GIANT STEPS JAZZ BAND

• Jessie Nelson - Drums
• Scott Miner - Bass
• Chris Benavidez - Saxophone
• John Vold - Guitar
• Darl Chryst (Optional) - Vocals

GIANT STEPS JAZZ BAND

Our 5-STAR service 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:

"The band was fantastic and very accommodating! They were a fantastic addition to my swing/big band era themed wedding reception! They were a great success and truly made the evening special. I would highly recommend the Giant Steps Jazz Band!"--Kate H., Mesa, AZ, 5/17/2008

"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

"Giant Steps Jazz Band was a wonderful addition to our Open House. We are very happy that we chose them to Celebrate our 30th year anniversary!"--Stephanie H., Scottsdale, AZ, 3/6/2008

"The Giant Steps Jazz Band was great. Professional and punctual. They arrived early to set up and coordinated with our host's needs. If you're looking for jazz, these guys are it."--Michelle M, 5/3/2008, Graduation Party, Tempe, AZ

Our Saxophonist and Manager, Chris, 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.

Chris has worked as an educator at COCONINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE and NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY.

Chris says, "We really love what we do. Taking care of our customers is really, really important."

What you get from us: -Five Star Service. -FREE booking. -The #1 band on the web.

• Body And Soul - John Coltrane
• All Blues - Miles Davis
• Billies Bounce - C. Parker
• Blue In Green - Miles Davis
• Days Of Wine And Roses - H. Mancini
• Green Dolphin Street - Kaper/Washington
• Have You Met Miss Jones - Rodgers/Hart
• Joy Spring - C. Brown
• Misty - Errol Garner
• Stella By Starlight - V. Young
• What Is This Thing Called Love - C. Porter
• Take the A Train - D. Ellington
• I Love You - C. Porter
• Unforgettable - Nat Cole
• Body and Soul - C. Hawkins
• Don't Get Around Much Anymore - D. Ellington
• Michelle - P. McCartney
• Fly Me To The Moon - F. Sinatra
• Desafinado - A. C. Jobim
• Softly as in a Morning Sunrise - T. Romberg
• Georgia - R. Charles
• Chameleon - H. Hancock
• Girl from Ipanema - A. Jobim
• Ceora - L. Morgan
• Song for my Father - H. Silver
• Autumn Leaves - J. Kern
• Miles Stones - M. Davis
• Blue Bossa - Kenny Dorham
• Wave - A. Jobim
• Beautiful Love - V. Young
• Equinox - John Coltrane
• Killer Joe - Benny Golson
• Night and Day - Cole Porter

Anniversaries, Apres Ski Parties, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Casinos, Celebrations, Christenings, Christmas Parties, Church Services, Clubs, Coffee Shops, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Country Clubs, Cruise Ships, Dinner Dances, Festivals, Fraternity Functions, Fund Raisers, Funerals, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Hotels, Jingles, Movie Soundtracks, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Resorts, Restaurants, Reunions, Showers, Sorority Function, Studio Session, Temples, TV Soundtracks, Weddings

• The band was fantastic and very accommodating! They were a fantastic addition to my swing/big band era themed wedding reception! They were a great success and truly made the evening special. I would highly recommend the Giant Steps Jazz Band! -- Kate H, Mesa, AZ, 5/17/2008
• We hired Giant Steps to play at our son's birthday party at our house and were extremely impressed. The band was fantastic! The music sounded amazing! They put together a beautiful rendition of "Happy Birthday" for the party. The musicians were talented, very polite and professional, and a good time was had by all. Chris made the whole interaction really easy for us, and we only hope we have occasion to see them play again. Thank you so much! -- Kate H, Avondale, AZ, 5/10/2008
• 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
• Giant Steps Jazz Band was a wonderful addition to our Open House. We are very happy that we chose them to Celebrate our 30th year anniversary! -- Stephanie H, Scottsdale, AZ, 3/6/2008
• 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
• 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

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