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Oakland Big Bands

Browse and compare 138 professional Oakland Big Bands and Big Bands who will travel to Oakland to perform at your event.

1. Musician's Warehouse Big Band (1 Reviews)

Location:

San Jose, CA (44 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$700-$7000 per event

Member Since:

2004

Category:

Big Band Oakland

The Musician's Warehouse Big Band, 20 of the South Bay's most talented musicians and vocalists, have been together since 2000 The concert book is composed of original charts from the Louie Bellson, Duke Ellington and other big band libraries all arranged by top name LA and New York arrangers. No other band can boast of such a wide variety of original charts and arrangements that will knock y... more

2. Hale Baskin (31 Reviews)

Location:

San Francisco, CA (14 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$800-$8000 per event

Member Since:

2006

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Oakland

Hale Baskin is endowed with a clear, beautiful voice, a sure sense of swing, and a seemingly innate sense of the nuances of Jazz phrasing. She moves effortlessly from channeling the songbirds of the Glenn Miller and Count Basie Orchestras to classic Ella Fitzgerald-inspired Jazz favorites. Looking to kick the party into high gear? Hale can do that too. Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Tower Of Po... more

3. Silicon Vibe (1 Reviews)

Location:

San Jose, CA (44 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$3000-$8000 per event

Member Since:

2004

Category:

Cover Band / Big Band Oakland

Make your event sizzle with the sounds of Silicon Vibe, a high-energy ensemble bringing you the best in R&B, pop and jazz music. Beautiful ballads and soulful instrumentals will greet you and your guests as you arrive, serenade you while you sip champagne or cocktails or provide sophisticated background music while dining. As your party 'heats up', enjoy Silicon Vibe's upbeat vocals and powerfu... more

4. Hip Affair (1 Reviews)

Location:

San Jose, CA (44 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$2000-$4000 per event

Member Since:

2009

Category:

Cover Band / Big Band Oakland

Hip Affair is an oustanding 7-piece party band from San Jose. The instrumentation is 2 vocalist (1 male/1 female), Guitar, Bass, Drums and Sax. The musicians perform a wide variety of music including Jazz, R&B, Latin and contemporary. The band is the perfect choice for your corporate event, wedding, festival date, or any special occasion. Hip Affair 7 piece can grow to 10 people (add 1 s... more

5. Black Olive Jazz (10 Reviews)

Location:

San Francisco, CA (11 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$300-$10000 per event

Member Since:

2007

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Oakland

Black Olive Jazz plays Standards, Swing, Latin and Blues with a Mediterranean flavor. Classic ambiance for your quiet event, or hot dance music for your party or wedding festivities. Duo, Ensemble, Latin or Big Band. Our CD, Black Magic, has received airplay on the jazz station, KCSM, and sells on CD Baby. Vocalist Kay Andreas (Kostopoulos)is a professional actress who teaches Drama at Stanfo... more

6. Christine Ferrari's Swing Society (8 Reviews)

Location:

Milpitas, CA (30 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$300-$4000 per event

Member Since:

2005

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Oakland

If you are looking for great combo jazz, our combos are the best you'll hear. Please listen to our song clips here on Gigmasters. Our big band is more than the typical big band that emulates Count Basie, Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Frank Sinatra, Stan Kenton, and other 30's and 40's artists, this big band also performs the latest in big band jazz and swing ensemble charts by currentl... more

7. Melvin & Mellotones (10 Reviews)

Location:

Richmond, CA (11 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$500-$5200 per event

Member Since:

2005

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Oakland

COME GROOVE WITH US !!! JAZZ QUARTET with VOCALIST. Many Jazz styles to fit your groove. Presentin Blues, Swing, Be-Bop, Latin Jazz, and Smooth. Melvin & The Mellotones are available for Club Dates, Private Parties, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, and etc. MUSIC FOR ALL PEOPLE !!!!! ... more

8. Jazz By Design (2 Reviews)

Location:

San Jose, CA (44 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$600-$1400 per event

Member Since:

2005

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Oakland

Enjoy the sounds of Jazz and Latin music standards with Jazz By Design. Their music creates a welcoming and intimate atmosphere in which to greet your guests and enjoy your event.?This group is popular with wedding clients, corporate event planners, wineries, and art & wine festivals. The group also performs for Jazz Cruise clients and Clubs. Jazz By Design is very popular as a jazz trio. Bu... more

9. CORCOVADO (3 Reviews)

Location:

San Francisco, CA (12 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$500-$5000 per event

Member Since:

2007

Category:

Latin Band / Big Band Oakland

CORCOVADO is a Latin Band that plays a wide variety of Latin Rhythms: Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Cha-Cha, Boleros,, LatinRock, Latin Jazz, Brazilian (Samba, Bossa, Baiao); as well as Jazz, R&B/Motown and Pop. From Duo, Trio to Larger ensemble with horn section and vocalists. CORCOVADO plays music for listening and dancing and is available for events and private parties.... more

10. Santa Cruz Ensembles (1 Reviews)

Location:

Scotts Valley, CA (52 mi. from Oakland)

Pay Range:

$400-$4000 per job

Member Since:

2001

Category:

Jazz Band / Big Band Oakland

Santa Cruz Ensembles Music for Any Occasion; Santa Cruz Ensembles, under the musical direction of Gino Raugi, specializes in matching the perfect professional musical ensemble with your special event, from cocktails to a dinner-dance, ceremony to reception, or even an intimate dinner for two! We have developed a reputation for providing reliable, top notch professional musicians for every type... more