Dave Banks Big Band

The Dave Banks Big Band

photo by Dan Mainzer

The Finest in Big Band Jazz

We welcome you to our home page. While there is no better way to experience The Dave Banks Big Band but live, and in person, this site will give you a glimpse into our band and its players. We can fill your need whether it is corporate, resort, casino or cruise ship entertainment, concerts, dances, backing major entertainers, or a wedding reception, this all-star band is THE band that will deliver for you with an excitement and professionalism that leaves the audience and client begging for more!

The Dave Banks Big Band- This powerhouse 17 piece swinging big band is
based out of Akron, Ohio and is led by Ohio native and 20 year Las Vegas
veteran trumpet artist, Dave Banks. The band boasts of having the very top
players in the Northeast Ohio area including trumpeters Jack Schantz and Joe
Miller, saxophonists Don Turoso, Bob Esterle and Brad Wagner, trombonist Chas Baker, pianist Kevin DiSimone and drummer Mark Gonder. Dave fronts the band with his soaring trumpet and also shares the vocal duties with talented jazz singer, Marsha Newman. This band will definitely make your event sparkle. Their repertoire ranges from original compositions to standard big band favorites.
The music from many current top exciting arrangers is featured. They have played to packed houses at the Cleveland Bop Stop, Carousel Dinner Theatre, and The Tangier Ballroom. They will travel the United States, Canada and Europe and are available for Cruise Ship bookings.

Bob Esterle soloing at the Carousel

Calling All Jazz Clubs!

Special Rates Available!

The Dave Banks Big Band is ready to bring live big band jazz to your nightclub or restaurant. We offer very attractive rates to those desiring to promote our music. Contact Dave to set up a date!

Have Cause, Will Travel!

Does your organization need a great fundraising event? Put The Dave Banks Big Band to work for you. We have done 50/50 concerts, dinner/show/dances and other packages designed to help bring in money for your particular cause. We work with schools as well as non-profit organizations and will discount rates to fit your budget needs. Contact us at dbanks1@neo.rr.com and get the ball rolling for 2010.

photo by Doug Wirt

Dave soloing on "Tonight."

The Dave Banks Big Band Setting Summer Concert Season Dates

Outdoor summer concerts are one of the best ways to spend your summer evenings. We really put on a great evening of music and play songs everyone will love to hear. Some of the past concert cities have included Salem, Orrville, Stow, and Fairport Harbour. If you are in charge of booking the entertainment for your city concert series, contact us to arrange a date at 330-472-2512 or email us at dbanks1@neo.rr.com.

Please get in touch to offer comments and join our mailing list for information on our next appearances. You can e-mail us at:

dbanks1@neo.rr.com

Dave Banks Big Band*Silver Lake* Ohio* 44224