Snaz is a collection of souls that share a common interest in live musical performance. The band has been playing jazz standards and originals throughout the metro Atlanta area since 2005. Snaz plays a wide variety of jazz in styles including straight ahead swing, rock fusion, bossa nova, clypso and funk. The band performs regularly at a variety of restaurants such as The Five Spot, Garrisons Broiler and Tap and Diesel Pizza Pub. In addition to playing publicly, Snaz plays a wide variety private parties including, wedding receptions, anniversaries, and corporate events at venues including the Biltmore Hotel and the Bailey Performance Center.

Snaz was founded by guitarist Jim Sadler, bassist Dave Back, and percussionist Chad Gilbert while studing music together at Georgia Perimeter College . The saxophonist Brandon Bell was recently added after Jim met him in the Kennesaw State University Jazz Ensemble. Vocalist Laura Shirley sang with them in the Perimeter College Jazz Band, and is an honorary member regularly invited to sing with their quartet whenever a singer is necessary.