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Darryl Brenzel Group Reviews

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  • Avg 5.0 | 31 Reviews
  • Jazz Band from Frederick, MD
  • 57 Verified Bookings
  • Starting at $450 per event

31 Reviews for Darryl Brenzel Group

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Review by Courtney F.

Wedding•Reviewed on August 21, 2026•From Arlington, VA

This group was wonderful! I received more than one text after the event from guests who enjoyed the music. They were professional, talented, on time, communicated well before the event - awesome. Really made our cocktail hour special.

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Thank you so much Courtney. As musicians we enjoy making music together. But it's even better when we get to play for such special occasions. We are so happy that your guests enjoyed our music.

Review by Claira S.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 2, 2025•From Stevensville, MD

The Darryl Brenzel Group was absolutely incredible at our wedding! They played for us during our cocktail hour and dinner, and brought the classiest, jazziest, energetic vibe to our event. It was elegant, sophisticated, and FUN! And they looked fantastic in their tuxes. We received so many compliments from our guests for including them! As jazz lovers, they were truly one of our favorite parts of our wedding. I can’t recommend them enough!!!

Review by Megan C.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on April 14, 2025•From Hanover, PA

Darryl Brenzel Group did an amazing job at our Grand Opening Event. They arrived on time and prepared. Everyone loved the music!

Review by Spencer T.

Church Service•Reviewed on November 20, 2024•From Martinsburg, WV

Darryl Brenzel Group was great to work with. There was great communication and fair pricing. Looking forward to using them again.

Review by Craig G.

Fundraiser•Reviewed on April 5, 2024•From Washington, DC

Darryl made the evening fantastic! Great music and a fantastic experience!!!!!

Review by Florence d.

Community Event•Reviewed on February 14, 2024•From Fredericksburg, VA

Review by Dan S.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on September 16, 2023•From McLean, VA

Very good. Darryl was super easy to work with, was extremely professional, and was very, very talented. All of our guests enjoyed his music and we received lots of compliments. They accommodated a range of musical requests, and were terrific. Would definitely recommend to a friend.

Review by Leslie H.

Private Party•Reviewed on February 26, 2023•From Washington, DC

Fantastic band! Our guests had so much fun listening to live music and dancing to it! I would highly recommend this band. They went beyond our expectations and were able to play fabulous Foxtrot and Swing music at our request.

Review by Jacqueline B.

Sweet 16 Party•Reviewed on May 28, 2022•From Huntingdon, PA

My daughter and I along with everyone loved them they were phenomenal will definitely hire them again for another event.

Review by Anna B.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on August 6, 2019•From Baltimore, MD

We are ecstatic that we found the Darryl Brenzel Group! They made our daughters wedding reception truly magical and memorable! We received countless complements from guests during and after our event. The performers were so professional, well dressed and talented. The music was outstanding and very tasteful. They were extremely accommodating with song choice, music style, start/end time and last minute requests. They even accompanied my husband (he wanted to surprise the new couple with a song). Communication was prompt and easy. We couldn’t be happier. We would highly recommend them for any event and can’t wait to have the opportunity to hire them again!

Review by Thais L.

New Year's Eve Party•Reviewed on January 1, 2019•From Ashburn, VA

Such a talented and professional trio! We were so pleased with our decision to hire them and got so many compliments. Our NYE would not have been the same without them. Would recommend 100%. Thank you Darryl and group!

Review by Peter V.

Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on July 7, 2012•From Washington, DC

This event was for my daughter's wedding and we wanted some light background jazz for the cocktail hour. I really liked the three recordings that he offered up as samples at Gig Masters. Darryl proposed to bring a trio (sax, piano, bass) as a drummer would tend to bring it to the foreground. I asked them to play standards from the “Cool Jazz” scene of the 1950’s. Darryl and his group really delivered. Our guests were impressed and very much enjoyed the music that the Darry Brenzl Group performed at our event. I would highly recommend them.

