Celebrate the 100th anniversary of George Gershwin’s jazz-infused classic, “Rhapsody in Blue,” in an April 20 concert by the Shout Section Big Band, directed by Brett Dean, and featuring pianist ...
A native of Oklahoma, McShann came to Kansas City, Mo., in 1937, when it was the capital for boogie-woogie, blues and swing. He spoke to Terry... Celebrating 30 Years Of 'Fresh Air': Big Band Pianist ...
In 2006 she simultaneously released four big band albums: one from her New York ensemble, and one each by three different Japanese bands. In addition to playing accordion in her husband trumpeter ...
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 ...
On October 4, 2019, Latvia is presenting a jazz concert by the Jelgava Big Band at the Organization of American States on the on the Occasion of 130 years since the First International Conference of ...
"It's a pretty unique band," Tivis said, obviously thrilled at the chance to once again sit with the band at piano after a 16-year absence. "When I was with the band, we had a nice big tour bus. Right ...
Some might be tempted to call it musical multitasking to the nth-degree when pianist/ conductor Rich Ridenour leads the Tucson Symphony Orchestra in its first pops concert of the season this weekend.