- Phoenix, AZ
- Jazz Band
- $250 – $900 per event
Bo A. said
“Highly accomplished musicians,and great guys, too. We will definitely be booking them again. You hear echoes of Joe Pass, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ron Carter. ”
Rhys Montanarello
Overview
Rhys Montanarello is a guitarist with years of performance experience throughout the Phoenix area, whether it be in jazz bands, theater orchestras, or providing entertainment for events, weddings, restaurants, and more.
Rhys has performed at event venues such as the Arizona Biltmore, Arizona Grand, and at the state's premier jazz clubs The Nash, and The Century Room.
Jazz ensembles sizes can vary depending on the needs of the event. The band can be a solo guitarist, duo with horn/bass, trio with bass and drums, or a full band with 4+ members that can include horn/vocalists. Whatever size band that is needed, we can always make it work and still provide the highest quality entertainment.
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Price range: Starts at $100
Languages: English
Gig length: 60 - 300 minutes
What to expect
Our band will bring the highest quality entertainment to your event, performing in jazz styles ranging from swing, blues, bossa nova, and more! Requests are welcome and encouraged to make each event special. We take care of all equipment needs whether it is amps, mics, etc.
About
Rhys Montanarello is a guitarist, composer, and educator based in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies from Arizona State University in 2023, and his Master's degree in Jazz Studies at ASU in 2026.
As a performer, Rhys has shared the stage with Michael Mayo, Javon Jackson, Vincent Herring, and many high-level musicians in the Phoenix metro, where he works extensively in groups ranging from jazz bands to theater pit orchestras to solo singer-songwriter performances.
Additional booking notes
We can handle all technical requirements needed, so long as there is enough room to accommodate the size of the ensemble.
Services offered
Set list
Here are a few examples of songs you can expect to hear:
Take the A Train, All the Things You Are, Stompin' at the Savoy, Body and Soul, Girl from Ipanema, Out of Nowhere, You Stepped Out of a Dream, Polka Dots and Moonbeams, Jordu, You and the Night and the Music, Stablemates, St. Thomas, East of the Sun, and many more!
Setup requirements
Power outlet
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