Quintessential consists of a group of seasoned and respected professional Musicians. Musicians who have backed some of the leading names of International and Australian Headliners. We are in a position to offer trios, quintets, or for larger venues, the 8,10,12 or 16 Piece “ Quintessential Big Bands”. All with an impressive repertoire of danceable music from mainstream jazz, sophisticated swing in varied tempos and the ever-popular latin variety numbers.

Big Band Musicians

Trumpets
David Coit, Brad Esbensen, Darren Skaar

Trombones
Matty White, Anthony Messina

Alto Sax (and doubles)
Paul Gibens

Tenor Sax (and doubles)
David Smith

Piano
Kylie Foster

Guitar
John Pieri

Bass
Amby Dowdeswell

Drums
Jim Howard

Quintet Musicians

Trumpet
Duke Bannister

Sax & Flute
Paul Gibens

Piano
Kylie Foster, Brian Myers

Guitar
John Pieri

Bass
Amby Dowdeswell

Drums
Alan Driscoll, Owen Smith, Jim Howard