A jazz band brings a relaxed, elegant feel to an event without taking over the room. In Dubai and Abu Dhabi you can book anything from a jazz trio for a cocktail hour to a big band for a gala dinner. Styles run from swing and bebop to smooth jazz and fusion. Send the date and venue and we send jazz bands who are free, with videos and a price.
Price: jazz bands are quoted per event, based on the number of musicians, the set length and the date. For comparison, a 4 to 6 piece showband usually costs AED 15,000 to AED 28,000. See live band prices.
Jazz band sizes
Duo or trio. Piano and double bass, or piano, bass and drums. Soft enough for dinner tables and small lounges. A good fit for a reception or a private dinner. See also acoustic duos and trios.
Quartet or quintet. Adds a saxophone, a trumpet or a singer. Fuller sound for a gala dinner or a wedding reception.
Big band. A horn section, rhythm section and a singer. Built for a ballroom, a gala or a launch with a stage.
Electric jazz band. A modern sound with electric keys, guitar and bass. Works well at product launches and rooftop events.
Where a jazz band works best
- Corporate events. Receptions, gala dinners and product launches where guests talk business. See corporate event bands.
- Weddings. The welcome drinks, dinner and a swing set for the first dance. See wedding bands.
- Private parties. Dinner parties, anniversaries and lounge style birthdays.
- Hotel lounges and rooftops. Smooth jazz in the background while guests arrive.
From dinner to dancing
Jazz does not have to stay quiet all night. A common plan is standards and bossa nova during dinner, then swing, soul and funk once the speeches end. Tell the band how the evening runs and it plans its sets around it.
What to tell us
- The date, the venue and the number of guests.
- The slot: arrival, dinner, the party or all three.
- Instrumental only, or with a singer.
- Any songs you want, including a first dance or a walk in song.
- Whether the venue has its own sound system.
Book a jazz band
Send the details on WhatsApp or through the quote form. The team checks which jazz bands are free and sends videos and a price. To plan sound, space and timing, read the guide to hiring a live band.
