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The Nite Hawks

Glen Ellyn, IL

$500 & up. based on number of musicians.

Jazz Band

Travels up to 300 miles

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Don't Get Around Much Anymore

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Lullaby of Birdland

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Overview

Swing, Jazz, Jump & Blues..
The Nite Hawks specialize in swing, jazz, jump & blues from the 1920's-1950s. You'll recognize all our songs from The Great American Songbook and recordings of Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Mel Tome, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, etc. Ideal music for mingling and DANCING!!!

From a jazz duo or trio, to a complete horn loaded ensemble, The Nite Hawks can provide the music for your event. We've been featured at Prohibition, Gatsby and martini night events. We perform in period suits or black tie and our vintage bandstands add to the overall ambience. You will find us extremely professional, easy to work with and a LOT of fun for your guests.

Reviews

16 reviews

Malgorzata J.

January 17, 2026

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Wonderful musicians!!!!

🥰 loved it ! Thank you so much for great music! You are very professional!

Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band

Dan W.

December 29, 2025

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Fabulous! Professional jazz musicians.

The Nite Hawks played for my private Christmas party and I couldn't have been more impressed. Exactly as advertised! The guests all commented on the band's repertoire (jazz classics from the 40s and 50s including Christmas favorites). It was a small venue and the they played at a perfect volume. All the members were professional and got set up in plenty of time before the quests arrived. I'll definitely be hiring them again for my next party. You should too!

Hired as: 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band

The Nite Hawks

Hi Dan...
THANK YOU so much for the kind words. The guys had a great time playing for your event. We appreciate you being such a gracious host. All the best to you and your group in 2026.
Cheers!
Ken

Stephanie K.

October 10, 2025

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Amazing sound, great to work with

The Nite Hawks are a great band! I was very happy to have them at my wedding, the sound was incredible! They were also very easy and kind to work with! 10/10

Hired as: 1920s Era Entertainment, 1930s Era Entertainment, 1940s Era Entertainment, Jazz Band, Swing Band, Wedding Band

Nancy E.

March 12, 2025

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Fantastic!

The Nite Hawks are always wonderful and the seniors loved them!

Hired as: Jazz Band

The Nite Hawks

Thank you Nancy. ALWAYS a pleasure being with your group.

Russ H.

May 23, 2024

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Perfect for Casino Night

Great to work with, sounded fantastic, perfect volume for the event. Really classed up our evening!

Hired as: Jazz Band

The Nite Hawks

Thank you for having us be part of your fun event! Looking forward to our next date at Aurora CC.

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Booking information

Price range: $500 & up. based on number of musicians.

Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes

What to expect

The Nite Hawks can be configured to meet your specific event requirements and BUDGET. From a simple jazz trio to a complete 12 piece “orchestra”, the Nite Hawks will bring its entertaining blend of swing, jazz, jump and blues to your event.

Weddings
Complete music from ceremony to reception. We can be your “one-stop” shop for all things music. We’r always happy to perfrom special songs, dances, requests to make your special day memorable.
• Ceremony
Solo, duo or trio instrumentalists for the ceremony
• Cocktail Hour/Dinner
Small group configuration (duo - quartet) for background music
• Reception
Larger band configured ( 5-12 pieces) for dancing & listening.

Themed Parties
Let the The Nite Hawks tailor our extensive repertoire to add a special touch to your event…

• Martini Nites
A program of music reminiscent of the Rat Pack

• Roaring 20’s Speakeasy
That fun, upbeat music from the roaring twenties

• Swing Era
Big band era tunes including Glen Miller, Stan Kenton & Duke Ellington from the clubs of Harlem to the stages of Bob Hope’s USO shows

Corporate Events & Private Parties
Live music adds a very special touch to every gathering. From solo piano to small group popular jazz, The Nite Hawks will create the perfect ambiance for your special event.

About

Swing, Jazz, Jump & Blues..

Before rock n roll took over popular music in the 1960s, the radios and record players jumped with songs from some of America’s greatest composers from the early swing era of the 1920s through the jazzy pop tunes of the 1950s. The Nite Hawks special in swing, jazz, jump & blues from composers like George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin to songs performed by of Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra & Ray Charles.

If you’re a fan of these catchy melodies, you’ll be delighted by updated arrangements of these timeless classics. The Nite Hawks bring fresh, energetic renditions to songs that are woven into our collective musical consciousness.

Additional booking notes

The Nite Hawks can provide their own sound a lighting for audiences/facilities up to 150 people.

We require 4 standard 110V outlets (or extension cords) near the stage area.

Services offered

Jazz Band 1940s Era Entertainment Wedding Band 1930s Era Entertainment Swing Band 1920s Era Entertainment

Upcoming booked events

Birthday (Adult)

7:30pm - 9:30pm

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Chicago, IL

Set list

Swing, Jazz, Jump & Blues from the 1920s to the 1950s...
A sample list from our extensive repertoire

1920s
Ain’t Misbehavin’ - Fats Waller
Bye, Bye Blackbird - Ray Henderson/Mort Dixon
Embraceable You - George & Ira Gershwin
It Had To Be You - Isham Jones/Gus Kahn
Mack The Knife - Kurt Weill & Bertolt Brecht
Makin’ Whoopee - Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson
My Blue Heaven - Walter Donaldson & George Whiting
Oh, Lady Be Good - George & Ira Gershwin
Stardust - Hoagy Carmichael
Yes Sir, That’s My Baby - Gus Kahn & Walter Donaldson
Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You - Andy Razaf & Don Redmond
Embraceable You - George & Ira Gershwin
Toots Toots Tootsie - Al Jolson

1930s
All Of Me - Marks/Seymour Simons
Blue Moon - Rodgers/Hart
Can’t Take That Away From Me - George & Ira Gershwin
Georgia on My Mind - Hoagy Carmichael
It Was Only A Paper Moon - Yip Harburg/Harold Arlen
I Got Rhythm - George & Ira Gershwin
I’ve Got You Under My Skin - Cole Porter
Let’s Fall In Love - Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler
Night & Day - Cole Porter
On The Sunny Side Of The Street - Dorothy Fields & Jimmy McHugh
Summertime - George & Ira Gershwin
The Way You Look Tonite - Dorothy Fields & Jerome Kern
Let’s Fall In Love - Harold Arlen & Ted Koehler
Glory Of Love - Billy Hill
My Funny Valentine - Rodgers & Hart
Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman
Jumpin' At The Woodside - Count Basie
In A Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington

1940s
Autumn Leaves - Joseph Kosma/Jacques Pre’vert
Don’t Get Around Much - Duke Ellington/Billy Strayhorn
Set the World On Fire - Ink Spots
Is You Is Or Is You Ain’t My Baby? - Louis Jordan
Route 66 - Bobby Troup
Since I Fell For You - Buddy Johnson
Nobody Here But Us Chickens - Louis Jordan

1950s
Alright, OK You Win - SydneyWyche
All The Way - Jimmy Van Huesen/Sammy Cahn
Bags Groove - Milt Jackson
Blue Bossa - Joe Henderson
Blue Monk - Thelonious Monk
Fly Me To The Moon - Bart Howard
Got My Mojo Workin’ - Preston Foster
I’ve Got A Woman - Ray Charles
Jump, Jive & Wail - Louis Prima
Smack Dab In The Middle - Jesse Stone
Wonderful World - Bob Thiele & George Weiss

Setup requirements

The Nite Hawks provide their own sounds & lights for audiences/facilities up to 150

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