Jairus Daigle is a Violinist extraordinaire.  At the age of 17 this young musician has a way of making you feel every smooth note played.  Smooth, refined and funky better describes Jairus and his style.  Jairus produced his first jazz CD, "It's My Time", which was released March 1, 2009.  The CD is available on Amazon.com.  His aspirations are to follow in his dad's (Chester Daigle II) footsteps as a professional musician and music producer.  His goal in life is to be a very successful Jazz Violinist.

Education:   Washington Marion High School, Lake Charles, Louisiana

                    NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) (Summer Student)

                    Berklee College of Music (Summer Student)

                    Mrs. Lisa Hoffpauir, Violin instruction

                    Mr. Paul Redding, Violin instruction

Classification:  Junior

Instruments played:   Violin, Alto Saxophone, Piano, French Horn, Drums

Musician for:   Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Special Performances:

Mayor Randy Roach (Lake Charles) swearing-in ceremony

Mayor Randy Roach Roast and Gala

Suga's Fine Dining Restaurant, Beaumont, Texas

Eljay Foundation for Parkinson Awareness Annual Gala

SWLA Medical Society Annual Gala

Knights of Peter Claver Annual Convention

                 And Many More . . . . . .

SALEMAH AND COMPANY

THE BEST OF CLASSIC JAZZ, BLUES, R & B, and POP

CITY HEAT 

Lake Charles, LA.

City Heat is sure to keep those warm feelings brewing through the night with soulful sounds. Originating in Lake Charles, City Heat started out as the Lake Charles Isle of Capri Casino's house band. It didn't take long for them to become one of the most popular bands in Lake Charles and the surrounding regional area. Specializing in a variety of musical styles, such as Rhythm and Blues, Jazz, Funk, and Old School, this group is sure to keep you dancing all night long. City Heat is sure to deliver a night full of fun, audience participation, and good memories. The band, originally consisting of five members, is currently a trio. 

James Bill – Drums

Chester Daigle – Keyboards

DeWayne Simmons - Vocals

BOOKING INFORMATION:

Chester Daigle II

1303 Mayo St.

Lake Charles, La.  70601

(337) 491-0948

chesterdaigle@aol.com

       Chester J. Daigle II   

EDUCATION:      Lake Charles High School; 1976

                           Northeast Louisiana University; 1980

                           (Bachelor of Music, Theory & Composition)

 CURRENTLY:     Co-Owner Mystery Artists Production & Publishing

                                                Lake Charles, Louisiana

 Keyboardist for:                                                                   Music Minister for:

Salemah and Company                                                        Bethel Metropolitan Baptist Fellowship

 Private Stock                                                                      Lake Charles, Louisiana

City Heat                                                                     

HISTORY:                             Keyboardist for Jennifer Holiday

* Assistant Conductor for 1994 DREAMGIRLS tour.

Special Performances:                                                                         Local Artists:

Phyllis Diller                                                                                          Josephine and the Blues Thang

Jennifer Holiday                                                                                     GTO’S

Andy Narell                                                                               

Joan Rivers                                                                                           Lora Simms, Houston, Texas             

James Brown                                                                                         GiGi Shinn’s Band

Bill Bell “The Jazz Professor”                                                                  The Cruisers’

Loni Williams                                                                                         BMW

                                                                                                             FM

                                                                        The Garden District            

                                              Black Heritage Entertainers Hall of Fame; 1996

                                              Finalists for the Audobon Zoo Jazzfest; New Orleans, La., 1988

 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT:   Board of Directors

                                                  Lake Charles Civic Center Development Corporation

            James H. Bill Jr.