The best jazz bands in Brisbane
50 jazz bands are listed in Brisbane on bookentertainment.com.au. Shortlist the ones you like and send a single enquiry to get written quotes back.
Brisbane jazz bands to consider
Ordered by how much detail each act has published - biography, line-up, repertoire and guide price - not by any rating or ranking of their performance.
What you will find in Brisbane
The Brisbane listing breaks down as 50 jazz bands .
What Brisbane jazz bands actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 39 published Brisbane set lists. It is a useful read on what a local crowd expects, and a starting point for the songs you do and do not want on the night.
| Song | Acts listing it |
|---|---|
| Fly Me To The Moon | 20 |
| All Of Me | 18 |
| Cry Me A River | 17 |
| Sway | 13 |
| Autumn Leaves | 12 |
| Dont Get Around Much Anymore | 12 |
| Summertime | 12 |
| Lullaby Of Birdland | 12 |
| Bye Bye Blackbird | 12 |
| Cheek To Cheek | 11 |
| Moondance | 11 |
| Night And Day | 11 |
What size jazz band do you need?
Line-up size is the single biggest driver of cost, and of how much room you need. Across Brisbane acts that state a size, the most common is 5 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 6 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 4 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 2 |
| 7 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 1 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 1 |
Insurance and checks among Brisbane jazz bands
Of the 50 jazz bands listed in Brisbane, 6 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking jazz bands in Brisbane
How many jazz bands can I choose from in Brisbane?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 50 jazz bands in and around Brisbane. You can shortlist as many as you like and send one enquiry to all of them at once, rather than contacting each act separately.
How far in advance should I book a jazz band in Brisbane?
Popular dates go first, so for a Saturday in peak season the earlier the better. If your date is close, it is still worth enquiring: availability changes, and sending one enquiry to several acts is the fastest way to find who is free.
What do I get back after enquiring?
A written quote from each act you shortlisted, so you can compare what is included side by side rather than piecing it together from separate phone calls. Enquiring is free and there is no obligation to book.