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Panorama Jazz Band / Panorama Brass Band
Check out our reviews! Couples who love Panorama tend to be do-it-yourselfers who appreciate the mastery, authentic joy and "village wedding" feel of unamplified music. Since 1995, Panorama has specialized in acoustic party music from Louisiana, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. All played with the spirit and flavor of a New Orleans street celebration.
At turns intimate and rowdy, Panorama Jazz Band and Panorama Brass Band bring the vibes for your ceremony, reception, or both. We can also end the night with a bangin' New Orleans "second line."
Panorama Jazz Band - Sit-down band: clarinet, alto saxophone, trombone, accordion, tenor banjo, tuba and drums
Panorama BRASS Band - Marching band: clarinet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpets, trombones, alto and tenor horns, tubas, snare drum and bass drum
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Instruments
- Accordion
- Banjo
- Percussion
- Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
Music Genres
- Caribbean
- Jazz
- Klezmer
- Latin
- World Music
Music Services
- Live Music
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
Pricing
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Panorama was outstanding for our wedding in the Marigny area of New Orleans. For our event, we wanted a band with tons of experience doing weddings, but whose sound, repertoire, and style are special outside the genre of wedding music. Panorama was perfect for us. The music was fun, interesting, and emotionally varied, at times bombastic and at others more contemplative. They composed new arrangements of a few pieces for our dances, including a Chinese pop song, and had musical guests asking for the lead sheets. A breeze to work with, would do it again if we could!
We love Panorama Jazz Band! They performed during our Welcome Party at The Columns Hotel on a Friday night. They were the life of the party, entertaining guests in their 20s and in their 70s. The positive experience with Panorama began even before the party started though - of all the vendors we had for the wedding, they were one of the most responsive, easiest to communicate with, and most friendly. We would certainly book Panorama again for another event in New Orleans. Their music quality, high energy, and professionalism all made them a smash hit!
Nothing but great things to say about Panorama! We wanted our guests to walk into a New Orleans jazz party and they brought it! They played beautiful processional music for our ceremony and got everyone on their feet dancing for the entire cocktail hour. Ben was a pleasure to work with. Thanks for making our wedding a true celebration!
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My wife and I are big music fans living in New Orleans. We go out to see bands several nights a week, so we know the music of the city. When we were married, we asked Panorama to play our reception because of their unique and authentic sound. They don't play tired wedding-band music or tourist music - Panorama is the real deal. The players are all top-tier musicians, many of whom are stars in the local scene. Ben and the group were supportive and easy to work with in choosing a first song. They brought great energy to their performances on our wedding night. As one of the city's premier jazz ensembles, we hightly recommend Panorama Jazz Band if you want a fun, authentic, and high-quality music.
Panorama is the best wedding band of all time! They absolutely made our wedding day—the music was rocking, great for all ages, and perfect for our outdoor wedding. They even generously learned a special song that wasn't in their repertoire to play us down the aisle. I wish we were getting married a second time so we could hire them all over again!
We've known Panorama Brass Band for over a decade now, from past carnival celebrations in New Orleans. They never fail to bring it, so we hired them for our wedding. And bring it they did! We had them play one set after dinner and another one after we moved to another space and people just couldn't have enough. Our guests danced their booties off—even those who rarely ever dance at parties and those unfamiliar with brass bands. EVERYONE danced. It was truly joyous, and friends and family still bring it up. "Best wedding I've ever been to," I hear over and over again. And the band has a huge part of that. They just killed it! We love Panorama! Thanks to Ben and the rest of the band!
The music was incredible! Honestly the whole thing felt like a dream. When we reflect on it it’s hard to keep back the tears… best day ever. Everyone loved the music. I think people had to hear it to believe it, you know? The hora was a transcendental state! Seriously, off the charts.
Having panorama as part of our wedding really took the whole experience up a level from just plain special to transcendent. They brought klezmer magic to our tisch (celebratory reception before the ceremony) and played throughout the ceremony. They were delightfully flexible about learning the Lord of the Rings theme song to play when we presented our rings to each other! All in all, we can't imagine our wedding without them.
Wow, where do I even begin to express our incredible experience with Panorama? These guys are absolute rockstars. It felt like they were just as excited about our wedding as we were, and that level of enthusiasm made all the planning so much more enjoyable.
What really set Panorama apart was their calm and flexible demeanor. Wedding planning can be stressful, but these guys were like a cool breeze on a hot day. They rolled with the punches, adapted to changes effortlessly, and always had a smile on their faces. They asked just enough questions to make sure we had our desires fulfilled but weren't overwhelming at all. It made us feel like we were in the best hands possible.
