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  1. Morning Sun
    2
    Published: 2017-08-18
    Paul McCandless
    Morning Sun
  2. Stolen Moments
    5
    Published: 2017-08-17
    John Vanore
    Stolen Moments
  3. New Angle
    4
    Published: 2017-08-13
    All Angles Orchestra
    New Angle
  4. Unfamiliar Surroundings
    1
    Published: 2017-08-10
    Joe Sullivan Big Band
    Unfamiliar Surroundings
  5. Color Tones
    5
    Published: 2017-08-02
    John Stein
    Color Tones
  6. Forever Young
    8
    Published: 2017-08-01
    Reggie Young
    Forever Young
  7. Donora Autumn
    5
    Published: 2017-07-29
    Larry Dickson Jazz Quartet
    Donora Autumn
  8. Then and Now
    5
    Published: 2017-07-28
    The Phil Norman Tentet
    Then and Now
  9. Magnetic
    3
    Published: 2017-07-27
    Joel Moore
    Magnetic
  10. Departure
    1
    Published: 2017-07-26
    Plucky Strum
    Departure
  11. Roll On
    3
    Published: 2017-07-25
    Grant Stewart Trio
    Roll On
  12. NJO 40
    7
    Published: 2017-07-01
    Nebraska Jazz Orchestra
    NJO 40
  13. Wake Up Call
    4
    Published: 2017-06-27
    Ed Neumeister & His NeuHat Ensemble
    Wake Up Call
  14. BACHanalia
    3
    Published: 2017-06-24
    Bill Cunliffe
    BACHanalia
  15. The Romeo and Juliet Project
    1
    Published: 2017-06-23
    University of Northern Colorado Jazz Lab Band 1
    The Romeo and Juliet Project
  16. Thick As Thieves
    1
    Published: 2017-06-22
    Bob Lark-Phil Woods Quintet
    Thick As Thieves
  17. Tom Haines Live
    1
    Published: 2017-06-15
    Tom Haines & the Birmingham Jazz Orchestra
    Tom Haines Live
  18. Dreaming Big
    4
    Published: 2017-06-12
    The Brett Gold New York Jazz Orchestra
    Dreaming Big
  19. Big Man on Campus
    3
    Published: 2017-06-07
    Flying Horse Big Band
    Big Man on Campus
  20. What Time Is It?
    8
    Published: 2017-06-06
    Giacomo Gates
    What Time Is It?
  21. 92 Years Young: Jammin' At The Gibbs House
    4
    Published: 2017-06-05
    Terry Gibbs
    92 Years Young: Jammin' At The Gibbs House
  22. Chapter Five
    6
    Published: 2017-05-28
    Paul Tynan & Aaron Lington Bicoastal Collective
    Chapter Five
  23. Living Tribute
    1
    Published: 2017-05-27
    Larry Newcomb Quartet with Bucky Pizzarelli
    Living Tribute
  24. Quartet Plus, Volume 2
    3
    Published: 2017-05-21
    Mason Razavi
    Quartet Plus, Volume 2
  25. EE-YA-GI (Stories)
    7
    Published: 2017-05-19
    Hyeseon Hong Jazz Orchestra
    EE-YA-GI (Stories)
