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The Gene Krupa II Orchestra
Playing many original arrangements from the Krupa book, as well as other popular songs from the big band era.
http://www.geocities.com/gkiiorchestra/
Crabtowne Big Band
Eighteen piece band from the Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington area. News, promotional information, CDs, audio clips, a FAQ, guest book, searchable music library, list of members, schedule and booking information.
http://www.crabtownebigband.com/
Stan Bann Big Band
Minneapolis-St. Paul band. Reviews, member list, schedule, contact information.
http://www.stanbann.com/
Stage Door Canteen
A 12 piece big band located on Cape Cod. Performs in southeastern portion of state.
http://www.stagedoorcanteen.net/
The Cat Pack
UK-based outfit with eight brass, five reeds and four singers playing Basie, Sammy Davis, Dean Martin, Jools Holland and Brian Setzer as well as original jumping jive. Photos, gig schedule.
http://www.thecatpack.co.uk
Big Smoke Jazz Orchestra
Twenty-piece big band formed at Oxford University, now based in London and available for clubs and corporate events. E-letter signup, password-protected members area.
http://www.bigsmoke.org/
Steve Lallier's Tuxedo Junction
Recreates the sound, the look, and the mood of the big bands of the 1930s and '40s.
http://www.tuxedojunction-bigband.com/
One Beat Back
Detroit big band. Song list, upcoming events, profile, CD, sound clips, booking information.
http://onebeatback.com/
Black Band
Large swing band based at Jaroslav Kocianin Art School at Usti nad Orlici, near Prague, Czechoslovakia, conducted by Zdenek Cerny ("black" in Czech). Photo, history, machine-translated English pages from Czech.
http://bband.czechian.net
The Swing Shift Big Band
Based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, this 17-piece band plays jazz charts from Ellington/Basie to the present.
http://www.swingshiftbigband.com/
Jump City Jazz Orchestra
Seventeen piece swing orchestra from Audubon, Pennsylvania. News, booking information, member information, song clips, show dates, band history, and information on side bands.
http://www.jumpcityjazz.com/
Starlite Orchestra
Seventeen-piece dance band based in Washington, DC playing for concerts, charity balls, weddings, and corporate events, also available with eight pieces. Testimonials, photos, audio.
http://www.starliteorchestra.com/
Windjammer Big Band
Twenty-piece community band based in Vermilion, Ohio. Photos from dates at the Lake Erie Lanes Lounge.
http://fp1.centurytel.net/vcma/WJBB.htm
Wimmer, Jay and the Big Band All Stars
Seventeen piece band led by singing drummer, playing Latin jazz and swing, based in Southern California. Biographies, schedule, contact information.
http://www.jaywimmer.com/
Salem Big Band
Nineteen-piece band. Calendar, booking information, audio sample, member list.
http://www.open.org/petwir/salembb/
Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble
A 19 piece big band made up of musicians from all walks of life. Includes personnel and schedule.
http://www.stormloader.com/brje/
Opus One Big Band
A nationally performing band based in Hoddesdon. Details of shows, contact information, pictures and sound samples.
http://www.opusonebigband.com/
GTA Swing Band
18 piece Big Band with vocalist performs dance music from the swing era. Photo, trivia quiz, schedule.
http://ca.geocities.com/dl.faulkner@rogers...
Janne Ersson Big Band
Swedish drummer Ersson leads powerhouse Buddy Rich tribute band. Photos, audio, dates of European and Australian tours.
http://www.streamport.net/ersson/startpage...
Runyan / Jay Band
Swing/dance band available for private parties, weddings, annviversaries, and other occasions.
http://www.runyanjay.com/
SAP Bigband
Corporate-sponsored swing/funk outfit in Germany led by trumpeter Thomas Siffling and comprised of employees of the financial software company. Song list, audio, history.
http://www.sap-bigband.de/
The Maple Street Jazz Band
Four-piece dixieland band from Northern, New Jersey playing hot jazz from the 20's and 30's. Profile and contact information.
http://www.expage.com/maplestreetjazz
Not Ya Mama's Big Band
Sixteen-piece swing band for New Orleans area high school students conducted by founder Keith Buccola. Photos, personnel.
http://www.freewebs.com/notyamamasbigband/
Commodores Big Band
A 17-piece band from Victoria, British Columbia playing swing music of the 30's and 40's as well as contemporary rock and latin. History, audio samples and booking information.
http://www.commodoresbigband.com/
Bill Porter Orchestra
Jazz and swing orchestra. Photo gallery, audio and video clips, guest book, a list of past engagements, and information on booking the band.
http://www.billporterorchestra.com/
British Dance Bands
Message board and discussion forum for fans of the British dance bands and popular music of the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/british-danc...
