Big band conductor shares wealth of life experience - Saanich News

Big band conductor shares wealth of life experience Saanich News “A one, two, one, two, three, four,” Bannister chimes, leading the 18-member band into its first song during the regular Tuesday night rehearsal. The music room at St. Michaels University School fills with the sounds of woodwind instruments, drums, ... and more »

Mucca Pazza, 'Boss Taurus': Big Band, Itty-Bitty Stage - NPR (blog)

Mucca Pazza, 'Boss Taurus': Big Band, Itty-Bitty Stage NPR (blog) The Chicago-based band is a 30-piece (yes, 30 trombonists, trumpeters, guitarists, cheerleaders, and more) community of "circus punks" that makes music that sounds like the results of a rowdy weekend at band camp. Mucca Pazza's new song, "Boss Taurus," ... and more »

Garden City Native John Tesh Returns Home with Big Band - Patch.com

Garden City Native John Tesh Returns Home with Big Band Patch.com Patch: On this tour you're doing big band music, which is a little different than the instrumental contemporary music that you're known for performing. Why the switch to the standards? Tesh: It's actually a good question and the answer lies in Garden ... John Tesh's new sound: (Big) band on the runMail Tribune all 4 news articles »

On your radar: Check out a ukelele jam band — and it's dollar night at the ... - Tampabay.com

On your radar: Check out a ukelele jam band — and it's dollar night at the ... Tampabay.com By Sharon Kennedy Wynne, Times Staff Writer Helios Jazz Orchestra: The 18-piece orchestra performs big band jazz music. There are also catered treats, cabaret seating, free valet parking and a full bar at 7 pm at NOVA 535 Art Lounge, 535 Dr. Martin ... and more »

Lodi Community Band 'swings into spring' with dinner and dance event - Lodi News-Sentinel

Lodi Community Band 'swings into spring' with dinner and dance event Lodi News-Sentinel Of the popular musical styles of the 1940s, few were as celebrated as big band. The large groups, each at the command of a director, played some of the era's most popular music. This Friday, you have a chance to hear this kind of music up-close.