In 1934, after years of struggle, the American clarinetist Benny Goodman assembled a band that included Gene ... recording sessions) and big bands (Louis Armstrong, Fletcher Henderson).

But whatever the configuration, Big Sexy doesn’t expect his approach ... Not surprisingly, given Smith’s background, the band’s repertoire will be primarily Country top 40, featuring artists ...

I vividly recall my heart pounding as I stood in the famous Big Pink basement ... looking guy in the background of their shot was one of two surviving members of the Band. Garth spoke with a ...

Stabnau also serves as emcee, sharing background info on the music and ... the boomers who inherited a love of big-band music might be in the house — and may have questions about the lineup.

Right from the jump, the horns hit with crisp urgency, heralding the arrival of Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band at the Tiny Desk. This is not your grandparents' — or even your great-grandparents ...

POTTSVILLE — The M&J Big Band of Pottsville is “swinging into 2025” with “energy, passion and a full slate of performances” as it celebrates its 15th anniversary “of delivering the ...

Hear 12 big selections. By Giovanni Russonello “Big band music” isn’t everybody’s first thought when they’re pondering what to punch into Spotify, we’ll grant you that. But if all big ...

Under the leadership of saxophone virtuoso Andrew Robertson comes the AR Big Band: an all-star Australian ensemble celebrating the rich tradition and infinite possibilities of the big band format.