Dave Stevens Swing Orchestra Kansas City Booking Information 816-734-4558

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.