Jazz Bands in Middlesbrough

Hire live jazz in Middlesbrough

A jazz band suits the parts of an event where people are talking as much as listening. Across Middlesbrough, 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.

Across Middlesbrough, jazz bands are booked for events in and around Stockton-on-Tees, Redcar and Middlesbrough. Venues in the area include Crathorne Hall, Wynyard Hall and Hardwick Hall, Sedgefield, 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 been booking live music since 1999. Every jazz act listed here travels to Middlesbrough 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.

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.