Palm Springs Jazz Band & Rat Pack Swing

Mid-century desert glamour, authentic Sinatra swing, and world-class live jazz.

Palm Springs & Greater Coachella Valley

Fronted by former Glenn Miller Orchestra lead vocalist Mark Kopitzke

Elegant live entertainment for Weddings, Galas, Fundraisers, Awards Dinners, Holiday Parties and Executive Events.

 CURATED BY MARK KOPITZKE
 & THE EVENING BEAT BAND

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Watch: The Evening Beat Performance Reel

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Soundtracking Palm Springs Most Prestigious Venues

TRUSTED ACROSS THE COACHELLA VALLEY

Whether commanding the ballroom for corporate summits at the JW Marriott Desert Springs, curating poolside retreat vibes at the Avalon Hotel, or bringing vintage swing to Indian Wells Golf Resort (Kestrel Kitchen) and the historic Frank Sinatra Twin Palms Estate, The Evening Beat delivers world-class live music tailored to the Coachella Valley’s most distinctive destinations.

“"DRESSED TO THE NINES & SO MUCH FUN"

"Mark Kopitzke and his bandmates performed at our event at Avalon Hotel Palm Springs and the entire group LOVED the performance! The band was dressed 'to the nines' to match the nostalgic period of music covered.

Mark was also great to work with on booking and planning. Was a wonderful evening and so much fun!"

—Lori B.

Corporate Event Organizer, Avalon Hotel Palm Springs

Music That Matches the Architecture

Desert Elegance Meets Golden Age Swing

Palm Springs entertaining has a signature identity. From the mid-century modern architecture of iconic private compounds to twilight cocktails framed by the San Jacinto mountains, the desert calls for music with effortless poise and unmistakable vintage swagger.


The Evening Beat brings the Golden Age of swing into sharp, vibrant focus. Fronted by vocalist Mark Kopitzke—former lead singer for the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra—our ensemble pairs authentic big band pedigree with the effortless cool of Frank Sinatra.

Featuring premier live brass arrangements, tailored black-tie presentation, and unmatched musicianship, we deliver the acoustic polish your evening demands—whether curating an intimate poolside gathering or anchoring a multi-day corporate summit.

PROVEN ON THE MOST HISTORIC STAGES IN CALIFORNIA

Live at Frank Sinatra’s Private Desert Sanctuary.

When luxury event planners needed authentic mid-century entertainment for a black-tie celebration at Frank Sinatra’s private Twin Palms Estate in Palm Springs, they trusted Mark Kopitzke and The Evening Beat.

Performing on Sinatra’s personal grand piano in the legendary living room where the Rat Pack once gathered, our ensemble delivered an intimate, swinging performance tailored to the iconic architecture. We honored the music and the space with nuanced vocal styling, dynamic acoustic control, and authentic vintage charm.

"Playing the Twin Palms Estate isn’t just another gig—it’s stepping directly into the heritage of the music we live and breathe."

Read the Full Story: An Evening at Frank Sinatra's Palm Springs Estate here.

Live Band Ensembles & Pricing

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

  • Rat Pack Quartet or Quintet. Premium corporate event entertainment and live swing music.

    Rat Pack Combo | 4-5 Piece Band

    • Instrumentation: Mark Kopitzke (Lead Vocals), Piano, Upright Bass, Drums (+ Solo Tenor Saxophone or Muted Trumpet for Quintet).

    • The Atmosphere: Sophisticated Sands Hotel cocktail lounges, VIP networking dinners, and intimate estate gatherings.

    • The Sound: Velvety phrasing and conversation-friendly mid-tempo swing (The Way You Look Tonight, I’ve Got You Under My Skin, L-O-V-E).

    • Investment: From $2,400

  • The Sands Hotel Frontline | 6–9 Piece Band

    • Instrumentation: Mark Kopitzke + Full Rhythm Section (Piano, Bass, Drums, Guitar) driving a 2 to 3-horn frontline (Trumpet, Saxophone, Trombone) + optional 2nd Female Vocalist.

