Skinny Williams Cocktail Music

Serves Naperville, IL

35244

Hired 24 times

10 employees

25 years in business

$300/hour

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Credentials

Background Check

William Sims 
Completed on 6/28/2021 

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Introduction

The Skinny Williams Group is a versatile Ensemble focusing on "Cocktail Music". Specializing in current pop hits and favorites. They give you and your guests the best musical performance tailored to your event. Skinny Williams is a recognized Chicago Smooth Jazz RnB "Saxophonist". Are you looking for the perfect live music for your event? CHICAGO MUSIC AWARD Nominee– Skinny Williams is diverse with an impeccable reputation for providing quality customized live entertainment! Solo, Duo, Trio, and larger bands available to fit your needs! Available for Corporate Events, Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthday Parties, Cocktail Parties, and all your special event needs, we want to help make your event the best it can possibly be! We have performed with some of the best in the business including Nick Colione, George Duke, Sheila E, Buddy Guy, Bernie Mac, and more! Read our testimonials, we have a flawless reputation and a guaranteed performance! Looking for a larger or smaller group? Vocals, Guitar, Trumpet, and Trombone can be added to the lineup courtesy of some of Chicago's finest musicians. Any combination of instruments is available for any size group including solo, duo, trio, quartet and larger ensembles. Need solo accompaniment? We are available for every event, including ceremonies, and proposals. Skinny Williams Cocktail Music specializes in providing dazzling performances of your favorite pop hits and jazz familiars, and is adaptable to any situation. Whether the event calls for background music, dance music, or original venue music, this is the Ensemble to call. Recent high profile performances include numerous Fortune 500 Corp. events for, Mcdonalds Easter Seals Hyde Park Jazz Festival Chicago Jazz Festival Diabetes Association National Associated Retail Traders of Australia Computer Discount Warehouse Boeing Corporation Chicago Special Events Navy Pier Chicago American Association of Maxillofacial Surgeons Black Data Processors Association Mcgraw Hill Corporation Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority South Shore Jazz Festival Cardinal Meats of Canada Nubian Connection Lake Ridge Point Association Close up 2 Milliman Financial City of Evanston City of Calumet Park Corporate Concierge Services Clearbrook Inc. Ann Sather Restaurants Pete Millers Restaurants Andy's Jazz Club Old Town School Of Folk Music Shakespeare Theatre Pinstripes Jazz Institute of Chicago Backroom Chicago Majestic Star Casino Blue Chip Casino On the Edge Productions Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Resnick Auto Group Elkhart Central High School Indiana Jazz Showcase Club Owners United Jass Oasis Rich South High School Chicago Children Musicians Fund Embrace Your Style Private Wealth Management Taste of Joliet Taste of Chicago Spirit Cruise Lines Concert Buro Rolf Shubert Germany The Sirens Records Dusable Museum Chicago History Museum Art Institute of Chicago Museum Of Science And Industry Shedd Aquarium Willis Tower John Hancock Ritz Carlton Intercontinental Hotel and multiple festivals among many others Skinny Williams Cocktail Music is respectful, prepared, and on-time with lots of energy and a great sound that will entertain! We GUARANTEE our performances! FLEXIBLE QUOTES TO MEET YOUR BUDGET NEEDS! BOOK US TODAY!!!

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Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

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Our pricing is based on the length of the performance as well as the number of band members. We offer solo, duo or trio arrangements.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

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The first priority is to focus in on what the customer is looking for. We like to ascertain their likes and dislikes and will create a custom playlist that matches the vibe of the event.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

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Played in several Pop/Rock Motown/ Cover band’s, Five Cds as Leader, toured 6 continents, Bachelor in Music, Master of Music

How did you get started doing this type of work?

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In college I played with a band on weekends that toured the New England area

What types of customers have you worked with?

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Customers that have celebrated weddings, anniversaries, proposals, holiday parties, corporate functions, birthdays etc.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

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Playing an event such as a wedding ceremony or corporate event is different than playing on a traditional stage. As musicians our jobs are to help create the atmosphere for the event rather than being the ultimate focus

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