jazz band

American  

noun

1. a band specializing in jazz, and consisting typically of trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, piano, double bass, and percussion.

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Etymology

Origin of jazz band

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

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jazz band

She was followed by jazz band Ezra Collective, who are notorious for creating a vibe at festivals, and they did not let the crowd down.

From BBC ● May 24, 2026

There was a 12-piece jazz band, Wilson told the fashion publication, and a Cajun meal that reflected her Louisiana roots.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2026

“Of course, you can’t just remove the rules and processes, tell your team to be a jazz band, and expect it to be so. Without the right conditions, chaos will ensue,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 18, 2026

I also sang in the jazz band and was the lead singer in a Christian rock band called Exodus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026

And there’s the morning announcements over the loud speaker about all the activities the good kids do like drama and jazz band, but that still leaves us eight and a half minutes of awkwardness.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

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