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The Secret Jazz Band is a team of Los Angeles, California-based musicians who provide enthusiastic performances for weddings and other special events. Founded by Katie Harris and her husband, Tom Brayton, this band has more than a decade of experience performing live for celebrations throughout Southern California and beyond.

Services Offered

With an authentic mix of classic jazz, soul, bossa nova, and big band swing, The Secret Jazz Band aims to create a sophisticated and unique atmosphere for your occasion. From intimate cocktail music to the swingin' dance floor, you can work closely with them to tailor a soundtrack that fits your vision for your big day. These artists are willing to learn new songs, so you can ensure they know your favorite tunes. They'll come with their own sound system, lighting, and microphones. During the festivities, they can provide background music during breaks. MC services and a customized DJ playlist are also available upon request.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Which of the following are included in your popular wedding package?

Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
Lighting
MC
Music During Breaks
Reception Music
Sample Performances
Sound/PA System
Travel Expenses

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

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

Big Band
Blues
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
R&B / Soul
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Music During Breaks
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Sample Performances
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System

Reviews of The Secret Jazz Band

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The Secret Jazz Band was a hit at multiple reviewers' weddings, with guests and couples alike praising their performance and setting a romantic and lovely vibe. The band was accommodating and customizable in providing live music for various parts of the wedding, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception, and DJ playlist. Katie, the band member, received accolades for her outstanding organization, personality, professionalism, and amazing voice, making the experience memorable and special for all involved. Highly recommended for adding a touch of magic to wedding celebrations.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Secret Jazz Band was a hit at multiple reviewers' weddings, with guests and couples alike praising their performance and setting a romantic and lovely vibe. The band was accommodating and customizable in providing live music for various parts of the wedding, including the ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, reception, and DJ playlist. Katie, the band member, received accolades for her outstanding organization, personality, professionalism, and amazing voice, making the experience memorable and special for all involved. Highly recommended for adding a touch of magic to wedding celebrations.

Maggie
Maggie Sent on 03/26/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely AMAZING!!!

Katie and the band were absolutely amazing! It was our first time working with a band and Katie made everything so easy for us from the very beginning. Her process, organization, personality, and professionalism were outstanding. Not to mention the day of our wedding reception, the quality of the music and her amazing voice, we could not have been luckier to have Katie and the Secret Jazz Band play for us! Thanks again Katie, you are such a pro!!
Jons
Jons Sent on 01/28/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great service

Good sounds. I am very happy with their service. Thank you so much. I would highly recommended them.
Sara
Sara Sent on 09/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

the perfect vibe

We booked the Secret Jazz Band for our ceremony and cocktail hour. The group did an amazing job. Multiple guests told me how lovely it was to hear the jazz coming in as they found their seats at the ceremony. They played PERFECTLY. It was something my husband and I both wanted at our ceremony and I have to say it was perfect. The entire group set the vibe to be romantic and lovely. Multiple guests told me how much they enjoyed it and we HIGHLY recommend the Secret Jazz Band.
Lucas
Lucas Sent on 08/14/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Great band, very easy to work with

Katie and the Secret Jazz band were a terrific addition to our wedding reception! My wife and I are both professional musicians and we wanted live music as opposed to a DJ and we are glad we went with the Secret Jazz band. They played a variety of music/genres and got people up and dancing. I even sat in with the band on some tunes. They were very accommodating with our needs and helped us customize a package that worked for us at a reasonable price, including music during the cocktail hour, dinner, reception/dancing, and DJ playlist at the end. They sounded great and we got many compliments about the band. Highly recommended!
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Diane Sent on 04/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Joy of the evening!

Oh my gosh, I can not tell you enough how much you made the night. Everyone SO enjoyed you all and your music.
Thank you for making our wedding so special! You all were a joy and delight!
With much love and appreciation,
Steve and Diane
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Colleen Sent on 03/06/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing - we highly recommend them

The Secret Jazz Band played at our wedding and we all LOVED them. They played our first dance song live and NAILED it. I attend a lot of live music performances and I rate The Secret Jazz Band as a top notch band. Their talent is amazing as is their professionalism and communication. The ambiance they provided for our special evening will be forever foremost in our memories. Have I mentioned, I just couldn't stop dancing?! and our guests are still talking about "the band"! Our Day Of Planner has added them to her preferred vendor list. We took someone's advice in their review – “hire them and don’t look back” – and now I’m passing that advice to you too!
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Lorena Sent on 02/15/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best of the best

First of all, communication was excellent. Katie was always quick to respond, followed up, and answered all of our questions and concerns both in writing and in person. Coordinating with the Secret Jazz Band was smooth sailing. But more importantly, Katie and the band is an amazing and talented group. Both the singing and the music set the perfect ambiance for our wedding. Thank you, again, Secret Jazz Band!
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Brita Sent on 06/22/2013
5 out of 5 rating
5 stars for Katie Harris and The Secret Jazz Band!

AMAZING!!! Katie and the boys were the perfect fit for our vintage inspired wedding this June!

Extremely talented and easy to work with, they even learned a few special request songs just for us, one of them being an 80's pop tune that they turned into a jazzy ballad for our first dance, fantastic! I can't thank them enough for such a wonderful performance. All our guests complimented the live music… it really does make all the difference!

I highly recommend and strongly encourage you to give them a call if you are dreaming of live music for your wedding. They are absolutely fantastic!
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