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BIOGRAPHY
The Dave Banks Big Band is a powerhouse, 17-piece big band based in the Midwest, and is in its 24th year of making music. The band includes some of region’s top musicians and is led by Ohio native and 20-year Las Vegas veteran trumpet artist, Dave Banks. Dave’s desire is to bring some of that Las Vegas excitement to their audiences! They have performed in major theatres and clubs across five states. Their vast library of music ranges from swing and contemporary big band, Sinatra, rock, soul and pop. Dave fronts the band with his soaring trumpet, reminding audiences of the sounds of Doc Severinsen, Maynard Ferguson and Harry James and they utilize some of the most talented frontline singers and tribute artists in the region along with musical arrangers that are among the best in the business. They have backed entertainers such as Las Vegas Rat Pack Shows, The Temptations, Four Tops, Sal Valentinetti, and more, and frequently present their themed shows for theatres, casinos, and corporate events. The band’s ongoing mission is to provide their audience with exciting and uplifting musical entertainment that all ages can enjoy! We will travel the United States, Canada and Europe and are available for Cruise Ship bookings.
The Dave Banks Big Band provides the best in the Big Band sound. We play modern arrangements from the best composers as well as well known standards from the great big band era. Our staff arrangers have written several pieces specifically for our band.
The Dave Banks Big Band provides our audience with an exciting, uplifting evening of music, whether it is in a show, concert, reception or dance setting.
The Dave Banks Big Band is currently scheduling bookings for its 2025-2026 season. You can book us directly for your next event, show, wedding, party, dance, or convention by contacting us via email at davebanksbigband@gmail.com or calling 330-472-2512.
The Dave Banks Big Band Personnel:
Dave Banks, Leader, Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Vocalist
Don Turoso, Alto Saxophone-Former saxophonist with Paul Anka, Glenn Miller
John Orsini, Alto Saxophone-Former Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Glenn Miller Orch.
Bob Esterle, Tenor Saxophone- Former Glenn Miller Orchestra
Tommy First, Tenor Saxophone-Ernie Krivda Fat Tuesday Big Band
Dave Kana, Tenor Saxophone, Jamie Abersold clinician
Roberto Iriarte, Baritone Saxophone- Cleveland Pops Orchestra
John English, 1st trumpet and leader, Special Request Orchestra
Erik Gimble, Lead Trumpet with Vaughan Weister's Famous Jazz Orchestra
Chris DeMarco, Former Director of Jazz, Cuyahoga Falls City Schools
Phillip Brice, Trombone- Las Vegas Showroom Veteran
Chas Baker, Trombone-Former Director of Jazz Studies, Kent State University
Pete Cumming, Trombone- Former Brass Instrument Specialist, United Musical Instruments
Scott Garlock, Bass Trombone- Director of Jazz Studies, Ashland University
Gary Twining, Bass Trombone- Formerly with Las Vegas Desert Inn Orchestra
Alex Hoyt, Piano-Playhouse Square pianist
Chris Conway, Bass, Special Request Orchestra
Aidan Plank, Bassist, Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
Jeremey Poparad, Bass and Guitar, Professor of Music, Kent State Stark University
Billy Joe Wiseman, Guitar, Los Angeles Session Musician
Mark Gonder, Drums-Featured drummer, Tommy Dorsey Orchestra,
Former Music Faculty at The University of Akron
Richard Moore, Drums, Porthouse Theatre Orchestra
Steven Curry, Drums: Gap and Chuck Mangione
Sammy DeLeon, Latin Percussion legend
Michael Sonata, Vocalist- Frank Sinatra Specialist
Shannon Eller, Vocalist, Barbara Streisand Specialist
Katie Kirchner Gladman, Former Cruise Line star, Linda Ronstadt specialist
Britni Tozzi, Professional actress and singer. Peggy Lee specialist
Stanley Davis, Sammy Davis Tribute Artist
Scott Brotherton, Dean Martin, Neil Diamond Tribute Artist and Vegas Veteran
Sandra Montevideo, Vocalist, Liza Minelli specialist and Music Theatre Leading Actress
Ron Davis, Versatile theatre actor and vocalist
Jerry Schoenfeld, Rock n roll vocalist
Doug Thomas, Horn Band vocal specialist
Nicholas Brooks, Las Vegas Performer and Sammy Davis Artist
Charlie Kadair, Broadway Rock Singer
Margo Tipping, Cruise Ship Lead vocalist
Mark Verabian, Las Vegas Dean Martin Artist
Drew Anthony, Las Vegas Dean Martin Artist
Sal Valentinetti, America's Got Talent Finalist
Hayden Grove, The Voice vocalist
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