From time to time we hear about bands playing in the big band style today. Previously, we have saluted them and provided links in a rather haphazard fashion. With this page we are providing a permanent list of such bands and encourage you to support those which may be playing in your area. We must admit we have never heard most of these bands, but that doesn't make much difference since we never heard a big band we didn't like.
CANADA - Toronto
Scotty Woods and the Toronto All-Star Big Band (TABB). A group of young musicians playing music of
the 30's & 40's.The Toronto All-Star Big Band, 3820 Bloor Street West, Toronto,
Ontario, M9B 1K8, CANADA. Link.
COLORADO - Colorado Springs
Bill Emery and the The NEW CENTURY Big Band - Bill has an online newsletter listing his appearances.
Email: bill_emery@msn.com or write to 2315 Roundtop Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
CONNECTICUT - Hartford
Paul Lewis reports the Greater Hartford Jazz Orchestra (16 pieces) has been playing great
big-band jazz in the area for twenty years. Contact paul@asianfusion.net for details on Monday
open rehearsals.
GEORGIA - Atlanta
The Sentimental Journey Orchestra has been entertaining dancers in the Atlanta area for three
decades. Follow the link for sound clips, pictures,
schedule, history, booking, etc.
ILLINOIS - Chicagoland
The Ron Smolen Big Band / Orchestra. Proudly serving Chicagoland and the Midwest for over 30
years. Information - Pictures - Schedule
or mail P.O. BOX 346152 Chicago, Illinois 60634. Phone: (773) 545 - 1881
MASSACHUSETTS - Boston
Don Pentleton, Drummer/Conductor, is pleased to announce the reformation of The Hal Mcintyre
Orchestra. You're invited to view and listen to our website Hal McIntyre Orchestra.
THE NETHERLANDS - This page offers (in Dutch) a summary of big band music in The Netherlands and abroad. The list of active Dutch big bands is very impressive.
VIRGINIA - Arlington
Bill Cleary and The Star Dust Dance Band - We play the Golden Oldies. - 1512 N. McKinley Road,
Arlington, Virginia 22205; Email: tbonemanbill@cs.com; Phone: (703) 241-0243.
VIRGINIA - Richmond
Joe Enroughty And His Royal Virginians - Dance to music designed in the sweet band styles of
Guy Lombardo, Don Glasser, and Chuck Foster. E-mail: guylombardo@cavtel.net. Check site for
other active big bands. Link.
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