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Tips For Online Booking Of Chicago Jazz Bands

Hiring the right jazz band in Chicago can be challenging, but Gigmasters makes it fun and easy! Here are five helpful tips for planning the perfect Chicago jazz music for your special event:

1. Listen to audio and watch video of as many Chicago jazz groups as you can. Jazz bands in Chicago are plentiful on Gigmasters, and the typical Chicago jazz trio, Chicago jazz quartet, or Chicago jazz combo all have multiple audio and video samples available on their Gigmasters press kits.

2. Thoroughly read client feedback. Many Gigmasters clients who have hired a Chicago jazz ensemble have left useful feedback about their experiences. Also keep in mind, a full jazz Band in Chicago might be larger than what you'd like, but often times a jazz band can reduce the size of its ensemble in order to suit your budget.

3. Book early. A great Chicago Illinois jazz band might need to be booked 12 to 18 months in advance.

4. Get a contract and read it carefully. Most professional Chicago IL jazz bands will also require a deposit in order to secure them.

5. Follow up with your Chicago jazz band as often as you need to. Don't be shy about making sure your band knows exactly what type of live jazz music you want!

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1. BMR4

(22 Reviews)

Location:: Chicago, IL
Pay Range:: $500-$1500 per event
Member Since:: 2004
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

The BMR4 is an accomplished Chicago jazz quartet that features some of the best players in the city including members of the Buddy Guy, Lonnie Brooks, and Patricia Barber bands. Current venues that the group are playing include Andy's Jazz Club, Shaw's Crabhouse, Pops For Champagne, Pete Millers (all locations), Navy Pier, United Center (Chicago Bulls), and official City of Chicago events/function... more

2. Judy Bridges/JazzCats/HappyWan...

(15 Reviews)

Location:: Plainfield, IL (34 mi. from Chicago)
Pay Range:: $650-$1800 per event
Member Since:: 2003
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

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 vocalist sings those smooth jazz standards plus bea... more

3. Matt Nelson Trio

(28 Reviews)

Location:: Chicago, IL
Pay Range:: $100-$3000 per event
Member Since:: 2005
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

The MATT NELSON TRIO is a diverse jazz trio with an impeccable reputation for providing quality live entertainment. Available for Corporate Events, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties, and more. We want to help make your event the best it can possibly be! Looking for a larger group? Vocals, Saxophone, Trumpet, and Guitar can be added to the lineup courtesy of some of Chi... more

4. Mike Knauf Music

(1 Reviews)

Location:: Chicago, IL
Pay Range:: $200-$7500 per event
Member Since:: 2009
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

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 music to suit your event. We play for private e... more

5. Cecile Savage Duo/trio Or Quar...

(3 Reviews)

Location:: Chicago, IL
Pay Range:: $350-$5000 per event
Member Since:: 2008
Category:: Jazz Trio / Jazz Band Chicago

I am an upright bassist and singer. As I am a French woman, I also sing some French songs. My group, depending on the venue, goes from a duo to a quartet or quintet. We play clubs dates, private parties, corporate events and festivals. The group lends itself to a mellow, quieting and relaxing atmosphere, performing jazz stabdards with French and Brazilian overtones. We have played in the Chicag... more

6. Latin Inspiration

(1 Reviews)

Location:: Chicago, IL
Pay Range:: $1000-$10000 per event
Member Since:: 2008
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

Latin Inspiration is considered to be one of Chicago's finest in Modern Latin Jazz and Afro Cuban Music. The Band has an extensive career performing for the City Of Chicago and abroad. Considered to be one of the most solicited bands in the city, they recently performed for the Jazz Institute Winter Jazz Fair, Chicago Summer Dance, Evanston Art Festival, Palmer Square Art Festival, Northern Trust ... more

7. H & O Jazz

(4 Reviews)

Location:: Elmhurst, IL (14 mi. from Chicago)
Pay Range:: $450-$2400 per event
Member Since:: 2004
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

H&O Jazz, can be augmented to fit the needs of the occasion and client, adding saxophone, guitar, or female vocalist. Past clients include: The City of Chicago, Pepsi, Elmhurst Art Museum, Navy Pier Entertainment, Quaker Oats, Cog Hill C.C., Harry Carrys, Sears, Corporate Productions, and many, many more, plus numberous wedding receptions and private parties/special events, as well as shows for co... more

8. Jesse Palter Quartet

Location:: Chicago, IL
Pay Range:: $500-$6000 per event
Member Since:: 2008
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

At 23 years old, through both training and pure instinct, Jesse has grown into one of the most accomplished and dynamic vocalists (and composers) in the jazz and overall music scenes. Her voice is a flexible, facile instrument wielded by an ambitious and visionary player; it can be sweet or salty, polished or raw, wide in range and broad in stylistic scope, channeling and combining influences such... more

9. Rankinfyle

Location:: Chicago, IL
Pay Range:: $250-$10000 per event
Member Since:: 2007
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

Rankinfyle is one of the most versatile bands around. Genres include; traditional jazz, smooth jazz, R&B, Pop and Motown. The band leader(Tony Rankin) has performed with many A-team artist that perform with national artist such as George Benson, Destiny's Child, Boz Skaggs, The Staple Singers and more. In addition, Tony Rankin has scored televison commercials for Pizza Hut and other major busines... more

10. Westchester Jazz Group, Peter ...

(27 Reviews)

Location:: Westchester, IL (11 mi. from Chicago)
Pay Range:: $300-$5000 per event
Member Since:: 2004
Category:: Jazz Band Chicago

Ready for an exciting experience? Make your special event memorable with one of Chicagolands premier musical groups. The core group is guitar/vocals, piano and bass and can be expanded to a larger group by adding drums, sax or trumpet, whatever you need. The Peter Tye Group has been performing for corporate events, weddings, anniversaries, fund raisers and more and has been wowing audiences with ... more

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Please note these Jazz Bands will also travel to Cicero, Berwyn, Oak Park, Forest Park, Hines, Lyons, Riverside, Brookfield, Maywood, River Forest, Summit Argo, Carol Stream, La Grange Park, Bellwood, Bedford Park, Melrose Park, Westchester, Burbank, Bridgeview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Hometown, La Grange, River Grove, Stone Park, Western Springs, Berkeley, Franklin Park, Justice, Norridge