  26. Day and Night
    3
    Published: 2017-05-18
    Tom Rizzo
    Day and Night
  27. Pigs & Fairies
    4
    Published: 2017-05-16
    Florian Ross Trio
    Pigs & Fairies
  28. Beatrice
    3
    Published: 2017-05-13
    Howard University Jazz Ensemble
    Beatrice
  29. Opening Statement
    5
    Published: 2017-05-03
    Sam Kirmayer
    Opening Statement
  30. Dreamsville
    8
    Published: 2017-04-26
    Cory Weeds & the Jeff Hamilton Trio
    Dreamsville
  31. Tangled
    6
    Published: 2017-04-25
    Endemic Ensemble
    Tangled
  32. Lookin' East
    4
    Published: 2017-04-22
    Millennium Jazz Orchestra
    Lookin' East
  33. Miles Goes Wes
    7
    Published: 2017-04-18
    Jim Casey
    Miles Goes Wes
  34. Common Ground
    6
    Published: 2017-04-16
    KMJO
    Common Ground
  35. The Twilight Fall
    5
    Published: 2017-04-09
    Chelsea McBride's Socialist Night School
    The Twilight Fall
  36. Invitation
    3
    Published: 2017-04-08
    Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra
    Invitation
  37. Trillium Falls
    3
    Published: 2017-04-05
    The University of Toronto 12tet
    Trillium Falls
  38. Sweet Ruby Suite
    6
    Published: 2017-03-31
    University of Toronto Jazz Orchestra
    Sweet Ruby Suite
  39. Welcome to Swingsville!
    6
    Published: 2017-03-26
    The Milwaukee Jazz Orchestra
    Welcome to Swingsville!
  40. Jazz Marathon 2
    4
    Published: 2017-03-20
    Doug MacDonald
    Jazz Marathon 2
  41. Pocono Git-Down
    6
    Published: 2017-03-19
    Rick Hirsch's Big Ol' Band
    Pocono Git-Down
  42. Prague After Dark
    3
    Published: 2017-03-16
    The MUH Trio
    Prague After Dark
  43. Blue Skylight
    4
    Published: 2017-03-12
    The Mark Masters Ensemble
    Blue Skylight
  44. Clockwise / The Music of Cedar Walton
    7
    Published: 2017-03-11
    Ben Markley Big Band
    Clockwise / The Music of Cedar Walton
  45. Fun with Notes
    6
    Published: 2017-03-10
    The PsychoAcoustic Orchestra
    Fun with Notes
  46. Luz de Luna
    4
    Published: 2017-03-09
    BvR Flamenco Big Band
    Luz de Luna
  47. The Good Life
    5
    Published: 2017-03-08
    The UNL Jazz Orchestra
    The Good Life
  48. Northern Adventures
    2
    Published: 2017-02-28
    Al Muirhead
    Northern Adventures
  49. Road to Forever
    5
    Published: 2017-02-27
    Greg Abate with the Tim Ray Trio
    Road to Forever
  50. Confidences
    15
    Published: 2017-02-03
    Mirko Fait 5tet
    Confidences
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  1. Read "A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass!"
    5
    Published: 2017-06-05
    Big Band Report
    A Big Band Spectacular? You Bet Your Brass!
  2. Read "Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?"
    1
    Published: 2016-06-02
    Big Band Report
    Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?
  3. Read "Buddy Rich Rides Again"
    2
    Published: 2016-01-27
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich Rides Again
  4. Read "Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On"
    11
    Published: 2014-06-11
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On
  5. Read "Leslie Lewis: Midnight Sun / Keeper of the Flame"
    5
    Published: 2013-08-03
    Multiple Reviews
    Leslie Lewis: Midnight Sun / Keeper of the Flame
  6. Read "Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?"
    3
    Published: 2013-06-14
    Big Band Report
    Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?
  7. Read "Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names"
    7
    Published: 2013-05-04
    Big Band Report
    Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names
  8. Read "In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question"
    6
    Published: 2013-04-02
    Big Band Report
    In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question
  9. Read "
    5
    Published: 2013-03-08
    Big Band Report
    "Lone Wolf" Finds Plenty to Chew On
  10. Read "Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own"
    7
    Published: 2013-02-10
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own
  11. Read "Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature"
    4
    Published: 2013-01-03
    Big Band Report
    Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature
  12. Read "Albert–Hobbs Big Band / Jeff Hamilton–DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Steve Taylor Big Band"
    2
    Published: 2012-12-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Albert–Hobbs Big Band / Jeff Hamilton–DePaul University...
  13. Read "After 15 Years, a
    5
    Published: 2012-12-11
    Big Band Report
    After 15 Years, a "Caravan" Ends Its Journey
  14. Read "R3: Special Big Band / Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra / Empire Jazz Orchestra"
    6
    Published: 2012-11-17
    Big Band Caravan
    R3: Special Big Band / Gull Lake Jazz Orchestra / Empire Jazz...
