A musician's dream! Per the recommendation of our wedding planner, we worked with Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding in Big Sur, CA in August 2023. One of the best decisions we made for our wedding. I am a musician myself and had a lot of specifications for what I wanted throughout our ceremony, first dance, and dancing portions of the evening. And I mean a LOT of specifications! Music is something I am very particular about. Lilan worked closely with me on everything from which 2nd singer to hire to match the feel we wanted (the band works with various singers) to learning new songs that we had requested to adjusting songs to specific BPMs!!! She never seemed to lose her patience with me and would text me randomly with ideas or singer leads. One time she even texted me a couple vocal riffs she sang into her phone to see what I would prefer. We wanted a fun, sexy, big band feel and a talented group of musicians who could perform soul, Latin, swing, R&B, and everything in between. That is exactly what we got. We never left the dance floor. Thank you HF! read more

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Hella Fitzgerald was a huge hit at our son's Bar Mitzvah. We wanted live music as opposed to a DJ and we couldn't have been happier with their performance! Every musician in the band was outstanding. They accommodated all of our requests, including an extra long hora. :) All of our guests loved them and it was so refreshing to have 'real' music at our daytime event. Their price was extremely reasonable to boot! We highly recommend Hella Fitzgerald - they were fantastic! read more

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Hella Fitzgerald, led by the amazing Lilan Kane, did a fabulous job at my son's wedding. From the clear and timely communication with Lilan herself (no third party manager) over the months leading up to the big day about our budget and hopes and dreams, to the actual wedding day, it could not have been more perfect! The highlights were the epic brass band that led the 200+ guests from the outdoor wedding ceremony to the reception, the mother-son dance (perhaps not the dancing skills but definitely the beautiful rendition of "What the World Needs Now (Is Love)" by Lilan and her band), and the song set with the glorious horns that kept the dance floor hopping (with everyone from the youngest guest to grandma) all night long! It went by too fast, but the memories will last forever! We could not have been more pleased! I could not recommend Hella Fitzgerald more! read more

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Hella Fitzgerald was absolutely amazing to work with. Lilan and the band were such collaborative partners in creating a set list that fit the style that we wanted. Though our wedding was rather small (-100 attendees) music was such a big priority for us, we wanted to create a lounge like atmosphere with a trio. Lilan was clear and communicative about the bands needs, she made sure to provide options within our budget which was a huge plus. The performance the day of our wedding was like out of a dream. Lilan's voice was absolutely stunning and I can't imagine our wedding reception any other way. We chose Sunday Kind of Love for our song and it was just so deeply moving so many attendees went out of their way to compliment us on the band. I gladly recommend Hella Fitzgerald! read more

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My wife and I hired Hella Fitzgerald to play at our small wedding in San Francisco. We rented out a Victorian-era mansion for about 50 guests and hired Hella Fitzgerald as a classy 3-piece jazz ensemble (vocals, grand piano, upright bass) to play after the reception. They sounded amazing and perfectly set the tone for a relaxed jazz club like scene where my wife and I could mingle and actually enjoy the company of our guests. Lilan has an amazing voice and was also wonderful to work with leading up to the event. She made the entire process seamless and put together a perfect repertoire for our intimate soiree. The entire band was a pleasure to work with from start to finish, and I appreciated their professionalism and attention to detail. All in all, I couldn't have been happier with Hella Fitzgerald's performance at my wedding. They truly made the night unforgettable and created a fantastic atmosphere that we'll never forget. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a talented and charismatic jazz band for their next event. read more

Hella Fitzgerald is simply the best. They've got that old school cool, sexy sax, amazing lead singer vibe. I used them for years for private parties and corporate events.. and just hired them for my wedding in October. Easy to work with, great communication, on-time, and most importantly.... FUN. Our guests are still talking about the band 2 months later. read more

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Lilan and her band were perfect for our wedding -- soulful and energetic live music highly recommend. If you are looking for easy full service band that isn't corny and gets folks dancing Hella Fitzgerald is great. read more

Hella Fitzgerald delivered. The band is solid with excellent sound, thanks to their super helpful bass player/sound guy. Their music set the perfect atmosphere. As a musician myself, I had high expectations for them - and they did not disappoint. We were happy, our guests loved it, and I highly recommend them for your event. Thank you! read more

Fantastic little jazz, R&B quartet. Easy to listen to, do a great job with the crowd, talented musicians)!

