Oakland, CA Jazz Bands

The Turnaround plays jazz standards, ballads, bebop and bossa nova. We are a professional ensemble featuring piano, upright bass, jazz drums as well as tenor saxophone and/or vocals, and are available as a trio, quartet...

San Francisco Bay Area jazz band leader and vocalist Tiffany Austin appeared suddenly on the national scene in 2015 with the release of "Nothing But Soul", one of the decade's most widely hailed debut albums. The fact th...

Are you ready to take your event to the next level? Look no further than the incredible, toe-tapping sounds of Stratify! Based in the vibrant city of Fremont, CA, this contemporary jazz band is here to make your special...

Best of the Bash 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, with nearly 100 5-star reviews from happy clients!! Experience the soulful sounds of Bay Area Jazz & Soul at your next event!! With over 15 years in the music industry,...

Garuda Blue is the hip and premier jazz and party band of the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in authentic, high-quality jazz and party music for weddings, corporate functions, events, etc. Composed of the finest yo...

Slinky Thing has been playing the music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagen to enthusiastic and appreciative fans since 2009. We play at clubs, festivals and especially private events, and have our own p.a. and soundman. Our...

Medicine Ball Music represents one of the most exciting and eclectic ensembles performing in the Bay Area with all star entertainers from around the world assembled by founder and bandleader David Sturdevant. Known for...

Byrds of a Feather are the epitome of the JazzReggae experience. We are also experts at Soul, R &B, Blues and straight ahead Jazz. The band consists of Bass, Drums, Guitar and/or Keyboards led by Alto Saxophone male voca...

"Trio Paz embodies the essence of what is great about live music" Trio Paz is an infectious musical mix of Flamenco Rumba, Latin, and Brazilian, intricately and virtuosically crafted into the perfect blend of deliciou...

Jean-Paul Buongiorno is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most soulful and eclectic guitarists. His passion for music spans many genres including Flamenco, Brazilian, Latin, Blues, Funk, Jazz, Reggae and Classical,...

Now that I am retired from CITY COLLEGE OF SAN FRANCISCO after teaching Jazz Studies for 30 years, and a total of 45 years, I am continuing to embark upon my career of Performing, Recording, Writing and Traveling. DAVID...

Veteran Bay Area musician Michael Smolens has the experience and artistry to make your event truly memorable. Whether alone at his piano or performing with one of his seven different ensembles, his music inspires. You...

Gage and Gold is the Bay Area's chic, award-winning jazz and private event group. Our expanding band, beginning with duo Jackie Gage & Kevin Goldberg, refreshes jazz standards and classy covers with a modern twist. Our...

Nova Jazz is a first rate, professional ensemble with over 40 years of collective experience playing San Francisco's top venues for jazz as well as private events, corporate parties and weddings. Nova Jazz can be custo...

Thanks for your interest in hiring Sara & Swingtime! We can be anywhere from just Sara solo on piano and vocals up to a six-piece band. We specialize in the popular songs of the 20s and 30s - early jazz, blues and swing....

Echo Beach is an instrumental jazz band hailing from the vibrant music scene of San Francisco. Since their original formation in the '90s, this versatile ensemble has graced stages at events and festivals from Carmel to...

Fake Melody tears up the local San Francisco scene with a mix of swing, bebop and blues. Sometimes they even sing! They favor hip tunes and take audiences on a journey through the great American songbook, while adding so...

HIPSTERIA is a professional, upscale, fun and versatile jazz band. The perfect band for your next corporate event, house party, Great Gatsby Party, holiday celebration, restaurant, wedding, or special event. We are fl...

Grammy nominated, The A List is comprised of top, professional Bay Area musicians, and is available for private parties, corporate events, concerts, festivals and clubs. The A List Jazz provides a range of services fr...

Paula Marengo, who was a two-time finalist in the Eurovision Contests, in Spain and Switzerland, is known for her versatile and elegant repertoire, which includes various styles such as Swing, Bossa nova, Chanson Françai...

The Jazz Beaus have been playing together for about two years, but the members have all been playing the music we love for much longer than that. All together, we have about 150 years of experience in this band. It's bee...

Parlor Tricks is the world's first and foremost industrial ragtime band, a hot-music quartet led with sultry vocals, resonator guitar, upright bass and horn or drums. The music is a mix of swing, jazz standards, vaudevil...

THE GUMBO BAND: A BRASS BAND FOR THE AGES THE OLDEST WEST COAST / AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS / MARDI GRAS / MARCHING BAND IN THE USA Before the nineteenth century many American Funerals included Brass bands. Availab...

Raquel has been hired by wedding and corporate clients from France, England, Greece, and all over the United States as far as North Carolina, Florida, New York and more. Some of her clients: Apple, Adobe, Macy's, Merced...

Hella Fitzgerald: from Bebop to Hip Hop! We are a deluxe party band collective based in Northern & Southern California, specializing in vintage jazz and jive blues, classic soul, funk, R&B, 90's and contemporary songs. W...