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Tips For Online Booking Of Vancouver Jazz Bands

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

1. Listen to audio and watch video of as many Vancouver jazz groups as you can. Jazz bands in Vancouver are plentiful on Gigmasters, and the typical Vancouver jazz trio, Vancouver jazz quartet, or Vancouver 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 Vancouver jazz ensemble have left useful feedback about their experiences. Also keep in mind, a full jazz Band in Vancouver 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 Vancouver jazz band might need to be booked 12 to 18 months in advance.

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

5. Follow up with your Vancouver 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. Quintessential Jazz Band

(5 Reviews)

Location:: Vancouver, BC
Pay Range:: $750-$2500 per event
Member Since:: 2007
Category:: Jazz Band Vancouver

Quintessential is a versatile jazz quintet based in Vancouver, Canada that plays a wide range of jazz with a fresh modern sound. Quintessential can add class to your event with soft live jazz that sets the perfect mood for receptions, dinners, and networking functions. We can also kick things up with upbeat tunes that are great for dancing, socializing and having fun. Quintessential is also a s... more

2. Lust Life Jazz Band

(4 Reviews)

Location:: Victoria, BC (58 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $600-$3600 per event
Member Since:: 2006
Category:: Jazz Band Vancouver

Lust Life has been a staple of the Canadian music community over the past decade.This band of professional musicians prides itself on making your evening fun and memorable by playing the perfect music selections for your occasion. Whether it is a private party, wedding reception or corporate function, Lust Life is able to play anything from soft jazz for background music to groovin' R&B, Jump Blue... more

3. Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra

Location:: Bellingham, WA (45 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $1800-$4000 per event
Member Since:: 2009
Category:: Swing Band / Jazz Band Vancouver

The Northern Lights Jazz Orchestra plays the music of the swing era in concert and at dances in Northwest Washington. Formed by saxophonist Paul Sorensen, the NLJO has recently been busy performing with Arthur Alder in his tribute concerts of Frank Sinatra all-time favorites. We also feature Cheryl Jewell as vocalist with the band. Our style is much like the famous Les Brown band with our own in... more

4. Lynn Peterson And The Phatt Kattz

(2 Reviews)

Location:: Port Angeles, WA (85 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $500-$3500 per event
Member Since:: 2008
Category:: Jazz Band Vancouver

Lynn Peterson and The Phatt Kattz provide a ecclectic mix of swing/jazz with a bit of big band thrown in the mix. The "basic" group consists of vocalist Lynn Peterson, keyboards and bass guitar. Need more to mix, we add fellow Phatt Kattz players, drums, horns, percussions, up to six members depending on what the gig calls for. If you like west coast swing, samba and other latin styles, fox trot,... more

5. Jenny Davis Jazz

(4 Reviews)

Location:: Seattle, WA (84 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $500-$2500 per event
Member Since:: 2007
Category:: Jazz Band Vancouver

Jenny Davis is an authentic jazz vocalist delivering elegant jazz, lively swing, and straight ahead romantic melodies of classic jazz standards. She has been labeled by critics as: "A welcome addition to the history of jazz vocalists." Constance Tucker, All About Jazz Jenny has recorded two commercially released CDs, and brings over fifteen years professional experience to the bandstand. A... more

6. Black Lab Trio

(27 Reviews)

Location:: Seattle, WA (114 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $900-$3400 per event
Member Since:: 2004
Category:: Jazz Band Vancouver

Tasteful classic jazz and standards done with elegance, heart and soul; melodic and tasteful classic American music that has stood the test of time. Sweet and swinging vocals, guitar and upright bass. Quartet and quintet with drums/percussion and trumpet also available too. ... more

7. Our House Jazz

(21 Reviews)

Location:: Seattle, WA (115 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $550-$3000 per event
Member Since:: 1998
Category:: Jazz Band Vancouver

OUR HOUSE JAZZ is live jazz, an American art form. Jazz is a word which evokes any number of meanings to people: the smooth sounds of Paul Desmond, the sugar and spice of Ella Fitzgerald and Louie Armstrong, or the hard bop of Charlie Parker. Included are the salsa rhythms of Tito Puente and the frenetic harmonies of Charles Mingus or Thelonius Monk. Our House Jazz will tastefully supply th... more

8. Dennis Moss

(1 Reviews)

Location:: Seattle, WA (113 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $300-$3000 per event
Member Since:: 2009
Category:: Jazz Band Vancouver

If you'd like some tastefully-played jazz and Brazilian music to set the right mood for your event, restaurant, etc., then look no further! Dennis Moss is a jazz guitarist/bandleader serving the Pacific Northwest and beyond. He performs regularly at corporate events, weddings, private parties, lounges, wine bars, restaurants and festivals. He has performed in venues such as McCaw Hall at Seattle C... more

9. Half-Pack LIVE!!!

(23 Reviews)

Location:: Seattle, WA (119 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $1500-$15000 per event
Member Since:: 2007
Category:: Swing Band / Jazz Band Vancouver

FUN, FUN, FUN!!! If you want more than just fantastic musicianship, all your favorite songs and exceptional versatility for your event entertainment, Half Pack LIVE!!! is your answer. Sure, the pedigreed band is comprised of a "who's who" of Northwest musicians, and of course they play the very same arrangements you immediately recognize as your favorites, but when you add the pure entertainment ... more

10. Steve Rice Group

(5 Reviews)

Location:: Seattle, WA (113 mi. from Vancouver)
Pay Range:: $600-$3600 per event
Member Since:: 2008
Category:: Variety Band / Jazz Band Vancouver

The Steve Rice Group is a perfect choice to add an elegant international atmosphere to your event. What flavor are you looking to add to your party? -- French Cafe' Accordion? -- Romantic Italian Background? -- German Biergarden Polkas? -- Swinging Gypsy Jazz? -- Klezmer, Horas and Israeli Dances? – Lively TexMex polkas? – Romantic Latin Boleros, Bossa-Nova, Salsa, Tango? - Pianist/ Accordioni... more

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Please note these Jazz Bands will also travel to Richmond, New Westminster, Delta, Port Moody, Bowen Island, Lions Bay, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Point Roberts, Surrey, Granthams Landing, Gibsons, White Rock, Milner, Blaine, Port Mellon, Galiano, Britannia Beach, Langley, Roberts Creek, Maple Ridge, Mayne, Custer, Saturna, Thetis Island, Sechelt, Gabriola, Garibaldi Highlands, Pender Island