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Big Band Sound, The 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. (Bands and Artists) http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/bigbandsound/ Scott Harris Big Band, The Scott Harris Big Band, The: Santa Cruz fifteen piece band. Song list, profile, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.scottharris.com/bigband/ Australian Cotton Club Orchestra Australian Cotton Club Orchestra: Group from Melbourne with 12 to 15 piece plays jazz and swing, with photo, biography and sound samples. (Bands and Artists) http://users.bigpond.net.au/yandoo/cotton.htm Opus One Big Band Opus One Big Band: Hertfordshire, England big band. History, audio samples, calendar, photos, links, guest book. (Bands and Artists) http://www.opusonebigband.com/ Bensen-Scott Big Band Bensen-Scott Big Band: [Westechester, NY, US] Trumpeters Regent Scott and Gene Bensen lead band playing charts from Basie, Ellington, Ferguson, and Nestico. Photos, gig schedule, MP3 audio samples. (Bands and Artists) http://www.bsbbny.com Jazz Express Big Band Jazz Express Big Band: [Waukesha, Wisconsin] Twenty-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. (Bands and Artists) http://jazzexpressbigband.com One Beat Back One Beat Back: Detroit big band. Song list, upcoming events, profile, CD, sound clips, booking information. (Bands and Artists) http://onebeatback.com/ City Jazz Swing Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.Cityjazz.org Bruce James Orchestra 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.brucejamesorchestra.com/ Bill Dayton Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.billdayton.com/ Big Band Express Big Band Express: San Diego based big band. Band information, event calendar and information on their CD. (Bands and Artists) http://www.sandiegoswings.com/bigbandexpress/ Auburn Knights Orchestra 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 an (Bands and Artists) http://www.auburnknights.com/ Big Band Jazz Machine, The Big Band Jazz Machine, The: Los Angeles big band. Band member biographies, picture gallery, song list, discography and booking information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.bigbandjazzmachine.com/ Route 66 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.route66bigband.com/ Doc Scantlin's Imperial Palms Orchestra Doc Scantlin's Imperial Palms Orchestra: 1920's to 30's style big band in Washington, D.C. Playing music internationally. Band leader biography, music samples, photo album, booking information, reviews, and upcoming shows. (Bands and Artists) http://www.docscantlin.com/ Dando, Phil Dando, Phil: Trombonist based in Glamorgan, UK leads a 17-piece big band as well as smaller groups for weddings, corporate events, dinner dances, concerts and festivals. Photos, sound files. (Bands and Artists) http://www.phildando.btinternet.co.uk Roseville Big Band 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, (Bands and Artists) http://www.rosevillebigband.org/ Straight No Chaser Big Band Straight No Chaser Big Band: [Sussex, UK] Photos, audio, musicians, events, bookings. Playing Basie, Ellington, Kenton, Goodman and original arrangements. (Bands and Artists) http://www.big-band-jazz.co.uk James Bazen Big Band, The James Bazen Big Band, The: Washington DC based. Member profiles, biography, album review, booking and contact information, music samples, reviews. (Bands and Artists) http://www.musicunlimited.com/jbbb.htm Renee Wood's After Hours Big Band Renee Wood's After Hours Big Band: [Willow Springs, MO, US] Playing jazz and swing with full horn sections. Schedule including dates West Plains Opera House in southern Missouri, photos, audio clips, online ticket sales. (Bands and Artists) http://afterhoursbigband.net Toronto Sounds Big Band Toronto Sounds Big Band: [Toronto, Canada] Playing jazz, Latin and dance music. Photos, MP3 audio. (Bands and Artists) http://www.torontosoundsbigband.com/ Gerry Barrett Swing Orchestra Gerry Barrett Swing Orchestra: Trumpeter-led Boston-area swing and dance orchestra. FAQ, schedule, songlist. (Bands and Artists) http://gbswing.com New Memphis Hepcats New Memphis Hepcats: [Memphis, TN, US] Fourteen-piece band. CD information, upcoming performances, links, photos, song list, booking information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.jeremyshradermusic.com/hepcats/NMH.htm