Burgie Crandall Bands

• Steve Weinberg - sax & clarinet
• Alan Payne - trombone
• Tom Krech - Trombone
• Burgie Crandall - sax, flute, all woodwinds
• Dana Anderson - trumpet
• Don Hassler - sax & clarinet

Burgie Crandall's Let's Dance Band, Burgie Crandall Orchestra, New Horizons Jazz Lab Band (combo), 2 O'clock Jump Swing Band, and his Stan Kenton Tribute Band are based in the Phoenix Metro Area.

Burgie's NH Jazz Lab Band is available to play rhythm and blues, salsa/latin jazz, and smoth classical jazz favorites. Hire the excitement of a full orchestra or something smaller - we can accommodate any budget.! Now you can have the sound that will make your event One to Remember. Just imagine your guests experiencing the full sound of a 16 piece orchestra. The musicians in the Orchestra are the finest you will find anywhere. Combine the magic of the Full Orchestra and Chuck's smooth vocal presentation to make your event a hit. If you want to hear more, request our DEMO of 10 selections by email..

Burgie's Bands consist of stylistic, special arrangements, including top hits of the last 70 years, standards from 40's,50's, 60's, swing, upswing, Latin, ballroom favorites, jazz, blues and variety tunes. They have played for shows with guest stars, Chuck Kish in "Bobby Darin Show', Harry James' vocalist Cheryl Morris, stars from Las Vegas and around the USA, conventions, weddings, birthdays, pool parties, fairs, festivals (wine & jazz, etc.), cruise ships, theme parties, reunions and dance clubs. Their most recent gigs include "Dancing with the Stars Arizona" at AZ Biltmore 2009, the Phoenician 2008, Westin Kierland 2007.

Other gigs include Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa, AZ, 7 months at Chinook Winds Casino, Hilton Hotel, Red Lion and Viking Serenade Cruise Ship, Scottsdale Resort & Conference Center, 16 weeks at Hornblowers Jazz Club, Mesa, AZ.,and many more.

Burgie was a woodwind instructor at US Naval School of Music, Washington, DC,and traveled as a professional musician during 40's & 50's, with bands such as; Henry Busse, Benny Strong, Teddy Phillips, Dick Jergens, Frankie Masters, Jimmy Joy and other name and semi-name big bands. He taught 34 years in the Pacific Northwest, high school, college, private lessons & jazz workshops. Premier Dance Magazine, August, 1999, calls Burgie's Let's Dance Band, 'Not just a big band, but a terrific dance band - probably the best dance band in the country.'

Chuck Southcott, top Hollywood radio personality called Burgie the "Last of his kind. A true professional who is still making the best music out there." Burgie Crandall is available to bring one of his great bands to your local, regional, national or international venue.

• Let's Dance - Benny Goodman
• Oye Como Va - Santana
• In The Mood - Glenn Miller
• Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
• My Shawl - Xavier Cougat
• Crazy Love - Van Morrison
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
• Jailhouse Rock - Elvis Presley
• Shake Rattle and Roll - Jerry Lee Lewis
• Southpaw Serenade - Freddie Slack
• Cuban Sugar Mill - Freddie Slack
• Cow Cow Boogie - Ella Mae Morris/Slack
• Woodchoppers Ball - Woody Herman
• I've Heard That Song Befoe - Harry James
• Strangers In the Night - Frank Sinatra
• Mack The Knife - Bobby Darin
• Boot Scootin Boogie
• I Just Want to Dance w/You - George Strait
• Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrew Sisters
• Love Will Keep Us Together - Captain & Tennile/Sedaka
• Night Train
• 3 Oclock in the Morning - Kaempfert
• Wonderland by Night - Kaempfert
• My Girl - Temptations
• Part Time Lover - Stevie Wonder
• Satin Doll - Duke Ellington
• Hot Lips - Henry Busse
• String of Pearls - GM
• Take the A Train - GM
• Rockin Robin
• Splish Splash - Bobby Darin
• YMCA - Village People
• Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
• Black Magic Woman - Santana
• Artistry in Rhythm - Stan Kenton
• Basie Boogie - Count Basie
• Artisry in Boogie - Stan Kenton
• Begin the Beguine - Stan Kenton
• Caravan - Jazz version - Ellington
• Painted Rhythm - Stan Kenton
• Eager Beaver - Stan Kenton
• Misty - Stan Kenton
• Early Autumn - Stan Kenton
• hundreds more-too numerous

