The Collective

Charleston, SC

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Travels up to 200 miles

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Overview

We (The Collective) provide a range of music styles including (but not limited to), jazz, funk, soul, and big band. Whether you're looking for a party band for your event, a Great American Songbook style show, or a simple 4 piece combo for a cocktail hour. We've got you covered, so let's talk!


Reviews

2 reviews

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Rebecca B.

October 16, 2026
Verified review

Fun, young, professionals for your next event!

What a great group of young musicians! They arrived well before the event, were set up and ready to go and played with energy and professionalism throughout the evening. We enjoyed The Collective and will definitely hire them again if we have an opportunity!

Hired as: Wedding Band


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Madison G.

June 8, 2025
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10/10 - Can't recommend enough!

I cannot recommend The Collective enough! They played during our cocktail hour and absolutely exceeded every expectation. From the moment they arrived (right on time and ready to go) to the last note they played, they were the picture of professionalism, talent, and grace.

The music was phenomenal—classic jazz that truly set the perfect mood. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about how amazing the band was. And as if that wasn’t enough, they surprised us last minute by including a saxophonist at no extra cost! It was such a generous and thoughtful gesture that elevated the entire experience.

They were easy to communicate with, incredibly flexible, and brought my exact vision to life with such care and artistry. My only regret is not having them play during the ceremony as well!

If you're considering The Collective for your event—do it. You won’t regret it. Even my wedding planner was stunned to hear it was their first wedding. Their performance felt like that of seasoned pros, and they were a highlight of our day.

Hired as: Funk Band, Jazz Band

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The Collective

Hi Madison!
We had a lot a fun playing on your special day. We're glad we could bring your vision to life. We hope you enjoyed listening just as much as we did playing. After all, this is what we live to do!
-The Collective

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Booking information

Price range: Contact for pricing

Languages: English

What to expect

Big Band, Jazz Band, Funk Band, Cocktail Band, Trio, Quartet, Quintet, Sextet, Combo.
If you're looking for a group to play jazz at your event, we can certainly do it!

About

The Collective is a 4-10 piece band that enjoys playing genres like jazz, funk, soul, rnb, and other groovy styles. We provide services such as cocktail hour, corp. events, weddings, birthday parties, festivals, and really anything you want to hear us jam at. We all are about college age and we LOVE to have a good time. We hope to play your next event!

Additional booking notes

Must have useable outlet near the performance area.

Past booked events

October 2026

10

Saturday

Wedding Reception

6:30pm - 9:30pm

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Charleston, SC

May 2026

15

Friday

Wedding Reception

6:00pm - 10:00pm

•

Hilton Head Island, SC

May 2025

25

Sunday

Wedding Reception

5:00pm - 7:00pm

•

Johns Island, SC

Influences and inspiration

Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Nat King Cole, Kenny G, James Brown, The Roots, Questlove, D'Angelo, Roy Hargrove, Tower of Power, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Sammy Davis Jr., CASIOPEA, T-Square, Roberta Flack, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, James Jamerson.

Setup requirements

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