Our Saxophonist, Chris Benavidez, has worked with top professionals like JOEL DIBARTOLO (Bass Player for THE TONIGHT SHOW BAND), ED SHAUGHNESSY (Drummer for THE TONIGHT SHOW BAND), GRAMMY AWARD WINNER MARIA SCHNEIDER, BOBBY SHEW, ERNIE WATTS, and many others.
Giant Steps Jazz Band is the # group on G _m today.
Our rating comes from feedback by clients like you.
The quality of this rating shows, really, who we are. Just listen to what our customers have to say about our service:
"Giant Steps gave me exactly what I desired for my event. They were just the right vibe, just the right volume and very low maintenance." --Ling T. Scottsdale, AZ
"Giant Steps Jazz was exactly the caliber performer we needed for the Mosaic Tempe Groundbreaking Gala. They are true jazz musicians, bringing original music and unparalleled energy to their performance. All younger, hip guys, Giant Steps Jazz fit the mood of the party and our guests truly enjoyed their music. In addition to having a great performance put together, they handled special requests for popular jazz songs throughout the evening and also served as the event emcees. Giant Steps Jazz is truly talented and I would recommend them to any event planner looking to make an impact with the evening's music." --Heather G. Tempe, AZ
Our new guitarist, John Vold, has worked with top professionals like JOEY DEFRANCESCO, PAPA DEFRANCESCO, and DAVID "FATHEAD" NEWMAN! John is the newest member of our team!
John says, "Giant Steps is, by far, the best band in Arizona!"
Giant Steps has been featured at: The Hard Rock Cafe in Las Vegas, The Famous Knitting Factory on Hollywood Boulevard, The Phoenician, Tempe Center for the Arts, The Rhythm Room, The Scottsdale Princess Resort, The Hotel Weatherford, Peoria Sports Complex, and many, many more.
What you get from us: -Five Star Service. -We pay the % booking fee!!! -A Superior Band.
Our musicians come well dressed, on time, and sound great.
Your satisfaction is very, very important to us.
So go with the pro's, hire Giant Steps.
Category:
Band - Jazz
Additional Category:
Band
Genre:
Blues Brazilian, Dance, Funk, Fusion, Italian Music, Jazz, Latin, Swing
Straight ahead jazz piano trio (piano, drums, bass). Can do driving tunes, or dinner music to suit the mood. More than years combined experience. Accomplished musicians -- no nonsense.
Shampen - Los Angeles, CaliforniaPremier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
My Name is Shampen, pronounced the same as the sparkling wine. I am a Keyboardist/Vocalist, The proverbial, "One Man Band" My music is so full, that I've been known to intimidate bands. :-) I don't use Karaoke tracks or Music Minus One media, all of my sequences are programmed by me in my 'State Of The Art' studio, MidiCity Sound. When you listen to the audio files on this press kit, this is exactly the way I sound on the job. I specialize in any special event that requires quality music. I have a repertoire of over 1,000 songs that range from the 1920's to the 2000's. From BGM to a full dance party, I am completely self contained, with PA system and all of the equipment needed to do the job. I also partner up with other professional musicians from time to time, so I can offer any number of musicians from myself, to a complete corporate 15 piece Motown review show band. To see a list of the songs I do, please Google my web page entitled: Shampen.com/Lizard.html "The Ultimate Lounge Lizard" Please know that I am a music professional, and that you can depend on me, to be on time, well prepared and provide your guests with quality music and a real good time.
Best Regards, Shampen
12" REMIX - Northridge, CaliforniaPremier Member - Contacting this member is FREE!
Take R&B, infuse it with a shot of Funk, add a dash of Hip-Hop, fold in a smidgen of Jazz, and top it with a sprinkle of modern Pop/Rock and you've got 12" REMIX, a six-piece ensemble of seasoned pros based here in Los Angeles. Featuring strong lead vocals with tight harmonies backed by an incredibly funky rhythm section, members of 12" REMIX have played on national tours and recordings with many well-known (and some not-so-well-known) artists and continue to do so today. Two of our vocalists also played lead roles in the national touring companies of several Broadway musicals.
No matter the size of your event, we can provide the appropriate musical accompaniment -- from a guitar/vocalist duo to our standard six-piece "Club Crew" to a big band with brass and saxes to our "Premier" ensemble with 7 vocalists, Latin percussionist, brass and full string section. Your party's music will be as intimate, funky, or elegant as you desire.
Our repertoire is extensive and varied. From the Beastie Boys to the Bee Gees, Destiny's Child to David Bowie, Gladys Knight to Garth Brooks, James Brown to John Cougar, Prince to Patsy Cline. No matter what your musical tastes, we will work with you to create custom playlists that suit your event's specific theme or mood.
If you're looking the right band to keep your dance floor jumpin', get your groove on with this diverse group of musicians hailing from the Philippines, Brazil, Turkey, and the good ol' U.S. of A.
Category:
Band - Cover Band
Additional Category:
Band - Dance
Genre:
Broadway, Classical, Country, Cuban, Dance, Disco, Do-Wop, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Fusion, Gospel, Grunge, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Latin, Merengue, Motown, Oldies, Pop, Punk, Rythym and Blues, Rap, Reggae, Rock, Rockabilly, Salsa, Ska, Soul, Swing, Techno, Top-40, World Music
The Thurston Howlies can supply all of your Las Vegas lounge band needs: specializing in Las Vegas wedding reception music, Las Vegas live music, Las Vegas corporate event music, Las Vegas private party music, Las Vegas cocktail hour music, Las Vegas Swing bands, vocal style of the Rat Pack and Las Vegas Jazz bands.
The Thurston Howlies know all of your favorite classic Las Vegas tunes from the likes of Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, James Brown, Jack Jones, Wayne Newton, and many more.
The Thurston Howlies are all seasoned professional musicians with years of professional experience. Find us by searching for Las Vegas wedding reception music, Las Vegas wedding band, Las Vegas event music, Rat Pack music, Las Vegas live bands and Las Vegas musicians.
It's like watching an energic/funny Frank Sinatra being backed by the zany Blues Brothers. This is what critics/reviewers are saying about the "live shows" of the debut CD, "Resilience" on Rhombus Records by CATZ IN THE HATZ! These Catz are so seasoned and professionally astute, along with interjecting such inhibited showmanship to their audiences, one might think that their exceptional talent, entertaining humor, and audience-grabbing antics were designed by producers of a number one show rehearsing for arenas.
Fronted by baritone singer, Steve Johnson, The Catz deliver songs as bold as "It Was a Very Good Year" and then whirling instantly into their original song "Slow Down Jimmy" — where you'd think Louie Primi had suddenly taken over their bodies in spirit. A masterful cut of "Quarter to Three" shows a baritone range that not too many singers can claim today. But that's not all. When The Catz keyboardist, Mike Cross, goes into his own arrangement of Beethoven's "Fur Elise", you can hear and see this exceptional band's range of classical training, singing and expert showmanship.
"Steve Johnson is a natural crooner like his idols Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole and Mel Torme. It's the tone!" - Edward James Olmos, Academy Award nominated actor and director, Golden Globe winner