Herman, Woody Herman, Woody: Jazz clarinetist and alto saxophonist who led a hard-driving orchestra known as the Herman Herd. Duke University archive offers brief biography and lengthy discography. (Bands and Artists) http://www-music.duke.edu/jazz_archive/artists/herman.woody/01/index.html University of Warwick Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.thebigband.co.uk The Gene Krupa II Orchestra The Gene Krupa II Orchestra: Playing many original arrangements from the Krupa book, as well as other popular songs from the big band era. (Bands and Artists) http://www.geocities.com/gkiiorchestra Swing Shift Orchestra, The Swing Shift Orchestra, The: Detroit-based 17 piece big band. Performance schedule, audio clips, contact information, history. (Bands and Artists) http://www.flash.net/~s812/ Tuxedo Junction Tuxedo Junction: Texas big band. Profile, merchandise, audio samples, guest book, booking information, links. (Bands and Artists) http://www.tuxedojunction-bigband.com/ The Hal McIntyre Orchestra 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.halmcintyre.com/ Tom Smith Big Band Tom Smith Big Band: Sinatra stylist leads nineteen-piece New York big band playing swing music. MP3 audio, photos, history. (Bands and Artists) http://www.tomsmithbigband.com Somers Dream Orchestra Somers Dream Orchestra: New Jersey big band. Sample songs, photos, recordings, contact information, reviews. (Bands and Artists) http://www.somersdreamorchestra.com/ Forest Excelsior Band Forest Excelsior Band: Community dance band of sixteen pieces or more based in Forest, Ontario, the current form of a band established in 1880. Photos, gig schedule, personnel, history. (Bands and Artists) http://www.xcelco.on.ca/~springs/ Let's Dance Big Band, The 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.alphalink.com.au/~mmckeon Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra: Sixteen-piece orchestra from Denver offers photo, history, composition, playlist and upcoming events, as well as useful music-lover links. (Bands and Artists) http://metropolitanjazzorchestra.com San Francisco Starlight Orchestra San Francisco Starlight Orchestra: Sixteen piece big band. Upcoming dances, recordings, member profiles, mailing list, contact information, guest book, links. (Bands and Artists) http://www.johnhoward.com/sfso.htm Brooks Tegler Big Band Brooks Tegler Big Band: [Washington, DC, US] Part of the WW2 Allied Airforce Federation historical society, travels worldwide. Profile, photographs and upcoming appearances. (Bands and Artists) http://www.ww2aaf.org/band/band.html Ted Knight Big Band Ted Knight Big Band: South Florida based; playing music by Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Frank Sinatra and others. Profile, song list, news, booking information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.tedknight.com/big_band.htm Switch In Time 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. (Bands and Artists) http://members.tripod.com/switchintime/ Houstonian Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.houstonianbigband.com/houstonian/default.html Perry Parsons Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.ppbb.co.uk Big Band Theory 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." (Bands and Artists) http://www.bigbandtheory.com/ Little Big Band, The Little Big Band, The: [Amston, CT, US] Fifteen piece swing band. Contains profile, schedule, a list of frequently asked questions and album information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.thelittlebigband.com/ Gold Coast Society Dance Band Gold Coast Society Dance Band: Sixteen-piece orchestra based in Miami, Florida. Photos. (Bands and Artists) http://www.goldcoastbigband.com Joey Thomas Big Band Joey Thomas Big Band: Albany, New York band hosting a radio program on WAMC. Information about their Sinatra tribute show, current news, links to songs on MP3.com, photo gallery, links, fan mail. (Bands and Artists) http://hometown.aol.com/jthomasbb/ Steel Pier Remembered Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.cyberjaz.com/steelpier Manhattan New Music Project Manhattan New Music Project: Big band led by guitarist and composer Paul Nash. News, audio excerpts. (Bands and Artists) http://www.manhattanproject.org/ Bill Porter Orchestra Bill Porter Orchestra: Chicago based. Photo gallery, audio and video clips, guest book, a list of past