The Paradise City Jazz Band derives its name from Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast where the band was established in the mid 80’s. The band operated under the name of the "Swinging Viners" while engaged in Friday night performances at the Surfers Paradise Swinging Vine Jazz Club. After the closure of the club due to redevelopment of the site, the band changed its name to Paradise City Jazz Band circa 1990. The band has been active at Jazz Conventions, Carnivals and Festivals and has specialised in providing professional entertainment at weddings, corporate and other functions, at a host of venues requiring quality musical entertainment. In fact in 2002 , the Wedding Combo reached the finals of the Australia Bridal Industry awards competing against only five others for the annual Award for Excellence, being the only jazz to ever reach this level.