Crook & Company is a Milwaukee based Jazz Quartet composed of professional musicians who when not teaching at the conservatory or playing in Jazz houses throughout Milwaukee, are helping to make your special day one to remember!
Whether you'd like a more intimate experience with our Jazz Duo, or rock the night away with our Jazz Quartet, we have exactly what you need to make your event shine! With over 50 years of collective musical experience and over 100 events under our belt, we're confident we have the "know-how" to ensure that every event is movie quality every time. Lets make your event one to remember!
Crook and company was a highlight at our wedding! We got so many compliments on this band from our guests, many of whom stayed later than they intended to hear the band finish the night. Arron was a delight to work with and will make every effort to give you the best show possible. I would highly recommend this jazz band for your wedding or event.
We hired Crook and Company for our garden wedding reception outside Green Bay. They traveled 2 hours to get to us. They played as a duet for the cocktail hour, and after dinner the full quartet played swing for approximately 3 hours.
When we were planning our reception Arron was responsive to our questions and professional. He was helpful for much more than just the aspects directly related to the music. He clearly communicated his needs to our wedding coordinator and made several suggestions for changes to our schedule that worked out great.
The band’s performance went above and beyond our expectations, bringing a classy vibe to our garden wedding. They are passionate and talented performers. Arron has a beautiful voice. Many of the guests noted that the whole band seemed to be enjoying themselves. They were very personable with guests and took several requests. They were flexible and adaptive through the whole event, quickly adjusting to several last second changes that arose. Arron helped with announcements and provided sound equipment to use for speeches after dinner.
Several of our guests had musical backgrounds and commented on the technical quality of the performance. Many asked us, “Where did you find these guys? They are great!”
We had a fantastic experience and highly recommend Crook and Company!
Response from Crook & Company:
Thank you so much for your review, David! The band had a wonderful time, and we are so grateful you chose us for such a special occasion. If you and Steph ever find yourselves in Milwaukee, feel free to come check us out again!
Arron played at my daughter's wedding. It was a trio with voice, keyboard and drums and it was wonderful! It would not have been the same without them. I am so glad we found them. They were professional and Arron was very friendly and maintained great communication with me throughout the process. His voice is absolutely beautiful and I would definitely hire him again. If my others daughters get married I'd love to have his full band. But the trio was just fabulous as well. Thank you Arron and company for making my daughter's wedding a beautiful event! It was the icing on the cake!
Absolutely incredible, Arron and his band were a joy to work with. They were true professionals and worked with us to curate such a lovely playlist for our wedding. I received so many positive comments from my guests. I would hire Crook & Company again in a second!
For our 2019 wedding at Milwaukee’s historic Turner Hall we sought a rich but relaxed - even funky - feel. Vintage table decor. Comfort foods. Great whisky. Exceptional hospitality. And timeless music that everyone could enjoy. Arron Crook was hands-down the perfect vocalist for us. He has a gorgeous, smoky voice, a smooth expressiveness, and a very appealing stage presence. His delivery of mid-century standards and modern R&B hits were spot on, and conveyed a maturity well beyond his years. He’s an old soul.
Response from Crook & Company:
Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad I could help make the night one to remember!
Price Range: $600 and up.
Gig Length: 60 - 210 minutes
Languages: English
Hi, I’m Arron Crook, and I am the proud owner of Crook and Company. The greatest events come together when every aspect happens seamlessly. Every piece of the puzzle fits together to create the whole picture. You are looking to create a picture perfect evening for your guests - an event that will be noted as the benchmark for great quality for many events to come. Crook & Company is your missing piece to complete that perfect event.
Granted, it’s certainly easier said than done. There is often an immense amount of planning that goes into an event. Aspects like locating a venue and securing great catering. And that's not including aspects that are specific to your event. So how can you make the planning process more efficient? How can you get back your time?
Crook & Company was created with that in mind. I wanted to provide a great musical service while also streamlining the booking process. So what does that look like? First, get a quote for your event. Next, you’ll secure a date with a contract and deposit. Finally, we’ll collaborate on your event to give you a personalized musical experience utilizing a music planning portal.
