Holiday parties
Holiday party band in San Francisco & the Bay Area
Swing and jazz for company holiday parties, from a 3-horn band at cocktails to a 13-horn big band for the dance floor.
At a glance
- Jazz bands for company and private holiday parties in San Francisco and across the Bay Area.
- 3-horn, 6-horn, or 13-horn big band, each with a full rhythm section.
- Swing and traditional to modern jazz: dinner-friendly early, built for dancing later.
- Niel can bring a full PA system and run sound, so the band and the gear come from one contact.
- December dates fill first; send your date early to check availability.
Company holiday parties
A live big band makes the party
A horn band gives a holiday party a sense of occasion that a playlist can't: swing for the first drinks, standards through dinner, and a dance set to finish.
Niel contracts the musicians, leads the band, and can bring the PA and run sound himself. The players are the same ones you can hear any Tuesday with the Local Edition Jazz Orchestra in downtown San Francisco. For the full corporate offer, see corporate event band.
Ensemble sizes
Pick a size for your party
3
3-horn band
Cocktail hour and dinner in an office, restaurant buyout, or smaller room.
6
6-horn band
Big-band color and a dance floor for a mid-size company party.
13
13-horn big band
A full swing big band for a ballroom, gala-style party, or large venue.
Hear the band
Big-band swing for the dance floor
The Local Edition Jazz Orchestra on Benny Carter's “The Swizzle.”
The Swizzle
Benny Carter's “The Swizzle,” arranged by Greg Johnson, recorded live at Local Edition in San Francisco on January 20, 2026. Niel plays trumpet and was the audio engineer.
Can a big band fit our holiday party venue?
The 13-horn big band needs the most room; the 6-horn and 3-horn bands fit mid-size and smaller rooms. Share the venue and headcount and Niel will recommend a size.
Do you play holiday music?
The bands play traditional to modern jazz for dancing and listening; ask about seasonal standards for your party.
Do you bring sound?
Niel can bring a full PA system and run sound himself.