Live jazz adds warmth, elegance, and unmistakable New Orleans character to your wedding day. The Simon Burke Jazz Band provides authentic live music as a New Orleans wedding jazz band, performing for ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, and rehearsal dinners throughout the city and surrounding region. From intimate courtyard weddings to large ballroom celebrations, we tailor the music and ensemble size to match your event perfectly.

Couples and planners choose us for our professionalism, flexibility, and ability to create the right atmosphere — never too loud, always engaging, and always stylish. Contact us to check availability and receive a custom wedding quote.

Where We Play Wedding Jazz in New Orleans

We regularly perform throughout New Orleans and the surrounding area for wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, reception dinners, first dance sets, second line and brass band features, rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, and farewell brunches. Each performance is tailored to the setting and schedule so the music supports the moment without overpowering it. Find out more about the city by visiting New Orleans & Company.

New Orleans Wedding Jazz Band Size Options

We offer flexible ensemble formats so your wedding music fits the space, guest count, and atmosphere you want to create. Our most popular option is a jazz trio featuring trumpet and vocals with rhythm section, which works beautifully for ceremonies and cocktail hours. For larger receptions, a quartet or expanded band adds energy while still keeping the sound elegant and conversation-friendly.

We can also provide a larger New Orleans wedding jazz band band with a featured vocalist or a traditional New Orleans brass band for second line parades and outdoor celebrations. We help you choose the right format based on space, volume needs, and musical style. If budget is a concern, you can also consider our solo jazz trumpet for wedding ceremonies.

Wedding Jazz Styles We Perform

Our wedding repertoire is designed to appeal to mixed guest lists while keeping a strong New Orleans character. Styles include traditional New Orleans jazz, American Songbook standards, swing and classic jazz favorites, romantic ballads for ceremonies, light Latin and blues selections, and approved custom song requests when possible.

Why Couples Choose Our New Orleans Wedding Jazz Band

Couples and planners choose us for their New Orleans wedding jazz band because we combine musical authenticity with professional event experience. We have performed at hundreds of private events and are trusted by planners and venues across the city. We always manage volume appropriately for conversation, arrive prepared and on time, dress professionally, and coordinate closely with wedding timelines and ceremony cues.

Working With New Orleans Wedding Venues

We regularly perform at hotels, courtyards, private residences, and historic venues in New Orleans, and the surrounding areas and we adapt easily to different layouts and sound requirements. Whether your wedding is indoors or outdoors, formal or relaxed, we adjust ensemble size and volume to suit the space. We coordinate setup timing with your planner or venue team so the music fits smoothly into your schedule and never creates logistical stress.

Check Availability for Your Wedding Date

Tell us your date, venue, and schedule, and we’ll recommend the best ensemble size and musical format. We’re happy to coordinate directly with your planner and provide a clear quote with no surprises. 👉 Request your wedding jazz quote here

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