Wedding music is booked once in a lifetime, which makes it hard to compare. So this article gives concrete figures — prices, line-ups, block lengths — rather than general advice.
We play jazz, not a pop repertoire with a saxophone on top. That distinction is worth clearing up straight away: jazz standards, swing, bossa nova and chanson, plus modern songs in jazz arrangements. If you are looking for a band to play the current radio playlist, we are not it.
Wedding band prices
A standard evening is three 45-minute sets, roughly three hours. Transport within Prague is included; outside Prague CZK 7/km for a duo or trio and CZK 14/km for a quartet or quintet (two vehicles). Full breakdown in how much a jazz band costs.
If you also want music for the ceremony, treat it as a separate block — usually 20 to 30 minutes before, during and after. We agree it individually according to venue and the timing of the day.
Which line-up for which wedding
- Up to 40 guests, intimate wedding: a duo — vocals and piano. The quietest option, ideal for the ceremony and dinner.
- 40 to 80 guests: a trio with double bass. The most common choice.
- Wedding with dancing: a quartet with drums. Without them the floor stays empty.
- Large wedding, over 100 guests: a quintet plus PA from the organiser.
Detail in how many musicians per guests.
One supplier for the whole day
When the same band plays the ceremony, the reception and the evening, you drop the coordination between three suppliers and the sound stays consistent all day. It also saves on transport and repeated set-up.
Check a dateHow the wedding day runs
Ceremony music is covered in detail in wedding ceremony music, and song choices in wedding songs for the whole day.
A song on request
The first dance is usually the only piece the couple truly cares about. We learn it to order — ideally with three weeks' notice, so it can be properly rehearsed and rearranged for our line-up. It is not an extra service; it is part of the preparation.
What to agree in advance
- The running order of the day — when to play, when to break, when photos happen.
- Who gives the signal — usually the coordinator or best man, not the couple.
- Space and power — trio 3.5 × 3 m, one 230 V / 16 A socket.
- Outdoor ceremony — solid cover for band and equipment is required.
- The hour music must stop — many outdoor venues have a 22:00 limit.
The full technical rider is in what the band needs on site.
Who plays
David Kleňha (vocals), Jaroslav Bárta (piano), Jan Greifoner (double bass), and in the quartet Branko Križek (drums). We play without backing tracks. Since 2015 we have more than 320 events behind us and a repertoire of over 100 songs.
About the author
David Kleňha is a jazz singer and bandleader based in Prague, performing across the Czech Republic. He leads line-ups from duo to quintet — jazzduo.cz, jazztrio.cz, jazzquartet.cz and jazzquintet.cz — and has played more than 320 events since 2015: corporate evenings, receptions, gallery openings, hotel and restaurant nights, weddings and festivals. More on his personal site davidklenha.cz.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a jazz band cost for a wedding?
Duo from CZK 15,000, trio from CZK 20,000, quartet from CZK 27,000, quintet from CZK 33,000 for a standard evening of three 45-minute sets, including the PA system and transport within Prague. The final price depends on the date, programme length and type of event.
Does the price include music for the ceremony?
Ceremony music is arranged as a separate block, usually 20 to 30 minutes before, during and after. We set the price according to the venue and the timing of the day.
Will you learn a song for the first dance?
Yes. We learn a specific song to order, ideally with three weeks' notice so it can be properly rehearsed and rearranged for our line-up.
Do you play jazz only, or contemporary songs too?
We play jazz and swing standards, bossa nova, chanson and modern songs in jazz arrangements. We are not a band that performs the current radio playlist in its original form.
Do you play at outdoor weddings?
Yes, but the band and equipment must be under solid cover. Humidity damages wooden instruments and water in the PA ends the performance.