Sydney Jazz Band specialising in world-renowned Jazz standards and breezy Bossa Nova
Live music for weddings, corporate events, and private functions, with customised songlists that bring effortless style, warmth, and a timeless atmosphere your guests will genuinely enjoy.
Why Live Jazz is Perfect for Private and Corporate Events
Live jazz transforms the energy of a room. It sets the mood without stealing the spotlight, adds sophistication without stiffness, and creates the kind of experience that guests remember.
“Let’s get a jazz band”, ends up being the best decision of the night. Jazz is part of our DNA. You’ll recognise more songs than you expect, and so will your guests – from clients to staff, kids to grandparents. It creates a warm, timeless atmosphere that’s easy for everyone to enjoy.
“We can’t thank you and your team enough for the most incredible night on Saturday. You were all fabulous. We just so appreciated your professionalism, communication, attire and incredible talent. The music was exactly what we had hoped for and even better that what we listened to on your website. You gave us so much more than what we expected. We have had so many positive compliments from our friends, the only regret being that we only had you playing for 4 hours!! Wish the evening could have been longer.”
Lara – Birthday celebration Surry Hills
Enquire Now
Planning an event and want to check availability for this premier Sydney Jazz band?
We’d love to hear about what you’re organising.
Whether it’s a wedding, corporate function, or private celebration, we’ll help tailor the music to suit your space, your guests, and the kind of atmosphere you want to create.
Email: bluevelvetjazz@gmail.com
Phone: 0403 331 877
Clients Include Corporates, Agencies and Private Hosts
We’ve performed at venues including Kirribilli House, the Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney Museum, Sydney Opera House, Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney Sheraton On The Park, and the Sydney Hilton Hotel — as well as countless weddings, corporate events, birthday celebrations, and cocktail parties.
Our clients include:
- Corporate organisations
- Government departments
- Universities
- Wedding couples
- Event planners and agencies
Looking for something specific? Just ask.
Personalised Setlists and Flexible Band Options
Cool Jazz is the style we use to bring sophistication, style and a relaxed elegance to Sydney weddings, corporate events and cocktail parties.
We customise the band to suit your event: Trio, Quartet, or Quintet (5-piece), featuring vocals, guitar, keys, double bass, and drums.
Setlists are carefully selected from our vast repertoire to suit your space, vibe, and guest list – whether you’re after cool classics, romantic bossa, or something in between.
Upcoming Gigs
Want to hear us live?
We mostly play private and corporate events, but occasionally do public gigs around Sydney.
SUNDAY 30 AUGUST
1:30 – 4:30pm
Bucketty’s Brewery Brookvale
Sydney has barely committed to winter this year, but we’re giving it a proper send-off anyway.
Cool jazz, warm vocals and a few songs you weren’t expecting. Add excellent beer and a 1:30–4:30pm set, and that’s this weekend sorted.
Sunday 30 August
1:30–4:30pm
Bucketty’s Brewing Co
26 Orchard Road, Brookvale
See you there!
CONTACT US
Let’s talk about your event. We’ll help you choose the right band setup and music style to make it memorable.
You’re very welcome to contact us regarding bookings or any questions you have about Blue Velvet Jazz. 🎼
Email: bluevelvetjazz@gmail.com
Phone: 0403 331 877
Fabulous Great Gatsby & 1920s Themes for Your Events
DID YOU KNOW>>>> The classic novel The Great Gatsby was first published on 10 April 1925 – which means 2025 celebrated 100 years!
The Great Gatsby and other 1920s-themed events are always popular — and with good reason. The music is ageless, and the options for costume and venue themes are pretty fabulous.
We’ve added plenty of brilliant songs from that era to our setlist. Requests are welcome!
One very memorable party was a 30th birthday with a very cool 1920’s Jazz theme – embracing the big 3-0 by saying goodbye with the 20’s.
Everyone looked amazing and we enjoyed every minute. Here is what they said:
Hi Michael,
I just wanted to say a big thank you for the amazing performance for my fiance’s 30th birthday. You played beautifully, created a suave atmosphere and and a number of guests had contacted afterwards to say how incredible you were.
It was you guys who really made the ‘goodbye to the roaring 20s’ theme! Everyone loved music and was dancing by the end of the night! Thank you again, so so pleased to have found you and join us to make the night extra special.
Warm regards,
Steph
Marrickville celebration with our Jazz Trio
Jazz at Circular Quay, with iconic views of Sydney Opera House
We played for an absolutely beautiful wedding at Quay Restaurant – on the night of THAT MOON. Perfectly positioned at just the right time for a photograph. 📸🌕
#iphone11 – I know, so retro. Don’t look too closely at those crunchy pixels, but my goodness, our wonderful clients take us to the absolute BEST venues throughout Sydney.
“I just wanted to thank you and your team again for a wonderful night on Friday. We are so pleased that we found you, as your friendliness and professionalism far surpassed our expectations. Your team created perfect atmosphere for our function!
We will definitely recommend your services to others.”
— UTS Business School
