The best jazz bands in Sydney
49 jazz bands are listed in Sydney on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $600, with a midpoint near $1,000. Shortlist the ones you like and send a single enquiry to get written quotes back.
How much does a jazz band cost in Sydney?
Across 8 Sydney jazz bands that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $1,000. A quarter are listed below $600, and a quarter above $1,500. The full published range runs from $300 to $2,200.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $600 |
| Middle of the market | $1,000 |
| Upper quarter | $1,500 |
Sydney 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 Sydney
The Sydney listing breaks down as 49 jazz bands .
What Sydney jazz bands actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 27 published Sydney 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 | 13 |
| Night And Day | 10 |
| Autumn Leaves | 9 |
| Cheek To Cheek | 9 |
| My Funny Valentine | 9 |
| All Of Me | 8 |
| Bye Bye Blackbird | 7 |
| It Had To Be You | 7 |
| Ive Got You Under My Skin | 7 |
| Summertime | 7 |
| Blame It On The Boogie | 7 |
| My Baby Just Cares For Me | 6 |
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 Sydney acts that state a size, the most common is 6 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 5 |
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 4 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 2 |
| 10 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 2 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 1 |
Insurance and checks among Sydney jazz bands
Of the 49 jazz bands listed in Sydney, 8 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking jazz bands in Sydney
How much does a jazz band cost in Sydney?
Across the 8 Sydney jazz bands that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $1000 with a quarter listed below $600 and a quarter above $1500. Published figures range from $300 to $2200. These are indicative starting points set by each act, not quotes: the final figure depends on your date, how long you need them, the line-up size and travel.
How many jazz bands can I choose from in Sydney?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 49 jazz bands in and around Sydney. 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 Sydney?
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.