Mike Vax Quintet and Sextet

Based in Prescott Valley AZ

Mike Vax Quintet and Sextet

Experience the infectious dynamism of Mike Vax and his Groups as they enthrall audiences wherever their musical journey takes them. Unbounded by the constraints of time or style, these ensembles achieve a mesmerizing swinging feel, seamlessly traversing tunes from the early 20th century to the present day.

Comprising members who have shared the stage with jazz and swing luminaries such as Stan Kenton, Benny Goodman, The Glenn Miller Orchestra, The Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, The Harry James Orchestra, Terry Gibbs, Al Hirt, Pete Fountain, Gene Krupa, Mel Torme', Maxine Sullivan, Anita O'Day, June Christy, Joe Williams, Bob Florence, The Four Freshmen, and the Dukes of Dixieland in New Orleans, Mike Vax and his Groups boast a rich musical heritage.

For over five decades, these virtuosic performers have been crafting and delivering their distinctive blend of jazz and swing to audiences nationwide. Their versatility is evident in performances at jazz festivals, conventions, cruise ships, hotels, resorts, high school and college concerts and dances, dance clubs, private parties, and jazz societies across the United States.

Leader Mike Vax is not only a charismatic performer but also an influential figure in music education. With an impressive record of over 3000 concerts and workshops in both classical and jazz realms, conducted at high schools, colleges, and universities worldwide over the past 50 years, he exemplifies a commitment to nurturing the next generation of musical talent.