The Skyline Trio is a group of pro musicians in the Northern Utah area. The group consists of former jazz students at Snow College and Utah State University, and a former pro player from Los Angeles. The Trio plays traditional jazz, bop and latin standards, and is available for hire for parties, weddings, or any event where professional jazz music is needed. We also can play many other styles upon request, and can configure our band for your needs, whether it is adding a vocalist, a solo piano, or a bass and piano duo.
Wonderful group of guys who played beautifully! Would recommend them to anyone.
We had skyline trio playing for us at 9th annual Gala fund raising event. They were amazing, and everybody enjoyed their jazz music a lot. The band members are highly professional and talented. I recommend them to anyone who wants to get delighted by jazzy environment. Thank you for making our event delightful for our guests.
The Darkwood Trio was a fantastic group to have provide our entertainment at our annual fundraiser. They provided the perfect background music for our Hollywood themed event and had guests tapping their feet and humming the rhythms the whole night! This group includes professional members that put on quality entertainment. In addition, they have years of experience! They defintiely don't charge as much as there entertainment is worth- you and your guests will be so impressed! I would hire them again in a heart beat as they were great to work with and fulfilled our needs perfectly. Thank you Darkwood Trio!
Price Range: $300-$500
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The Skyline Trio is a group of pro musicians in the Northern Utah area. The group consists of former jazz students at Snow College and Utah State University, and a former pro player from Los Angeles. The Trio plays traditional jazz, bop and latin standards, and is available for hire for parties, weddings, or any event where professional jazz music is needed. We also can play many other styles upon request, and can configure our band for your needs, whether it is adding a vocalist, a solo piano, or a bass and piano duo.
Member Bio:
• Pianist Ben Watkins began studying jazz piano at age 16 with Larry Smith. He has played in many USU jazz bands and combos, The Koecher Quartet, & Pops Dance Band.
• Bassist Rich Hansen is former professional from Los Angeles with albums on Retrospect Records and Sundown Records is a former student of well known jazz bassists Jeff Berlin and David Friesen. He has performed with and/or recorded with Journey/Yngwie Malmsteen singer Jeff Scott Soto; members of Yes, Moody Blues, and many more. As a performer, he has opened for acts such as Kansas, Billy Dean, Ricochet, and Eric Paslay
• Drummer Mike Burnham is a Snow College alumnus, and percussion program student of Utah State University.
Here are Some Sample Reviews from Customers that we have played for:
• "Your band was wonderful at our wedding. You have the sound of a professional jazz band, for a fraction of the cost. Every accommodation I asked for, you granted. And you were very versatile, able to play rock, swing and jazz all in one." Thank you! Mary & Brian Jacobs
• "Everyone really enjoyed your band at the Red Lion Rainbow Veterans party." James Pettus, Organizer for WWII Rainbow Veterans Convention
• "Thank you to your band in doing a wonderful job at or TOPS Convention!" TOPS Organization, Red Lion Hotel Convention
• Thanks again to you guys, your music was fantastic and really allowed our gala to be the best gala ever!;
Karisa Snow, Utah College of Pharmacy 2015 Vintage Hollywood Gala Event
Booking rates start at $300 for a performance.
Contact Rich at (phone number hidden) for booking information
| March 07, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Fundraiser |
| December 09, 2017 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
| November 16, 2016 • 8:00pm - 11:00pm | Corporate Event |
| May 28, 2016 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
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