engagements, and information on booking the band. (Bands and Artists) http://www.billporterorchestra.com/ Central Heat Big Band Central Heat Big Band: Volunteer orchestra from the Netherlands with a repertoire including Basie, Sinatra and Mintzer. Photos, audio, CD shopping, in English and Dutch. (Bands and Artists) http://www.centralheatbigband.nl/ Legends of Swing Legends of Swing: [Los Angeles, CA, US] Fully professional group led by trombonist and Yamaha clinician Gary Cole. Gigs in the US and Europe, clients, venues, photos. (Bands and Artists) http://www.legendsofswing.com Dick Jurgens Orchestra, The Dick Jurgens Orchestra, The: Sound samples, old broadcasts, discography, picture galleries and links to musicians associated with the orchestra known for work on the Lucky Strike Hit Parade. Links to the Dick Jurgens Orchestra Memorial Foundation and historical memorabilia. (Bands and Artists) http://dickjurgens.com/ Runyan Jay Big Band Runyan Jay Big Band: [Toledo, OH, US] Fifteen-piece dance band available for private parties, weddings, annviversaries, and other occasions. Profile and contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.runyanjay.com/ Mississauga Big Band Jazz Ensemble 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.mbbje.com Mood Swings Big Band Mood Swings Big Band: Baltimore based. Performance schedule, online booking form, mailing list, band profile, song list, auditions, links, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.moodswings.com/ Italian Big Band Italian Big Band: Ensemble under the direction of Marco Renzi plays swing and jazz by Miller and Basie as well as light music by Italian composers. Radio performance and concert schedule, sound files [MP3]. In Italian and English. (Bands and Artists) http://www.italianbigband.com/ Black Magic Big Band Black Magic Big Band: [Galway, Ireland] Pianist-led 18-piece group featuring Sinatra-style vocalist. News, history, song list, audio, personnel, recordings. (Bands and Artists) http://www.blackmagicbigband.com Crabtowne Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.crabtownebigband.com/ In the Mood In the Mood: Milwaukee group playing danceable swing and standards in the 1940s style. Features song list, schedule and links. (Bands and Artists) http://home.wi.rr.com/juliepalkowski/ Hefti, Neal Hefti, Neal: Biographical site by Kent Lundberg details the trumpeter's career including his noted arrangements for the Count Basie Orchestra (including his best-known composition, "Cute") and recordings with his own orchestra such as "Coral Reef." (Bands and Artists) http://web.mit.edu/klund/www/hefti/hefti.html San Diego Concert Jazz Band San Diego Concert Jazz Band: Seventeen piece big band. Profile, workshop schedule, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.geocities.com/BourbonStreet/Delta/1505/ Johnny Mack Super Big Band Johnny Mack Super Big Band: Ohio big band. Itinerary, member profiles, big band links, ticket information, photos. (Bands and Artists) http://members.aol.com/mackjohnny/ Just in Time Swing Band Just in Time Swing Band: Youthful 18-piece band with vocalist based in Bath, UK, available for corporate functions, weddings and dinner dances. Sponsorship, tours. (Bands and Artists) http://just-in-time-swing-band.co.uk Galaxy Big Band Galaxy Big Band: [East Anglia, UK] Features Sinatra-style vocalist. Photo, event lists, press clipping. (Bands and Artists) http://www.galaxybigband.co.uk Moonlight Serenade Orchestra, The Moonlight Serenade Orchestra, The: [San Diego, CA, US] Swing and dance band. Upcoming events, links, song list, photos. (Bands and Artists) http://themso.com/ Veroneka Big Band, The Veroneka Big Band, The: Eighteen or nineteen piece big band from Portishead, North Somerset. Audio samples, schedule, contact information, links. (Bands and Artists) http://www.freezone.co.uk/veroneka/ Stage Door Canteen Stage Door Canteen: A 12 piece big band located on Cape Cod. The band travels throughout the New England area. Includes repertoire and music samples. (Bands and Artists) http://www.stagedoorcanteen.net/ The Midnight Jazz Orchestra The Midnight Jazz Orchestra: London-based 21-piece dance band including two vocalists offering beginning dance instruction before each event. Photos, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.midnightjazz.co.uk Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra: Jazz ensemble with