Ben Miles Quartet/Trio
A Jazz Quartet for Special Events
in Banff and Canmore
A Jazz Quartet for Special Events
in Banff and Canmore
Live Music to Add Sparkle to Your Special EventIf putting on a great event is your goal, be it a wedding reception or a corporate function
a great way to add sparkle is with live music. With the sounds of light swing and cool jazz, the Ben Miles Quartet brings to special events recognizable melodies that animates the occasion, energizes the moment and make a celebration all the more enjoyable and special. Light swing, cool jazz and pop standards in an instrumental format make up the quartets repertoire. Song selections are based upon the nature of an event – romantic song titles for a wedding, up beat and cool jazz titles for a cocktail hour. The Ben Miles quartet is made up of professional musicians whom are seasoned performers of that music called jazz and swing. Two Music Acts to Choose FromMr. Miles is a trumpet player and flugel hornist who presents to his audiences a soft and lyrical music style that is never over bearing, and subtle with melodic musings. He brings to each social gathering a style and stage presents well suited for a variety of occasions and gatherings.
Ben Miles QuartetBass, piano, drums, trumpet/flugelhorn, alto saxophone
The addition of a bass player fills out the bottom end while adding authenticity to the performance. The addition of a bass player also provides the piano player more musical leeway and freedom to embellish the group performance. A subtle addition that is sure to turn heads and have more toes tapping to the swing feel. Ben Miles Trio
Piano, drums trumpet/flugel, alto saxophone This group is best suited for smaller rooms with small to medium gatherings. Music presented: light swing, song standards, pop tunes and bossa novas from the 30's to the 70's in an instrumental format. About the Band LeaderAs a performer Mr. Miles performs on both the trumpet and alto saxophone.
Originally from Toronto, Ben Miles studied Music Performance and arranging at both Humber College in Toronto and Mount Royal College in Calgary. Early notable private music instructors include Charles McKinnon, principle trumpet of the Canadian Opera Company, Dave Snider, a one time long standing Toronto session performer, Freddy Stone, one time member with the Count Basie Band, Ted Moses, Bob Day, a former member of the Canada's own Rob McConnell Big Band, and Don Johnson one of Canada's top brass clinicians and formally head of Music Performance at Humber Collage in Toronto Ontario. Early musical background include first chair with the Royal Regiment of Canada, 2nd chair with the Mississauga Symphony in Ontario, sectional musician with Dark Angels Blues Band. As a band leader music projects in the West include founder of Jazz Suite, Banff Brass and The Jazz Bandits. |
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Dance Floor Favorites * Classic Rock * Disco * R&B * Contemporary Pop * Country * Swing and Light Jazz
* Reggae * Ambient Lounge * House and Club Dance * Alternative Rock * Funk * Rock & Roll
* Anthems and Sing-A-Longs * Polka’s * Waltzes * New Wave and much more...
* Reggae * Ambient Lounge * House and Club Dance * Alternative Rock * Funk * Rock & Roll
* Anthems and Sing-A-Longs * Polka’s * Waltzes * New Wave and much more...
