Soirée
Jazz trio
Cocktail hours, dinners and intimate rooms. Included with the Masquerade Soirée.
The Sound of the Night
New Orleans Jazz & Brass Bands in San Antonio
Tuba on the bottom, trumpet on top, a snare that makes your feet move before you decide to. This is the sound that turns a party into a parade.
Traditional jazz and brass band
A traditional jazz band brings the sound of early New Orleans — clarinet weaving through trumpet and trombone over a walking rhythm. A brass band is louder and looser: tuba, trumpets, trombones, sax, snare and bass drum, built to move through a crowd. We book both, from a cocktail-hour trio to a 7–9 piece band for a grand ballroom.
In San Antonio, our bands play everything from River Walk hotels to backyard tents in Boerne. Expect “When the Saints Go Marching In,” brass band standards and party anthems re-arranged for horns — the kind of set that gets Alamo Heights guests singing along by the second chorus.
The second line
A second line is the New Orleans parade tradition: the band leads, and everyone behind it — the second line — dances along, waving handkerchiefs and parasols. We use it for grand entrances, for leading guests from cocktails into dinner, for wedding-style sendoffs and for the moment a fundraiser needs a jolt of joy.
Room layout matters less than people expect. Hallways, terraces and ballroom aisles all work. We walk the route with your San Antonio venue in advance so the parade lands precisely on cue.
Book the band on its own
Not hosting a full masquerade? Choose “Jazz / Brass Band only” on the quote form for weddings, corporate receptions or a block party. Or pair the band with any package on our packages page.
Band sizes
From a whisper to a parade
Gala
Jazz quintet
Horns up front, rhythm behind. The heartbeat of the Grand Masquerade Gala.
Mardi Gras
Brass band
Built to march. Tuba, trumpets, trombone, sax, snare and bass drum, with a live second line.
Grand Ball
7–9 piece band
For ballrooms and charity galas that need the room to shake.
Where the band leads
How the Night Unfolds
- I
Masked arrivals & mask bar
Greeters hand every guest a mask at the door; the mask bar opens.
- II
Cocktails with live jazz
A trio or quintet sets the mood under candlelight.
- III
Second line parade / grand entrance
The brass band strikes up and leads everyone into the main room.
- IV
Dinner, auction or show
Your program — paced, scored and emceed.
- V
Unmasking & dance party
The reveal, then the band and the dance floor take over.
FAQ
Jazz & Brass Bands FAQ
Can I book just the band?
Yes — choose “Jazz / Brass Band only” on the quote form. Trios, quintets and 7–9 piece bands are available in San Antonio.
What is a second line parade?
A New Orleans tradition: the band leads, and everyone behind it — the second line — dances along waving handkerchiefs and parasols. Perfect for entrances, sendoffs and moving a crowd to dinner.
Do you take requests?
Absolutely. Send a list in advance; brass band arrangements of pop and R&B hits are a crowd favorite.
Does the band need power or a stage?
Acoustic brass needs neither for parades. For seated sets we bring a compact sound setup and need a standard outlet near the band area.
The Invitation
Your Masquerade Awaits, San Antonio
Tell us the date and the room. We will send a custom quote within 24 hours — built for your guests in San Antonio, Boerne or wherever the night takes you.
- Custom quote within 24 hours
- Fully produced & staffed, 30–1,000 guests
- Live New Orleans jazz & brass