Magnolia Jazz Band

What a WONDERFUL band!
We hired Magnolia Jazz Band for our Great Gatsby themed holiday party and they were absolutely superb!
Friendly, on-​time, played beautiful music and really got the crowd into the «swing» of things.
Thank you Robbie!

Magnolia Jazz Band recently performed for an employee event and were great. Everyone of the musicians is very talented and professional. We hired them to perform during our dinner hour, which can’t be very satisfying for a performer since everyone is talking and clanging their dinnerware! The sound level was adjusted perfectly to be heard over the ambient noise, but not intrusive. My group quite enjoyed the background music. The group was easy to work with during the booking process and the night of the event. I would recommend them for any event you are planning.

I hired Robbie and his trio for a 50^th birthday party at the Winchester Mystery House. Since I first spoke with him on the phone he was very friendly and helpful. On the day of the event they did a fantastic job and the guests very pleased with the performance. Prior to the event I asked Robbie to go ahead and play whatever he thought it was best for my event and he created a very upbeat atmosphere!
I totally recommend Magnolia Jazz band for any event since they are so versatile! I feel they can accommodate your needs and help make your event unforgettable.

Our guests are still raving about the band! Everyone loved the music, which was perfectly tailored to our 20’s & 30’s theme. Their repertoire is extensive and they are true professionals! Robbie was very gracious and accommodating and we will certainly be calling upon them again in the future for our next party.

Magnolia Jazz Band was hired to perform along with a DJ for a wedding I was the day-​of coordinator for. They were fantastic both in their performance and their ease to work with the supporting staff and other entertainers.
Their performance was absolutely lovely and provided the perfect atmosphere for the evening. Their presence on stage was professional yet warm and friendly; definitely noticeable but without being intrusive. I would recommend them to a couple looking for a beautiful accompaniment to their wedding, anniversary, or other special celebration without hesitation.
On top of the brilliant performance, they were reliable and an all around delight to work with. I would be very happy to work with these gentlemen again.

Magnolia Jazz Band did an AMAZING job at our office party. It was the perfect touch to our New Orleans inspired jazzy party. The music was classy and we got so many compliments on the music. Robbie was easy to deal with and very helpful when our building management had specific requirements. It was a pleasure to have them here and they were absolutely, hands-​down, the best fit for our party. If you’re looking for an elegant touch and music that can go from conversational level to entertainment level, go with Magnolia Jazz Band!!! Worth their weight in GOLD!

These gentlemen were amazing. Absolutely professional, amazing musicians, and created a wonderful environment for our wedding. I would recommend them to absolutely anyone. (it’s just a shame Unilocal doesn’t let you give 6 stars!) — Evan and Courtney, Stern Grove 2015

Great Jazz Band! Super responsive, reliable and reasonably priced. I use them for all my corporate events!

Friendliest jazz band I’ve worked with as a wedding coordinator. Robbie led the way with great communication up until the big day, and was ready to deliver wonderful music with a dashing smile! Not only were they dressed professionally, but they were punctual and easy to work with the second they set foot at the venue. I’d hire Magnolia Jazz again b/​c I know, without a doubt, that they’ll be a dependable vendor that can spread smiles amongst all the guests!

Unfortunately, we never had the opportunity to book the band, which we were really looking forward to because they would have provided an elegant touch to our wedding ceremony. To Robbie’s credit, he was willing to negotiate a lower price which was very generous. Sadly, we received a contract that did not clearly state the full duration of time we negotiated, which was two hours. Rather, it confusingly stated that they would play for 2.5 hours, but only listed a start time of 5:30pm with a break at 6:30pm-7pm, which is only 1 hour (5:30pm-6:30pm). Strangely, after I attempted to ask for clarification and requested possible times they could play, I was alarmed to receive a response from Robbie that stated, «I’m afraid we’re not the band for you,» because he claimed that I was asking him to play for 3.5 hours and not 2.5 when, in fact, I was asking if they could stay for 3.5 hours and only play for 2.5.
However, rather than attempt to clarify my message and rectify any misunderstanding, which I would do as a business owner, Robbie chose to decline our business and offer his… «best wishes for a memorable celebration.»
For a brief moment, I was going to swallow my pride and attempt to rectify the misunderstanding myself, but Robbie’s message gave us the clear impression that our business wasn’t worthwhile. Just an unfortunate turn of events that could have easily been averted with some patience and professionalism.

Magnolia Jazz Band made our wedding reception magical. We had a special surprise first dance that we were a little nervous about, since we had never really danced before and had taken lessons just for this dance. Magnolia Jazz Band went out of their way to let us record their version of the song beforehand so we could practice. This put as at ease and allowed our dance to go off without a hitch. All the guests enjoyed their music and it was the perfect fit for our reception. Highly recommended!

