Los Angeles Jazz Band & Luxury Swing Entertainment
Sophisticated Live Jazz, Old Hollywood Glamour, Sinatra & Rat Pack Swing & Roaring Big Bands
Available for Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Malibu, Santa Monica & Hollywood Celebrations
Concert-Caliber Musicianship for Los Angeles
Elegant live entertainment for Weddings, Galas, Fundraisers, Awards Dinners, Holiday Parties and Executive Events.
CURATED BY MARK KOPITZKE & THE EVENING BEAT BANDVideo:
Watch: The Evening Beat Performance Reel
SOUNDTRACK YOUR NIGHT
Live Music Worth Dressing Up For
Los Angeles knows how to host an extraordinary celebration—from red-carpet galas in Beverly Hills to black-tie ballroom evenings in Bel Air and luxury receptions across the Hollywood Hills. But landmark events require more than a generic wedding variety band or a novelty costume act.
Directed by world-touring crooner Mark Kopitzke—former lead vocalist for the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra and featured guest artist for six seasons with the historic Long Beach Municipal Band—The Evening Beat brings authentic concert-caliber musicianship, Hollywood glamour, and effortless vintage cool to private stages.
Backed by Southern California’s premier studio brass and rhythm players, we bring the authentic sound of the Great American Songbook, mid-century Sands Hotel swagger, and high-energy swing to the county’s most discerning hosts.
TRUSTED BY
Soundtracking Los Angeles’ Most Prestigious Venues
Bel Air Country Club
Intercontinental (DTLA)
Beverly Hills Hotel
The Los Angeles Country Club
Cicada Club
Grand Annex
Hilton Universal
Garibaldina Society
a Memorable
EVENING
WITH THE EVENING BEATDouglas Elliman asked us to soundtrack their holiday party at the Bel Air Country Club.
The Evening Beat quartet played Charlie Brown Christmas, timeless holiday tunes, and Midcentury classics.
Why Mark Kopitzke
& THE EVENING BEAT?
Mark Kopitzke, former lead singer of the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
Mark has performed with and learned from the greatest entertainers of Disney, Broadway, cruise lines & symphonies. He brings those experiences to his refined approach—having worked nearly 20 years in private events.
Not just because he’s a world class vocalist—he’s an experienced host.
A storyteller.
Mark is a former director of theater and film—he knows how to lead a room through the story you want to tell.
An entertainer.
Music serves your moment. Mark and his team design & actively respond to the magic that is a live event.
Most importantly—
Someone who knows how to make guests feel included, celebrated and engaged.
Signature Styles:
* Time traveling through the eras. *
Curated Ensembles for Every Room
* From intimate cocktail trios to our roaring 20-piece big band jazz orchestra. *
“We’re music mixologists.”
We can combine styles from all eras.
Why choose?
You can start your night doin’ the Charleston in a speakeasy, and end it groovin’ to Mustang Sally.
Los Angeles Booking & Production FAQs
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We call ourselves "music mixologists." High-end events often feature multi-generational crowds—from corporate VPs and parents in their sixties to twenty-something team members or wedding guests.
We carefully pace the evening: sophisticated arrival jazz during cocktails, elegant dinner pacing that allows for conversation, and a calculated escalation into a high-energy, cross-generational dance party where everyone feels included.
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Yes! Because our musicians and production management are based locally in Southern California, travel is fully included in all base quotes for events throughout Los Angeles County—including Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, and Pasadena.
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Absolutely. Whether it’s a specific romantic jazz arrangement for your first dance, a parent dance, or a unique walk-up song, our team custom-arranges and performs special requests to make your wedding completely personal and unforgettable.
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Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with Southern California's top luxury event producers and DMCs. We provide professional stage plots, handle our own turnkey audio-visual requirements, issue $2,000,000 Certificates of Insurance (COI) directly to the property, and sync up with your run-of-show timeline so your planning team can focus entirely on the guest experience.
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Iconic Los Angeles properties, historic ballrooms, and luxury hotels often have strict sound ordinances, decibel caps, or unique acoustic reflections. We handle this seamlessly. Our production team utilizes smart digital mixing, hybrid setups, and precise stage positioning to deliver a rich, high-impact sound that keeps your guests immersed while staying fully compliant with property regulations.
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Yes. From milestone birthdays at private compounds in Beverly Hills or Malibu to landmark anniversaries in Bel Air, we curate the ideal atmosphere—blending sophisticated background elegance with interactive, high-status charm that honors the guest of honor.
Let’s Create an Unforgettable Evening in Orange County