Live Band Ensembles & Pricing

Scalable live entertainment for every room size—from intimate cocktail hours to arena-scale big band productions.

* Serving Southern California & Destination Events *

Live Band Ensembles & Pricing

Scalable live entertainment for every room size—from intimate cocktail hours to arena-scale big band productions.

Trio | 3 Piece Band
- Instrumentation: Piano/Keys, Upright Bass, Drums (or Tenor Sax).
- Ideal For: Intimate speakeasy cocktail hours, high-end hotel lounges, and private wedding welcome receptions.
- The Sound: Sophisticated hot jazz, swing, and classic pop & soul. The perfect vintage texture for arrival.
- Investment: From $1,800
Combo | 4-5 Piece Band
- Instrumentation: Rhythm Section + 1 to 2 Horns (Trumpet/Sax).
- Ideal For: Upscale dinner parties, bridal lounges, and chic vintage soirées.
- The Sound: Authentic rhythms, precise brass lines, and vintage soul. The essential spark for any vintage-themed evening.
- Investment: From $2,400
The Evening Beat Dance Band | 6–9 Piece Band
- Instrumentation: Full Rhythm Section (Keys, Guitar, Bass, Drums) + 2-3 piece explosive Horns + 1-2 Vocalists.
- Ideal For: Ballroom galas, corporate fundraisers, and high-energy dance floors.
- The Sound: Kinetic, high-velocity swing, classic Motown soul, and retro rock & roll energy. The dance-floor engine built to move a room.
- Investment: From $3,500 – $5,500
The Ambassadors | Little Big Band | 12-13 Piece Band
- Instrumentation: “The Little Big Band” Full Rhythm Section (Keys, Guitar, Bass, Drums) + 2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 3 Saxes + 1-2 Vocalists.
- Ideal For: The "Headliner" experience. For black-tie galas, historic theaters, and major museum fundraisers.
- The Sound: Brass power. Authentic master orchestrations of swing, soul, and 20th-century dance anthems.
- Investment: From $8,000
The Evening Beat Jazz Orchestra | 18–20 Piece Band
- Instrumentation: Complete 20-piece concert orchestra (4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, 5 Saxes + Full Rhythm Section) + 2-3 Vocalists.
- Ideal For: Arena-scale black-tie events, presidential galas, and world-class concert productions.
- The Sound: Massive acoustic firepower. Authentic, thunderous master arrangements that command the attention of every guest in the room.
- Investment: From $10,700

*Pricing may vary based on date, duration, location & scope of event.*

*Add-ons

Bespoke Event Enhancements.

Lighting, Props, Dancers etc.

MC Service

Master or Mistress of Ceremonies for a smooth, continuous flow of the evening’s speeches and entertainment.
From $200
Stage Lighting & Props

Add some vintage lighting fixtures and props to the stage.
Themes available:
+ Old Hollywood
+ 1960s Secret Agent Headquarters
+ Speakeasy Soiree.
From $200
DJ Set

Digital and/or Vintage Vinyl DJ Professional
During dinner and to have the band seamlessly hand off the music to those who don’t want to stop dancing at the end of the night.
From $500
Dancers

1-2 dancers teach a 20 minute crash course in some easy swing or 60s dance moves.
After that, they invite guests to get on the dance floor, hype up the party, and just add theatrical magic to the whole affair!
From $300
Premium Sound & Lighting

Light up the stage & dance floor with premium lighting and vintage fixture pieces and props, as well as a full loaded sound system for any large-scale event.
From $1500
Cocktail Hour

Have a reception or awards banquet, and want to add on some live music as your guests arrive?
2-3pc Band to any existing booking.
1 hour.
(If not already included in your custom quote.)
$300-500
"Second Line" Parade

A high-energy, mobile New Orleans-style parade featuring brass and drums. Perfect for moving guests from a ceremony to a reception or energizing a gala arrival.
From $300