Top Jazz bands in Charlotte

Hire a Jazz band in Charlotte for your wedding, party, or event. If you're looking for an instrumental jazz trio, gypsy jazz band, or post-modern jukebox group, you'll find what you need here. Choose from our handpicked selection of the best professional Jazz bands now!
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Paula Harris is an award-winning vocalist with a world-class band, available from a trio & vocal to a 9 piece horn band. Paula can be Elegant, Soulful, or Bluesy, but always fun.

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The Holly Hopkins Jazz project is a vocal-based act with an emphasis on Jazz standards, Blues, R&B, and contemporary tunes with a jazzy twist. Available from acoustic duo up to a five-piece band.

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If you are looking for a professional group to perform original jazz music or simply play familiar jazz standards for background music, Sergel's bands always deliver.

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Kylie B. & the Birds jazz ensemble specializes in rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, cocktail hours, and light receptions. Available to perform as a duo, trio, or quartet.

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JMS Jazz perform live jazz and light pop as a two-piece band up to a full big band for your wedding ceremony, cocktail or reception, Corporate event, Private event, or any special event.

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Dapper Street Jazz Band is a 3 - 12 piece band/orchestra dedicated to performing the world's finest big band music. The DSJB would be a welcoming addition to your special occasion.

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The Queen City Jazz Trio is composed of a keyboard, bass, and conga drums. We play jazz standards, bossa novas, and smooth jazz. Our sound is perfect for corporate events, receptions, galas, etc.

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Shuffleupagus Trio by Innovative 8-string guitarist Brad Bailey performs Jazz, Pop, and Blues hits from Stevie Wonder to Sinatra and Ed Sheeran to Eric Clapton in a gentle but feel-good style.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a trad/vintage jazz band, a swing band, a post-modern jukebox band, and a gypsy jazz band?

Jazz bands come in all shapes and sizes - that's what's so great about them! They'll usually specialize in a specific style, like the following: Trad/vintage jazz band: Dixieland and ragtime jazz music from the early 20th century. Swing band: a style of jazz music developed in the 1930s & 1940s in the USA. Post-modern jukebox band: a style of music incorporating modern songs, or songs from different genres, into an upbeat jazz style (along with jazz instruments). Gypsy jazz band: a style of jazz developed by virtuoso Romani guitarist, Django Reinhardt, in the 1930s. Also known as 'jazz manouche'.

What kind of performance should I expect from a jazz band?

Jazz bands come in all shapes and sizes - depending on the context, they can either perform background music or play a headline performance. For most jazz bands, a background performance is a natural choice. Jazz musicians are masters of keeping the music lively, while not being so loud as to take over the conversation. However, with the rise of the post-modern jukebox, jazz bands are becoming more adept at headline performances. These are designed to get guests up on their feet and dancing during the evening party at a wedding or function. So, if you're after a band that mixes the roaring 20s with the swinging 60s with the naughty 90s, this'll be your go-to!

What songs will a jazz band perform?

Professional jazz bands usually have extensive song lists - that said, make sure you let them know if you have any special requests! The jazz bands we asked said the following 5 tunes are their most popular: At Last - Etta James My Baby Just Cares For Me - Nina Simone It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing - Duke Ellington Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra Take Five - Dave Brubeck

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