Jazz & Soul Band
Looking for a jazz band for your wedding in Melbourne that brings real musicianship and a genuine groove? Shiba Quartet deliver exactly that. As a jazz band wedding Melbourne couples return to for its sophistication and groove, Shiba Quartet consistently create moments that guests remember.
Headed by Max On Sax, Shiba Quartet are an elite, professional 4-piece instrumental band featuring saxophone, guitar, bass and drums. Their sound draws from the great jazz and soul traditions, combining the suave sophistication of a classic jazz quartet with the deep grooves and heartfelt melodies of soul and funk classics.
The name says it all. Shiba Quartet takes its name from the Shiba Inu, the famously cool, self-assured Japanese dog breed known for doing things its own way. It’s an apt namesake for a band that brings its own distinctive style to every room it plays.
As a non-vocal band, Shiba Quartet are at their best in the settings where the music should be felt as much as heard. Ceremonies, cocktail hours and wedding dinners are where they truly shine, creating a warm, sophisticated backdrop that elevates the atmosphere without overpowering conversation.
At Your Wedding
Shiba Quartet are available for ceremonies, cocktail hours and wedding dinners. Their instrumental sound works beautifully as guests arrive, during pre-ceremony drinks, and throughout a seated dinner where a relaxed, groovy atmosphere is the goal.
For receptions without a dancefloor, Shiba Quartet can provide music throughout the evening. For receptions with a dancefloor, they pair naturally alongside one of our DJs, performing earlier in the evening to set the tone before the DJ takes over and builds toward the dancefloor later in the night.
Max On Sax puts it best: “We provide the sound as your guests arrive and enjoy canapes and cocktails before the reception. Best suited to gardens and alfresco spaces, we set the tone for a beautiful evening.”
Whether you are planning a garden ceremony, alfresco cocktail hour or elegant wedding dinner, a jazz band wedding Melbourne wide like Shiba Quartet brings a warmth and groove to your day that a recorded soundtrack simply cannot replicate.
The Band
Max On Sax leads the quartet on saxophone, bringing over 20 years of experience performing at weddings and events across Australia. His musical fluency across jazz, soul, funk and beyond gives Shiba Quartet its musical foundation and direction.
Alongside Max, the quartet features guitar, bass guitar and drums, forming a classic rhythm section that is tight, dynamic and deeply musical.
Together, Max and his bandmates bring the full sound and swing of a classic jazz band wedding Melbourne couples have come to love across ceremonies and cocktail hours throughout Victoria.
Jazz Band Wedding Melbourne FAQ
What style of music does Shiba Quartet perform? As a jazz band wedding Melbourne couples book for their sophisticated sound, Shiba Quartet perform jazz and soul, drawing from classic jazz standards through to soul and funk grooves. Their instrumental sound has a timeless, elegant feel that suits a wide range of wedding styles. To explore the jazz tradition Shiba Quartet draws from, visit Jazz Music Australia for more on the genre they specialise in.
Is Shiba Quartet a vocal band? No. Shiba Quartet are an instrumental band. This makes them ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours and wedding dinners where atmosphere and elegance are the priority rather than a vocal performance. This is what makes them the jazz band wedding Melbourne couples reach for when they want music that enhances the room rather than dominates it.
When during the wedding do Shiba Quartet typically perform? Shiba Quartet are best suited to ceremonies, cocktail hours and wedding dinners. For receptions with a dancefloor, they work alongside a DJ, performing early in the evening before the DJ takes over for the dancefloor portion of the night.
Can Shiba Quartet perform at a reception without a dancefloor? Yes. For wedding dinners or receptions where a relaxed, sophisticated atmosphere is the goal rather than a dancefloor, Shiba Quartet can provide music throughout the evening.
What is the minimum booking for Shiba Quartet? The minimum booking is 2 hours at $3,600 incl. GST, with additional hours at $1,600 per hour.
Are Shiba Quartet available across Melbourne and Victoria? Yes. Shiba Quartet are available for weddings and events across Melbourne and regional Victoria. Travel fees may apply for locations beyond approximately one hour from Melbourne. As a jazz band wedding Melbourne and Victoria wide, Shiba Quartet bring the same level of musicianship and sophistication to every venue across the state.
