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Jazz Bands in Lancaster

Hire live jazz in Lancaster

Live jazz changes the feel of a room without taking it over. In Lancaster, jazz bands are booked for wedding drinks receptions, corporate dinners, awards evenings, garden parties and milestone celebrations — anywhere the music needs to sound polished and relaxed, with the option to lift the tempo once the evening gets going.

Lancaster has a wide choice of places to hold an event, from Lancaster Town Hall and Town Head Estate to The Storey. Our jazz acts travel to towns across the county, including Morecambe, Lancaster and the Lune Valley, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice of band.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live musicians with events of every size. The jazz acts listed here all travel to Lancaster, include their travel in the price, and arrive with their own sound set-up where the room needs it. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in a few seconds.

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

Room size and the kind of event decide most of it. A trio suits most receptions and dinners comfortably. A five or six-piece, with horns and drums, is the better choice for a large function room or a crowd that wants to dance. If you're unsure, tell us the venue and guest numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

A duo or trio for a reception typically costs from around £500, while a five or six-piece band for a full evening can reach £2,500 or more. The date and the number of sets also make a difference. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

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.

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Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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From £495

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Gentlemen of the Road

A vintage 20's - 40's style swing band that will blow your socks off with their unique arrangements of modern tracks

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From £1,985

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Badass Brass

A Funky New Orleans Style Brass Band Playing Modern Covers & Classics.

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From £1,700

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Speakeasies

"Post Modern Jukebox" styled modern era tunes with a vintage twist plus classic party bangers to fill that dance floor.

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From £1,635

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Vipers Swing

The Smoothest Sounds | Female Vocals | Sax

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From £999

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Martinis

Wedding & Function Bands Don't Come Better Than This. All Genres, Male & Female Vocals, They Have It All.

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From £2,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Jazz works particularly well for wedding drinks receptions, corporate dinners, awards evenings, garden parties and milestone celebrations — anywhere you want live music that adds atmosphere without stopping conversation. Many acts can also play a livelier swing set later for dancing.

Yes. Most jazz acts are used to playing at a volume that lets guests talk comfortably, especially duos and trios. Tell the band the room and the purpose of each set, and they'll pitch the volume and repertoire to suit.

A trio is usually piano or guitar, double bass and vocals or a lead instrument — ideal for receptions and dinners. A quartet or quintet adds drums and often saxophone or trumpet for a fuller sound, and a larger band gives you the energy for a dance floor.

A duo or trio needs very little: a small corner of the room and, in some cases, a single power socket. Larger bands with drums and amplification need more floor space and power nearby, so it's worth checking with your venue in Lancaster before booking.

From around £500 for a jazz duo to £2,500 or more for a larger band. The line-up, how long they play and the date make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Yes. Each act lists its repertoire, and most are happy to learn a special request with enough notice. If you have a style in mind — standards, gypsy jazz, bossa nova or swing — choose an act that specialises in it.

Reviews

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“Thanks again guys! We weren’t sure at first whether to hire a band but we were so pleased with our decision. You really helped create the atmosphere we were looking for. We’d definitely look to book you again in future”

(5)

“Dear Mike, I know I thanked you on the night but just wanted to do so again in the cold light of day. You and your band were fantastic, not just brilliant at the music but also lovely, helpful and a total pleasure to work with.
Thank you so much and please pass my thanks on to your team.
My Mother literally had the party of her life and you were a big part of that.... you were exceptional.”

(5)

“Joe has played for us 5 times now and never fails to disappoint. He adds a fun & classy atmosphere to our bar every time he plays and our customers come down especially to see him play. Would highly recommend!”

(5)

“Many thanks Irving for finding such a brilliant band for us. The music really livened up the hall and everyone enjoyed the music. Despite the weather and having to move the event indoors, the band sounded wonderful in the great hall at Trinity Hall. It was a very memorable evening.”

(5)

“From start to finish the communication from Irving (HireABand) and Max (Badass Brass) have been excellent. On the lead up to the big day Max was very helpful and patient and teh performance itself went down a storm. I would highly recommend both to anyone in the future.”

(5)

“Bravo to Marcus who played at our recent Cocktail Party in Edinburgh. He arrived before we did, set up without fuss and played a selection of his repertoire throughout the course of the evening - fantastic. Our guests loved him and he was gracious enough to play a specific song that one of our guests wanted to sing for us. I would highly recommend him and Hireaband - a great service. Thanks again for making our night special.”

Local Venues in Lancaster

Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park

Ashton Memorial, Williamson Park

Lancaster's own 'Taj Mahal of the North', an Edwardian domed folly in Williamson Park with views across the city and the bay.

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Lancaster Town Hall

Lancaster Town Hall

Hire a live band for Lancaster Town Hall, an Edwardian civic venue with a sprung dance floor and a stage built for live music.

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Lancaster House Hotel

Lancaster House Hotel

A modern hotel just south of Lancaster at Ellel, with function space built for a full wedding day.

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The Storey

The Storey

A converted Victorian building in the middle of Lancaster, now a creative and events space for a city-centre wedding.

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The Borough

The Borough

A well-loved gastropub in the middle of Lancaster, with a relaxed room built for a smaller, informal celebration.

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Forrest Hills

Forrest Hills

An eco-friendly countryside venue at Ellel, just south of Lancaster, with flexible ceremony and reception space.

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Wennington Hall

Wennington Hall

A country house in manicured grounds at Wennington, between the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.

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Town Head Estate

Town Head Estate

A flexible estate just over the Lancaster border, with an Old Barn set up for a rustic wedding.

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The Out Barn

The Out Barn

A family-owned barn venue set within 360 acres of private estate near Lancaster.

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