  15. Read "Did Stan Kenton Swing? You Bet Your Walkin' Shoes He Did..."
    6
    Published: 2012-11-16
    Big Band Report
    Did Stan Kenton Swing? You Bet Your Walkin' Shoes He Did...
  16. Read "Stars on the Horizon"
    5
    Published: 2012-10-08
    Big Band Report
    Stars on the Horizon
  17. Read "Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-10-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe...
  18. Read "Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-09-09
    Big Band Caravan
    Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band...
  19. Read "From Charlie Christian to Charlie Parker"
    5
    Published: 2012-09-04
    Big Band Report
    From Charlie Christian to Charlie Parker
  20. Read "Budman-Levy Orchestra / Jens Wendelboe Big Band / DiMartino-Osland Jazz Orchestra"
    3
    Published: 2012-08-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Budman-Levy Orchestra / Jens Wendelboe Big Band /...
  21. Read "Ladder Is High, Women Keep Climbing"
    5
    Published: 2012-08-05
    Big Band Report
    Ladder Is High, Women Keep Climbing
  22. Read "June Means Jazz as Festivals Flourish"
    3
    Published: 2012-07-12
    Big Band Report
    June Means Jazz as Festivals Flourish
  23. Read "James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    3
    Published: 2012-07-12
    Big Band Caravan
    James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra
  24. Read "Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra"
    22
    Published: 2012-06-06
    Big Band Caravan
    Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank...
  25. Read "Caution: Brief Column Ahead..."
    16
    Published: 2012-06-04
    Big Band Report
    Caution: Brief Column Ahead...
  26. Read "Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band"
    53
    Published: 2012-05-08
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band
  27. Read "The
    51
    Published: 2012-05-07
    Big Band Report
    The "Desert Island" Revisited
  28. Read "Marching to a Jazz Tempo"
    93
    Published: 2012-04-05
    Big Band Report
    Marching to a Jazz Tempo
  29. Read "Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra"
    106
    Published: 2012-04-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas...
  30. Read "Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO"
    111
    Published: 2012-03-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO
  31. Read "The AJO: Alive and Swinging at Thirty"
    79
    Published: 2012-03-04
    Big Band Report
    The AJO: Alive and Swinging at Thirty
  32. Read "Skelton Skinner All Stars / Clare Fischer Big Band / Ron Carter's Great Big Band"
    98
    Published: 2012-02-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Skelton Skinner All Stars / Clare Fischer Big Band / Ron...
  33. Read "Bob Brookmeyer: Jack of All Trades, Master of Valves"
    94
    Published: 2012-02-05
    Big Band Report
    Bob Brookmeyer: Jack of All Trades, Master of Valves
  34. Read "SuperSax Me"
    96
    Published: 2012-01-13
    Big Band Report
    SuperSax Me
  35. Read "Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators"
    137
    Published: 2012-01-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band /...
  36. Read "Catching Up"
    141
    Published: 2011-12-08
    Big Band Report
    Catching Up
  37. Read "Cecilia Coleman Big Band / Phil Norman Tentet / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band"
    150
    Published: 2011-12-01
    Big Band Caravan
    Cecilia Coleman Big Band / Phil Norman Tentet / UNT One O'Clock...
  38. Read "Westchester Jazz Orchestra / Sandvika Storband / Band of Bones"
    225
    Published: 2011-11-13
    Big Band Caravan
    Westchester Jazz Orchestra / Sandvika Storband / Band of Bones
  39. Read "
    187
    Published: 2011-11-08
    Big Band Report
    "Modern Sounds," or: Running a Marathon in Full Body Armor
  40. Read "Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Gran Canaria Big Band"
    171
    Published: 2011-10-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Rodger Fox's Wellington Jazz Orchestra / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big...
