For Every Occasion

Our Ensembles

From a full 17-piece big band to an intimate duo — the Bethel Big Band brings jazz to life in whatever configuration fits your event, budget, and vision.

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Full Ensemble

The Big Band

Bethel Big Band full ensemble on stage under purple lights
Bethel Big Band performing at Bethel Village Square outdoor venue
Jazz vocalist performing with Bethel Big Band outdoors
Up to 17 Pieces  ·  Full Swing

The flagship ensemble. A full big band with brass, reeds, rhythm section, and vocals — performing everything from the golden era of Count Basie and Duke Ellington to contemporary arrangements and unexpected surprises like Koji Kondo's Super Mario themes.

Bold, powerful, and impossible to ignore. Perfect for concert events, galas, festivals, and any occasion that deserves a grand musical statement.

Concerts & FestivalsGalas & BallsCorporate EventsOutdoor ShowsCommunity Events

Repertoire includes

Count Basie  ·  Duke Ellington  ·  Glenn Miller  ·  Thad Jones  ·  Sy Johnson  ·  Koji Kondo

Bethel Big Band full group photo with instruments

The full Bethel Big Band

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Trad Jazz Ensemble

The Speakeasy Sound

Mardi Gras dance floor at Lost Fox Inn — Bethel Trad Jazz
Vocalist at Lost Fox Inn Mardi Gras
Guitar and tuba — Lost Fox Inn
Speakeasy Style  ·  1920s Jazz

Step through the unmarked door. This is authentic, rootsy jazz from the golden age — banjo, tuba, clarinet, and vocals weaving together in the tradition of the original New Orleans masters.

The Trad Jazz ensemble transforms any room into a speakeasy. Perfect for themed parties, Mardi Gras nights, weddings, and intimate private events where atmosphere is everything.

Speakeasy NightsMardi GrasWeddingsPrivate PartiesThemed EventsRestaurant & Bar

The sound

"The kind of music that turns any room into a party and any party into a memory."

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Chamber Jazz Combo

Pocket Edition

Bethel Big Band Pocket Edition at Broken Symmetry
Vocals and guitar Pocket Edition
Pocket Edition full group at Broken Symmetry
7-Piece Combo  ·  Contemporary Jazz

An imaginative seven-piece combo drawing inspiration from contemporary chamber jazz — the Brian Blade Fellowship Band, Aaron Parks' Little Big, and the Brad Mehldau Trio. Their setlist balances modern composers like Louis Cole and Bon Iver with classics from Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers.

With intimate, expressive arrangements and jazz-inflected pop songs, the Pocket Edition resonates equally with longtime jazz fans and first-time listeners.

Jazz VenuesDinner EventsListening RoomsPrivate EventsWine Bars

Inspired by

Brian Blade Fellowship  ·  Aaron Parks' Little Big  ·  Brad Mehldau Trio  ·  Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers

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We Fit Your Event

Flexible Configurations

Not every venue needs a 17-piece band — and not every budget does either. Our performers are available in a wide range of configurations to match your space, atmosphere, and vision perfectly.

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Full Big Band

Up to 17 pieces. The complete experience — brass, reeds, rhythm, vocals.

Concerts · Festivals · Galas

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Small Combo

3–7 musicians. Versatile and intimate — ideal for smaller rooms and dinner events.

Dinners · Wine Bars · Receptions

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Duo

Two performers. Elegant background music that never overpowers the room.

Cocktail Hours · Private Dining

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Solo

One virtuoso performer. Focused, atmospheric, and surprisingly powerful.

Ambient Events · Special Occasions

Not sure what you need?

We'll work with you to find the right lineup for your event, venue, and budget. Every booking is a conversation.

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