Steel Pier Remembered Big Band
Plays the big band sounds of the 1940's of the Marine Ballroom at The Steel Pier in Atlantic City.
http://www.cyberjaz.com/steelpier
Moonlight Swing
Sacramento big band. Profile, photos, recordings, links.
http://www.moonlightswing.org/
Swing Shift Orchestra, The
Detroit-based 17 piece big band. Performance schedule, audio clips, contact information, history.
http://www.flash.net/~s812/
New Memphis Hepcats
[Memphis, TN, US] Fourteen-piece band. CD information, upcoming performances, links, photos, song list, booking information.
http://www.jeremyshradermusic.com/hepcats/...
Devil's Workshop Big Band
Seventeen-piece jazz big band. Photo, scheduled gigs in Richmond, Virginia.
http://www.devilsworkshopbigband.com/
Gerry Barrett Swing Orchestra
Trumpeter-led Boston-area swing and dance orchestra. FAQ, schedule, songlist.
http://gbswing.com
James Bazen Big Band, The
Washington DC based. Member profiles, biography, album review, booking and contact information, music samples, reviews.
http://www.musicunlimited.com/jbbb.htm
Renee Wood's After Hours Big Band
The best in big band jazz and swing. Regulars at the beautifully restored West Plains Opera House. Schedule, photos, audio clips, buy tickets online.
http://afterhoursbigband.net
Walsall Jazz Orchestra
Big band focusing on contemporary jazz. Includes sound clips and event listings.
http://www.ostrichmusic.fsnet.co.uk/wjo.ht...
Jet Big Band
Melbourne, Australia based band. Contains profile, audio samples, photographs, calendar, and member list.
http://users.bigpond.com/pmbird/jet/
Jump Street Swing Band
Detroit-based 18-piece band with vocalists playing classic swing arrangements. Photos, RealAudio samples including "Satin Doll" and "Blue Moon."
http://www.jumpstreetswingband.com
Rhythm Society Swing Orchestra
Detroit big band. Profile, photos, audio samples, schedule, guest book, contact information.
http://www.rhythmsociety.net/
Big Band Theory
Neither a whimper nor a big bang, this nineteen-piece ensemble is made up of rocket scientists and technicians from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Pasadena, California. Photos and newspaper reviews of tunes like "Fly Me to the Moon."
http://www.bigbandtheory.com/
Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
Sixteen-piece orchestra from Denver offers photo, history, composition, playlist and upcoming events, as well as useful music-lover links.
http://metropolitanjazzorchestra.com
San Diego Concert Jazz Band
Seventeen piece big band. Profile, workshop schedule, contact information.
http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Del...
John Clark Big Band
Group plays for concerts, weddings and parties in southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. Song list, personnel, upcoming shows.
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/johnclark/
Big Band Jazz Machine, The
Los Angeles big band. Band member biographies, picture gallery, song list, discography and booking information.
http://www.bigbandjazzmachine.com/
Moonlight Serenade Orchestra, The
[San Diego, CA, US] Swing and dance band. Upcoming events, links, song list, photos.
http://themso.com/
Bedford Big Band
A non-profit 23-piece big band entertaining Southern New Hampshire with music from the swing era. Member profiles, song list, auditions, rehearsal schedule, scrapbook, guest book, contact information, events schedule, and links.
http://www.bedfordbigband.com/
Let's Dance Big Band, The
[Melbourne, Australia] Playing charts from Goodman, Herman, Basie and Prima and vocals from Ella, Frank and Joe Williams, as a 14-piece orchestra or as an octet. Photos, schedule.
