1930s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Essen

Browse 187 professional 1930s era musicians and bands available in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, backed by 560 reviews from real clients and an average 5 out of 5 star rating. These swing bands and jazz ensembles bring authentic vintage entertainment to weddings, parties, and corporate events.

Of the 187 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Essen. The other 183 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Wuppertal and Dortmund.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 560 reviews of 1930s Era Musicians & Bands

Based near Essen

We provide top-level professional jazz musicians at corporate and private events

Essen

North Rhine-Westphalia

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German swing hits from the "good old days", fresh, cheerful, lively

Wuppertal

North Rhine-Westphalia · 15 miles away

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German swing hits from the "good old days", fresh, cheerful, lively!

Wuppertal

North Rhine-Westphalia · 15 miles away

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We provide top-level professional jazz musicians at corporate and private events

Dortmund

North Rhine-Westphalia · 20 miles away

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Based more than 30 miles from Essen, nearest first

Doni Wirandana, a jazz singer who sings American jazz standards songs

Cologne

North Rhine-Westphalia · 36 miles away

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Up-tempo en dansbare muziek met een brede lach

Nijmegen

Gelderland, Netherlands · 56 miles away

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Jazzpianist voor recepties, bedrijfsfeesten, diners

Breda

North Brabant, Netherlands · 97 miles away

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Today's songs in a swinging, poppy, jazzy jacket: ideal for events & party

Bussum

North Holland, Netherlands · 97 miles away

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'Dupa Trio - The jazz trio that will upgrade every wedding & event'

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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Jazz vocalist ideal for weddings and romantic events

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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Jazz and soul singer SaraLee

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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Guitar duo, good for gardens en small gatherings, Art shows etc

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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Acoustic duo performing jazz and all-time classics

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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We provide top-level professional jazz musicians at corporate and private events

Rotterdam

South Holland, Netherlands · 113 miles away

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Solo Saxophone & Clarinet play music from jazz of years 30s to current dance hit

Antwerp

Flanders, Belgium · 114 miles away

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Variable in line up, from solo piano to duo, trio and more!

Antwerp

Flanders, Belgium · 114 miles away

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Jazz duo (Guitar-Trumpet) just jazz standards (Swing, Bossa, Ballad)

Namur

Wallonia, Belgium · 116 miles away

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Swing band from 2 to 8 persons

Pijnacker

South Holland, Netherlands · 117 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire 1930s Era Musicians & Bands in Essen?

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Rates for 1930s musicians in Essen typically run between about €170 and €1,450+, with most professional acts averaging €500 for standard performances. Solo performers and small combos typically fall at the lower end of this range, while full swing bands with horn sections command premium rates. Factors affecting pricing include performance duration, ensemble size, and any special song requests or arrangements. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 26 enquiries for 1930s Era Musicians & Bands at events in Germany, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
85% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
46% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of 1930s Era Musicians & Bands available in Essen

5/5 from 560 reviews
Photo of Jazz Bands Essen—Jazz Central Agency Jazz Bands Essen—Jazz Central Agency "We were very impressed with the performance. The musicians adapted perfectly to the atmosphere and created a warm, elegant setting for our guests. Many people asked who had booked the music." Based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia 24th June 2026 Sophie Kramer - Business Reception Photo of Gradalicious Gradalicious "Very good, our guests are happy with the music and the performance. The atmosphere was very fantastic!" Based in Bussum, North Holland, Netherlands (97 miles from Essen) Yuting Cheng - KTS International Exhibition Consulting UG Photo of Bertram & Kadi DUO Bertram & Kadi DUO "Bertram & Kadi truly tied our tranquil cottage wedding together. Their music created exactly the atmosphere we had hoped for - sweet, playful, and effortlessly elegant. We loved working with them beforehand to put together a setlist of our favourite jazz standards, and they even learned a song without sheet music online so we could listen to our special song on our special day. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful duo." Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (110 miles from Essen) 13th June 2026 Hebo - Private wedding Photo of Dupa Trio - Retro Jazz Band Dupa Trio - Retro Jazz Band "we invited Dupa Trio for our annual celebration of the Gememnta Amsterdam, WOW, what a cool band! a super unique approach to the boring and run-over-the-mile jazz band, they have so much character and their singer is amazing! if you can see them play or even book their performance, do it! such a cool band" Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (110 miles from Essen) Kitty - Gemente amsterdam Photo of Sofia Michelle Sofia Michelle "There hasn’t been a lot of great song options for wedding music. It’s always either lacking or overused. Sofia put together such a great song list for us. We had a video prepared last minute and Sofia chooses the perfect songs to go with it. It was such a beautiful moment for us when they go live. We got so many compliments from guests." Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (110 miles from Essen) Andrianna Pan - Wedding Dinner Photo of Sax For You Sax For You "Alexander is amazing! He is thoughtful, fun, kind, creative and such an amazing artist to work with! He was so patient with planning and even added ideas for a surprise birthday song for my girlfriend! I would absolutely work with him again🥂" Based in Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium (114 miles from Essen) Morteza

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for 1930s era musicians & bands on Gig Heaven is currently €500, with prices ranging from €170 to €1,450+. Pricing typically depends on the number of musicians in the line-up and whether vocalists are included. Most acts specialise in swing standards and big band classics, so listening to profile samples is a good way to compare what each performer offers.

The most popular events for 1930s era musicians & bands include vintage-themed weddings, black-tie dinners, gala events, corporate functions and cocktail parties. The sophisticated swing sound of the 1930s provides an elegant backdrop for formal occasions and can also fill the dance floor at livelier events.

The 1930s era musicians & bands perform music from the golden age of swing, including big band, jazz standards and crooner classics made famous by artists of the 1930s. Many groups can also incorporate songs from adjacent decades to suit the flow of an event.

The 1930s era musicians & bands on Gig Heaven range from intimate duos and trios to full big band ensembles with horn sections and vocalists. A smaller group suits cocktail hours and background music, while a larger line-up delivers the full big band experience for dancing and headline entertainment.

Most 1930s era musicians & bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system and amplification for standard venues. Larger ensembles may have specific staging requirements. It is worth confirming equipment and space needs with the band before booking.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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