What is a good setup for jazz clarinet?

Generally speaking, the typical jazz clarinet setup involves an open tip mouthpiece with a soft to medium strength reed. Many players of these genres prefer reeds in strengths from 2.00 to 3.00, though many players also use stronger or softer, depending on their needs. Depending on how open the tip of the mouthpiece is often indicates what strength of reed may be preferred. In general, the more open the mouthpiece is, the softer the reed many players prefer, but there are many who prefer different strengths and tip openings, depending on the sound they are looking for.

Jazz Clarinet Mouthpiece Suggestions

1. Vandoren 5JB or 7JB
2. Pomarico Jazz
3. Jody Jazz HR*

There are many other options for mouthpieces, and all will work well with a soft to medium strength Légère reed, and many players in this style prefer the European Cut for clarinet.