http://home.alphalink.com.au/~mmckeon/
Jacobs, Pete and his Wartime Radio Revue
Fifteen piece big-band from southern California. Appearance schedule, booking information, band profile, information on their new CD, photo album, fan comments, links.
http://www.wartimeradio.com/
City Jazz Swing Band
Jazz orchestra from the Catholic High School, Chester United Kingdom. Offers details of the ensemble, concerts, tours, CDs and related links.
http://www.cityjazz.org/
Stardust Big Band
Nineteen-piece band from Ontario, Canada hosts an annual festival each September. Photo, public performance schedule.
http://www.stardustbigband.com/
Don Burns Orchestra
Big band playing 1940's favorites will perform for events in the Ohio and western Pennsylvania areas.
http://members.aol.com/bigband200/
Central Heat Big Band
Foto's, de presentatie van hun cd, de agenda en eerdere optredens.
http://www.centralheatbigband.nl/
Mike Henebry Orchestra
Big band playing tunes from the Swing Era, playing parties, concerts and weddings. Located in Los Alamitos, California. Band profile, contact information, calendar of public engagements, their CD, mailing list, and a few links.
http://www.mikehenebryorchestra.com/
Switch In Time
A 22-piece jazz ensemble playing swing, latin, funk and pop. Located in the Hudson Valley of New York. Recordings, audio samples, mailing list, calendar, song list, reviews.
http://members.tripod.com/switchintime/
Winiker Orchestras
Band that plays Rock, Swing, Classical, and World music at parties, weddings, and events. Includes description, client testimonials, and music samples [WMP format].
http://www.winikermusic.com/
GCB Big Band
A 16-piece jazz and swing band with a repertoire of many musical styles. Includes gig calendar, photos from a Queensland tour, and player profiles.
http://www.gcbbigband.homestead.com/
Roseville Big Band
Adult education swing band with vocalists features classic tunes, original compositions, exhibition dancers, audience participation at concerts and dances in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Band profile and history, schedule, CDs, member biographies, photos, FAQ, song list, audio samples, contact information, search engine, member area.
http://www.rosevillebigband.org/
Monroe, Vaughn
Smooth singing bandleader known for hits such as "Racing With the Moon." Sheet music gallery, publicity photos including shots taken at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, links to band personnel.
http://www.vaughnmonroesociety.org/
Johnny Mack Super Big Band
Ohio big band. Itinerary, member profiles, big band links, ticket information, photos.
http://members.aol.com/mackjohnny/
Gold Coast Society Dance Band
Sixteen-piece orchestra based in Miami, Florida. Photos.
http://www.goldcoastbigband.com
Cedar Avenue Big Band
Minnesota band based in Minneapolis/St. Paul plays modern jazz as well as Basie and Ellington. Contains a band history, CD information, a list of members, and reviews.
http://www.tcjs.org/Musicians/CedarAvenueB...
Straight No Chaser Big Band
[Sussex, UK] Photos, audio, musicians, events, bookings. Playing Basie, Ellington, Kenton, Goodman and original arrangements.
http://www.big-band-jazz.co.uk
Dando, Phil
Trombonist, offers a selection of bands, ensemble, soloists, or orchestra, educational concerts are also available. Details of services and booking form.
http://www.phildando.btinternet.co.uk
Tom Smith Big Band
Sinatra stylist leads nineteen-piece New York big band playing swing music. MP3 audio, photos, history.
http://www.tomsmithbigband.com
Somers Dream Orchestra
New Jersey big band. Sample songs, photos, recordings, contact information, reviews.
http://www.somersdreamorchestra.com/
Enroughty, Joe and his Royal Virginians
Richmond, Virginia based 12 piece big band. Includes band profile and upcoming events.
http://snow.prohosting.com/lombardo/joeban...
Auburn Knights Orchestra
College band founded in 1930 at Auburn University, playing swing tunes past and present. Contains a photo gallery, guest book, band history, performance schedule, alumni and reunion information, newsletter archive, song samples, repertoire, and booking and auditioning information.
http://www.auburnknights.com/
The A4 70s
Community big band based at the University of Glamorgan, performing for charity events throughout South Wales. Photos, repertoire.
http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/afours...