They also have an amazing ability to blend cultures. We were celebrating a Jewish and Cajun wedding, and knew that music would be a big part of the blended experience. Panorama seamlessly incorporated elements from both cultures, creating a celebration that felt uniquely ours. They even helped us brainstorm more ways to incorporate our heritages and personalities throughout the day. Their second line was awesome! Their hora was fantastic! Their ceremony music was beautiful, and their cocktail hour and dinner music was so fun. Their music brought everyone together and ensured we had the best party ever.
And speaking of the party, Panorama brought the house down! Their music selection was spot-on. We were a bit worried about "only" having an instrumental band, but we needn't have worried at all. The dance floor was never empty, and even our more reserved guests couldn't resist their irresistible tunes. It was a non-stop party, and we couldn't have asked for anything more.
If you're looking for a wedding band that's not just about playing music but creating an experience, look no further than Panorama. They turned our special day into a magical celebration that we and our guests will remember forever. We wish we could get married again, just to party with Panorama! Thanks, y'all!
These guys completely made my wedding, and the hora they facilitated is now known in my family as the hora against which all other horas will now be compared, aka the Best Hora Ever. They did our pre-ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour (where we also had swing dance teachers come and dance to their music), and the hora before dinner. They nailed every single one. They set the tone for the entire night, kept the energy romantic and beautiful for the ceremony, and kept the energy high for the dancing. Worth every penny and then some. Countless guests told us how much they loved the band, and I already have friends and family who are looking to book them for future events. Not to mention they're incredibly communicative, kind, responsible, and easy to work with. They will truly be our band for life!
Panorama was the perfect choice for our second line!! These guys and gals have played in parades for YEARS. My first experience with them was on Mardi Gras Day 2006 with the St. Anthony Ramblers. Throughout the whole planning phase and on the day of the wedding, Ben and the band were so incredibly kind and awesome to work with... ready to rock with all the NOLA parade classics. In the days leading up to our wedding, we had finally decided on what we felt was the perfect first dance song for a New Orleans Wedding... None other than Louis Armstrong's A Kiss to Build a Dream On. We asked Panorama if they would play it while our guests sang it... And their response said it all... "That sounds just DIVINE." :) It was amazing. We could not have imagined a better first dance than an ALL BRASS version of A Kiss to Build a Dream On. If we ever do another second line, Panorama is our first choice. -Mrs. Hanson
I cannot write enough great things about Panorama Jazz Band.
Working with them was a pleasure and filled with ease- Ben's communication is terrific and their performance was amazing.
They totally made my reception special. They have a huge variety in their repertoire and the musicians are of an exceptional quality. My guests loved every minute of their set.
While I don't plan to get married again, I will definitely book these guys again for future events.
Cannot say enough good things about Panorama Jazz Band! The guys did a wonderful job and made the day so much fun. Everyone that was in attendance has repeatedly relayed how much they enjoyed the unique New Orleans style that Panorama delivered so well. What a perfect compliment to our NOLA wedding, thank you so much for being a part of the celebration. The most fun part of the day was being led out of the venue by Panorama in "second-line" fashion to our awaiting horse and carriage! Anyone looking for a group of guys that can create that special New Orleans atmosphere need look no further.
Thank you!
Response from the Vendor on 02/17/2014
I'm blushing! Thanks Tommy. It was really fun. Best of everything to you and Rose!
After interviewing several jazz bands in the New Orleans area, we chose Panorama Jazz Band of New Orleans. They gave us a CD with some of their music so we knew they were going to be wonderful. Also, meeting with Ben was easy and he put our mind at ease because he has played at other wedding venues before. He helped with the selection of songs chosen for the ceremony as well as for the reception. He and his band were upbeat, fun, talented and wonderful to work with! Our guests are still raving about them and so are we. I would recommend them to anybody looking for an upbeat jazz band!
Response from the Vendor on 02/09/2014
Thanks Simona! We loved playing for y'all.
Panorama Jazz Band of New Orleans was absolutely AMAZING at our wedding! They're not only an amazing band, but full out entertainers. They really go above and beyond to make the day the best ever. Our guests are still commenting on how much fun they had at our wedding. Their level of professionalism exceeds standards. I can't thank Ben enough for staying on top of our needs. Thank you again for such a memorable experience!!!
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Ben Schenck
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I started Panorama Jazz Band in 1995 to play a friend's wedding and we've never stopped. In 1997 we started playing Mardi Gras parades which eventually led to the formation of Panorama BRASS Band. Both groups have persisted and remained fun despite interruptions caused by Hurricane Katrina and COVID. The thing my bandmates and I love about playing weddings is that there's a built-in audience ready to party, everybody is in a good mood and we can easily dissipate any ambient stress. It's also very rewarding playing for the huge moments in peoples' lives.
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