Jazz Bands in London
Jazz bands and musicians in London
A jazz band suits the parts of an event where people are talking as much as listening. Across London, 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.
London has a wide choice of places to hold an event, from Eltham Palace and St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London to Syon House at Syon Park. Our jazz acts travel to towns across the county, including the City, Richmond and Westminster, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice of band.
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.
Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every jazz act listed here travels to London as standard, brings its own sound equipment where it's needed, and the quote you receive includes travel — use the instant quote button on this page to check pricing and availability for your date.
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.
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.
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.
The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.
