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Magnolia Jazz Band is a wedding jazz ensemble based in San Jose, California. Entertaining throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, bringing upbeat music to elegant occasions. You can enjoy a lively soundtrack for your wedding reception -- romantic music for your ceremony, a conversational background during cocktails and dinner, and upbeat tempos for dancing. These musicians will delight you and your guests, playing your favorite popular standards, vintage jazz classics, and Latin hits

Services Offered

Robbie Schlosser leads the band and has more than 30 years of experience entertaining at weddings and parties. As you plan your celebration, you can meet with him to discuss your favorite songs and the mood you’d like to create. You'll love customizing the band's setlist and style to suit your musical tastes and wedding aesthetic. Listen to their sample songs online or see them play at public events in the SF Bay Area.

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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in your wedding reception music package?

Ceremony Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Jazz
Latin
Oldies
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Liability Insurance

What items are available?

Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of Magnolia Jazz Band

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The Magnolia Jazz Band received glowing reviews for their performances at various weddings. Reviewers praised Robbie and the band for their professionalism, talent, friendliness, and punctuality. The band helped set the perfect tone for each wedding with their upbeat and elegant music, receiving high praise from guests who thoroughly enjoyed their performances. The band's ability to accommodate special song requests, along with their seamless communication and preparation, left couples highly satisfied and eager to recommend them for any event requiring jazz music.

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The Magnolia Jazz Band received glowing reviews for their performances at various weddings. Reviewers praised Robbie and the band for their professionalism, talent, friendliness, and punctuality. The band helped set the perfect tone for each wedding with their upbeat and elegant music, receiving high praise from guests who thoroughly enjoyed their performances. The band's ability to accommodate special song requests, along with their seamless communication and preparation, left couples highly satisfied and eager to recommend them for any event requiring jazz music.

JESTON
Jeston Sent on 11/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Increidble

Professional, talented, adaptive, friendly, punctual, these guys are great.
Brandon
Brandon Sent on 08/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Becca & Brandon Wedding

Robbie and the Magnolia Jazz Band epitomize professionalism and musicality. It was a joy to work with them, and all guests loved the music they performed at our wedding (American Song Book). We couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
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Alex Sent on 06/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great musicians, and great people

We had the Magnolia Jazz Band for our wedding on 05/18/2024 at the Elizabeth Gamble Garden in Palo Alto and we are so glad we did - in fact we keep talking about how we need to find another reason to hire them again! Our wedding guests raved about how good they were, and continued to talk about them after our wedding day.



Robbie was so communicative and helpful, and definitely knew his stuff! He did a great job of both taking our requests and offering helpful suggestions. He was able to help us pick songs for the ceremony, and we picked songs off of the band’s set list for the special dances. Other than that, we entrusted him to pick music to set the elegant, upbeat tone for the day and he did a great job. It was also very easy to work with him on logistics for moving between the patio for the reception and the porch for the ceremony (pictured). 



I would recommend the Magnolia Jazz Band to anyone looking for jazz music for their event. They were upbeat, fun, and incredibly responsive - I can't say enough good things.
Isabella
Isabella Sent on 01/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Pure perfection in booking Magnolia Jazz Band!

If I could give Magnolia Jazz Band more than a 5 star review, I would in heartbeat!! We booked them for our wedding reception on 12/9/23 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco, and it was one of the best wedding decisions we made! From the moment I stumbled upon their website and Robbie's YouTube channel, I knew they were the perfect match for our occasion. Robbie and the band were easy to work with, replied promptly to all our questions, and showed us such kindness and professionalism during the planning process.

On the day of our 4+ hour event, their upbeat and elegant music truly set the tone for our special day. We gave them full autonomy and trust in their music selection and let me tell you- they did not disappoint! It was everything I dreamed of and more! Our family and friends absolutely loved the vibe the band gave us and are still raving about them weeks after our wedding!

I highly recommend the Magnolia Jazz Band to anyone who is thinking about booking live, jazz music for any event. I'm already looking for an excuse to party plan and book them again myself! We can't thank Robbie and the band enough. Their music was truly a highlight of our special day and I can't wait to make more memories together in the future!
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Joseph Sent on 06/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible professionalism and skill! Great experience!

What an incredible experience we had with the Magnolia Jazz Band playing for our wedding!

From the moment we started communicating with Robbie, we felt at ease - his thoughtfulness, responsiveness, and capability were evident in all of our interactions leading up to our big day!