We hired Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding and are so glad we did. As a musician myself, I can say with confidence they are super talented -- and just as importantly, incredibly professional, flexible, and easy to work with. Thank you so much for an awesome evening! read more

Thank you for making our service so special. Highly recommend Hella Fitzgerald- they were easy to connect with, very professional and BEAUTIFUL music! So thankful we found you! read more

I recently booked Hella Fitzgerald for a launch party at my dealership. Originally found them through Gigsalad. I watched their promo video and I instantly knew they were the band I wanted to book for our event. Natalie promptly contacted me after I requested a quote. She was very responsive and was able to answer any questions I had. She made the booking process very easy! What is great is you can change how many band members you need depending on the size of the event. This was perfect since we had limited spacing for our event. Our clients loved their performance. I requested they sing 1960s up to contemporary music to fit with our overall theme. They did an amazing job with that! I've gotten numerous compliments about them during the event. I also had several of our clients reach out to me after the event to find out their contact info. I highly recommend Hella Fitzgerald for any type of event! I will definitely be booking them again for future events! read more

Hella Fitzgerald is an energetic and extremely talented group of musicians! They played a terrific mix of genres as well as classic and unique songs at our wedding that got every guest grooving on the dance floor all night. Hiring this band for your wedding or other event is a worthy investment, and guests will fondly remember it long afterwards. Kimiko, the lead singer, also did a flawless job setting up and managing the sound system during the ceremony and reception, too. There were no issues with sound quality during vows, speeches, or dancing which allowed everyone to fully enjoy the moment. Their band manager was responsive, kind, and very professional and provided various options to fit our event needs and budget. We're grateful to have had the best band at our wedding and highly recommend them! read more

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The name says it all! Hella Fitzgerald is Bay Area musical talent at its finest -- Lilan and her crew are approachable, engaged and engaging, and most importantly, a pleasure to partner with. A few highlights to call out: 1. Timely, friendly and helpful responses 2. Reasonable pricing with no hidden fees, but flexibility on "extras" you'd like to add on (we opted for an extra sax and are so happy we did) 3. Mix of old-school, new-school, everything school music -- live music without sounding cheesy, keeping it sophisticated without being pretentious, asks for your feedback BEFORE the event so you can curate your musical preferences 4. Authentic, professional, and talented musicians who perform locally to keep the Bay Area music scene alive and thriving Highly recommend this band for your events -- the live music is amazing! read more

Hella Fitzgerald is SUCH a fun band to have at your wedding. My husband and I were searching for a band that specialized Jazz, Funk, R&B and other more classic genres of music. They had us on our feet and dancing the night away. We had not one, but two ripped pants on the dance floor that night (including the groom's) which I consider to be a true testament to how talented and entertaining they were. They helped arrange our ceremony music as well (we went with a harpist) and handled all of the sound set up. Lilan was great at MCing the night. Thank you Hella Fitzgerald for making our wedding ROCK and for being so flexible and helpful throughout the uncertainty of planning a wedding during covid. Our guests had a blast and so did we! read more

They are the best wedding band, period! Lilan has a beautiful voice and she was very accommodating with our planing and requests! Nikki and I Just had our wedding yesterday, October 29 2022 and they were outstanding! Hella Fitzgerald is very talented, fun, and they knew how to play to our crowd! My family and friends were raving all night about how great they were and how much fun it was to dance to their tunes! Lilan is amazing and Nikki and I can't wait to see them perform somewhere in the future! read more

Hella Fitzgerald was the dream band for our dream wedding. Thorough communication, detail oriented, beautiful live sound, an eclectic mix of music from the classics/jazz/R&B/modern and a ton in-between, and some of the sweetest and most kind musicians I've ever met -- the magic they provided for our recent wedding was beyond what we expected even after reading their stellar reviews. Lilan helped us coordinate and put together the perfect band package for our wedding in the Bay Area. We had some special requests and the band was more than down to help make those a reality. The band provided a special arrangement of music for our ceremony, played during our dinner and then for our reception. Lilan also provided emcee duties for every piece of the reception - from introductions to the money dance, and bumped our party up to the perfect degree. These musicians aren't just the most professional musicians I've worked with in my entire career, they take their craft to another level, and the magical quality of music they laid down the entire night gained the love and adoration of all our guests. We can't thank Lilan and the band enough for being there for us on this special day. If we ever need another band for another party, it's them. And for anyone looking for a band that can do it all and then some, you need to call Hella Fitzgerald. read more

