đś 16 Strings Jazz Trio
Two Guitars ⢠Upright Bass ⢠Timeless Jazz
The 16 Strings Jazz Trio brings straight-ahead swing, bluesy grooves, and warm sophistication to every performance. With two guitars and upright bass, we deliver stylish interpretations of jazz standardsâperfect for cocktail lounges, restaurants, and private events.
We perform monthly at the elegant Grand America Lobby Bar ((link hidden)) in Salt Lake City, offering guests a refined musical experience in one of the city's most iconic venues.
đľ Sample Tunes Stolen Moments ⢠Blue Monk ⢠Song for My Father ⢠Autumn Leaves ⢠Sugar ⢠Wave ⢠Body and Soul ⢠All Blues
Professional, low-volume cocktail-set friendly
14 reviews
Grace W.
August 21, 202516 Strings was great to work with from start to end! Steve was great to communicate with in planning. Their set list was well rounded and masterfully played. Loved their renditions of Moon River and Favorite Things. I'd love any opportunity to work with them in the future!
16 Strings is your future band!!
Hired as: Jazz Band
Tamara K.
June 24, 2025I can't say enough on how wonderful this trio was. They set up in the bar area, which was a converted garage . The event was at a restaurant called nona in slc. They added the perfect ambiance to a very chill, beautiful outdoor reception. There, wonderful choice of songs were just the perfect backdrop to this amazing day. All three gentlemen, we're friendly, funny , phenomenal musicians. I would hire them again in a heartbeat!!!
Hired as: Wedding Band
16 Strings Jazz Trio
Thanks Tamara, we loved playing in that beautiful space to honor your son and his new bride!
Mandy B.
May 5, 2025The trio arrived on time, were professional and friendly, and so very talented. Their music was the perfect accompaniment for our private party and created the exact ambience we were looking for. We would hire them again in an instant and will highly recommend them to others!
Hired as: Jazz Band
16 Strings Jazz Trio
Hi Mandy, thanks, and we had a great time as well!
George S.
July 29, 2024Everything was done professionally
Hired as: Jazz Band
Brooke M.
October 10, 2023They played for Fight Against Domestic Violence's Light the Fight Gala and they were absolutely wonderful! The showed up on time, played incredible music, and were consummate professionals. We are grateful to them!
Hired as: Jazz Band
16 Strings Jazz Trio
Thanks Brooke, that was a great event you put together, we were happy to be a part of it.
Price range: $500 â $1200
Languages: English
Audiences will enjoy some great classic jazz guitar. Styles include American, Brazilian, and Latin jazz.
Bandleader Steve Watson is originally from the Chicago area where he attended the Chicago College of the Performing Arts Classical Guitar Program. He later studied jazz guitar in Austin, Texas with noted jazz recording artists Glen Rexach, Clay Moore, and Steve Geraci while performing in many Austin groups. After moving to Salt Lake City in 2016, Steve has primarily performed as lead guitarist in the 16 Strings Jazz Trio.
Blue Bossa
Sugar
Take 5
All the Things You Are
Fly Me to the Moon
Black Orpheus
Autumn Leaves
Footprints
Song for My Father
All Blues
Triste
Wave
There Will Never Be Another You
Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
A Foggy Day
My Favorite Things
Agua de Beber
Night and Day
Alone Together
The Girl from Ipanema
Angel Eyes
Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, Miles Davis, Mimi Fox, Antonio Jobim.
We provide our own sound system if needed so the client doesn't have to worry about it!
Jazz Band
