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

Example Sentences

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

“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

There were clues, though: He once went into the Brentwood School gym and dunked to soothe his nerves before singing in the jazz band.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 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

Fred had played trumpet in the school jazz band since sixth grade, but he didn’t listen to jazz at home.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen