Last year was the thirtieth for trombonist Rodger Fox's world-class big band from faraway New Zealand, and the celebration was marked by the release of yet another mouth-watering banquet of swinging, ...

Capturing the sound of a full orchestra, choir, or big band is one of the most rewarding (and demanding) tasks in audio production. From mic placement to room acoustics, there’s very little margin for ...

Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear 12 big selections. By Giovanni ...

The Big Band Society of NEPA will have an Open Dance on Friday, June 4, at Gus Genetti’s, Wilkes-Barre. Doors open 5:45, dinner 6:30, dancing 7:30 – 10:30. Music by the Big Band Connection. Call Glenn ...

The WDR Big Band, based in Cologne, Germany, is widely considered one of Europe's premier, full-time professional jazz ensembles. Formed in 1946 and evolving into a dedicated jazz big band in 1980, ...

Like in so many other discussions about the history and culture of the United States, the contributions of Indigenous musicians to the quintessentially American art of jazz have long been neglected or ...

Swampscott’s community jazz orchestra, the Big Blue Band, will perform Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” on Dec. 14 at the Swampscott Auditorium. The event will begin at 2 p.m. The Blue Big Band ...

The Big Band Society of NEPA is conducting their annual membership drive. Anyone who would like to join can call Glenn Smith at 457-5009. Dues are $15.00 per person. The society meets at Gus Genetti’s ...