Discover 208 vintage 1940s era musicians and bands available for hire in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, with 626 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5 stars. Find swing bands, wartime entertainers and close harmony singers to create authentic 1940s atmosphere.
All 208 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Cincinnati. The nearest is based in Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, 74 miles away.
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Vintage Themed Bands in CincinnatiRates for 1940s era musicians and bands in Cincinnati currently range from about $170 to $2,250+ depending on group size and performance duration. The average cost of $600 reflects the specialist expertise authentic period entertainment requires. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 278 enquiries for 1940s Era Musicians & Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 2 November 2026.
Stolen Moments
"Spectacular musicians! They were perfect for my wedding reception! I'd recommend them to anyone!
Event Date: May 10th, 2015
Services Provided: Jazz Band"
Mondo Kane
"Always makes me smile when I hear that Mondo Kane style!"
Rick Holland's Uptown Society Orchestra
"All Music Review
Thom Jurek
The title of this set is an apt one. While much of the music presented by the Rick Holland-Evan Dobbins Little Big Band, it hearkens back -- in terms of its sophistication, confidence and outright jazz literacy, not nostalgically -- to an era when progressive jazz, and big bands (this one numbering 10 pieces) flourished on the scene. This is one sophisticated outfit. Featuring the arrangement and compositional skills of Brent Wallarab, Jim Martin, Bill Dobbins and Kerry Strayer, this band struts out the tradition and make some joyous, complex, and elegant music that reflects its own unique identity. The résumés of all these players are impressive and reflected in the confidence of the date. It opens with "SUNY-Triangle," a Martin composition that works its artful sleight-of-hand over Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Triste." Martin uses the rhythmically complex samba and drapes some tough, knotty twists and turns over it. The intro is a beautiful and raucous wake-up call, while the head of the tune, with its staggered entrances and exits -- including some fine soloing by John Viavattine on tenor and John Nyerges on piano -- give this tune a unique identity. "Creature Comfort" is a beautiful mid-tempo ballad by Wallarab with edgeless yet multi-dimensional dissonances written into its harmonics. It swings beautifully and includes a fine, punchy solo by tenorman Glenn Cashman. Besides the originals, there are some fine readings here as well. There's Wallarab's arrangement of Duke Ellington's "Black and Tan Fantasy" that's a thoroughly modern exercise losing none of Ellington's humor or rhythmic complexity. Likewise, Gerry Mulligan's haunting, wee-hours, "Night Lights," is given expert treatment here by Strayer, and Dean Keller's baritone saxophone playing combines Mulligan's sense of lyric and Ben Webster's sense of time. In Time's Shadow reveals that innovation need not sacrifice accessibility or swing. It is convincing evidence that the big band form is alive, well and full of surprises."
The Anthony S Experience
"Anthony and Jasmine was great to work with. They were on time and flexible once a torrential downpour came and we had to adjust the run of show some. They were even kind enough to let my strolling violinist use their gear when hers started acting up. I would definitely recommend them and use them again if we are back in Atlanta!"
John Amato
"I am a volunteer at Walden and we all enjoyed your show today
Thanks so much for entertaining the residents
It was terrific.
We look forward to seeing you again"
Gary Strickland
"Gary has done a few events for me as I am a club advisor to students in college. I would say he is all about performing arts, except for the fact that he is just as good with customer service, and interactions on a business level! If he says he'll do something, he follows through with absolute professionalism.
Mr. Strickland has been a solo performer on the trumpet, a singer, an EMCEE, a set designer , a professional photographer and crowd pleaser.
Should anything unexpected happen, he has the experience and sharp reactions to handle a burgeoning situation without a hitch.
I wish I had the time to simply listen to Gary perform outside of the venues for which I have hired him.
Maureen Vendeville
Professor, ESL
Faculty Advisor National Technical Honor Society"