About
Sway Chicago is one the most respected and sought after Chicago wedding bands and dance bands. Featuring some of Chicago’s top vocalists, Sway Chicago was featured in the 2008 Dennis Quaid movie “The Express,” and has been an established presence at Chicago’s top corporate and private events. We work very hard to customize every event, so our clients unique personal tastes are evident to their guests throughout every performance. Sway Chicago can vary its size from 7-15 musicians to accommodate different events and budgets and plays a wide variety of music, including Top 40 through the decades, Motown, Classic Rock, R&B, Funk, Disco, Jazz, Swing, Big Band and ethnic music. For special events, Sway can perform everything from smooth ceremony, cocktail and dinner music to pack-the-floor dance music.
Steve
Founder of Sway Chicago
Steve
Founder of Sway Chicago
Owner of Biossat Custom Productions, Steve Biossat got his start as a professional entertainer in the Teen Chorus of the touring Broadway production of Bye Bye Birdie, starring Tommy Tune. Studying at Western Michigan University helped Steve hone his skills in Harmony singing, as a tenor in one of the most esteemed Jazz choirs in the country.
After college, he refined his Jazz vocals by moving back to his family’s native home of New Orleans, and found himself singing in some of the city’s Jazz clubs, learning from some of the best in the world. Then off to Carnival Cruises, and finally Chicago, to tour with the A cappella group, Blind Man’s Bluff.
Chicago has brought Steve many opportunities, including recording soundtracks for Universal Pictures, producing musical segments for WGN News, performing as an opening act for The Beach Boys, co-hosting New Year’s Eve with SNL comedian, Joe Piscopo, producing America Can Sing and sharing the stage with many legends, including Chubby Checker, Chuck Berry, Bobby McFerrin and others.
Steve now spends the majority of his time running his company and co-leading his bands, Sway Chicago, Biossat Orchestra and Speakeasy Swing.
Marcus
Co-Bandleader, Vocalist
Marcus
Co-Bandleader, Vocalist
Tom
Pianist, Musical Director, Arranger
Tom
Pianist, Musical Director, Arranger
Leander
Drummer, Percussionist
Leander
Drummer, Percussionist
Leander got his start playing the drums at an early age in church. He is an accomplished drummer/percussionist in the Chicago area, where he has performed in such places as the Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Petrillo Music Shell, Chicago Symphony Center, Arie Crown Theater, UIC Pavilion, United Center, Soldiers Field, Toyota Park, Chicago Cultural Center, countless hotels, festivals, studios, and jazz clubs. He has performed for major events such as Taste of Chicago, Milwaukee’s Summerfest, and the Pepsi Gulf Jam in Panama City, Florida. His ability to play diverse genres and styles has made him a very in-demand drummer. Leander is also a band director for the Chicago Public Schools. He credits his success to God and family.
Janvier
Vocalist
Janvier
Vocalist
Precious
Vocalist
Precious
Vocalist
Jonah
Guitarist
Jonah
Guitarist
JoJo
Bassist
JoJo
Bassist
Jeff
Saxophonist, Arranger
Jeff
Saxophonist, Arranger
Woody
Trumpeter
Woody
Trumpeter
Ben
Trombonist
Ben
Trombonist
Mike
Tubist (Tuba player)
Mike
Tubist (Tuba player)
Anna
Violinist