Review by Grant F.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on June 3, 2018•From Baltimore, MD

The Darryl Brenzel Group was excellent. We hired them as a trio of sax, upright acoustic bass, and piano. Great selection of jazz standards played beautifully. I'm a drummer and have played standards with a few trios and quartets so I know these guys can play. Darryl was easy to work with and emailed ahead of time with some questions about the evening to ensure he could give us the best entertainment for our corporate dinner. I would use them again and highly recommend them if you are looking for a good variety of jazz music.

Review by Cory T.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on May 21, 2012•From Chantilly, VA

We couldn't have been happier with the Darryl Brenzel Group. They were consummate professionals-- once I showed them where to set up, I never had to give any further instructions. They were also very prompt, friendly and accommodating. And, just as importantly, they are excellent musicians-- we received numerous compliments on our band selection. We will certainly seek them out for future events.

Review by Jenna L.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on September 18, 2018•From Baltimore, MD

The Darryl Brenzel Group was a great touch to our event. They played beautifully and I would highly recommend them to others! Thanks for providing a great ambiance for our event!

Review by Patricia G.

Corporate Function•Reviewed on October 24, 2018•From Leesburg, VA

The music was great and the band was very professional. I will use their services for future corporate events.

Review by Katie L.

Wedding Cocktail Hour•Reviewed on August 27, 2018•From Frostburg, MD

Overall experience with Darryl was fantastic! The sound was excellent and was perfect for my small wedding ceremony. Many of my guests complimented the band. We aren’t a big group of dancers, but enjoyed the music while we had dinner in the middle of the woods. I requested a special song for our first dance that is not a part of the bands usual repertoire, Darryl met my request and exceeded my expectations. It sounded amazing, I had not told my husband what the song would be, he was so surprised and loved every minute of it. Thank you so much Darryl!

Review by Ardath O.

Wedding Reception•Reviewed on July 30, 2018•From Berkeley Springs, WV

Daryl Brenzel Group played for three hours at our wedding reception. He was very personable, easy to get in contact with, and answered all of my questions promptly. They were professional, talented, and accommodating. I got so many compliments on them! Great for cocktail hour, dinner hour, and dancing!

Review by Rot O.

Wedding•Reviewed on April 22, 2018•From Washington, DC

Darryl was very professional with us! Him and his trio are very talented and played tracks for us per our request. I would recommend Darryl for anyone looking for a live jazz band for their wedding, party or event. Darryl was also very reasonable and fair with pricing. Thanks Darryl!

Review by Matthew M.

Christmas Party•Reviewed on December 26, 2017•From Shepherdstown, WV

Darryl and hit band were fantastic. We were highly satisfied with their performance and flexibility. They were a highlight of our event and I'll be contacting him again for the next time I need a band. Thanks Darryl!

Review by Kyle S.

Birthday Party (Adult)•Reviewed on March 27, 2017•From Gaithersburg, MD

Darryl provided a reasonable quote for a jazz trio for an evening birthday reception for my wife and our family and friends. We had brief emails before hand about dress and any requests we might have. They arrived well ahead of the time they were to start playing and set-up efficiently and professionally. They played for 2 long sets with a brief break mid-way through the 2 hour gig, which we talked about briefly before they began playing. The music was wonderful with many guests commenting about how beautifully they played and set a very classy and relaxed vibe to allow everyone to mingle. Really highly recommend them.

Review by Jay P.

Community Event•Reviewed on November 23, 2014•From Gaithersburg, MD

Darryl Brenzel is an amazing talent. It was a great pleasure and honor to be in the presence of him and his group, enjoying their wonderful performance. I highly recommend them.

Review by Elizabeth B.

Event•Reviewed on November 9, 2013•From Germantown, MD

Review by Torrence T.

Holiday Party•Reviewed on December 17, 2012•From Washington, DC

They were fantastic. They played for a large event of over 200 people. Many people came up and commenting on how great they were. I would recommend them in a second!

Review by Michael F.

Wedding Ceremony•Reviewed on June 19, 2012•From Timonium, MD

Terrific to work with to make the arrangements. Absolutely reliable. Magnificent musicians. I cannot imagine a better group for this kind of gig--including my own. I work with a trio that does these kinds of events. It consists of solid professional musicians, but Darryl and his the musicians on this gig played at a much higher level than we do.