One of Kansas City's
hardest working musicians, STEPHENS was
nominated for "Musician of the Year" and
"Jazz Artist of the Year" in 1998 at the
Kansas City/Lawrence area music awards show.
STEPHEN'S eight member band is comprised of
some of the area's most talented jazz
musicians. The Orchestra's vast musical
repertoire is primarily composed of their
unique interpretations of the American
Standards, although STEPHEN'S original music
has been compared by the media to the likes
of Cole Porter and the Gershwins. Swing
dancing for everyone!
THE DAVE STEPHENS
SWING ORCHESTRA has opened for such bands as
the Count Basie Orchestra, Christian
McBride, and Royal Crown Review.
In addition to his
busy playing schedule, STEPHENS has spent
the last five years hosting a weekly radio
program in Kansas City featuring the same
Big Band Swing Sound that can be heard live
at his performances. Aside from their
undeniable popularity in their hometown, THE
DAVE STEPHENS SWING ORCHESTRA has attracted
rave reviews from such international
celebrities as Marilyn Maye, Oleta Adams,
Dave Matthews, and Katherine Whalen of the
Squirrel Nut Zippers.