sixteen pieces plus vocalists. Performance schedule, sound samples, band member biographies and photo gallery. (Bands and Artists) http://indyjazz.org/ Cedar Avenue Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.tcjs.org/Musicians/CedarAvenueBigBand.html John Clark Big Band John Clark Big Band: Group plays for concerts, weddings and parties in southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. Song list, personnel, upcoming shows. (Bands and Artists) http://www.johnclarkbigband.com Starlite Orchestra 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.starliteorchestra.com/ Windjammer Big Band Windjammer Big Band: Twenty-piece community band based in Vermilion, Ohio. Photos from dates at the Lake Erie Lanes Lounge. (Bands and Artists) http://fp1.centurytel.net/vcma/WJBB.htm Moonlight Swing Big Band Moonlight Swing Big Band: Not-for-profit 22-piece California ensemble re-creating the swing sound of the 1930s and 1940s, and specializing in the Army Air Force Band led by Captain Glenn Miller. Gig schedule, photos. (Bands and Artists) http://www.moonlightswing.org/ Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble: Twenty-piece orchestra made up of volunteer musicians from all walks of life. (Bands and Artists) http://www.stormloader.com/brje/ Trilogy Big Band, The Trilogy Big Band, The: [Kansas City, MO, US] Seventeen-piece band. Recordings, audio samples, guest book, contact information, links. (Bands and Artists) http://home.kc.rr.com/rmsweb/Trilogy/ The A4 70s The A4 70s: Community big band based at the University of Glamorgan, performing for charity events throughout South Wales. Photos, repertoire. (Bands and Artists) http://mysite.freeserve.com/afourseventies Moonlighters, The Moonlighters, The: Rhode Island band. History, contact information, song list, links, photos. (Bands and Artists) http://www.bigband-ri.com/ Don Burns Orchestra Don Burns Orchestra: Twenty-piece big band playing 1940s hit arrangements for events in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Band member list, performance schedule, audio song samples, photo galleries. (Bands and Artists) http://members.aol.com/bigband200/ Groovin Higher Jazz Orchestra 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.groovinhigher.com/ Rhythm Society Swing Orchestra Rhythm Society Swing Orchestra: Detroit big band. Profile, photos, audio samples, schedule, guest book, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.rhythmsociety.net/ Enroughty, Joe and his Royal Virginians Enroughty, Joe and his Royal Virginians: Richmond, Virginia based 12 piece big band. Includes band profile and upcoming events. (Bands and Artists) http://snow.prohosting.com/lombardo/joeband.html The Atlanta Seventeen 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.mindspring.com/~gordon17/index.html Brisbane All Star Youth Big Band Brisbane All Star Youth Big Band: [Queensland, Australia] Students performing for festivals and concerts. Song list, MP3 audio samples, photos. (Bands and Artists) http://members.optusnet.com.au/basybb/ GCB Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.gcbbigband.homestead.com/ Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra: One of Chicago's premiere big bands playing the music of Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, and other famous bands. (Bands and Artists) http://cmjo.com/ Customs House Community Big Band Customs House Community Big Band: [South Tyneside, UK] Volunteer group of more than 20 pieces, run by members and elected committee. Photos, gigs, history. (Bands and Artists) http://customshousecommunitybigband.co.uk Difficult Run Jazz Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://drjb-bigband.com Audubon Jazz Explosion Audubon Jazz Explosion: Seventeen piece swing orchestra from Audubon, Pennsylvania. News, booking information, member information, song clips, show dates, band history, and information on side bands. (Bands and Artists) http://www.worldlynx.net/jazzman/ Madison Jazz Project Big Band Madison Jazz Project Big Band: A local big band from Madison, Ohio. Photographs, schedule, musician list, song list, links, audio samples, . (Bands and Artists) http://www.mjpbigband.com/ Sentimental Journey Orchestra, The Sentimental Journey Orchestra, The: [Atlanta, GA, US] Nineteen-member big band. History, member biographies, auditions, links, photos, schedule, stories, booking and contact