Jazz Bands in Cardiff
Book a jazz band in Cardiff
Jazz is one of the most flexible kinds of live music you can book. In Cardiff it works as background for a wedding breakfast or networking reception, a set for a long dinner or an evening of swing and jump jive, and the line-up can be shaped around the event rather than the other way round.
Across Cardiff, jazz bands are booked for events in and around Newport, Penarth and Cardiff Bay. Venues in the area include De Courceys Manor, Miskin Manor and Coed-y-Mwstwr, among many others — each with its own spaces, from reception rooms to larger function suites.
Within jazz there's a real choice of style: classic standards and crooner material, swinging trad, gypsy jazz, bossa nova, or contemporary jazz versions of songs your guests will recognise. Most acts show their style clearly in their videos, so a few minutes of listening goes a long way.
Hireaband has booked live music for events since 1999. Each jazz band on this page travels to Cardiff as standard, travel is always included in the quote, and the instant quote button will show you prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.
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.
Most jazz bookings fall between about £500 and £2,500. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by how long they play and the date — a Saturday in summer or December costs more than a weekday. Travel is included in the quote you receive, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.
Every act's page has video and audio of the musicians who would actually play, along with their repertoire and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.
Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.
