About this vendor
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
Details
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
Awards and Affiliations
2025 'Best of Weddings'
Best of Weddings
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out of 5.011 reviews
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 exactl...
y 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!!
So happy we booked Katie and the Secret Jazz Band for our cocktail hour! They brought such a classy, fun energy to the evening and gave our guests something special to enjoy betwee...
n the ceremony and reception. Katie is a total showstopper — she really gets into her performance and makes it an experience. Everyone loved it!
The Secret Jazz Band was incredible — from the very first note of our ceremony to the last song of cocktail hour, they brought the perfect blend of elegance, soul, and fun. We’re s...
till getting compliments from guests who were completely blown away by how talented they were.
They were also so easy and wonderful to work with. We had a few specific song requests for the ceremony, and they were super flexible and accommodating, helping us create the exact vibe we were dreaming of. The music completely set the tone for such a special moment.
If you’re looking for live music that adds real character and warmth to your wedding, The Secret Jazz Band is the one. Professional, incredibly talented, and genuinely lovely to work with.
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.
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 a...
re 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!
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 t...
ime 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.
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!
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 referri...
ng them to our couples looking for live jazz on their wedding days!
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 d...
elight!
With much love and appreciation,
Steve and Diane
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 mad...
e 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.
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.
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