Orange County Jazz Band & Luxury Swing Entertainment
Sophisticated Live Jazz, Old Hollywood Glamour, Sinatra & Rat Pack Swing & Roaring Big Bands
Available for Newport Beach, Laguna Beach & Dana Point, & Anaheim Celebrations
Concert-Caliber Musicianship for California's Riviera
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
“Mark’s Band made our Event!"
"Mark and his band were the centerpiece of my husband's birthday celebration and they delivered above and beyond - they are so talented and absolutely made the evening for our guests!”
—Kate O.
San Clemente Resident
Live Music Worth Dressing Up For
Orange County knows how to host an extraordinary celebration—from clifftop ceremonies along the Laguna coast to black-tie ballroom galas overlooking Newport Harbor. 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 Orange County’s Most Prestigious Venues
Iconic Resorts & Grand Ballrooms
Disney Resort (Anaheim)
Balboa Bay Resort & Yacht Club (Newport Beach)
The Ranch at Laguna Beach (Laguna Canyon)
The Casino San Clemente (Historic 1937 Big Band Ballroom)
Irvine Marriott Ballrooms (Corporate Galas)
Historic Grounds & Private Enclaves
Lyon Air Museum (Historic Aviation Hangar Galas)
Franciscan Gardens (San Juan Capistrano / 24 Carrots)
Private Coastal Estates (Shady Canyon, Emerald Bay & Corona del Mar)
Coastal Luxury Experience: Our musicians and bandleader have performed across Southern California's premier coastal properties, including The Resort at Pelican Hill, Montage Laguna Beach, and The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel.
Want to experience the performance live before booking?
See Mark & The Evening Beat Live in Orange County.
As a proud Orange County resident, bandleader Mark Kopitzke loves bringing mid-century swing to life right here in his own backyard. In addition to his monthly residency at San Clemente’s Speakeasy Roost 374, Mark Kopitzke regularly headlines major public concert series across the county—including for the acclaimed Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra tribute performances for Fever’s Candlelight Concerts at historic local venues like the Lido Theater in Newport Beach. Contact our team for upcoming public ticket dates.
We invite prospective wedding couples, corporate committee chairs, and event planners to join us for craft cocktails and live performance. Connect with our team to inquire about upcoming local residency dates and VIP guest list availability for your event committee.
ORANGE COUNTY CASE STUDY:‘Catch Me If You Can’ at the Air Museum
ORANGE COUNTY CASE STUDY:‘Catch Me If You Can’
at the Air Museum
Picture this: 2 nights, 1200 employees from across the country, all gathering at the Lyon Air Museum for their presidential awards gala.
These people had worked their tails off all year, had been in conferences all week, and the company wanted to do something special. Really special. They envisioned this retro, Mad Men-esque evening where their top performers could celebrate, connect, and feel like they were part of something bigger.
But here's the thing – they had a challenge that would make many bands run for the hills. They wanted authentic 1960s cocktail vibes during the reception. Then a full Hollywood glamour experience with a 9-piece band during dinner. And after that? They needed music that would get everyone dancing – from employees in their late twenties all the way up to folks in their sixties.
How do you create that seamless flow without it feeling like someone just scratched the record when switching genres?
Most bands I've worked with can do 1 style really well, maybe 2-3 if you're lucky. But the client needed a band that could nail the Pan Am aesthetic during cocktails, deliver that classic Hollywood show during dinner, and then smoothly weave in retro Rock, Soul, and Top 40 hits that would pack the dance floor. No jarring transitions. No awkward genre jumps. Just one continuous celebration that honored both the sophisticated atmosphere they wanted and the diverse musical tastes of their crowd.
When the night was over, the client said we were fantastic. We'd nailed both parts of their vision – the glamorous retro aesthetic and the dance party energy. But more importantly, their employees felt it. They felt celebrated. They felt inspired. They felt like they were part of something truly special.
That's what happens when you don't have to compromise on your vision. When you find musicians who can authentically deliver multiple styles at a high level, your event becomes more than just a party – it becomes a moment your people will remember.
Most bands I've worked with can do 1 style really well, maybe 2-3 if you're lucky. But the client needed a band that could nail the Pan Am aesthetic during cocktails, deliver that classic Hollywood show during dinner, and then smoothly weave in retro Rock, Soul, and Top 40 hits that would pack the dance floor. No jarring transitions. No awkward genre jumps. Just one continuous celebration that honored both the sophisticated atmosphere they wanted and the diverse musical tastes of their crowd.
When the night was over, the client said we were fantastic. We'd nailed both parts of their vision – the glamorous retro aesthetic and the dance party energy. But more importantly, their employees felt it. They felt celebrated. They felt inspired. They felt like they were part of something truly special, not just another mandatory conference.
That's what happens when you don't have to compromise on your vision. When you find musicians who can authentically deliver multiple styles at a high level, your event becomes more than just a party – it becomes a moment your people will remember.
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 Coastal Styles:
* Time traveling through the eras. *
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HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR
OLD HOLLYWOOD
Live life in Technicolor!Swanky tunes from the Golden Age of Tinsel Town.
Marilyn Monroe, Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Judy Garland, Bing Crosby and more.
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GREAT GATSBY
1920s & 1930s
Great Gatsby soirées, and smokey Speakeasy cocktail parties.Get your top hat, suspenders and flapper dresses ready.
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CROONERS & SONGBIRDS
Vegas cool & timeless sophistication.
The best of: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Nat King Cole, Billie Holiday & more.
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Casino Royale
Mad Men style, James Bond charisma, and retro cool.
A thrilling pursuit through 1960s Jazz, Pop, Rock and R&B.
Twist the night away to Bobby Darin, Wilson Pickett, cinematic James Bond soundtracks, and suave “spy” music.
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Rock N' Soul
Packed dance floors and unforgettable energy.
RETRO HITS from the 1950s 60s 70s
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Dance Music - Top 40
Dance floor favorites from today and classics that everyone gets down to.
Olivia Dean, Harry Styles, Bruno Mars, Santana, The Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder & Michael Jackson.
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'Jazzified' Top 40
Modern hits with a custom vintage feel.
Like Postmodern Jukebox, we have our own growing library of classic tunes done in a jazzy way.
Check out our featured repertoire list to see what we’ve done with Bruno Mars, Rolling Stones, & Dua Lipa hits.
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.
Orange County 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 Orange County—including Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Dana Point, Irvine, and Anaheim.
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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.
Let’s Create an Unforgettable Evening in Orange County