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Jazz Bands in North Yorkshire

Live jazz for events in North Yorkshire

Live jazz changes the feel of a room without taking it over. In North Yorkshire, 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.

Across North Yorkshire, jazz bands are booked for events in and around Harrogate, Scarborough and Whitby. Venues in the area include Crayke Manor, Raven Hall and Sandburn Hall, among many others — each with its own spaces, from reception rooms to larger function suites.

Jazz covers a lot of ground. Some acts specialise in Great American Songbook standards, others in gypsy jazz, New Orleans trad, Latin and bossa nova, or modern soul-jazz arrangements of pop songs. Listening to a few will quickly tell you which sound fits your event.

Hireaband has booked live music for events since 1999. Each jazz band on this page travels to North Yorkshire 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

Think about when the music will play. Background jazz during drinks or a meal works best with a smaller, acoustic line-up at a gentle volume. A later set for dancing needs more weight, so a quartet or quintet with drums and horns makes more sense. Some events book one act to cover both.

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.

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.

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

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 North Yorkshire 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

(5)

“The Cannonballs are a highly professional, talented, and affordable option for those of us where the budget needs to be that little bit lower than that of a larger function band. On the night we used 3 of the musicians - but the sound, experience and impact created by these three gents was far from small. Charismatic, flexible and just brilliant musicians who made the event memorably good. The feedback from those who came along to the event was phenomenal. I cannot recommend them enough, and I’m looking forward to working with them again as soon as possible.”

(5)

“I'm just writing to you and the rest of the band on behalf of all my family and friends to say a massive thank you for the most amazing night we've had in a long while! People had travelled from quite a distance to come to the party and they were not let down - the atmosphere was electric and that's all thanks to you guys! It will not be forgotten in a hurry! We couldn't have asked for a more perfect night! Thanks again!”

(5)

“Dear Hireaband - Thank you so much for organising the Smooth Jazz Duo to play at a surprise birthday party on Saturday in Overton Hall. They were brilliant, and provided just the right kind of musical atmosphere for our celebration. They were really helpful when I discussed the timings and playlist etc and they greeted James with the best rendering of 'Happy Birthday To You' he's ever had when he walked in. I would recommend them on every count. Thank you again.”

(5)

“Thank you so much for joining us at Ellenor’s Midsummer Night’s Ball on Saturday 9 June in the grounds of St Clere, Sevenoaks. Harlem Shuffle performance was fantastic, it was great seeing so many guests getting up and dancing the night away. We have had so much wonderful feedback from both our guests and staff about your performance, so thank you for your hard work!”

(5)

“Before the event Dave did everything possible to work with us and make sure that it all went without a hitch, which was much appreciated. He and the rest of his group were friendly and professional throughout, and our guests loved seeing the joy they so clearly get from what they do. We hadn’t tried jazz at our hotel before, but it went down really well and we received lots of great feedback.”

(5)

“Gentlemen of the Road provided an excellent performance at our Annual Dinner. We have a mixed group of professionals attending but the band appealed to all there. The preparation in advance was very smooth from our perspective and having used Pete's service before, I could depend on their reliability on the night.”

Local Venues in North Yorkshire

Sandburn Hall

Sandburn Hall

Sandburn Hall at Flaxton gives you 1,000 acres of lakes and woodland just outside York, an oak-framed Grand Hall, and the place to yourselves.

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Danby Castle

Danby Castle

High above the Esk Valley near Whitby, Danby Castle pairs a 14th-century court room with a restored barn and one of the best views in the Moors.

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Crayke Manor

Crayke Manor

Crayke Manor is an ivy-clad house in private meadows near York, hired for days rather than hours so you can build the wedding entirely your own way.

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Howard Court

Howard Court

Howard Court sits in 22 acres at Great Ayton with Roseberry Topping on the skyline, two warm barns, a heated courtyard and the run of the place.

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Howsham Hall

Howsham Hall

Howsham Hall is a Grade I Jacobean house in its own valley near Malton, restored with real flair and let exclusively for weddings and long weekends.

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Middleton Lodge

Middleton Lodge

Middleton Lodge near Richmond offers a Georgian house, walled gardens by Tom Stuart-Smith and food grown on the estate, all of it yours for the day.

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Swinton Park

Swinton Park

A turreted castle hotel above Masham, with 42 bedrooms, a deer park and 20,000 acres of Yorkshire behind it. Few settings in the Dales come close.

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Hornington Manor

Hornington Manor

A Georgian manor and two restored barns on a working farm near Bolton Percy, with 300 acres of North Yorkshire around it and beds for 60 guests.

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Raven Hall

Raven Hall

Raven Hall stands 600 feet above Robin Hood's Bay near Scarborough, with terraced gardens, 55 bedrooms and a view no other Yorkshire venue can match.

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