News

04/07/2010 CSB Receives First "Best of Utah" Award from City Weekly

We are honored to be included in this year's winners list.  Thanks to the great people at City Weekly for the props!  You can view the article here.

01/11/2010 Utah's Jazz Meets the NBA's Utah Jazz

The Crescent Super Band entertained the thousands of fans in attendance at the Jazz's only home game of the season against the Miami Heat.  The band is the first-ever music act to be invited to perform at half time.  based on the audience response, don't be surprised to see them there again in the future!

01/01/2010 What Do the Eagles, 311, and Ziggy Marley Have in Common with the CSB?

The Deseret News recently named their top ten concerts from 2009.  Not only did the Crescent Super Band make the list, they even put us ahead of Green Day!  Thanks for the props guys!

 

You can see the entire list here.

12/01/2009 "What Is Hip" Featuring Lenny Pickett Is Released to Rave Reviews

The Crescent Super Band's latest CD may just be their best yet.  Highlights of the disc include three tracks recorded with Saturday Night Live bandleader, Lenny Pickett, including the title track.  The album also features a brand new commission for the band, "Gaining on You", written by Grammy and Emmy award-winner, Gordon Goodwin. Listen to sample tracks here.

11/17/09 Crescent Super Band and Bob Mintzer Wow Audience

"If you weren't at the Bob Mintzer/Crescent Super Band concert, you missed a show.  If you were there, then you know exactly why the Crescent Super Band has a bucket load of awards and accolades. It's that good."

 

That's what the Deseret News had to say about the Crescent Super Band's latest performance.  Read the entire review here.

06/15/09 Thurl Bailey's American Songbook Show Unveiled

NBA star and vocalist, Thurl Bailey, will unveil his new show with the CSB in summer 2009.  The music is comprised of hard swinging arrangements of the great American Songbook specially arranged for Thurl's rich bass vocals including Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Fly Me to the Moon, Smack Dab in the Middle and many others.

05/30/09 CSB Wins 4th Best of State Medal

The CSB was recognized as Utah's "Best Vocal & Instrumental Band" by Utah Best of State, beating out numerous professional groups for the honor.  The band received a third consecutive invitation to perform at the Awards Gala which was broadcast on KUTV Channel 2.

The Crescent Super Band plays at the highest level and the musicians resonate with a passion that I rarely see. Amazing!


JEFF COFFIN, Grammy-winning member of the Dave Matthews Band

The Crescent Super Band has tight ensemble work and great soloists.  Caleb does an extraordinary job!


STEVE SMITH, Legendary drummer of Journey