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"It Takes Two" is a dynamic musical duo specializing in Jazz Standard selections from the "American Song book."

With a combined total of over eighty years of professional live show and studio production experience, vocalists and saxophonists

Darryl Walker and LeiLani Vidal are dedicated

to the performance of classic Jazz Standards, and keeping them alive in the hearts of their followers.

This duo (also expandable as a full band) excels as the perfect ambience for:

Corporate function cocktail hours
Wedding reception cocktail hours
Winery function featured entertainment
Private and celebrity events
Concerts

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“We’re totally in love with this musical group!”

Maria, Rancho Santa Fe, CA

BIO

Darryl Walker

Darryl Walker has been blessed with incredible talents. Since early childhood, when he could belt out “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay” with the passion of Otis Redding, Darryl has grown into one of the most exceptional vocal talents in the industry and has graced some of the most notable venues and exclusive private events as well as premier jazz and R & B concerts in the country.

In addition to his stunning vocal abilities, Darryl has also become known for an amazing talent on the saxophone. Specializing in R&B, Pop, Blues, and Jazz, Darryl has lit up countless live shows and recording sessions with lead and background contributions, providing vocal or saxophone tracks for a bevy of labels; Tabu, A&M, Motown, Mesa Blue Moon Records, Northern Blues, and Ripa Records.

Bilingual skills have garnered him the honor of being the vocalist of choice for the "pre-production" team of world-renowned Latin artist Luis Miguel.

Darryl’s an active voting member of the Recording Academy’s Los Angeles Chapter. Also a member of AFTRA, he’s backed up guest stars on The Late, Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and performed jingles for Dole, Pringles, Toyota, and Honey Nut Cheerios.

LeiLani Vidal

LeiLani Vidal’s true inspiration came mostly from the jazz era and, like her father Cam, she gravitated towards the great Jazz standards whenever the opportunity arose. Today, while LeiLani can hold her own at a blues jam, solo in a quartet, she is highly valued for her exceptional sight-reading skills with the big bands, her heart remains in the world of jazz.

At twenty-one, LeiLani left her father’s band and home (and steady income) to begin her education at Southern California College of Chiropractic in Los Angeles, CA. Completely on her own for the first time, and needing to make tuition and rent payments, LeiLani turned to what she knew and loved best – performing on a live stage. Along with the demands of classes and study, she survived by playing lead saxophone in an all-female house band in nearby Long Beach.

LeiLani recently performed on Smooth Jazz guitarist Will Sumner’s CD, and co-produced her first album for her all-female saxophone quartet entitled “The Saxations” working with industry greats such as Paul Brown. Along with her numerous appearances on local TV news shows, she also made her acting debut in the well received documentary film “Hola America” in which she portrays a saxophone-wailing street performer. It's no doubt that whatever LeiLani does, she’ll be putting her heart into it.