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

Lilies were omnipresent, and a jazz band played through the event.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 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

Last December, the singer revealed he had started to perform again and had been playing with a 10-piece boogie jazz band since his recovery.

From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025

You know, with band, and jazz band, and All-City High School Jazz Band.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick