Hella Fitzgerald

your wedding or other event is a worthy investment, and guests will fondly remember it long afterwards. Kimiko, the lead singer, also did a flawless job setting up and managing the sound system during the ceremony and reception, too. There were no issues with sound quality during vows, speeches, or dancing which allowed everyone to fully enjoy the moment. Their band manager was responsive, kind, and very professional and provided various options to fit our event needs and budget. We’re grateful to have had the best band at our wedding and highly recommend them!

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y were easy to communicate with during the planning process, and an incredibly talented band.

members). Between the two groups, they played so many different styles of music - jazz, funk, pop, everything in between - and did a great job reading the room to keep the energy high. Aside from that, Lilan and the team were amazing to work with. SUPER professional and organized (but like, in a fun way), and came with a lot of great ideas based on their experience of what was going to work best. They were also really open and accommodating about the ideas and requests we had. Anyway, everyone should hire this band. They are the best. Thanks Hella Fitzgerald!

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ept in constant contact with us throughout the planning process and kept everything on track and fun on our wedding day. We would recommend Hella Fitzgerald for your wedding or event, they were perfect!

big day and the band stayed true to their schedule. A++ performance!

oup of musicians!  We hired a group of 9 musicians (2 singers, horns, sax, guitar, base, drums, keyboards). Several of our guests were musicians themselves and they were impressed by the bands' talent. - The singers (Lilan in particular) are so talented! Soulful, engaging and always in tune - it was a serious treat to get to listen and dance to them! The set list was also perfect. They had a great list of songs, and were respectful of our "do not play list". They played a great combination of funk, soul, pop - providing a unique/memorable all super fun dance party. Our guests kept commenting on how good the band was! 2) MC Skills - Lilan MC'd our reception events (intros, speeches, cake cutting, first dances, etc) and she was professional, succinct, and articulate. We were proud to have her guide the events and keep things running smoothly.  3) Professionalism & Communication- Working w/ Hella Fitzgerald was an easy process. They had a straight forward contract, and were happy to answer questions and work with our venue coordinator as needed. They went above and beyond to meet the venue requirements, which we sincerely appreciated! Overall - from easy-going personalities, to a fun set list, to great musicianship - this band is amazing! They are cool / timeless all at the same time and we 110% would book them again. Thank you to Lilan and her team for making our wedding so memorable!

nd on the dance floor was unforgettable. Do yourself a favor and hire this band!

nts on the band, still a couple months later. My biggest advice to couples when working with them is to not try to micro manage. We probably tended towards the type A planning couple, and in retrospect this was unnecessary stress we were putting on ourselves. Communication isn’t always that speedy, but I think they hired a dedicated person so it’s improved. And generally, they know what they’re doing, so just give them some direction and they can craft a set list from there that will keep people on their feet all night. Would work with them again in a heartbeat.

nment was. Lilan and her team were incredible to work with, and their product was incredible. I would recommend them to anyone in a heart beat!

from us, they knew exactly how to handle every aspect of the sound, music and MC responsibilities. They made it so easy and so good. Hire great & talented people and they will make your life easy on the one day when you really shouldn't have to worry about anything. Thank you Lilan and Hella Fitzgerald and Daniel and Honor Brass Band.

pt, and downright musical mastery displayed by this amazing group!

very nice people and showed flexibility in a couple of unusual situations - I was the event organizer so they made me look good. Terrific voices and amazing musicianship. You'll love them!

commend Hella Fitzgerald!!

they played was nothing short of amazing! Cocktail hour set the mood with some light jazz; the reception set built up the energy wonderfully culminating with songs that energized my guests on the dance floor. Best of all, they were highly accommodating when structuring the full package. Would highly recommend!

ns with loads of energy, enthusiasm, and charisma. All of our guests RAVED about the band. They definitely set the perfect tone throughout the event: for the ceremony Tasche played lovely and well timed renditions of two classical pieces I requested, the cocktail hour and dinner featured a selection of their jazz, swing and blues cannon, and the reception was brought to life with their incredible soul, funk and contemporary selection. I requested they learn a new song for our first dance, and their rendition was so far and above the source material I had sent them. Both Natalie and Tasche have such beautiful and powerful voices, and with each song I was blown away. Their range was so fluid and impressive! Lilan, the band leader, was the epitome of class and professionalism in her communications with me, and her correspondence was always prompt. She checked in with me multiple times before the event, and her planning shone through in the effortless flow that characterized the event. I made a few last minute requests for the break music, and she graciously accommodated them. If you are considering a live band for your event or wedding, do yourself a favor go check them out live at one of their many regular engagements! We were already wedded (haha) to having some live music for the ceremony and cocktail hour, and their prices were extremely competitive compared to those of a short engagement band and typical DJ. Our reception was made SO SO SO much better with their live music and energy. Any wedding DJ can play the same top 40 hits for your reception, but none can compare to the enthusiasm, musical talent, and pure JOY that you will experience with Hella Fitzgerald at the helm.

oughout the event, from great piano solos of our chosen processional and recessional songs during the ceremony, to fabulous instrumental music to really set the scene and tone during the cocktail hour, to the highlight of the night: the dancing and celebrating with the full band rocking the house. Lilan, the band leader, was also our emcee for the night, and she did a perfect job keeping the energy up and positive and keeping things moving. Truly inspired live music is such a privilege to enjoy, and we felt so lucky to enjoy it with our loved ones in a celebration that will always be so dear to our hearts. Thank you, Hella Fitzgerald! We can't recommend you more highly!!

sicians I've ever met -- the magic they provided for our recent wedding was beyond what we expected even after reading their stellar reviews. Lilan helped us coordinate and put together the perfect band package for our wedding in the Bay Area. We had some special requests and the band was more than down to help make those a reality. The band provided a special arrangement of music for our ceremony, played during our dinner and then for our reception. Lilan also provided emcee duties for every piece of the reception - from introductions to the money dance, and bumped our party up to the perfect degree. These musicians aren't just the most professional musicians I've worked with in my entire career, they take their craft to another level, and the magical quality of music they laid down the entire night gained the love and adoration of all our guests. We can't thank Lilan and the band enough for being there for us on this special day. If we ever need another band for another party, it's them. And for anyone looking for a band that can do it all and then some, you need to call Hella Fitzgerald.

ic for our reception, they also provided piano accompaniment for the ceremony. My guests were also commenting on how great they were, everyone was very impressed. This is a group of real professionals and amazing musicians. I wish I had another party to throw, just so that I could hire them again!