  41. Read "Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off To Jazz We Go . . ."
    96
    Published: 2011-10-09
    Big Band Report
    Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, It's Off To Jazz We Go . . .
  42. Read "BuJazzO: That's German for Swinging Big Band Jazz"
    239
    Published: 2011-09-04
    Big Band Report
    BuJazzO: That's German for Swinging Big Band Jazz
  43. Read "John MacLeod & His Rex Hotel Orchestra / Tim Davies Big Band / New England Jazz Ensemble"
    262
    Published: 2011-09-03
    Big Band Caravan
    John MacLeod & His Rex Hotel Orchestra / Tim Davies Big Band /...
  44. Read "Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra"
    201
    Published: 2011-08-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra /...
  45. Read "Big Band Jazz: It's Not Just for Guys Anymore"
    191
    Published: 2011-08-04
    Big Band Report
    Big Band Jazz: It's Not Just for Guys Anymore
  46. Read "Jack's Gone! No He Isn't; Yes He Is; No He Isn't...!"
    237
    Published: 2011-07-08
    Big Band Report
    Jack's Gone! No He Isn't; Yes He Is; No He Isn't...!
  47. Read "H2 Big Band / Tempest Little Big Band / Deutsch Oper Berlin Big Band"
    124
    Published: 2011-07-07
    Big Band Caravan
    H2 Big Band / Tempest Little Big Band / Deutsch Oper Berlin Big...
  48. Read "Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics"
    198
    Published: 2011-06-15
    Big Band Report
    Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics
  49. Read "Stan Kenton Orchestra - DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Captain Black Big Band / Washington State University"
    90
    Published: 2011-05-27
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton Orchestra - DePaul University Jazz Ensemble /...
  50. Read "George Stone / Fred Hess Big Band / Jamie Begian Big Band"
    207
    Published: 2011-05-08
    Big Band Caravan
    George Stone / Fred Hess Big Band / Jamie Begian Big Band
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  1. CD/LP/Track Review
    Miles Donahue: The Bug
    Publish Day: 20
  1. Read "Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own"
    7
    Published: 2013-02-10
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: In a Zone of His Own
  2. Read "Tops in '10: The Best Big Band Albums of the Year"
    466
    Published: 2010-12-03
    Big Band Report
    Tops in '10: The Best Big Band Albums of the Year
  3. Read "
    2,089
    Published: 2009-06-08
    Big Band Report
    "A Swingin' Affair" Outshines Its Name
  4. Read "In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question"
    6
    Published: 2013-04-02
    Big Band Report
    In Tune or Not in Tune... That Is the Question
  5. Read "Maynard Ferguson: Gonna Fly Now"
    1,403
    Published: 2006-09-05
    Big Band Report
    Maynard Ferguson: Gonna Fly Now
  6. Read "Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?"
    3
    Published: 2013-06-14
    Big Band Report
    Swingin' on a Riff . . . Hangin' by a Thread?
  7. Read "Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On"
    11
    Published: 2014-06-11
    Big Band Report
    Buddy Rich: The Beat Goes On
  8. Read "Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names"
    7
    Published: 2013-05-04
    Big Band Report
    Pointing Fingers... And Naming Names
  9. Read "Resonance Big Band / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra / Alf Clausen Jazz Orchestra"
    1,764
    Published: 2009-07-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Resonance Big Band / Sammy Nestico-SWR Big Band / Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra / Alf Clausen Jazz Orchestra
  10. Read "Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature"
    4
    Published: 2013-01-03
    Big Band Report
    Dave Brubeck: Small Groups, Large Stature
  11. Read "
    5
    Published: 2013-03-08
    Big Band Report
    "Lone Wolf" Finds Plenty to Chew On
  12. Read "Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band"
    1,846
    Published: 2010-06-03
    Big Band Caravan
    Phil Woods / Stan Kenton / The Les Hooper Band
  13. Read "Gordon Goodwin / DePaul University / Wayne Bergeron / South Florida Jazz Orchestra"
    1,403
    Published: 2008-12-26
    Big Band Caravan
    Gordon Goodwin / DePaul University / Wayne Bergeron / South Florida Jazz Orchestra
  14. Read "The Jazz Soul of P.D.Q. Bach"
    472
    Published: 2004-04-01
    CD/LP/Track Review
    Pat Metheny / Kenny G: The Jazz Soul of P.D.Q. Bach
  15. Read "Granddad Does Dallas"
    1,445
    Published: 2006-04-15
    Big Band Report
    Granddad Does Dallas
  16. Read "
    187
    Published: 2011-11-08
    Big Band Report
    "Modern Sounds," or: Running a Marathon in Full Body Armor
  17. Read "Bob Florence Limited Edition / Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band / Dana Legg Stage Band / John Burnett Swing Orchestra"
    1,430
    Published: 2009-08-03
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Florence Limited Edition / Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band / Dana Legg Stage Band / John Burnett Swing Orchestra
