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Tommy
Dorsey
Official site of the current Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. This site contains not only a wonderful tribute to Tommy but the itinerary of the current band and other links of interest.
The Glenn Miller Orchestra
You'll find a wee bit of GMO history, a current personnel list, an exhaustive itinerary and a list of currently available recordings.
New Gene Krupa Orchestra
Now leading the new Gene Krupa Orchestra, Michael Berkowitz brings the Krupa magic back to life for a whole new generation. With an infectious energy that draws both listeners and dancers alike, the Gene Krupa Orchestra is a winner with audiences of all ages.
Benny
Goodman
Another BG tribute page. This site is very well done and features lots of BG info, photos, anecdotes and links.
Stan Kenton
New Source coming soon!!
Radio Daze Big Band
Radio Daze first appeared on the Nashville music scene in 1994 and quickly established itself as one of the city’s favorite dance bands. Boasting a 23-piece orchestra, complete with 4 vocalists, Radio Daze’s diverse repertoire captures the many sounds of almost every era of the 20th century, including the swing era of the 1930s and 40s, the non-stop fun of 50s pop, the smooth sounds of Motown, and the soul of disco!
You won’t want to miss grabbing a partner and swingin’ to “The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,"
Tuxedo Junction
Tuxedo Junction is devoted to jazz and big band music. Louis Armstrong, The Airmen of Note, Count Basie, Les Brown, Benny Carter, Tommy Dorsey, Billy Eckstine, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Ted Heath, Woody Herman, Billie Holiday, Harry James, Spike Jones, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Syd Lawrence, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, George Shearing, Chick Webb, and many others are featured on these pages We've spent a lot of time roaming around this site. There's loads of fun reading and even more good listening here as well!
The Commodores
The Commodores Big Band was formed in 1975 , as an offshoot of the Victoria City Police Band by a group of musicians keen to play the big band music of Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, Les Brown, the Dorsey Brothers etc., for their personal and public enjoyment. They have enjoyed success unmatched by any other big band in the Victoria, BC area! Check 'em out! Better yet...if you're near the Victoria area, go hear them and help support their efforts to keep Big Bands swinging everywhere!!!
The NC Revelers Orchestra - Raleigh NC.
People ask what our founder, Henry Mason is up to. As predicted he is back on the bandstand, trombone in hand with a fine new band in Raleigh, North Carolina called the NC Revelers Orchestra. Expect him to be swinging' in Carolina from the coast to southern Virginia!
The Big Band - Essex CT.
Bob Hughes is has played in bands from Texas to California. He has a band in Essex, Ct and is now working with this fine band he's named "The Big Band". Be sure and visit his website.
Night & Day Orchestra - Beaumont, Texas
Yes...Beaumont, Texas. This is a new Big Band that's already making its mark in southeast Texas. Founded and led by Wayne Dyess, a prodigious trombonist, the band is already sounding like seasoned veterans. As matter of fact, some of them are veterans of Stan Kenton, Les Brown, The U. S. Navy Band, and many other well known groups. Check them out today...and don't miss the impressive bios on their "Musicians" page. Dr. Wayne Dyess, is also Professor of Trombone and Director of Jazz Studies at Beaumont's Lamar University. In addition he is a featured trombone soloist with the New Sousa Band! Pretty imprssive crdentials!
The Village Big Band
The Village Big Band is one of the most interesting bands in Italy and is now available in Europe for any musical situation you need . The VBB was born in the 1993 from an idea spawned by Sandro Comini and some other musicians. When they had thei first engagement they used the name of the club where they rehearsed. The place was named "Village Club", and so.....VILLAGE BIG BAND was born!. Check out this site...and listen for the great sound files!
Couleur Swing
Here's a very interesting site from the northeast corner of France where J. F. Dewez holds forth with a 17-piece big band! The band also boasts not only a very fine vocalist, but a vocal quartette as well! They are working in an area that is not particularly supportive of big bands and are doing a GREAT job. Check out their online RealAudio clips and you'll see what we mean! We love this site! ...et une grande "bienvenue!" à tous nos amis français qui aiment la musique des "Big Bands."
ConChord Big Band
Here's a site featuring an English Big Band called "The ConChord Big Band..The CCBB is a highly entertaining showband with a wide repertoire that covers big band swing, Jazz, pops and movie and stage music. This band was built on thorough rehearsals and good presentation. The band is located in West Sussex, England, midway between London and the English Channel.
Park Lane Big Band
The Park Lane Big Band is based in Bath, England and performs regularly at public and private events throughout the South West of England. It has a considerable repertoire of big band classics and jazz standards. It also has an alternative repertoire of rhythm and blues, disco, Latin and funk to liven up even the most reserved of audiences.
Tom Smith Big Band
Tom Smith Big Band, from Long Island, New York is a 19 piece orchestra featuring Classic Swing Music and Sinatra. Hear the authentic sounds of Miller, Goodman, Dorsey, James, and Basie. Swing and jazz bands for weddings, dances, festivals and corporate events.
Compaq Big Band
The Compaq Big Band is a 21-piece jazz ensemble made up of current employees of Hewlett-Packard, former employees of Compaq Computer Corporation (Compaq) and Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), and other talented big band musicians from the New England region. This non-profit big band plays music from the 30s to today!
Gib Hochstrasser
Here's the site of a very good Big Band which plays in Glenn Miller's old stompin' grounds: Sun Valley, Idaho!
The Roseville Big Band
Our new friends in Minnesota! The Roseville Big Band is comprised of volunteers who perform for the enjoyment of making good music and entertaining their audiences. In a typical year,
they perform for more than 6000 live audience members in 12 to 15 performances, including concerts in parks and nursing homes. Many additional viewers see their live local broadcasts and rebroadcasts on channel 15, CTV North Suburbs. If you're in their area, you'll want to hear these guys play!
The Australian Cotton Club Orchestra
Here's a group from down under who is doing its best to keep swing music alive! It's an interesting site with many links! Tell 'em you read about them on our site!
The
Big Bands Home Page
This site contains a wealth of info about Big Bands past and present. You can spend hours here!
Big Bands and Big Names
Another site with a ton of interesting info about Big Bands and singers, radio personalities, contemporary reviews and more. Be sure to stop by this website if you're a dyed-in-the-wool big band nut! There's a lot to see.
The
Jump Site
This site contains all kinds of resources for those who love to dance or listen to swing music. You'll find out where the bands are playing...tips on "Retro Fashion"...Books on the Swing Era...and loads of interesting links. If swing is your thing...Jump off here!
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