Need Entertainment near Sarasota, FL?

Big Z Entertainment can offer the best of the best when it comes to live entertainment no matter if its a small party or large corporate event. We have what you need to make it the best memorable experience yet. Bands – Country, Jazz, Reggae, Contemporary, Latin Rock and Roll 60’s 70’s 80’s to top 40’s we have what you need. 

Looking for DJ services, we have the most knowledgeable people working with our team. 

As far as duo’s, trio’s one man bands you won’t have to look any further. Steel Drum Players, Piano Players, Harpists, String Quartets, guitar players, whether its classical, jazz, or flamingo, Big Z Entertainment can fit your bill.

Big Z Entertainment handles exclusively The Big Z Band which is based here in Sarasota Florida. It travels as a 4 piece band and goes out with as many as 12 pieces including a horn section, the best vocalist around and the finest schooled musicians you can find any where in the country. One of the finest and talented bands here on the East Coast. The band has played at Epcot Center, Norwegian Cruise lines, Clearwater Jazz Festival and many corporate events just to name a few.

If your looking for entertainment for Hawaiian events, Octoberfest or any themed parties, stage lighting or sound systems please give us a call to see what's available for your venue.

Big Z Band

Corporate event planning always involves the search for the perfect entertainment. Whether planning a formal awards dinner or an outdoor reception, the Big Z Band can meet (satisfy) your Jazz, Motown, Big Band or Latin preferences.

This show band offers some of the finest talented musicians in the area, playing a variety of top popular titles. Big Z & The SophistiKatz is a versatile band that can perform for any type of function, whether it’s a corporate venue need, or a large to medium size venue. No job is too big for US!

Not only do we play swing, we can also entertain a wide range of people with Latin and Contemporary music. Big Z & The SophistiKatz can play hits from some of the great names in Swing, including Ella Fitzgerald, Brian Setzer Orchestra, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Artie Shaw, Tower of Power, James Brown, Santana, and many others.

We have performed in and around the Florida area including The Manatee County Fair, Downtown Sarasota Forth of July Celebration at Sarasota Bayfront Park, Vinoy Resort, Bradenton Seafood Festival, Epiphany Harvest Festival, Arts Day Sarasota, and Disney World, just to name a few.

The Big-Z’s Repertoire Of Music Includes Many Popular Favorites And Well-Known Classics

• James Brown –      Carlos Santana – The Blues Brothers
• Brian Setzer –      Natalie Cole – Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
• Louis Prima –      Aretha Franklin – Frank Sinatra
• Bruce      Springsteen – Tony Bennett – Chicago
• Room Full Of      Blues – Average White Band – Tower Of Power
• Glenn Miller –      Bennie Goodman – Gene Krupa
• Lee Greenwood –      Louie Jordan – The Stray Cats
• Dr. John – Nat      King Cole – Wilson Picket
• The Commodores      – Kool & The Gang

Many Titles Include

• “You, Too” –      Easy Lover – Meditation – Leap Frog
• Twisted Cha Cha      – Go Daddy O – Zoot Suit Riot
• Mambo Swing –      Please Baby – Minnie the Moocher
• King of Swing –      Dirty Boogie – Jump N Jive
• Caldonia – “5      Months, 2 Weeks, 2 Days”
• Is you is or Is      you Ain’t My Baby – Boogie Bumper
• Maddest Kind of      Love – Jump with My Baby
• Chicago –      Living La Vida Loca – All of Me
• Dream A little      Dream – House is Rockin’
• Route 66 – Only      a Paper Moon – Orange Colored Sky
• I Wanna Be Like      You

Skyway Band

One of the top musical acts in Sarasota, the arts and culture capital of Southwest Florida, Skyway performs as either a duo or trio and can also add a female vocalist, keyboard and DJ functions.

Offering one of the most diverse selections of music on the Gulf Coast, Skyway features songs from all genres and eras.

With incomparable vocals, tight harmonies, and outstanding musicianship, they have performed extensively throughout Sarasota at several private events and public venues including The Ritz-Carlton Beach Club on Lido Key, IMG Country Club, Longboat Key Club, Polo Grill, Sarasota Polo Club, Sarasota Yacht Club and The Gator Club to name a few.

Skyway performs a vast repertoire of music including pop, rock, current hits, Rat Pack, classical, blues, country and classic rock. They can adapt to each venue with ease and their strong vocal skills and quality musicianship make them a crowd favorite.

Disc Jockey or Solo/Duo Acts

We believe hiring your Disc Jockey should be an uncomplicated experience. That’s why all our DJ Talents are client styled for each performance. You can select your music and have it presented in the way you envision it. 

Alan is an experienced DJ for more than 25 years, and always delivers the appropriate type of musical entertainment for your wedding, dinner dance or birthday party! 

Our Solo’s and Duo’s perform with backing tracks or live musicians with a varied set of music appealing to all tastes & ages.

Alan Zahn – Leader of the Big Z Band

Even though I was born and raised in New York, Sarasota Florida is my home base.  

Make no mistake – Sarasota has a discriminating audience and they’re savvy music connoisseurs – they know whats good!  Our aim is provide the very best in entertainment.

The Big Z has performed all over the United States for both small and major events.  Let our expert event coordinator assist in arranging entertainment for your next event.