  18. Read "Maynard Ferguson: Live -- At the Top"
    417
    Published: 2005-04-05
    DVD/Film Reviews
    Maynard Ferguson: Live -- At the Top
  19. Read "The IAJE's Collapse: What Happened?"
    934
    Published: 2008-05-07
    Big Band Report
    The IAJE's Collapse: What Happened?
  20. Read "Eric Miyashiro / CNY Jazz Orchestra / No Name Horses / Stockholm Jazz Orchestra / Howard University Jazz Ensemble"
    1,189
    Published: 2008-07-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Eric Miyashiro / CNY Jazz Orchestra / No Name Horses / Stockholm Jazz Orchestra / Howard University Jazz Ensemble
  21. Read "Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra"
    106
    Published: 2012-04-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-UW Eau Claire / Kirk MacDonald Orchestra / Kansas City Jazz Orchestra
  22. Read "Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators"
    137
    Published: 2012-01-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton-NOVA Jazz Orchestra / Baker's Dozen Big Band / Danny D'Imperio and the Bloviators
  23. Read "Nova Jazz Orchestra / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band / Frank Macchia / Omar Sosa & NDR Big Band"
    1,123
    Published: 2010-03-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Nova Jazz Orchestra / UNT One O'Clock Lab Band / Frank Macchia / Omar Sosa & NDR Big Band
  24. Read "Sammy Nestico: A Portrait of Sammy"
    705
    Published: 2005-05-09
    Extended Analysis
    Sammy Nestico: Sammy Nestico: A Portrait of Sammy
  25. Read "Big Band Hymns / Big Band Christmas"
    389
    Published: 1999-11-01
    CD/LP/Track Review
    The Chris McDonald Orchestra: Big Band Hymns / Big Band Christmas
  26. Read "Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble"
    1,013
    Published: 2009-06-10
    Big Band Caravan
    Jason Hainsworth Big Band / DePaul University Jazz Ensemble / Big Band Ritmo Sinfonica Citta di Verona / Howard University Jazz Ensemble
  27. Read "Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band"
    939
    Published: 2010-08-03
    Big Band Caravan
    Allen Carter Big Band / Lucerne Jazz Orchestra / Joris Teepe Big Band
  28. Read "Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics"
    198
    Published: 2011-06-15
    Big Band Report
    Gold Medalists Abound at Big Band Olympics
  29. Read "Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-09-09
    Big Band Caravan
    Kris Berg & the Metroplexity Big Band / Michael Treni Big Band / Millennium Jazz Orchestra
  30. Read "Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band"
    53
    Published: 2012-05-08
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Lark Alumni Band / Bob Curnow / JazzMN Big Band
  31. Read "Vaughn Wiester / Doncaster Jazz Orchestra / Kluvers Big Band / Mike Holober & the Gotham Jazz Orchestra"
    1,197
    Published: 2009-03-01
    Big Band Caravan
    Vaughn Wiester / Doncaster Jazz Orchestra / Kluvers Big Band / Mike Holober & the Gotham Jazz Orchestra
  32. Read "Dani Felber Big Band / Dan Gailey Jazz Orchestra / Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra"
    770
    Published: 2010-09-02
    Big Band Caravan
    Dani Felber Big Band / Dan Gailey Jazz Orchestra / Jazz Composer's Workshop Orchestra
  33. Read "Stan Kenton: Horns of Plenty"
    844
    Published: 2004-03-17
    Extended Analysis
    Multiple Artists: Stan Kenton: Horns of Plenty
  34. Read "Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra"
    4
    Published: 2012-10-07
    Big Band Caravan
