The dance duo Vernon and Irene Castle popularized the foxtrot while accompanied by the Europe Society Orchestra led by James Reese Europe. To be a âmodernâ big band does not mean severing connections to the tradition. Some absolutely amazing arrangements! $29.99 #18. Rob McConnell. In the age of rock, big bands offered a suggestion that musical power could still emanate from non-electric sources. Phil Woods. Not totally current but all worth checking out. Sharp suits and a horn section to blow the roof off, this big band is simply not to be compared to others. They use many authentic charts of the music of Ellington, Basie, James, Shaw and Miller. Modern Jazz delights from the post-war era to the present day. Audio CD. Updated December 8, 2020 â By Michael J. $23.00 #19. Modern, instrumental Big Band Jazz and symphonic Jazz from all over the world. Gene Krupa 12. Out of the Cool. Notes. Modern big band music. Toshiko Akiyoshi - Lew Tabackin Big Band was together for 30ish years before disbanding in the early 2000's but they're well worth discovering. Gil Evans. Maria Schneider's band is amazing. Pianist Orrin Evans is a hard-swinging cat who translates that assurance into music for a massive 20-piece orchestra. Playlists. List View List. Available Online. Eddy Duchin 10. Songs On This Station CD $11.39 $11.99 Current price is $11.39, Original price is $11.99. Not too new, but the Curnow band did some amazing arrangements of Pat Metheny tunes. You'll find MP3's of their music on the website. They release theirâ¦, Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is a Grammy-nominated 18-piece Jazz ensemble based in California and led by Grammy andâ¦, - Since 01.06.2009 to Last.FM represented -- Gina Moryson, Gina Anke Moryson, German composer, saxophonist, band leader, singer in variousâ¦, The GRP All-Star Big Band was a musical group that recorded Jazz and Big Band music. Modern Big Band Music By Phil Indlekofer. They take old big band charts and mix them with Christmas songs. Overview Artists (current section) Albums Tracks Wiki Shouts Modern Big Band Artists G.M.Orchestra. Thaddeus Joseph Jones (March 28, 1923 â August 21, 1986) was an American jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader. Glenn Miller 15. The Big Band Show Playlists. J. J. Johnson (born James Louis Johnson) in Indianapolis, Indiana, (January 22, 1924 - February 4, 2001), was an American jazz trombonist, composerâ¦. That album is "Bob Curnow's LA Big Band", I believe. Enjoy the high energy good vibrations from this beloved genre. Nelson was born on 4th June 1932 in St Louis, Missouri. Modern Big Band Artists Highlights grid list. I've Heard That Song Before: Hits of Harry Jamesâ¦. Enjoy the music from bands involving 10+ musicians. While the Big Band Era suggests that big bands flourished for a short period, they have been a part of jazz music since their emergence in the 1920s when white concert bands adopted the rhythms and musical forms of small African-American jazz combos. Add to Wishlist. Any good, high-quality modern big bands that play either original or covers? omg yes! Introducing Paul Stone & the Modern Big Band. Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, Tommy Igoe and the Birdland Big Band, Bob Mintzer Big Band. by Gil Evans Orchestra. Big Band plays all the best orchestral jazz of yesteryear. by redravenjapan Follow. The Dave Holland Big Band albums are fantastic, especially if you like Chris Potter. Playlist: The Big Band Show â Aug. 9, 2020 By Glen Woodcock 2020 / 8 / 9. Cab Calloway 6. I have an intense respect for Groove Conspiracy and Tommy Igoe is one of the most stand-up musicians in the business. Only the end credits, and I donât think it was his band, though Iâm sure many of the session guys were. Before 1910, social dance in America was dominated by steps such as the waltz and polka. Edit: Also US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors. During World War II, with thousands of men shipping off to war, half a dozen all-female, instrumental big bands toured around America. QUICK ADD. If you would, I find them amazing. Grid View Grid. These days, however, theyâre having enough of a moment that the New York Times published an article about it at the start of this year. Charlie Spivak 7. Harry James 17. During the next decades, ballrooms filled with people doing the jitterbug and Lindy Hop. Classic Jazz Archive 1913-1991 [2 CD Set + 20â¦. With Gordon Goodwin (US), Patrick Williams (US), Noordpool Orchestra (NL), James Morrison (AUS) and the likes. Ink Spots 18. Other modern jazz big bands that tour occasionally are the Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, The Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin Orchestra and the Carla Bley Big Band. Count Basie Swings & Joe Williams Sings (2 LPs On 1 CD) Joe Williams. Great stuff. King Sisters 23. We all know that the big bands never went away. More than 30 years on stage, these golden oldies know what is good music and we love them for it. JazzTimes 10: Great Modern Big-Band Recordings. Hal Kemp 16. 4.4 out of 5 stars 45. Milt Jackson. Big Band Magic: The Sound of the Fabulousâ¦. donno if it's true but i read Frank wrote this for gail. Also the Frankfurt Radio Big Band. The Big Band Show Playlists. A young energetic 12 piece band creating a huge sound and visual impact for your guests to remember.