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

• The Burgie Crandall band did an outstanding job in all categories. They delivered exactly what we needed. They accomodated all our needs and were cooperative and easy to work with. I would certainly book them again and strongly recommend them to others. -- Frank C, Scottsdale, AZ, 1/27/2007
• A great team to work with, they were accommodating and presented good ideas to help me organize my event's entertainment. Would like to hire them again. -- Parrish S, Litchfield Park, AZ, 10/21/2006
• The band was excellent! Our guests loved them even though we couldn't get many of them to dance. We loved dancing to them and my husband was really enjoyed having them play for his birthday party!! I would HIGHLY recommend this band!!! -- Amy H, Scottsdale, AZ, 12/10/2005
• I needed special arrangements because I was doing a unique situation for a marriage proposal and they handled everything perfectly. Great people, great music! -- Bill T, Scottsdale, AZ, 8/20/2005
• They were great...a really fun band. -- April P, Mesa, AZ, 9/29/2007
• I thought the band was great! The music they played was very good. I liked the fact that you could talk to your friends and hear what they were saying without having to scream over the music. I felt these three band members were very talented and I would defineately hire them again. Sweet People!!! Thank You for playing for us!!! Cyndi -- Cyndi C, Coolidge, AZ, 5/6/2005
• Threw and 80th BDay party for my Mom. The hall was very small and there were concerns about the volume of the band. Burgie did a few sound checks and adjusted so the guests would not be 'blown out'. They also honored the special request made around song selection and specifically my Mother's favorite song. The Party was a huge success. -- Penny L, Glendale, AZ, 8/29/2009
• Everyone (all 90) has a fantastic time. The Burgie Crandall Band really "made" the evening special and festive. I would hire again in a heartbeat. Thank you very, very much!!!! Carol H. Las Sendas Retiree's Club Holiday Party -- Carol H, Mesa, AZ, 12/10/2009
• This band was very talented, playing a variety of music and able to take requests. They arrived on time, set up and played through to the desired time. During the planning process, this band was available to me to answer questions and determine what my exact needs were. My guests were very happy with the music and enjoyed the variety and laid back feel of the band. I would hire this band again and again, and I would also refer them to anyone that I know. Excellent, professional, easy to work with, great disposition----an overall fantastic experience. Using Burgie Crandall Bands made my event very memorable!!!!!! -- Ashley P, Phoenix, AZ, 11/21/2009
• The band was on time (early, actually) and was quite pleased with the area we had set up for them to play in. They were very gracious and sounded great. One of our guests requested an obscure song and the band knew and played it without delay! Our guest was very impressed by this, indeed. They even let me and another guest use their equipment to sing a couple of songs. The band was definitely a great addition to the party and everyone loved the music (we even danced). -- Pat J, Gold Canyon, AZ, 11/12/2011
• They were great! -- Nicole N, Chandler, AZ, 10/29/2011
• They were wonderful. In combination with Elite Dancers I am very please with the talent offered through Gigmasters. -- Angela S, Phoenix, AZ, 10/8/2011
• Burgie Crandall's Band was great. They are definitely more suited for an older population. I would have liked more variety in music; but it was probably my fault that they didn't vary their music. I had indicated that we wanted a variety of dance music, but did not provide them with a playlist. Overall I was satisfied. -- Stacey G, Scottsdale, AZ, 11/4/2011

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