Wedding Jazz Bands for hire in Dorset

6 reviews

£1375 - £1725

The Boogie Bumpers

Jazz bandBournemouth

"The" swing & jive band to book for your event! We guarantee to shake the house down with swing, blues and jive numbers!

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5 reviews

£625 - £2437.50

Dylan Ross Jazz Collective

Jazz bandDorset

Award winning jazz singer fronting some of the finest musicians in the UK. 200+ weddings, events and concerts since 2020.

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4 reviews

£600 - £800

Kind of Blue Live

Jazz bandFordingbridge

Experience this iconic album played LIVE. A true 1959 New York Jazz band.

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15 reviews

£500 - £1125

Julie Dunn Duo/Trio/Quartet +

Jazz bandYeovil

Classy swing jazz & blues also great rock pop soul and more from top musicans led by dynamic vocalist Julie - satisfaction guaranteed!

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5 reviews

Joe's Jazz

Jazz bandBournemouth

Joe's Jazz is one of the most sought after jazz bands in the UK and can cater for any event and be booked in any size, from a duos upwards.

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From£960

Mambossa

Jazz bandBournemouth

Latin Band - Cuban, Brazillian and Latin Music. For dancing to or to chill to! Authentic sounds and first class musicians!

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Spiral Jazz Fusion

Jazz bandBournemouth

Spiral recreates the best of 70's and 80's jazz funk fusion songs putting their own stamp on them. Great for parties or to sit and listen to

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The Jazz Hoppers

Jazz bandBournemouth

A jazz band playing jazz from the 1920's, 1930's, Gatsby such as Mr Sandman, Summertime, Somebody Stole My Gal, Royal Garden Blues, etc.

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£750 - £2312.50

Red Fez Orchestra

Jazz bandChristchurch

Playing authentic jazz arrangements from the 1920-40s. The Red Fez Orchestra will get your toes tapping and make the audience want to dance!

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3 reviews

Coco Jazz

Jazz bandBournemouth

Saxophone & Piano duo playing jazz and easy listening. Can be augmented to a trio or quartet with double bass and drums.

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1 review

£450 - £1725

The Véronique Joly Duo

Jazz bandPoole

Dorset based Paris born jazz singer Véronique Joly fronts a vocals/guitar duo playing a mix of smooth jazz, swing, Latin & jazz/funk.

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69 reviews

£700 - £1950

Neon Blue

Jazz bandBath

Add some toe-tapping, swinging sophistication to your drinks reception, or a warm background atmosphere to your dinner.

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60 reviews

£450 - £1625

Swing Kings

Jazz bandLiverpool

An ultra-hip, swinging band from the buzzing North West jazz scene! Creating a unique new twist on jazz standards and modern classics!

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24 reviews

£500 - £2185

Sambinha Jazz Band

Jazz bandLondon

Top jazz band, bringing you the magic of Brazilian Bossa nova, swing, jive and jazzy arrangements of your favourite pop songs!

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26 reviews

£1200 - £1800

Ben H Trio

Jazz bandLondon

A polished and exciting outfit that plays a mix of originals and vibrant jazz standards, made up of former RWCMD graduates.

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28 reviews

£1250 - £5750

MJ & The Fellas

Jazz bandRomford

Fronted by one of the finest jazz and swing vocalists in the U.K., MJ & The Fellas effortlessly bring the Great American Song Book to life.

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13 reviews

£560 - £1300

Starlight Jazz

Jazz bandLondon

Starlight Jazz is a talented and sophisticated Jazz collective with an extensive repertoire, which can be tailored to suit any event.

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10 reviews

£2625 - £3241.25

Modern Swing Band

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Jazz bandLondon

London's #1 Modern Swing Jazz band, with renditions of 90s 00s songs & classic jazz sets too!

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Dorchester
Ferndown
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Gillingham
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Shaftesbury
Sherborne
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Swanage
Verwood
Wareham
Weymouth
Wimborne Minster

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BA22, BH1, BH10, BH11, BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18, BH19, BH2, BH20, BH21, BH22, BH23, BH24, BH3, BH31, BH4, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, DT1, DT10, DT11, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, DT8, DT9, EX13, SP5, SP6, SP7, SP8, TA18, TA20

Latest reviews of our Wedding Jazz Bands in Dorset

"The band were brilliant everyone really enjoyed listening to them play .highly recommend hiring for an event. "

Tracey hired Kind of Blue Live for a Private event (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 9 August 2025

"The band was brilliant! Excellent music perfectly suited to our 1940s D Day inspired party. I would highly recommend them! Everyone got up and danced. 5 stars *****"

Julie hired The Boogie Bumpers for a Private event (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 8 June 2024

"Blue Jazz were amazing! I book them for my birthday this year and I am so glad that I did. Their performance on the night was great. They also showed up early to the venue for their sound check and kept in constant communication in the days and weeks leading up to the event to make sure sure I was happy and in the loop. I would 100% book them again for a future event"

Mohamed hired Blue Jazz for a Birthday party (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 28 February 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Jazz bands in Dorset

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Are jazz bands appropriate for weddings?

Jazz bands are an increasingly popular choice for weddings, especially receptions. In 2023, 1 in 20 wedding receptions booking a wedding jazz band with us. Their versatile repertoire caters to various moments, from romantic ballads during the ceremony to lively tunes for dancing. Jazz offers a sophisticated ambience, enhancing the event's elegance.

Hiring a Wedding Jazz Band in Dorset

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Jazz, Pop, Folk

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£Budget£220

££Pro£330

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