Presenting seasonal favorites from long ago but with those jazzy swing arrangements (many by Jazz At Lincoln Center Orchestra members) spicing them up so that each and every renowned hit was reborn ...
From its inception in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Jazz was considered the only true American art form. Its sound is a melting pot of musical influences, incorporating remnants of ragtime, ...
For one of the few big band jazz groups in the region, it’s all about keeping the music alive and well. The origins of The Dues Band stem from founder Alan Hirayama wanting to create a musical ...
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 ...
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' — big ...