Jazz Bands in Wiltshire

Jazz bands and musicians in Wiltshire

Jazz is one of the most flexible kinds of live music you can book. In Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire, jazz bands are booked for events in and around Salisbury, Marlborough and Swindon. Venues in the area include Ashley Wood Farm, Winkworth Farm and Bowood House & Gardens, among many others — each with its own spaces, from reception rooms to larger function suites.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live musicians with events of every size. The jazz acts listed here all travel to Wiltshire, 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

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.

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.