This band is phenomenal!!! Super energetic and great at reading the room. I booked them for my corporate event and would 100% book them again! Super easy to work with and responsive as well in the planning process. They are simply amazing!!! read more

Hella Fitzgerald=Hella amazing! We had 70 guests for a cocktail party and having them perform for our event helped to draw a crowd and really kept the party going! They were amazing and lively and I really hope to work with them in the future. Everyone who attended contacted us later and commented on the awesome band. If you're considering them...stop considering and book them already! And after you book them...call me up because I want to come to your shindig and see them again. ;) read more

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Absolutely amazing! We hired A three-piece jazz band for dinner at our wedding. They were so awesome. If we could do it all over we would definitely hire them again. We would also recommend them to all who is looking for a live band ! Great sound, super professional, on time and very easy to work with! Thank you Hella making our wedding day so memorable! read more

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We hired Hella Fitzgerald for a large scale event in San Francisco, and they were perfect from beginning to end. The communication with Lilan and her team was spot on. The band is dynamic, fun, spirited and high energy. Their diversity from jazz to to soul to current hits is really appealing, and they deliver contemporary songs in a perfect retro manner (think Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox). A true pleasure. I look forward to hiring them again. read more

I had the pleasure of hiring​ Hella Fitzgerald Band for a recent party and they exceeded expectations. We had over a hundred guests and they raved about the band. They played soft background music during the cocktail hour and some of my favorite jazz and oldies after dinner. Everyone was up dancing and enjoying the music. I will definitely​ use them for my next event...Mike Milstein read more

I am so glad that we booked Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding! We had a very diverse crowd at our wedding, and I was worried that it would be hard to find a band that would appeal to everyone and get people dancing, but Hella exceeded our wildest expectations! Everyone was out on the floor having a great time and people told us over and over again that it was the most fun they've ever had dancing - all thanks to Hella. We're also salsa dancers, and Hella Fitzgerald managed to adapt some of their songs to fit a salsa beat, which was a completely unexpected delight for us. This band sounds as great live as they do on their demos, and they are fun and professional and will make any night a party to remember. Lilan was a pleasure to work with during the planning aspect of things too. Book them! read more

I had a quartet from Hella Fitzgerald play at a backyard party and they were a huge hit! The upbeat jazz was the perfect accent to a relaxing afternoon party. Lilian has an incredible voice and she's also a gem to work with - very responsive and flexible. The other band members were amazing at their respective instruments and so friendly with our guests. I hope to hire them again for another party! read more

If you haven't seen Hella Fitzgerald yet, what are you waiting for?? These musicians are AMAZING. I physically couldn't leave the dance floor in lieu of their mesmerizing music. Jazzy beats, incredible vocals, and GREAT VIBES. I will take any opportunity I can to see them again. read more

hella fitzgerald was an amazing choice for my corporate event. they were great to work with leading up to the party; responsive, thorough with all our paperwork requirements, and creative thinking through the flow. and during the event they just rocked it. amazing vibe, fabulous musicians, and a wonderful lead singer. could have not asked for more and my 2,000+ guests agreed! HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

Hella Fitzgerald exceeded my every expectation! Working with this band from start to finish, they are really a class act. I booked them for a high end gig in SF and the guests and clients could not stop talking about how incredible the entertainment was. Lilan and her team were incredible to work with, and their product was incredible. I would recommend them to anyone in a heart beat! read more

We were truly honored to have Hella Fitzgerald play at our wedding. Lilan is so kind and the whole group is exceptionally talented. Their music is somehow unique and classic at the same time; they brought a layer of authenticity to our wedding day that could not have been achieved in any other way. My wedding planner AND multiple wedding guests pulled me aside to praise Hella Fitzgerald's music - we are forever grateful. read more

My partner and I hired Hella Fitzgerald to play at our wedding and it made for a spectacular party. Lilan and her crew are so talented and are great at reading the room in order to play things that will get people on the dance floor. They showed up on time, were efficient at setting up and breaking down their equipment, and were so kind and easy to work with. We received many compliments from guests who loved the live music. At times they weren't the quickest to respond to emails, but definitely don't let this discourage you because they will make your event great. read more

My (now) husband and I booked Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding at a small venue in September. They were recommended to us by the venue and we were instantly impressed by their videos online. Working with them was so easy and stress-free. They kept in constant contact with us throughout the planning process and kept everything on track and fun on our wedding day. We would recommend Hella Fitzgerald for your wedding or event, they were perfect! read more

