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Topic: big band
Definition:

  • a large dance or jazz band usually featuring improvised solos by lead musicians

    Related tag cloud:

  • jazz
  • swing
  • music
  • blues
  • glenn miller
  • swing music
  • cd
  • musik
  • entertainment
  • orchestra
  • band
  • bigband
  • dance
  • count basie
  • bands
  • rock
  • swing band
  • piano
  • benny goodman
  • trumpet
  • saxophone
    • Resources:

    Big Bands Database
    Directory of big bands from the U.S., the UK, and worldwide with links to territory and society bands, hit parade songs, songwriter lookup, dixieland jazz, singers, Western swing, wartime songs, and arrangement sales.
    http://nfo.net/

    Big Band World Magazine
    A Canadian entertainment magazine for people who treasure the classic hits and happenings from the 40s, 50s to the 90s.
    http://www.bigbandworld.com/

    Big Band Dance Party
    Listen online to classic Big Band Swing with nostalgia supplied by host Bo Lewis.
    http://www.bolewis.org/

    Big Band Trio, The
    Contains a calendar, discography, biography, photos, and booking information.
    http://www.bigbandtrio.com/

    The Real Mingus Web
    The official Charles Mingus site has a biography, discography, and photos.
    http://www.mingusmingusmingus.com/