    • The Atmosphere: Full wedding receptions, dynamic corporate galas, and high-energy dance floors.

    • The Sound: Brassy, punchy, kinetic Vegas swagger. Built to kick the party into high gear (Luck Be a Lady, Ain't That a Kick in the Head, Fly Me to the Moon).

    • Investment: From $3,500 – $6,000

  • The Ambassadors | 12-13 Piece Band

    The “Little Big Band”

    • Instrumentation: Mark Kopitzke + Full Rhythm Section + a soaring multi-horn brass section (2 Trumpets, 2 Trombones, 3 Saxes) + optional 2nd Female Vocalist.

    • The Atmosphere: Historic hotel ballrooms, society fundraisers, and 300+ guest estate celebrations.

    • The Sound: The lush, roaring mid-century sound of the Capitol Records era (Come Fly With Me, Theme from New York, New York, Mack the Knife).

    • Investment: From $8,000

  • The Evening Beat Jazz Orchestra | 18–20 Piece Band

    • Instrumentation: The complete, uncompromising concert big band: Full 4-piece Rhythm Section, 4 Trumpets, 4 Trombones, and 5 Saxophones. + optional 1-2 featured vocalists or Vocal Trio.

    • The Atmosphere: High-capacity museum hangars (like Lyon Air Museum), presidential galas, and arena-scale black-tie events.

    • The Sound: Thunderous, authentic master charts transcribed directly from Count Basie, Nelson Riddle, and Billy May. Pure acoustic firepower.

    • Investment: From $10,700

a Memorable

Corporate Mainstage & Desert Summit

 WITH THE EVENING BEAT

When global technology leader ITRON gathered top industry executives for their annual symposium at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, they called on The Evening Beat to ignite the general session.

We opened the general session with dynamic walk-on cues for keynote speakers and a soaring, custom performance of “My Way” synchronized to the second with the onsite production team—then capped the day with a vibrant, conversation-friendly cocktail set for their evening executive mixer.

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"Mark's talent was incredible, he absolutely charmed the crowd and brought a cool experience to my event. 10/10 would love to work with him again and recommend to all!"

— Kelsey H. | Corporate Event, JW Marriott Desert Springs

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.

Seamless Production for Desert Planners & Estate Hosts

  • Residential Noise Ordinance Compliance: Hosting at a private architectural estate in Old Las Palmas or Vista Las Palmas? We understand desert sound curfews. Our rhythm section plays with dynamic touch, keeping the room vibrant while staying strictly within permitted decibel limits.

  • Corporate & Conference Run-of-Show Integration: We work directly with your AV team, show director, and production leads to execute walk-up stingers, award cues, and emcee transitions with zero awkward downtime.

  • Turnkey Audio & Production: We supply clean, low-profile sound reinforcement and wireless handheld microphones for welcoming remarks, toasts, and speeches.

  • Comprehensive Liability Coverage: Complete $2M+ Certificate of Insurance (COI) delivered promptly to resort banquet teams and estate property managers.

Bespoke Staging, Production & Dance Upgrades

Every performance can be fully enhanced with turnkey production options:

  • Vintage Dancers: Give your guests a crash course dance lesson before the party begins. And add High-energy Swing or 1960s go-go dancers to ignite the dance floor.

  • Period-Authentic Lighting & Sound & Props: Professional lighting, vintage prop microphones & stage furniture, and MidCentury atmospheric details.

  • Band & DJ Integration: Seamless music from the first cocktail through the final late-night dance set. Digital & Vinyl.

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Available throughout Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and La Quinta.

 Inquire Early for Peak Desert Season

Check Availability for Your Palm Springs Date

The Coachella Valley event season (October through May) books out months in advance. Share your venue, event vision, and timeline, and we’ll provide customized band configurations and an exact quote.

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