country
A Long Walk by Jill Scott
Afro Blue by Robert Glasper
All of Me by John Legend
Ascension by Maxwell
Bad Bad News by Leon Bridges
Best Part by Daniel Caesar
Blinding Light by The Weeknd
Can’t Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
Country Roads by John Denver
Crazy by Gnarls Barkley
Didn’t Cha Know by Erykah Badu
Every Day Is A Winding Road by Sheryl Crow
Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
Feel It Still by Portugal the Man
Forget You by Cee Lo Green
Give Me One Reason by Tracy Chapman
If I Ain’t Got You by Alicia Keys
Ironic by Alanis Morissette
Love on Top by Beyonce
Love Story by Taylor Swift
Man I Feel Like a Woman by Shania Twain
Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton
The Dog Days Are Over by Florence and the Machine
Them Changes by Thundercat
Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran
Treasure by Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
Valerie by Amy Winehouse
Viva la Vida by Coldplay
Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves
Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
Wonderwall by Oasis
You Are The Best Thing by Ray LaMontagne
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