I had a great time singing the lead vocal part for Gerhard Guter’s stunning big band arrangement of “Pure Imagination” in 3/4. The shift into waltz time gives this classic song a graceful ...

I had an absolute blast singing the lead vocal on Gerhard Guter’s incredible 3/4 big band arrangement of Pure Imagination, and I wanted to share the performance—and a bit about Gerhard’s talent and ...

Stapleton resident Russ Anixter and his Hippie Big Band recently released their first album, “What Is?”, an eclectic collection of big-band arrangements of rock, jazz and blues songs running ...

This outdoor concert is part of a series presented by the University of Chicago’s Arts + Public Life organization as part of a summer tribute to big bands.

The Jazz Project Big Band is directed by retired music teacher Michael Smith, who has taught at San Diego State University, the SD School for Creative and Performing Arts, and city schools in ...

PENNSAUKEN, N.J. (CBS) — A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live with the Count Basie ...

A sell-out performance was held by the Rancho Santa Fe Big Band Swing Orchestra on Dec. 15 at the Secret Garden in the heart of Rancho Santa Fe. This jazz orchestra, in existence since 2001, contin… ...