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Live Jazz To Elevate Your Event
The Secret Jazz Band is a music ensemble based in Los Angeles, CA. This group can help add a classic touch to your special day by offering a highly talented roster of enthusiastic artists. Bringing the stylish ‘Jazz Age’ of the 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s back in all their glory, this expert group performs a timeless set of favorites that is sure to be enjoyed.
Katie Harris (singer/bandleader) and her husband Tom Brayton (drums), the founders of The Secret Jazz Band, have been performing at weddings throughout Southern California and beyond for over a decade. As celebrated artists, they have worked as studio musicians, touring performers, and, of course, as a Jazz ensemble for weddings of all sizes. This varied experience helps them to adapt to any style of venue, offering an adaptable service for every couple.
Experienced, talented, and eager to put on a show, they delight in creating memorably magical performances that live long in the memory. Katie and her musical ensemble want to offer more than just a band for your wedding day. They want to ensure that the music truly reflects you, adding a personal touch to their performance to suit your tastes. They provide all their own equipment for every event and are always open to consultations with interested clients.
By getting to know their clients in advance of the milestone, The Secret Jazz Band is able to tailor their approach every time. Ultimately, their aim is to please with their musical displays. As such, they can perform at wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, and more. Adapting their sound to suit each occasion, they love producing a range of different ambiances. As their name suggests, they are adept at performing Classic Jazz Standards. Still, they can also do justice to many other genres including Bossa Nova, Big Band Swing, and Soul. Katie’s dulcet tones provide a delightful accompaniment to the accomplished musicianship of the band so that invitees can savor the day with a dance. Other available features include:
-Full sound system & stage lighting
-Microphone for toasts & speeches
-MC service
-Background DJ music during band breaks
-Liability Insurance
-A willingness to learn new songs
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Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Instruments
- Keyboard
- Percussion
- Piano
- Saxophone
- Vocals
Music Genres
- Jazz
Music Services
- Live Music
- MC Services
- Recorded Music
- Sound Equipment
Wedding Activities
- Rehearsals & Parties
- After Party
- Wedding
- After Party
- Ceremony
- Reception
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Reviewers highly praise The Secret Jazz Band for their exceptional service and talent at weddings. They mention the band's ability to personalize music, set a romantic vibe, and keep guests entertained and dancing. Working with Katie, the band leader, is described as easy and professional, making the planning process smooth. Multiple guests express enjoyment of the jazz music during the ceremony and reception, making The Secret Jazz Band a highly recommended choice for those seeking live music for their special day.- Top reviews
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Working with Katie and The Secret Jazz Band was an absolute dream. She went above and beyond to make sure our night was really special, and was able to personalize the music exactly how we envisioned it to be. The whole band is so talented, it was such a pleasure to get to enjoy that talent during our wedding dinner. While planning can be so overwhelming, working with The Secret Jazz Band was a breeze from start to finish!
We absolutely loved Katie, and if you want to enjoy the best of the best, look no further!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/16/2024
Erica! Thank you so much for the kind words and glowing review! From the beginning, you knew exactly what your vision was and then trusted us with that vision. It was such a pleasure to be part of your beautiful wedding day. And It makes me so ...
happy to know that we relieved a little bit of that stress involved with all the planning. You deserve the best! We wish you both all the love in the world! Congratulations again and please stay in touch!
Kind wishes, Katie & The Band
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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/04/2024
Thank you Sara! It was a beautiful wedding and the band was so happy to be a part of making your day so special! Live jazz + true love always helps to create a romantic vibe. We're so glad you found us! We wish you both all the best!
Katie & Th...
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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!
Response from the Vendor on 08/15/2024
Thank you for the kind words Lucas! It was a honor to be a part of you fabulous wedding and we will never forget how much fun it was to play with you and all your musician friends. Watching you and your wife perform your "First Duet" will go do...
wn in our history book of faves! We wish you both so much joy and 'musical' happiness together. Thank you again!
Kind wishes,
Katie & The Band
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I am a wedding coordinator and worked with The Secret Jazz Band for a wedding I has last month. They were so amazing with the communication and arrived one time to set up just in time to perform during cocktail hour. Also have to mention that they sounded wonderful with the live vocal and music. I would definitely recommend for you to book them if you're looking for the soft moody jazz band.
Response from the Vendor on 07/10/2024
Thank you Helen, for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you and Beloved Events! We like to keep it soft for the cocktail hour so guests can mingle and chat so I'm glad everyone enjoyed the music!
The Secret Jazz Band made our wedding day so special! All of the guests loved the music & my husband was a big fan because he used to do swing dance in his 20's. I've always wanted to see a live jazz band performance & felt so lucky to have them play on our wedding day. Working with Katie leading up to the wedding was super easy. She is wonderful, kind, and professional. On the day of the wedding, the entire band was professional and warm. They had the biggest smiles on their faces and we felt they were genuinely excited and happy for us, even though this was the very first time we met them in person. The music was superb. I would highly recommend them!
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2024
What a fantastic review, thank you, Stephanie! It makes us very happy to know that we were a part of making your day special. We love what we do and It truly means the world to have your support. Thank you, again, for being such a joy to work...
with. Congratulations again!
We can always count on The Secret Jazz Band to deliver professional and impeccable service for our events. We absolutely love working with Katie and her team and have been referring them to our couples looking for live jazz on their wedding days!
Response from the Vendor on 06/06/2024
Thank you, Michelle! We love working with you and Somni Events. It's always a pleasure working with such a professional and experienced planner!
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
Response from the Vendor on 04/22/2024
Thank you, Steve and Diane, for the kind words and for making us a part of your special day. You made our night too! We are so happy you and your guests enjoyed the music. Congratulations again, Katie & The Band
There are not enough words to describe how amazing The Secret Jazz Band. They are perfect and made our wedding OUR day to enjoy. The bands enthusiam, flexibility, and hubleness made the planning process/day of a breeze. My wife and I were so happy to have them be part of our wedding. Katie and the Secret Jazz Band are a sure bet when you need to jazz up your venue.
Response from the Vendor on 04/22/2024
Thank you, Josh, for the wonderful review and for having us for your beautiful day. It was a joy to be part of the celebration! We are so thrilled you and your guests enjoyed the music. Congratulations to you both, Katie & The Band
THE BEST!! Katie and her team were absolutely excellent. She worked with me to provide the perfect experience that I wanted our guests to have. Every person mentioned how excellent they were and it could not have been better. She was so easy to work with and even helped me pull off the best surprise. When it comes to having people around you on your wedding day, you really want to ensure you have the right people and the right vendors and you'll love her and her team.
Response from the Vendor on 04/20/2024
Daione, this is wonderful! Thank you. This brings back so many fond memories from your wedding! Wishing you both all the very best forever and always.Thank you again -- so much!
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Katie Harris
Owner
I've had the good fortune of performing weddings and events for over a decade. A wedding is an intimate and special occasion and I'm always grateful to get the opportunity to step into a couple's world and share in their happiest of days. From the planning stage to the day of the wedding we become part of a true love story.
A live jazz band is a classy touch to any event. The music creates a beautiful positive atmosphere. I love seeing all the smiling faces, young and old, enjoying the music. Something unique. Something timeless. That is what we strive to bring on your wedding day.
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