Jazz Bands in Birmingham
Live jazz for events in Birmingham
A jazz band suits the parts of an event where people are talking as much as listening. Across Birmingham, that means drinks after a wedding ceremony, a long dinner, a client reception or a summer party on the lawn, with standards, swing and bossa nova played at a level that lets conversation carry on underneath.
Whether your event is near the Jewellery Quarter, Edgbaston and Solihull or further afield, the jazz acts here cover the whole of Birmingham. Local venues include Selly Manor, Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Aston Hall — if you're still choosing a venue, it's worth checking where the music will be set up.
Not every jazz band sounds the same. You'll find smooth lounge trios, gypsy jazz groups in the Django Reinhardt tradition, trad and New Orleans bands, Latin and bossa nova specialists, and acts who give chart songs a jazz treatment. It's worth deciding which mood you're after before comparing prices.
We've been booking live bands and musicians since 1999, and every jazz act on this page covers Birmingham. Travel is built into the quote, the act brings what it needs to be heard properly, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.
The essentials:
- Typical cost: from around £500 for a jazz duo to £2,500 or more for a larger band, depending on line-up and date
- Line-ups from solo pianist or duo through to a five or six-piece jazz band
- Background sets for receptions and dinners, or livelier swing for dancing
- Travel is included in every quote
- Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund
A duo or trio — often piano or guitar with double bass and vocals — suits a drinks reception or a dinner where people want to talk. A quartet or quintet adds drums and a horn such as saxophone or trumpet, giving a fuller sound for a larger room. If you want dancing later, choose an act that lists a swing or party set as well as a background set.
Expect to pay from around £500 for a duo up to £2,500 or more for a larger band. Line-up size matters most, then the length of the performance and the time of year, with busy Saturdays and the Christmas season at the top end. Every quote includes travel, so there are no extra costs added later.
Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio, a song list and client reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the sound and the style well before the day.
Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.
