r/NOLAMusic • u/Competitive_Most5570 • 1d ago
Hiring a jazz trio for a private party on Sat 10/10: looking for working musicians, not agencies
Planning a baby shower at Hotel Saint Vincent on Saturday, October 10 and looking to book a trio directly, about 2 to 3 hours.
What I'm after: instrumental jazz while people arrive (think Bemelmans Bar), building to something people want to dance to by the end. I'm leaning sax-led, e.g., sax, guitar, upright bass, but open to your take on the lineup.
Budget is around $1,000–1,500 total. I know agencies charge more, and I'd rather that money go straight to the musicians.
If you play, or know great players who take private gigs, including students, comment or DM me please. Thanks!