Event planning is stressful, and Crook & Company is looking to help change that. Let’s make your event exceptional. Let’s start with exceptional music.
Arron Crook
Arron Crook has been performing music professionally since 2015. Beginning his musical career in Musical Theatre, he’s played in classics such as The Sound of Music (The Captain), Bye Bye Birdie (Conrad Birdie), and The Fantasticks (El Gallo) among others. During his studies at Milwaukee Area Technical College, he turned his interests to Jazz music, and has been performing under the Crook & Company name since 2018. Notable performance accomplishments include high marks at UNIFIED (Chicago), and Wisconsin’s Solo Ensemble. Performing in locations such as Milwaukee’s Turner Hall Ballroom, Marcus Center Ballrooms, Milwaukee Yacht Club and the Wisconsin Club, Arron has been able to cultivate an original and authentic style. Working with accomplished artists such as Anthony Deutsch, Pocket Change, and Jackie Oakes, he has collaborated with many artists in the greater Milwaukee area.
George Ballesteros
George Ballesteros has been a freelance bassist in the Milwaukee area since 2017. Playing with such notable artists such as Stephen Hull, Ethan Keller, Cullah, Neil Davis and many more. Notable performance accomplishments have ranged from playing at Summerfest, going on a 8 state country tour through the west coast, playing residencies at clubs such as the Jazz estate and the St Kate’s arts hotel. Notable highlights have also included sitting in at BB kings blues club in New Orleans Louisiana and at La Zorra Y El Cuervo Jazz Club in Havana Cuba. George wants to personally thank his mentor, teacher and friend Sharay Reed for everything he has taught George.
Hienzel Kunsmann
Mr. Kunsmann has been a piano teacher at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music since September 2013 and at the Milwaukee High School of the Arts from November 2013 until March 2020. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in piano performance from the University of Kansas which he was granted in December of 2005. His musical interests have taken him throughout the United States as well as to Europe and Asia. Local performance appearances have included performing Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with the Lakeshore Symphonic Band, and the Concerto in A minor by Edvard Grieg with the Kettle Moraine Symphony Orchestra. He also performs annually at St. John’s on the Lake and Alexian Village, and pre-covid era on a regular basis at the Veterans Affaires and David Barnett’s Art Gallery. Mr. Kunsmann also regularly accompanies students preparing for solo and ensemble as well as other events.
Yanni Chudnow
Jonathan (Yanni) Chudnow - [BA in Music from UWM] [Drummer for Neil Davis Quartet] [Teacher at Wauwatosa School of Music] [Teacher at Civic Music]. Having a BA in music from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Jonathan (Yanni) Chudnow has learned from and performed with some of Milwaukee’s finest musicians. Having teachers such as Doctor Alex Wier and drummer extraordinaire Devin Drobka, Jonathan has learned multiple approaches to playing and teaching the drums within many different styles. Taking part in many funk, rock, classical ensembles, and jazz groups, such as the Neil Davis Quartet, he has amassed a spin on the world of drumming that works for many different students!
Music Equipment List:
Hardware Audio:
2 12' Harbinger Speakers
1 Harbinger LV12 4 Channel Mixer
Mics:
2 wireless phenyx pro mics & receiver
2 digital reference instrument mics
1 EV Cobalt Co9 vocal mic
1 Blue encore200 vocal mic
1 AKG P220 Recording Mic
Hardware Stands:
2 Speaker Stands
2 Microphone Stands
Cables:
5 XLR Cables
4 AUX Cables
1 XLR Male to AUX Male
3 Surge Protectors
4 extension cables
| October 28, 2023 • 4:30pm - 6:00pm | Wedding Cocktail Hour |
| May 13, 2023 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
| August 13, 2022 • 1:30pm - 5:00pm | Wedding Ceremony |
| Arron Crook | Band Leader, Vocalist |
| Yanni Chudow | Percussionist |
| George Ballestros | Bassist |
| Hienzel Kunsmann | Pianist |
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