The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
Large ensemble formed in 1984. Includes biographies, sound and video samples, merchandise information, history, and schedule.
http://www.clevelandjazz.org/
Atlanta Blue Notes, The
Nineteen-piece band offers history, schedule of engagements, booking information, arrangements for sale, play list, fund-raising ideas, links, and sample songs.
http://www.atlantabluenotes.com/
San Francisco Starlight Orchestra
An authentic 1920's and 30's style dance orchestra. Offers monthly dances, recordings, the musicians, mailing list, and feedback.
http://www.johnhoward.com/sfso.htm
University of Warwick Big Band
Available for hire, playing classic big band music, contemporary jazz, and a dash of cheese. Auditions, membership support, CD sales.
http://www.thebigband.co.uk
Bruce James Orchestra
Based in Vancouver, Canada, this 17-piece jazz ensemble is available for functions and plays swing selections from the 40s to the modern day. Schedule, testimonials.
http://www.brucejamesorchestra.com/
Houstonian Big Band
Seventeen-piece orchestra based in Houston, Texas, performing big band and swing music. Offers band biography, audio samples, repertoire list, calendar of upcoming events and photographs.
http://www.houstonianbigband.com/houstonia...
Johnny Knorr Orchestra
Saxophonist-led orchestra features vocalist Gay Hobbs at Ohio weddings and dances. Newsletter signup, radio directory, audio samples, bookings.
http://www.johnnyknorr.com/
Australian Cotton Club Orchestra
Twelve piece big band based in Melbourne, Australia, specializing in jazz and swing. Contains a biography, sound samples and contact information. CDs available.
http://users.bigpond.net.au/yandoo/cotton....
Brisbane All Star Youth Big Band
[Queensland, Australia] Students performing for festivals and concerts. Song list, MP3 audio samples, photos.
http://www.allstar.org.au/
Big Band Express
San Diego based big band. Band information, event calendar and information on their CD.
http://www.sandiegoswings.com/bigbandexpre...
MJP Big Band
Performs swing era and today's music in a big band style. Site includes list of published music.
http://www.mjpbigband.com/
Moonlighters, The
Rhode Island band. History, contact information, song list, links, photos.
http://www.bigband-ri.com/
ConChord Big Band
Group playing jazz, swing and popular music based in West Sussex, England. Sound files and slideshows.
http://www.conchordbigband.com
City Rhythm Orchestra
Band. Information on play dates. Includes play dates and photos.
http://www.cityrhythm.com/
The Lyratones
San Francisco Bay area seventeen-piece dance band playing big band swing and ballroom dances. Photos, song list, MP3 audio, scheduled events.
http://www.lyratones.com/
Little Big Band, The
[Amston, CT, US] Fifteen piece swing band. Contains profile, schedule, a list of frequently asked questions and album information.
http://www.thelittlebigband.com/
Bob Martin's Take Note Big Band
Atlanta 19 piece big band. Offers a mailing list, upcoming event schedule, band member biographies, news, a song list, Real Audio samples, and a list of other big bands on the web.
http://www.tnbb.org/
Bill Dayton Big Band
Baltimore-based group led by Sandra Dayton on vocals and Steve Richwine on trumpet. Performance schedule, band profile, song list, audio and video samples, testimonials, contact information, pictures, musician credits.
http://www.billdayton.com/
Mood Swings
Classic big-band sounds through today's swingin' favorites. Calendar, profile, song list, photos, mailing list, online store, booking and contact information.
http://www.moodswings.com/
The Toronto Sounds Big Band
18 Piece Big Band performing Jazz, Swing, Latin and Contemporary music throughout the Greater Toronto Area and Southern Ontario.
http://www.torontosoundsbigband.com/
The Atlanta Seventeen
Not for profit big band composed largely of Atlanta doctors and other professionals, playing for society events and donating fees to charity, established 1960. Photos, musician biographies, inquiry form.
http://www.mindspring.com/~gordon17/index....
