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Illinois Big Bands

Browse and compare 148 professional Illinois Big Bands and Big Bands who will travel to Illinois to perform at your event.

1. Jazz Spectrum Vocal Quartet (3 Reviews)

Location:

Mundelein, Illinois

Pay Range:

$750-$2000 per event

Member Since:

2005

Category:

Big Band Illinois

A very energetic group backed by piano, bass, drums and sax. Much in the style of The Manhattan Transfer, the vocal material pays tribute to some of the most popular groups of the 40’s, like The Pied Pipers and The Modernaires, and the wonderful vocal groups from the 50’s like The Four Freshmen, Crew Cuts and Four Lads. Lambert, Hendricks & Ross are r... more

2. Walter Cartwright's Big Band S... (1 Reviews)

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Pay Range:

$1000-$2800 per event

Member Since:

2003

Category:

Big Band Illinois

Walter Cartwright`s Big Band & Quartet plays a variety of music;jazz,blues,standards,pop,& dance A vocalist is always there with the band. The band members are professional musicians who have formerly played with Duke Ellington,Count Basie,Woody Herman,Ella fitzgerald and countless other famous bands and musicians.All are Chicago based. You can use as m... more

3. Deep Blue Big Band

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Pay Range:

$1000-$4000 per event

Member Since:

2007

Category:

Big Band Illinois

The Deep Blue Big Band is Chicagoland's newest jazz big band. Performing updated arrangements of many of the most popular big band standards, this 8-horn, vocalist, and rhythm section ensemble will bring exciting sounds and swingin' soloists to your public or corporate event, private party, wedding reception, or concert. The ensemble will also present n... more

4. Jay Mau Orchestra

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Pay Range:

$1000-$10000 per event

Member Since:

2009

Category:

Big Band Illinois

The Jay Mau Orchestra is a 10 piece Big Band with 2 singers. We play everything from rock & roll, polkas, ballroom, latin, Music from the 30's to the 60's. We are a union band and are very professional, we dress with tux's for most engagements. We also have 2 singers that are great. We can put on a great USO Show to honor the veterans. We use 3 girl... more

5. Midnight (6 Reviews)

Location:

Tinley Park, Illinois

Pay Range:

$700-$5000 per event

Member Since:

2008

Category:

Cover Band / Big Band Illinois

Midnight is a six peice horn band that has been performing in the Chicago area for years. Each of our musicians plays multiple instruments as well as five vocalists. We have performed at hundreds of corporate and social events, weddings, fests and some of the Chicago area premier clubs and venues. We are your best choice for high quality and musical ... more

6. Melodaires Band (26 Reviews)

Location:

Lake Villa, Illinois

Pay Range:

$300-$3000 per event

Member Since:

2005

Category:

Swing Band / Big Band Illinois

We play a variety of musical styles ranging from Dixieland, big band swing, Latin, country, to light rock & roll. We can even play light classical music before, during, or after the wedding ceremony. The band can vary in size from two to ten pieces, depending on your budget. We also have a fantastic Sinatra style entertainer available who really connect... more

7. Judy Bridges/JazzCats/HappyWan... (15 Reviews)

Location:

Plainfield, Illinois

Pay Range:

$650-$1800 per event

Member Since:

2003

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Illinois

Looking for a fun yet classy band for your wedding or special event? Look no further than Bridges Brass music! Bridges Brass ensembles consist of only high quality, polished,professional musicians! The jazz ensemble, Judy and the JazzCats, has been pleasing clients with its blend of melodic jazz standards, jazz classics and swing. Female vocali... more

8. Greg Rini (6 Reviews)

Location:

Willowbrook, Illinois

Pay Range:

$350-$8000 per event

Member Since:

2006

Category:

Frank Sinatra Tribute Act / Big Band Illinois

Dancing, comedy and strong live vocal recreations of legendary superstars! Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Englebert Humperdink, Tommy James, Franki Valli and lots more! Also Greg is the star along various other costars of Top Hat's "Superstars in Concert" and one of the stars of Top Hat's "Back to the Rat Pack" Be entertained and ... more

9. Mike Knauf Music (1 Reviews)

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Pay Range:

$200-$7500 per event

Member Since:

2009

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Illinois

Are you looking for a jazz duo, trio, quartet or small jazz group? Mike Knauf Music will provide the right group for your event or venue. Our bands bring experience, professionalism and class to every gig they play. How about Irish or German musical entertainment? We have the Nippersink Rogues or Die Musikmeisters. Mike Knauf Music will provide mus... more

10. Rhythm Rockets (1 Reviews)

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Pay Range:

$1000-$3000 per event

Member Since:

2004

Category:

Swing Band / Big Band Illinois

Since 1996, Chicago's Rhythm Rockets have been delivering 100 shows a year of their brand of vintage Rhythm & Blues, with songs influenced by the sax-driven bands of the late 1940's and early 1950's. In keeping with that style of music, the Rhythm Rockets' performances reflect the diversity of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues for which Chicago is famous. From or... more