Hella Fitzgerald played for our wedding August 2019 - and they were AMAZING!!! We found Hella Fitzgerald on google and were lucky to see them play a live show in San Francisco when researching wedding bands. After one song, we knew we had to book them! They were easy to work with during the planning process, and were great performers on the day of the show. Detailed review: 1) The Music - This is an incredible group of musicians!  We hired a group of 9 musicians (2 singers, horns, sax, guitar, base, drums, keyboards). Several of our guests were musicians themselves and they were impressed by the bands' talent. - The singers (special shout out to Lilan!) are so talented. Soulful, engaging and always in tune - it was a serious treat to get to listen and dance to them!- The set list was also perfect. They had a great list of songs, and were respectful of our "do not play list". They played a great combination of funk, soul, pop - providing a unique/memorable all super fun dance party. Our guests kept commenting on how good the band was! 2) MC Skills - Lilan MC'd our reception events (intros, speeches, cake cutting, first dances, etc) and she was professional, succinct, and articulate. We were proud to have her guide the events and keep things running smoothly.  3) Professionalism & Communication- Working w/ Hella Fitzgerald was an easy process. They had a straight forward contract, and were happy to answer questions and work with our venue coordinator as needed. They went above and beyond to meet the venue requirements, which we sincerely appreciated! Overall - from easy-going personalities, to a fun set list, to great musicianship - this band is amazing! They are cool and timeless - all at the same time - and we 110% would book them again. Thank you to Lilan and her team for making our wedding so memorable! read more

Hella Fitzgerald performed at our holiday party, and were absolutely phenomenal! Our guests loved their music, and they were lovely to work with and efficient setting up and taking down. Couldn't ask for more. read more

Blazing amazing! Super professional, dependable and magically sounding. I've hired them twice to perform in the VIP Terrace at the Concord Pavilion, once before Hall & Oates, and again for Chicago & The Doobie Brothers - both times they knocked it out of the park. Quality, quality sound and professionalism. You will love them. read more

We were so lucky to have booked Hella Fitzgerald for our wedding at a winery this past weekend. They were outstanding. I cannot rave about them enough. Our wedding was ~100 people and was both outdoor and indoor, which I can imagine would make it complicated figuring out where/who/when/how to set up the sound system and instruments. But I wouldn't know because Lilan and her group took care of everything and made it a seamless and magical night for us all. She was also our "emcee" and did all the introductions and announcements at our wedding. Logistics and professionalism aside, Lilan's voice... oh goodness I could talk about her voice for hours. She can sing anything! She sang songs from Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Beyoncé, Jason Mraz, Lady Gaga, and the list just goes on. Her master song list is just phenomenal, soooo many amazing songs to choose from. Our guests are still talking about them, and if we ever are in need of live music again we are most definitely hiring Lilan and her team that make up Hella Fitzgerald. read more

The fantastic musicians and singers of Hella Fitzgerald were not only the featured stars of our wedding celebration that we were super excited to just listen to and appreciate with our closest family and friends, they played beautiful music throughout the event, from great piano solos of our chosen processional and recessional songs during the ceremony, to fabulous instrumental music to really set the scene and tone during the cocktail hour, to the highlight of the night: the dancing and celebrating with the full band rocking the house. Lilan, the band leader, was also our emcee for the night, and she did a perfect job keeping the energy up and positive and keeping things moving. Truly inspired live music is such a privilege to enjoy, and we felt so lucky to enjoy it with our loved ones in a celebration that will always be so dear to our hearts. Thank you, Hella Fitzgerald! We can't recommend you more highly!! read more

We cannot speak more highly of Lilan and Hella Fitzgerald!! We feel so lucky to have found and chosen this band for our Sonoma wedding. We had very high expectations after watching some of their videos online and meeting with Lilan to discuss what we wanted for our celebration, and they truly exceeded them on all fronts! They played background jazz during our cocktail hour that was perfect and we went with solo pianist for both processional and recessional which was excellent. The full band for our reception/party was spectacular. They covered an incredible variety of material and had literally every guest at the wedding (1) dancing (2) raving about how good they sounded and (3) wondering how we found them. In short, if you're bored of generic wedding bands and you're looking for live music that will have all your guests out of their seats and on the dance floor, look no further than Hella Fitzgerald! read more