A 3-piece for Roche Bobois' new collection presentation — sleek, design-forward modern jazz that held the room beautifully through browsing, conversation, and live filming without ever getting in the way.
A 4-piece for Google's executive dinner — warm modern jazz and reimagined standards, volume-aware throughout dinner and speeches, with waterfront views as the backdrop.
A 5-piece for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce investor meeting — sophisticated jazz and modern standards woven between speeches, providing a polished backdrop for an evening of high-level networking and dinner.
A 4-piece for the Formula 1 afterparty — Casablanca-style standards and jazz-noir arrangements that gave the late-night room exactly the atmosphere it deserved.
A full 6-piece for MoMA's private gallery party — crooner baritone and filmic jazz arrangements that carried the room all night, turning an extraordinary venue into an unforgettable evening.
A 3-piece set for the AI Summit corporate mixer — upbeat jazz classics and reimagined standards, pitched perfectly for easy conversation and a room that stays energised all evening.
Hiring a jazz band for a corporate event is a different brief to any other. The music has to serve the occasion — not lead it. It needs to fill a room without stopping conversations, hold energy without demanding attention, and respond to a run-of-show that can change five minutes before doors open.
That's the brief The Gallants were built for.
Based in New York and Los Angeles, The Gallants are a corporate jazz band with a track record across Fortune 500 companies, luxury brands, and cultural institutions. They've performed at AI summit mixers, investor dinners, and executive receptions for some of the most recognised organisations in the world. The result is always the same: the event runs better, the room feels warmer, and the client comes back.
Ensemble size and configuration
Every corporate event is different. A standing mixer for 200 guests calls for a different setup to a seated dinner for 30. The Gallants perform as a 3, 4, 5, or 6-piece — guitar, upright bass, drums, sax, keys, trumpet, and vocals available depending on the brief. Ensemble size is agreed during the booking process based on your venue, capacity, and event format. There's no upselling. The right configuration for your event is the one we'll recommend.
Volume-aware performance
One of the most common concerns corporate event planners raise is volume. The Gallants are experienced playing in environments where the music must sit beneath speeches, dinner service, and live filming. Volume-aware performance isn't a compromise — it's a skill. The band calibrates dynamically to the room, lifting when the energy calls for it and pulling back when the event needs space.
Working with event planners and production teams
The Gallants are used to working alongside event production teams, AV crews, and tight run-of-show documents. Load-in times, stage plots, and technical riders are handled professionally and in advance. If your venue has restrictions — weight limits, noise ordinances, load-in windows — flag them early and the band will work within them without friction.
New York and Los Angeles
The Gallants are based across New York City and Los Angeles, with the ability to travel nationally for the right brief. In New York, the band is experienced across Midtown event spaces, hotel ballrooms, rooftop venues, and private dining rooms. In Los Angeles, the range covers entertainment industry events, brand activations, and outdoor venues from Downtown to the Westside.
If you're looking for a corporate jazz band that delivers on the night — reliably, professionally, and without drama — The Gallants are available to discuss your brief.
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