The Jazz in the Shade quartet with a vocalist at the closing reception of a corporate conference

Jazz band for corporate events — live background music that never drowns out the conversation

From conference welcome drinks through to the gala dinner — refined live music that suits a business setting, at a volume that leaves room for networking.

Looking for live music for a corporate event that lifts the evening without drowning out the conversation? The Jazz in the Shade quartet — joined by a vocalist on request — does exactly that at conferences, gala evenings and awards ceremonies.

Types of event

Occasions we're often booked for

Welcome drinks and dinner

Relaxed background jazz with the drinks, a quiet quartet during dinner — and around an awards ceremony, if there is one.

Exhibition opening

Duo or trio — for intimate occasions in small rooms.

Post-conference social event

A networking mood to close the day's programme.

Company launch, office opening

A formal celebration of a milestone.

Client meeting

Restrained background music for important business conversations.

Anniversary celebration

A celebratory mood that suits the company's history.

Why us

Four good reasons for your event

A volume that leaves room for networking

We read the room throughout; conversation and business stay in focus.

A fixed time slot we keep to

We start and finish exactly at the agreed times.

A look that fits a business setting

Understated and professional — no showmanship.

A basic sound system, sized for background music

Our own system is suitable indoors for around 70–100 guests. This is background music, not concert sound — for a larger or more open venue we recommend a separate sound system (from the venue or a hire company), and we can suggest a contact for that.

For organisers — worth knowing in advance

  • Invoicing, contract and a site visit beforehand — as agreed. For a distant venue the site visit can also be done from photos or a short video call.
  • Exact space and power requirements are in the rider.
Technical info (rider) →

A few past corporate events

  • An international car brand's model launch — Nagyerdei Stadium, Debrecen
  • Bálna Budapest — project anniversary celebration, 500+ guests
  • STRETCH conference, Budapest
  • Client meeting and industry day — Budapest
  • Conference evening — Mátrafüred
What organisers say

Feedback

"Thank you, Jazz in the Shade, for contributing to the wonderful atmosphere of our event — in fact, for setting it. It was exactly what we had pictured. A reliable, first-rate group; I hope this won't be the last time we work together!"

Komár Fanni
Corporate event · quartet

Translated from Hungarian

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Frequently asked questions

Worth knowing before you book

Yes — we provide full invoicing and can work under a formal contract.

Typically two to three hours, split into sets — starting and finishing exactly at the agreed times.

We adapt to the event — suits or business casual as standard, and we're happy to discuss anything else.

We recommend one at larger or technically more complex venues — see the rider.

The band is based in Debrecen, but we take bookings up to about three hours' drive away — which includes Budapest. Ask about your date →

Request a quote for your event

We usually reply within one or two working days, and we'll agree the exact timings with you.

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