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 ...

FOND DU LAC — From the sounds of big-band music to a book sale, you're sure to find some entertainment in the coming week. The Lighthouse Big Band will play March 26 while the AAUW book sale runs ...

Brian Leff and the GO Jazz Big Band are scheduled Nov. 24 to present a concert called “Classic/Remix,” featuring big-band standards and contemporary arrangements of them. “Get ready to experience the ...

For one of the few big band jazz groups in the region, it’s all about keeping the music alive and well. The origins of The Dues Band stem from founder Alan Hirayama wanting to create a musical ...

Jun. 13—ADAMS — The Adams Community Concert Series presents its 10th season this summer. Attendance has been consistent over the years on Wednesday evenings in July and August as the series has ...

The composer and multi-instrumentalist from El Reno, Okla., played blues, bebop, big-band music and free jazz — and sometimes a mix of everything. Rivers also gave other musicians a place to play.

The University Jazz Band, Jazz Lab Band, and Jazz Ensemble played music inspired by the legendary Count Basie at the joint ...