Steven Charles Atlanta Jazz
- Atlanta, GA
- Jazz Band
- 1 Verified Booking
Starr C. E. S. C. said “We initially hired Steven Charles band for our Service Awards banquet. Our leadership thought that it was such a wonderful addition that we asked them…”
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Fulfilling your musical needs, covering any music genre and any occasion, having over 30 years of professional music experience - Pianist Jody Mayfield brings perfection, passion and poise into any event or project he takes on. Jody Mayfield will accommodate your musical needs whether you require a solo act up to a Full Band. Whatever event you need Jody Mayfield will provide the musical atmosphere you are looking for.
Music genre: Jazz/Fusion/Top40/Pop/R&B/Motown/& Current.
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 90 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
We provide music that ranges from smooth jazz to heart-thumping dance music. Our main style of music ranges from jazz to R&B. We can provide dinner and dance music. The band comes in different configurations.
Solo/one man band: This configuration is very good and the least expensive. In this scenario I will do solo piano with background music.
The trio: For soft cocktail hour or meet and greet. This includes Piano, Bass, and drums.
The Quartet: Usually for programs that need dinner music. This includes Sax, Piano, Bass, and drums.
The Quintet: For programs that need dinner and dance music. This includes Vocals, Sax, Piano, Bass, and drums.
Jody Mayfield is a jazz musician from Atlanta GA. He studied at Clark Atlanta University, where he majored in Music Performance. He holds a B.A. Degree in Music Technology from Morris Brown College and a Master's Degree in Music Technology. He has performed with musical greats such as Dizzy Gillespie at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland ('81, '82) as well as James Lloyd of Pieces of a Dream; Frank Foster; Grover Washington, Jr.; Mary Lou Williams; Illinois Jacquet and the Tony Rich Project. He also opened concerts for Sarah Vaughn, Dexter Gordon, Rodney Franklin, Wynton Marsalis, Lionel Hampton, Fred Hammond, Bishop T.D. Jakes to name a few. Jody Mayfield was the creative director for Evander Holyfield’s record label, Real Deal Records for three years.
Jody Mayfield has worked with top hip-hop producers such as Organized Noize, Anthony David, Marq (Remarqable) Jefferson of So So Def Records. He has also produced a double CD set of songs for the non-profit organization Young Life, which impacts the lives of inner-city teens. Jody Mayfield has toured with Sleepy Brown. He has also worked with actor-comedian, Robert Townsend (who referred to him as a “Master Musician”) on film and television projects for the Black Family Channel.
Depending on the nature of your needs, we need ample sources of electricity.
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November 08, 2020 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Birthday Party |
R&B Examples
Is it the way -Jill Scott
Golden -Jill Scott
Sweet love - Anita Baker
Sweet Thang -Chaka Khan
Tell me something good -Chaka Khan
Deja Vu- Beyonce
Just Fine - Mary J. Bildge
He loves me -Jill Scott
Long walk -Jill Scott
Lovely Day -Bill Withers
Happy -Pharrell
Rock With You -Michael Jackson
Can't help it -Michael Jackson
Love on top Beyonce
Never too much -Luther Vandross
Outstanding, Gap Band
So in love. Anthony Hamilton
What’s going on -Marvin Gay
Ordinary people -John Legend
All I Do -Stevie Wonder
Knock me off my feet -Stevie Wonder
Say Yes, Floetry
We are one, maze
You got me, Eyricah Badu
Boo'd Up Ella Mai
24K Bruno Mars
That's what I like Bruno Mars
Show Me What you got. Jay Z
Fine China -Chris Brown
Before I let Go
Jazz Examples
Maputo
Wine light +
Chameleon +
The world is ghetto f
Mr magic
What you won't do for love
Funkin for Jamaica
People make the world go round
Crush Groove
Hip Hop Examples
One More Chance -Biggie
here I go Mystikal
Old Town Road Lil Nas X
So fresh so clean Outkast
Our influences: Pieces of a Dream, George Duke, Earth Wind, and FIre, etc.
Starr C. E. S. C. said “We initially hired Steven Charles band for our Service Awards banquet. Our leadership thought that it was such a wonderful addition that we asked them…”
Melissa L. said “Rick went above and beyond to ensure the success of our event. I approached him with the unique challenge of assembling a hip-hop jazz band, and he executed…”
Kiki M. said “Absolutely amazing ensemble! I am so thrilled with this group. It was everything that I could have hoped for. They go above and beyond and made it an…”
Yvonne M. said “Ms. Deb went above and beyond to ensure the event will be as I envisioned. Her voice is beautiful, and the band was excellent! Thank you, The McClinton…”