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—jazz trios, quartets & quintets—for your party, wedding, concert or restaurant

NYC jazz bands for hire.
My quartet performing for a corporate event at Gotham Hall (photo courtesy of Natural Expressions).

Are you tired of searching directory sites advertising semi-pro wedding bands that call themselves jazz bands? I offer something much better: real, working New York jazz bands comprised of some of the most highly regarded jazz musicians in the world. And to make things simple, I’ve organized this site to make it easy for you find the perfect band for your specific needs:

Tips for choosing a jazz band

Vibraphonist playing in a jazz band in New York City
My vibraphonist performing for a private party at Bryant Park Grill.
1.
Treat the claims of the national directories skeptically.
2.
Deal directly with the bandleader.
3.
View videos of the band(s).
4.
Read reviews by former clients.
5.
View photos and descriptions of previous performances.

Deal directly with the bandleader

Drummer in a NYC jazz band.
My trio performing for a wedding at 583 Park Avenue.

My name is Chuck Braman and I’m a jazz drummer-bandleader with nearly thirty years of experience in New York. I lead real working bands, each with its own unique personnel, style and repertoire. Members of my groups are world-class jazz musicians who have performed, toured or recorded with a who’s who of music. If you are planning a party or a wedding, choosing us will provide a sophisticated New York City experience that your guests will long remember. If you are looking for a great jazz band for your restaurant, jazz club or concert series, my bands are among the very best that New York has to offer.

View videos of my bands

(In addition to the three bands below, you can find many more videos of many more of my jazz trios, quartets, and quintets here.)

Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet “Step Lightly”
Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet “Hi-Heel Sneakers”
Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet “Punjab”
Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet “São Paulo”
Trumpet-Saxophone Quintet “Pat ’n Chat”
Guitar Trio/Quartet “Nice ’n Easy”
Guitar Trio/Quartet “Nice ’n Easy”
Vocal Quartet 1 “I Can't Give You Anything But Love”
Vocal Quartet 1 “At Last”
Vocal Quartet 1 “They Can’t Take That Away From Me”

Read verified reviews

You can click here to visit our review page, which has all 79 of our verified reviews on third-party websites, complete and unedited, from Google, Yelp, The Better Business Bureau, The Knot, Wedding Wire, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Some prospective clients I speak with express skepticism that all of our reviews could be five stars (with the exception of LinkedIn Recommendations, which don’t have stars), but, in full honesty, we have not yet received less; this can be verified by visiting these sites directly.

Following the review-site icons below are my two of my favorite verified reviews; below those is a collection of informal thank-you notes from my clients.

Better Business Bureau five-star rating
Yelp five-star ratingThe Knot five-star ratingWedding Wire five-star rating
Jazz Quartet performing at private party
My quintet performing for a party at Maritime Parc.
five star review

For the past five years I have hosted a holiday party for approximately 220 guests. I have had many bands and DJ’s. No one has ever been asked to play for another party except for Chuck.

Dreading looking for yet another band I started to surf the Internet and found New York Jazz Bands. I liked what I heard and decided to give Chuck I call... the best decision I could have made. He invited me to the city to listen to him play in person and I was blown away by how beautifully they played and the singer’s melodic voice.

That was all I needed to make my decision… I immediately booked them for two parties.

For the first party, I told Chuck about the guests and exactly what I was looking for… he put together the perfect five-piece ensemble. All night my guests were telling me how wonderful the band was and that they were the perfect fit for my event. It was the first time that no one complained about the type of music, the loudness or the that the band took more breaks then they played!

At the end of the night I signed them on for next year’s Holiday party (I am also having their trio play at a small gathering next week).

I cannot recommend them enough! They are professional, polite, considerate of your needs, have reasonable rates (and who can say that in NYC) and are altogether terrific... there are not enough good things to say about them!

If you’re looking for good jazz and great singers… honestly, there is no need to look any further—YOU’VE FOUND WHAT YOU’RE LOOKING FOR RIGHT HERE!

—Ann Lacey, Omni Eye Services, Google Review
Jazz band performing for New York wedding, bride and groom dancing.
My quintet performing at a wedding at 583 Park Avenue.
five star review

Chuck went above and beyond to ensure that the music at our wedding went more smoothly than could have been hoped for. The transition from cocktail hour to reception was flawless, and the breakdown after dinner to give way to the DJ was swift and silent (although I personally would have loved it if the band could have performed all night!). I can honestly say that the caliber of musicians that Chuck assembled is unmatched on the NY scene in general, and simply blows away any other ‘wedding band.’ I individually researched each member of the band prior to booking, and each one has an impressive background with stellar credentials. In terms of talent, skill, and experience, the band was simply fantastic. I've never heard a hotter band at a wedding, period.

The value for musicians of this caliber is untouchable in NYC, or anywhere really. The reasonable prices allowed us to allocate funds for music towards the Indian trio for our ceremony, which really authenticated the feel of our ceremony, and also allowed us to get a DJ into our budget for the later evening, which kept my wife happy!

It was great to get to meet Chuck and to discuss jazz with an accomplished lifelong musician with such a cool background and experience. The website made it easy for me to see some of the musicians that Chuck works with in action, which allowed me to convince my wife that there was no better band out there for our wedding. Furthermore, despite Chuck's background and jazz sensibility, he fits completely outside the mold of the stereotypical jazz musician in the areas of punctuality and professionalism and customer service... These are not things that are easy to find in true jazz musicians! Chuck is one of a kind and his bands are killer. I wish I had a soundboard recording of the evening!”

—Laurence Hren, groom; Google Review
jazz trio
My trio performing for a cocktail party at The Core Club

Let me help you choose and book your jazz band

Your choice of music sets the tone for your entire event. My world-class jazz musicians, combined with my reliability, resourcefulness, and attention to detail, will make your event an occasion that you and your guests will never forget. Contact me directly at 212-989-5281, or better yet, help me answer your questions in advance by filling out the form below, and I'll quickly get back to you with a helpful, honest consultation along with pricing information.

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Thank you very much for your submission.

I’ll be getting back to you shortly to answer your questions and help in any way I can.
—Chuck Braman, bandleader/drummer

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I’ll be getting back to you shortly to answer your questions and help in any way I can.
—Chuck Braman, bandleader/drummer

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