Magnolia jazz band played at a wedding reception.
Truly professional and made the party comfortable through out the night.
Very easy to work with. Sounded great and looked good too!

We just hired them to play period music for our Great Gatsby Roaring Twenties party. They set the perfect mood for the night, we could not have been more pleased. Would use them again any time.

I recently hired Magnolia Jazz Band for a corporate work dinner that was hosted at Mt. Winery in Saratoga. Robbie was great to work with. Initially I left a message to inquire about availability and price; he called me back within a reasonable amount of time. We discussed their services and pricing. He let me know how to reach him for future communications and when he would be available via phone or when he would check email. Robbie was very easy to work with and responsive.
The band arrived early, set-​up, and played for the contracted amount of time. They were flexible and inquired about the evening agenda. The gentlemen were friendly and accommodating. The music they played fit the dinner and location atmosphere perfectly.
Several of the guests complimented me on the music. I would definitely hire them again!

As talented musicians go they are tops. But they go far beyond that. They provide great, elegant entertainment. Very classy. Very professional. Left alone, they read the audience and catered to us every moment. When we wanted requests, they seemed to know every song regardless how obscure and played it better than you hoped they would. They never rambled a song on, «getting into their own thing» as less professional entertainers often do.
Another thing that impressed me was their ability without electronic gizmos, to gracefully volume down from a tune to allow silence for the multitude of toasts that that randomly interrupted the band then volume up after the toast so well, toasters didn’t feel they were imposing and the flow of music seemed to go unbroken. That is an incredible melding of talent and graciousness.

The Magnolia Jazz Band is everything you want in a small ensemble for your event. We hired the trio for our intimate backyard wedding and couldn’t have been happier. Robbie’s communication in the months before the event surpassed my expectations and made me confident that I would have nothing to worry about. They even learned a special request old country song that my husband and I wanted to hear.
On the day of the wedding, I was calm and collected… until I was waiting in the house and heard the trio begin «Where or When,» the family processional song I had requested. It was so beautiful that I almost lost it! That was the moment that I’ll always remember as the start of my wedding.
My only regret is that our event was only two hours long because I could have danced to the Magnolia Jazz Band all night.

Robbie and Magnolia Jazz Band are the BEST of the BEST! I have been fortunate enough to hear them play at multiple events but recently had them play at an event I was in charge of… Robbie is a true professional and the Jazz trio at my event was terrific. All my guests commented on their amazing talents and wonderful range of musical genres!
If you are looking for a Jazz Band/​Big Band/​Trio, don’t think twice… Call Robbie and HIRE Magnolia Jazz Band!

Magnolia Jazz Band is THE BEST! I’ve seen them perform countless times (they’re every where) and last night they were so amazing I had to write them a Unilocal Review.
Robbie and his Band performed in Hakone Gardens, one of the most beautiful Japanese Gardens on the Planet. The Magnolia Jazz Band created the most incredible musical ambience before the Wedding Ceremony, it was perfect. Canon in D performed by a Jazz Band isn’t something I would have imagined, but it was beyond perfect.
Having seen Robbie and the Magnolia Jazz Band perform over 10 times now, I can recommend them without hesitation. I know they are the go to for just about every event planner in the South Bay and San Francisco.
Thanks Robbie!

We contacted Robbie on very short notice (two weeks before our event) and he was so very helpful and sounded so excited to come and play for our 20^th anniversary party. They even played our wedding song !!!
All of our guests remarked at how wonderful the music was — creating an atmosphere of romance and sophistication but not so obtrusive to make conversation impossible.
Thank you, thank you Robbie and the guys!!! You made our anniversary party truly memorable!!!

In 2002, we hired the Magnolia Jazz Band to play for our wedding at the Triton Museum of Art in Santa Clara. They were fantastic. People were dancing and having a great time. The Magnolia Jazz Band’s music helped to create a traditional, elegant and relaxed atmosphere, and they fit into the theme of our wedding and the museum’s ambiance. Not to mention that they were dressed beautifully as well. Their music isn’t so loud that people had to shout over each other to have a discussion as they played. I hate going to events where you can’t even talk to other people unless you’re screaming your head off.
They’re VERY professional and extremely reliable and serious about what they do yet are totally approachable. And you won’t have to wonder if one of the band member’s isn’t going to show up or get a ‘tude.
Don’t hesitate to visit their website and to hire them if you want a memorable and classy event.
BTW, still married, with a daughter now, 10+ years :-)