Deep Blue Big Band

• Michael Stewart - Trumpet, Leader
• Nick Drozdoff - Trumpet
• Chris Joyce - Trumpet
• Mike Knauf - Alto & Tenor Saxophone
• Dave Creighton - Alto & Tenor Saxophone
• Gary Parker - Alto & Tenor Saxophone
• Mike Epifano - Trombone
• Bill Gilardon - Trombone
• Chester Tocha - Guitar
• Kent Nicholson - Drums

The Deep Blue Big Band is one of Chicagoland's newest jazz big bands. Performing updated arrangements of many of the most popular big band standards, this 8-horn, vocalist, and rhythm section ensemble will bring exciting sounds and swingin' soloists to your public or corporate event, private party, wedding reception, or concert. The ensemble will also present new jazz compositions, as well as arrangements of popular songs from the late 1960's through today. We also now have several videos on our website. Whether you want to dance the night away or just listen to great music, this band is for you!

ALSO!!! If your event or space is a smaller affair or venue, consider hiring us as a small group ranging from a quartet to a septet. Our small groups play selections that are rooted in the traditions of jazz/swing, Latin, and ballad styles. We regularly include songs by the most famous of jazz composers and lyricists, as well as works associated with the great instrumentalists and vocalists. We also play music from the late 60's forward, including "lounge" music and smooth jazz styles.

• **A sample selection from our Library! - Big Band Standards & More
• All of Me
• April in Paris - Count Basie
• Autumn Leaves
• Beautiful - Christina Aguilera
• Beer Barrel Polka
• Body & Soul
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
• Born to Be Wild - Steppenwolf
• Can't Take My Eyes Off of You
• Celebration - Kool & the Gang
• Close to You - Carpenters
• Come Rain or Shine
• 'Deed I Do
• Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Hava Nagila - Jewish Traditional
• Hit the Road, Jack - Ray Charles
• I Left My Heart in San Francisco
• I Loved Her First - Heartland
• I Only Have Eyes for You
• In the Mood - Glen Miller
• Intermission Riff - Stan Kenton
• Jazzman - Carole King
• Jersey Bounce
• Just Dance - Lady Gaga
• Kiss to Build a Dream On - Louis Armstrong
• Lady is a Tramp
• Let it Be - Beatles
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Light My Fire - The Doors
• L'il Darlin' - Count Basie
• Moonlight in Vermont
• My Funny Valentine
• New York, New York - Frank Sinatra
• One O' Clock Jump - Woody Herman
• Orange Colored Sky - Natalie Cole
• Oye Como Va - Tito Puente, Santana
• People Will Say We're in Love
• Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
• St. Louis Blues - Glenn Miller
• St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
• Stardust
• Summer Wind - Frank Sinatra
• Take the "A" Train - Duke Ellington
• The Way You Look Tonight
• Thriller - Michael Jackson
• Viva Las Vegas - Elvis Presley
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• What the World Needs Now - Burt Bacharach
• White Room - Cream
• You Made Me So Very Happy - Blood, Sweat, & Tears

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Cocktail Parties, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• My husband and I absolutely loved having the DBBB at our wedding this past weekend. My parents had seen them at another wedding and they came highly recommended. My husband and I are both musicians, so obviously we wanted music to be a big part of the day. Everyone at the wedding commented on how fantastic the band was, and how fun it was to have an "old school" dance band. Even the professional musicians in the wedding party were impressed by the quality and amount of sound the band put out. The only thing that kept me from giving them 5 overall stars was that the group was a bit loud during the dinner hour. Other than that, fantastic. Thanks Michael!!! -- Meghan D, Arlington Heights, IL, 10/10/2010
• The band helped make my parents' 50th Wedding Anniversary party a memorable event. The guests enjoyed the music and dancing; it was exactly what we wanted. Communication was good before the event; we had the music and logistics worked out. The band arrived on time and started/finished on time. They played our requested music selections and were flexible to accommodate announcements/speeches. The band has a good sound with special accolades going to the Trombone, Bass, and Alto Sax. Special thanks to the band leader, Michael Stewart, for his tasty arrangements. -- Andrew B, Berwyn, IL, 6/26/2010

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• Deep Blue Big Band — Chicago, Illinois