How a Big Band Leader and Composer Wrangles All the Moving Parts Darcy James Argue, bandleader for the 18-piece jazz band Secret Society, describes the many hats that he has to weave and wear.

RIT jazz ensembles provide opportunities for students who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, piano, bass, and drums to perform in a jazz big band setting. The ensembles emphasize jazz ...

Written for classical pianist, jazz bassist and large jazz ensemble, this piece will be performed at its world premiere 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3, at Schaeffer Auditorium.

On a sunny May afternoon, New Orleans’ Loyola University Jazz Ensemble meets in a large rehearsal room in the music building on St. Charles Avenue across from Audobon Park.

The first jazz song performed in the concert was “Ahunk Ahunk” from Thad Jones’ album, “Consummation” that was written in 1970, followed by Benny Carter’s “Easy Money” and swing composer Joe Eckert’s ...

Since a typical jazz ensemble is 17 pieces, I ended up doubling a couple of parts. That’s a no-no in the world of jazz but, as an educator, I’m willing to make exceptions to the rule.” ...

Composing for big band is "quite a process," Tang said. As a result of her win, she'll receive $1,000 and a composing and arranging lesson with Grammy winner and longtime Jazz at Lincoln Center ...

"I wanted to write a piece for a jazz band," said Engelberg, 18, a senior at Atholton High School in Columbia, Md. and a member of the high school's jazz band for four years.

First Canadian performances by JUNO and GRAMMY® nominated ensemble Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Canadian-born Darcy James Argue and his 18-piece big band Secret Society will embark on a four-city ...