2/23/2012

What to Look for When Hiring a Jazz Band

By Andrew P Southern


When you hire a jazz band to perform live, it should be one that suits the event. There are one or two factors that indicate whether a band is suitable for an event or not. Consider these aspects before you select one of the jazz band in your area:

Appearance

One of the most significant aspects to have a look at at when booking a jazz band is their uniform. Most jazz bands have a uniform they wear when they perform. The uniform should suit the event for which they're going to be hired. For example, if you'd like to hire the band for a corporate event, the best look for it will be formal clothes that gives the performers a sharp and smart appearance. From the other perspective, if the event is a less formal occasion, the band should wear casual and colorful uniforms.

The amount of space they need

Ask about how many in the band will be playing. Depending on that, you can work out what sort of space will need to be allocated at the venue for the band to perform. This is a vital element that can get forgotten about. The band should be assigned a place where the acoustics are perfect so the music can be heard everywhere. If the event is being handled by a professional planner, inform them about where you want the band located.

Hire Costs and Booking Fees

Most jazz bands for hire charge fees according to a standard rate. As jazz is a particular sort of music that takes years of practicing to hone, it's possible that the band you hire may charge more than a band that does not specialize. Remember that if you're eager on having jazz music playing at the event, paying the price will be worth the investment.

Band Performance

Before you hire a jazz band, listen to their performance. Some bands provide tapes of their performance. Though this can give you an idea of what the band sounds like, you must ideally listen to them perform live. This way you can find out whether or not their style suits your requirements. If it isn't possible to watch them perform live, request a video recording of one of the band's previous performances.

Also, ask if the band is comfortable playing requests or if they perform only a certain set of songs. Based on this and what is needed for the event, you can book the band. It's very important to find out the experience the band has of playing live and the type of events that they have played at. Ideally the band you want to be hiring should be one that has been playing for quite a few years.






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