The Giant Steps Jazz Band

• Darl Chryst - Vocals
• Scott Miner - Bass
• Chris Benavidez - Saxophone
• Michael Collins - Piano
• Jeremy Lentz - Drums

The Giant Steps Jazz Band is the new wave of jazz, funk, and pop music in Arizona. This innovative band of professional musicians performs all of your favorites from the past and today. This band is perfect for Wedding Receptions and Corporate Events.

What you get from us:

-Five Star Service - The band will be on time, well dressed, and will sound great.

-A Big P.A. System (Sound System) - Speakers, Microphones, and Power

-A Written Contractual Agreement - Specific terms regarding Band Requests, Set Up Times, Start Times, End Times, Overtime Rates, Rain/Weather and Payment Terms make our agreement clear and easy to understand.

• Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
• You Know That I'm No Good - Amy Winehouse
• Fallin' - Alicia Keys
• Save Room - John Legend
• Smooth Operator - Sade
• Unforgettable - Nat Cole
• Crazy Love - Van Morrison
• Sway - Dean Martin
• You're The Best Thing - Style Council
• Baby Your Mine - Basia
• Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
• The Way You Look Tonight - Fred Astaire
• Come Fly With Me - Frank Sinatra
• Mercy - Duffy
• Luck Be A Lady - Frank Sinatra
• All Blues - Miles Davis
• Giant Steps - John Coltrane
• What Is This Thing Called Love - Cole Porter
• I've Got You Under My Skin - Frank Sinatra
• Take the A Train - Duke Ellington
• Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra
• Night and Day - Cole Porter
• I Love You - Cole Porter
• Body and Soul - Coleman Hawkins
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Duke Ellington
• Georgia - Ray Charles
• Equinox - John Coltrane
• Desafinado - A. C. Jobim
• I Get A Kick Out Of You - Frank Sinatra
• Autumn Leaves - Jerome Kern
• Begin The Beguine - Tony Bennet

Anniversaries, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Sweet 16 Parties, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• The Giant Steps Band was perfect....Classy & Tasteful music..jazz and popular music. I think they would be great for any event. Good song selection. They were there an hour early and ready to go well in advance of our starting time. The music was incredible. The overall talent of this band was very, very high. We are happy we hired them. -- Valerie M, Scottsdale, AZ, 12/17/2010
• Chris and the guys were amazing! We were a bit nervous at first, because we had never heard them play in person. Chris was in contact with us constantly to reassure us that everything would work out..and it did! They arrived early and were already playing when we showed up. The music was perfect! We could not believe all the complements we received on our choice of bands. The room was an elegant ballroom and the music was a perfect fit. They were the perfect volume so people could talk and they kicked it up as the night got later so we could all dance. We would definitely recommend them for your wedding reception or any type of event. They were first class! -- Dale T, Tucson, AZ, 1/19/2008
• 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, 12/7/2007
• Chris was perfect to work with. He was available and professional. The guests loved the band and we all agreed we would hire them again in a heartbeat!! -- Donna K, Phoenix, AZ, 4/5/2008
• They played well, were professional, and were able to mix well with our diverse audience. I would recommend them to anyone! -- Zaira L, Peoria, AZ, 12/15/2007
• Chris kept in touch with us regularly in the months leading up to the event and his outstanding professionalism was a pleasant surprise! All special requests were handled impeccably and our wedding guests raved about the music at our wedding! Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience! -- Karen M, Chandler, AZ, 2/14/2009
• Giant Steps Jazz Band is a talented group of musicians who can both take over an event or blend in the background. They played at our gala fundraiser, a $300/plate event, and I received nothing but rave reviews in reference to their performance. Whether you love jazz or think it all sounds the same, Giant Steps Jazz Band will knock you off your feet! -- Angie M, Scottsdale, AZ, 10/27/2007

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