    Bob Mintzer Big Band / Bob Wilber and the Tuxedo Big Band / Joe Chambers Moving Pictures Orchestra
  35. Read "Bill Potts: 555 Feet High"
    867
    Published: 2005-03-04
    Big Band Report
    Bill Potts: 555 Feet High
  36. Read "James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra"
    3
    Published: 2012-07-12
    Big Band Caravan
    James Morrison / Tall & Small / Millennium Jazz Orchestra
  37. Read "Ken Poston's Big Band Showcase: You Had to Be There"
    1,053
    Published: 2007-10-29
    Big Band Report
    Ken Poston's Big Band Showcase: You Had to Be There
  38. Read "Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Thilo Wolf Big Band, and the Westchester Jazz Orchestra"
    1,201
    Published: 2007-10-17
    Big Band Caravan
    Knoxville Jazz Orchestra, Thilo Wolf Big Band, and the Westchester Jazz Orchestra
  39. Read "Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Dallas Original Jazz Orchestra / University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band"
    1,219
    Published: 2009-11-09
    Big Band Caravan
    Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Dallas Original Jazz Orchestra / University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band
  40. Read "Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra"
    22
    Published: 2012-06-06
    Big Band Caravan
    Darmstadter Big Band / Alon Yavnai–NDR Big Band / Red Bank Jazz Orchestra
  41. Read "Phil Kelly and the NW Prevailing Winds; Eric Essix and the Night Flight Big Band; University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band"
    895
    Published: 2010-02-02
    Big Band Caravan
    Phil Kelly and the NW Prevailing Winds; Eric Essix and the Night Flight Big Band; University of North Texas Two O'Clock Lab Band
  42. Read "Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra"
    201
    Published: 2011-08-11
    Big Band Caravan
    Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band / Gerald Wilson Orchestra / Knoxville Jazz Orchestra
  43. Read "Glenn Cashman / UAB SuperJazz / Elliot Deutsch Big Band / Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra"
    986
    Published: 2010-01-06
    Big Band Caravan
    Glenn Cashman / UAB SuperJazz / Elliot Deutsch Big Band / Russ Spiegel Jazz Orchestra
  44. Read "Jazz Festival At A Distance"
    1,409
    Published: 2007-08-08
    Big Band Report
    Jazz Festival At A Distance
  45. Read "Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?"
    1
    Published: 2016-06-02
    Big Band Report
    Time Check: A Paucity of Riches?
  46. Read "A Jazz Musician's Christmas"
    528
    Published: 2002-11-01
    CD/LP/Track Review
    The Tom Kubis Big Band: A Jazz Musician's Christmas
  47. Read "Stan Kenton Alumni Band / Dave Lisik Orchestra / New Zealand School of Music Big Band"
    1,233
    Published: 2010-04-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Stan Kenton Alumni Band / Dave Lisik Orchestra / New Zealand School of Music Big Band
  48. Read "Buddy Rich: The Lost Tapes"
    470
    Published: 2005-12-09
    DVD/Film Reviews
    Buddy Rich: The Lost Tapes
  49. Read "Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO"
    111
    Published: 2012-03-05
    Big Band Caravan
    Nova Jazz Orchestra / Christian McBride Big Band / NYJO
  50. Read "Fred Hess Big Band / Timucua Jazz Orchestra / Michael Treni"
    1,044
    Published: 2010-07-04
    Big Band Caravan
    Fred Hess Big Band / Timucua Jazz Orchestra / Michael Treni

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Album
VEIN plays Ravel

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