Robbie took the time to ask the right questions in order to determine the mood we wanted to set for the wedding - which, through his help, we determined to be upbeat and romantic.

Robbie did a great job of both taking our requests and offering helpful suggestions.

On our wedding day, the band showed up well ahead of time, well prepared, and played incredibly well!

Their timing, of when they played everything they played, was impeccable. They learned songs that we requested - including the processional and a few other songs for the reception - and it was obvious there was a lot of preparation that went on behind the scenes leading up to the event.

We are still having guests comment on how they loved the music and the atmosphere that the band created.

We can't wait to create another event...even if it's not a wedding :) ... just to have a good excuse to book them again!

Thanks Robbie and Magnolia Jazz Band!
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 11/19/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Made our wedding day so special!

Magnolia Jazz Band played at my wedding recently and I was floored! Robbie was super communicative throughout the wedding planning period, and the band even learned a new song per my request! To say they go above and beyond is an understatement. But atmosphere they created during our wedding was so special, everyone who attended our wedding had nothing but wonderful things to say about them, myself included! If you are looking for a band to make your event that much more special, look no further! Magnolia Jazz Band will exceed every expectation!
Derrick
Derrick Sent on 11/14/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We highly recommend Magnolia Jazz Band!

Having Magnolia Jazz Band play at our wedding reception was one of the highlights of the entire day! Their performance was absolutely amazing and it truly made our special night all the more special. Also, it was really easy working with Robbie in the months leading up to our wedding. Communication was smooth and Robbie often checked in on us to ensure that we had everything we needed to prepare for the big day. As for communicating our musical preferences, it was as easy as creating a Spotify playlist that contained a bunch of jazz songs that we enjoy listening to and sharing it with Robbie. The band did their best to play as many of our requested songs as possible on the wedding day. We also appreciate the band's flexibility. We had them play for two hours — the first hour outdoors in the cocktail hour area and the next hour indoors for dinner. The trio was more than willing to work around our timeline and accommodate our request. We are truly grateful that Magnolia Jazz Band made our wedding celebration an unforgettable one with their music. We highly recommend them for your special celebration as well.
Brittny
Brittny Sent on 08/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great Band!

Robbie and the Magnolia Jazz Band - Thank you so much for making our evening what I will describe as magical. I remember walking into the venue and hearing the music playing and feeling so very happy. You and the Magnolia Jazz band were the perfect choice for the vibe we wanted during the cocktail and dinner portion of our wedding day (vibe of choice = Great Gatsby / elegant dinner party). We were thrilled. For those thinking of hiring the Magnolia Jazz Band - DO IT! They were upbeat, fun, and incredibly responsive. I can't say enough good things.
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Aishwarya Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible!

Words cannot express how pleased we were to have the Magnolia Jazz Band at our intimate wedding party! My husband and I danced to their lovely rendition of "Sway", something we will never forget, and will always hold close to our hearts. Their incredible music set the tone for our party - classy, upbeat, casual, 100% positive vibes!

On a side note - Robbie has been very professional to interact with, has constantly stayed in touch and accommodated all our requests. The immensely talented band arrived early, and helped us stay on track with time.

All in all, 10/10 recommend!
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Angel Sent on 08/29/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Elegance & Warmth

If you are even remotely considering a band for your wedding (or any other celebration), you need to look no further. We booked the Magnolia Jazz Band for our ceremony and cocktail hour and they were incredibly talented, always professional, and just lovely human beings. There was great communication before the event as Robbie checked in with us to understand what vibe we were trying to create. He and the band offered a great range (from Jazz and Bossa Nova to Hip Hop) but also were always open to learning new songs if needed. They made our wedding feel even more elevated and warm. And the bonus is that they are very reasonably priced. We are already thinking of what event we could plan for the near future so we can book Magnolia Jazz Band again.
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Awards

35
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2009 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

12 Endorsements
Rev. Jan Ewers Rev. Jan Ewers Wedding Officiants

Great group of guys. Sweet jazz music.

A Memorable Fête Weddings & Events A Memorable Fête Weddings & Events Wedding Planners

Robbie and his band would be a lovely addition to any event! They were on time, courteous, and a lot of fun to work with, in addition to being completely professional. I highly recommend hiring Magnolia Jazz Band!

Denise Lillie Engagements Denise Lillie Engagements Wedding Planners

Robbie and the Magnolia Jazz band are true professionals! The are wonderful for ceremony, cocktail hour our reception! You will not be disappointed... highly recommend:)

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