Second Generation
Drum corps influenced jazz big band from West Sussex, UK, books local events and sells recordings in US stores.
http://www.2generation.net
Difficult Run Jazz Band
[Washington, DC] 18-piece big band established 1981, playing for dances, corporate events and concerts. Photos, history, MP3 audio, list of songs and arrangers including Wolpe, Nestico and Hefti as well as charts from Glenn Miller, Kenton and Buddy Rich.
http://drjb-bigband.com
Customs House Community Big Band
[South Tyneside, UK] Volunteer group of more than 20 pieces, run by members and elected committee. Photos, gigs, history.
http://customshousecommunitybigband.co.uk
The Sentimental Journey Orchestra
All-volunteer group with the sounds of the big bands. Offers booking information, schedule and auditions.
http://www.thesjo.com/
Thornhill Swing Band
Toronto-area 18-piece dance band modeled after the big bands of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Photos, testimonials, online request form.
http://www.thswing.com/
Doc Scantlin and his Imperial Palms Orchestra
Smartly dressed 1920s and '30s style big band with vocals by the inimitable Chou Chou. Includes pictures, sound demos and booking information.
http://www.docscantlin.com/
Scott Harris Big Band, The
Santa Cruz fifteen piece band. Song list, profile, contact information.
http://www.scottharris.com/bigband/
The Star Spangled Big Band
[Frederick, Maryland] Washington, D.C. area Basie-style big band offers gig calendar, photos and musician profiles.
http://www.ssbb.org/
Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band
Portland, Oregon area based band. Contains news, profile, recordings and information on their support of music education.
http://www.artabrams.org/
Legends of Swing
Claremont, California based big band led by trombonist Gary Tole. Contains profile, contact information, and related links.
http://www.legendsofswing.com
New Trocadero Dance Orchestra, The
Sydney, Australia big band. Repertoire, audio samples, contact information.
http://www.e-orchestra.com.au/p3_ntdo.htm
State 51Swing Orchestra
[Midlands, UK] With five saxes, eight brass, four rhythm and optional vocalist, regular performers at public, private and corporate functions throughout the UK. MP3 demos, photos.
http://www.state51swing.co.uk
Swingtime
An 18-20 piece dance band presenting monthly dances in Melbourne, Florida. The Band plays swing music from the 30's, 40's and 50's as well as some more contemporary numbers. Affiliated with the Melbourne Municipal Band. Band profile, track list and samples from their CD, and booking and contact information.
http://melbourneband.tripod.com/mmbst.htm
Brooks Tegler's Capital Combinations
Drummer Brooks Tegler and 14 Washington jazz artists play all sorts of swing on a CD titled "It's Been So Long." Includes artists, sound samples, reviews and ordering information.
http://www.capitalcombinations.com/
Lighthouse Swing Band
[Ontario, Canada] Eighteen member big band. Profile, audio sample, calendar, booking information.
http://www.geocities.com/bourbonstreet/229...
Route 66
Big band with twenty pieces plus two vocalists plays for weddings, corporate events, festivals and hotel gigs in Ireland from a base in Maynooth. Personnel, song list, audio demos, gig schedule.
http://www.route66bigband.com/
Galaxy Big Band
[East Anglia, UK] Features Sinatra-style vocalist. Photo, event lists, press clipping.
http://www.galaxybigband.co.uk
Toronto All-Star Big Band
[Toronto, Canada] Youthful band playing swing hits of the 1930s and 40s. Song list, history, photos, guest stars, tours and venues, audio.
http://www.torontoallstarbigband.com
Trilogy Big Band, The
[Kansas City, MO, US] Seventeen-piece band. Recordings, audio samples, guest book, contact information, links.
http://home.kc.rr.com/rmsweb/Trilogy/
Wards Music Big Band
Jazz band from Whangarei, North Auckland, New Zealand. Photos, audio, CD sales.
http://www.geocities.com/frankivon/index.h...