information, member area. (Bands and Artists) http://www.thesjo.com/ Mike Henebry Orchestra 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.mikehenebryorchestra.com/ The Cat Pack 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.thecatpack.co.uk Metropole Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.renelaanen.com/metropole_bigband.htm Johnny Knorr Orchestra Johnny Knorr Orchestra: Saxophonist-led orchestra features vocalist Gay Hobbs at Ohio weddings and dances. Newsletter signup, radio directory, audio samples, bookings. (Bands and Artists) http://www.johnnyknorr.com/ Swingtime 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 samp (Bands and Artists) http://melbourneband.tripod.com/mmbst.htm Wards Music Big Band Wards Music Big Band: Whangerei, New Zealand based. Band information, member list, guest book, CD, news, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.jazz.pagehere.com/ Jump Street Swing Band Jump Street Swing Band: Detroit-based 18-piece band with vocalists playing classic swing arrangements. Photos, RealAudio samples including "Satin Doll" and "Blue Moon." (Bands and Artists) http://www.jumpstreetswingband.com Salem Oregon Big Band, The Salem Oregon Big Band, The: Nineteen-piece band. Calendar, booking information, audio sample, member list. (Bands and Artists) http://www.open.org/petwir/salembb/ GTA Swing Band GTA Swing Band: Toronto-based 18-piece band with vocalist playing swing era dance music. Photo, trivia quiz, schedule. (Bands and Artists) http://members.rogers.com/lynn.faulkner/ Thornhill Swing Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.thswing.com/ Commodores Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.commodoresbigband.com/ British Dance Bands 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. (Bands and Artists) http://groups.yahoo.com/group/british-dance-bands/ The Maple Street Jazz Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.expage.com/maplestreetjazz Toronto All-Star Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.torontoallstarbigband.com The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, Inc. The Hamilton All Star Jazz Band, Inc.: Ontario, Canada based community group presenting three young bands divided by age of musicians. (Bands and Artists) http://www.hamiltonallstarjazz.org Sounds of Swing Orchestra Sounds of Swing Orchestra: Features musicians from the London West End theatres conducted by Adrian Bullers. Testimonials. (Bands and Artists) http://www.gilsonsport.co.uk Whitney Smith's Big Steam Band Whitney Smith's Big Steam Band: Seventeen piece Basie-style jazz big band from Toronto. Biographies, schedule, contact information, audio and links. (Bands and Artists) http://www.bigsteamband.com/ Stan Bann Big Band Stan Bann Big Band: Minneapolis-St. Paul band. Reviews, member list, schedule, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.stanbann.com/ The Swing Shift Big Band The Swing Shift Big Band: Based in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, this 17-piece band plays jazz charts from Ellington/Basie to the present. (Bands and Artists) http://www.swingshiftbigband.com/ New Trocadero Dance Orchestra, The New Trocadero Dance Orchestra, The: Sydney, Australia big band. Repertoire, audio samples, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.e-orchestra.com.au/p3_ntdo.htm Monroe, Vaughn 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.vaughnmonroesociety.org/ Swing Street Connection, The Swing Street Connection, The: Dallas-Fort Worth eighteen piece big band. History, contact information, song list. (Bands and Artists) http://www.koyote.com/users/sandybob/ Jet Big Band Jet Big Band: Melbourne, Australia based band. Contains profile, audio samples, photographs, calendar, and member list. (Bands and Artists) http://users.bigpond.com/pmbird/jet/ SAP Bigband 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.sap-bigband.de/ Berkowitz, Michael 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.berkmusic.com/ City Rhythm Orchestra City Rhythm Orchestra: Pennsylvania big band available for weddings and parties. Music samples, CDs, video clips, upcoming shows, information on their radio show, biographies, links, reviews, repertoire, photo gallery, contact and booking information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.cityrhythm.com/ Lighthouse Swing Band Lighthouse Swing Band: [Ontario, Canada] Eighteen