a band specializing in jazz, and consisting typically of trumpet, trombone, clarinet, saxophone, piano, double bass, and percussion
Word origin
[1915–20, Amer.]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: collage, conditioning, costar, stockpile, takeout
Examples of 'jazz band' in a sentence
jazz band
But the national youth ensembles (which also include brass and jazz bands) are important not just for their own standards.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They were fine, thanks, but a bit danced out by the jazz band.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Drinks were served outside as a jazz band played.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She was still dancing to the jazz band at 2am.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
By 11 she had made her live debut, singing with a local jazz band.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Any jazz band with a harpist is worth your time.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's also about how the saxophone fits in a jazz band.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Their grandmother planned to put them in a jazz band.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
A jazz band is playing in the corridor.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
It begins beguilingly: under a crescent moon, a wandering jazz band plays.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He played the trumpet and was in the jazz band at school.