Annapolis Junction Big Band
A 17-piece big band based in Annapolis, Maryland since 1991. The site includes photos, contact information, public appearances, song list, band history, vocalist link, and directions.
http://annapolisjunctionbigband.com
Ted Knight Big Band
South Florida based; playing music by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and others. Profile, song list, news, booking information.
http://www.tedknight.com/big_band.htm
Metropole Big Band
Bass trombonist Rene Laanen supplies English-language page for this precision recording group from the Netherlands. Musician photos, CDs, bookings, link to main site in Dutch.
http://www.renelaanen.com/metropole_bigban...
Perry Parsons Big Band
[London, UK] Swing orchestra available to play for dances with flexible instrumentation up to five reeds and eight brass. Song list, history, financial support.
http://www.ppbb.co.uk
In the Mood - Milwaukee Swing Band
A 1940's style big band with an emphasis on danceable swing and standards. Features song list, schedule and links.
http://home.wi.rr.com/juliepalkowski/
Swing Rite Big Band
Sydney, Australia based band playing the music of the Glenn Miller era. Photo gallery.
http://www.freewebs.com/swingrite/
Whitney Smith's Big Steam Band
Seventeen piece Basie-style jazz big band from Toronto. Biographies, schedule, contact information, audio and links.
http://www.bigsteamband.com/
Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
Jazz ensemble with sixteen pieces plus vocalists. Performance schedule, sound samples, band member biographies and photo gallery.
http://indyjazz.org/
The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, Inc.
Ontario, Canada based community group presenting three young bands divided by age of musicians.
http://www.hamiltonallstarjazz.org
Dick Campo Big Band
Based in New England, playing swing and big band music. Band information, repertoire list, contact information and a FAQ.
http://www.dickcampobigband.com/
The Merlinaires
[Carmarthenshire, UK] Orchestra plays dance music for weddings, dinner dances, concerts and functions in Wales.
http://www.merlinaires.co.uk
Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble
Eighteen-piece band from Ontario, Canada, playing a variety of styles for concerts, weddings and parties, and offering CDs for sale.
http://www.mbbje.com
The Hal McIntyre Orchestra
Band under the direction of drummer Don Pentleton booking concerts and dance dates. Biography of the late Glenn Miller alto saxophonist.
http://www.halmcintyre.com/
Jazz Express Big Band
Waukesha-based 20-piece group playing original jazz compositions and arrangements as well as charts from Basie, Ellington, Herman, Kenton, Ferguson, and the more traditional swing bands. Photos, performance schedule, bookings.
http://jazzexpressbigband.com
Big Band Sound, The
A 20-member big band based in Poughkeepsie, New York. Event calendar, CD information, sound clips, song list, photo gallery, radio guide, and links to big band related sites.
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/b...
Bensen Scott Big Band
Gene Bensen and Regent Scott have brought together musicians to create the grand sound of the New York Jazz scene. Includes performance credits and backgrounds, calendar and contact information.
http://www.bsbbny.com
Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
Twenty-piece big band performing the original arrangements of the Stan Kenton Orchestra. History, gigs, sound samples and a biography of director Lenny King.
http://cmjo.com/
Trinity Jazz Orchestra
Big band playing jazz concerts in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Personnel, rehearsal and performance schedules.
http://home.comcast.net/~trinityjazz/index...
Brass Impact Big Band
Sixteen-piece orchestra from North Star Academy of Performing Arts in Refrewshire, Scotland, with trumpets, mellophones, baritones, rhythm instruments, and two saxophones. Personnel, schedule.
http://www.nsapa.org/bi/
Berkowitz, Michael
Drummer leading the modern-day Gene Krupa Orchestra also offers tributes to Harry James, Buddy Rich and Nelson Riddle at venues in the US and Europe. History, shows, reviews, photos.
http://www.berkmusic.com/
Sounds of Swing Orchestra
Features musicians from the London West End theatres. Contains testimonials, photos, and sound clips.
http://www.soundsofswing.co.uk/
Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra
Tacoma and Seattle based 20 piece orchestra, in the style of Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, and Count Basie. Site features booking information and performance schedule.
http://hometown.aol.com/groovinhigherjo/my...
Andrew Thielen Big Band
North Myrtle Beach based group performing at weddings, clubs, and events; includes biographies, song list, press releases, and photos.
http://www.bigbandonline.com/
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