member big band. Profile, audio sample, calendar, booking information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.geocities.com/bourbonstreet/2294/ Jazz Workshop Biggish Band Jazz Workshop Biggish Band: Free-wheeling ensemble based in Cape Town, South Africa, led by trombonist and composer Jannie "Hanepoot" Van Tonder and playing classic swing as well as jazz versions of mbaqanga and goema African music. Photos. (Bands and Artists) http://www.work.co.za/userwebs/jannie/JWBB/ Citrus Swing Orchestra Citrus Swing Orchestra: Southern Californian 18-piece big band playing the music of the 1930's, 1940's and 1950's. Scrapbook, band information, list of members, repertoire, performance schedule, and contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.pe.net/~eric/Index.htm The Lyratones The Lyratones: San Francisco Bay area seventeen-piece dance band playing big band swing and ballroom dances. Photos, song list, MP3 audio, scheduled events. (Bands and Artists) http://www.lyratones.com/ Brass Impact Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.nsapa.org/bi/ Bob Martin's Take Note Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.tnbb.org/ Annapolis Junction Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://annapolisjunctionbigband.com Walsall Jazz Orchestra Walsall Jazz Orchestra: Nineteen-piece big band playing modern composers such as Pat Metheney and Chick Corea, based in the Midlands, UK. Photos, audio, video, reviews. (Bands and Artists) http://www.ostrichmusic.fsnet.co.uk/wjo.html Andrew Thielen Big Band Andrew Thielen Big Band: Drummer-led 17-piece big band performs throughout the Carolinas, Georgia and Virginia including classic swing, rock, disco and shag. Song list, photos, testimonials. (Bands and Artists) http://www.bigbandonline.com/ Not Ya Mama's Big Band Not Ya Mama's Big Band: Sixteen-piece swing band for New Orleans area high school students conducted by founder Keith Buccola. Photos, personnel. (Bands and Artists) http://www.freewebs.com/notyamamasbigband/ State 51Swing Orchestra 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.state51swing.co.uk Stardust Big Band Stardust Big Band: Nineteen-piece band from Ontario, Canada hosts an annual festival each September. Photo, public performance schedule. (Bands and Artists) http://www.stardustbigband.com/ North Shore Big Band North Shore Big Band: Duluth 16 piece band. Song list, calendar, video clips, contact information. (Bands and Artists) http://www.computerpro.com/nsbb/ Dick Campo Big Band Dick Campo Big Band: Based in New England, playing swing and big band music. Band information, repertoire list, contact information and a FAQ. (Bands and Artists) http://www.dickcampobigband.com/ Swing Rite Big Band Swing Rite Big Band: Sydney, Australia based band playing the music of the Glenn Miller era. Photo gallery. (Bands and Artists) http://www.freewebs.com/swingrite/ Big Smoke Jazz Orchestra 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.bigsmoke.org/ Wimmer, Jay and the Big Band All Stars 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.jaywimmer.com/jaywimmer.html Bedford Big Band 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.bedfordbigband.com/ Jacobs, Pete and his Wartime Radio Revue 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. (Bands and Artists) http://www.wartimeradio.com/ ConChord Big Band ConChord Big Band: Group playing jazz, swing and popular music based in West Sussex, England. Sound files and slideshows. (Bands and Artists) http://www.conchordbigband.com Trinity Jazz Orchestra Trinity Jazz Orchestra: Big band playing jazz concerts in western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio. Personnel, rehearsal and performance schedules. (Bands and Artists) http://home.comcast.net/~trinityjazz/index.htm Winiker Swing Orchestra, The Winiker Swing Orchestra, The: Massachusetts big band. Includes description, client testimonials, and music samples. (Bands and Artists) http://www.winikermusic.com/ Devil's Workshop Big Band Devil's Workshop Big Band: Seventeen-piece jazz big band. Photo, scheduled gigs in Richmond, Virginia. (Bands and Artists) http://www.devilsworkshopbigband.com/ Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band: Portland, Oregon area based band. Contains news, profile, recordings and information on their support of music education. (Bands and Artists) http://www.artabrams.org/