Web Directory

» Art Abrams Swing Machine Big Band
   Portland, Oregon area based band. Contains news, profile, recordings and information on their support of music education.
   http://www.artabrams.org/

» Atlanta Blue Notes, The
   Nineteen-piece band offers history, schedule of engagements, booking information, arrangements for sale, play list, fund-raising ideas, links, and sample songs.
   http://www.atlantabluenotes.com/

» Auburn Knights Orchestra
   College band founded in 1930 at Auburn University, playing swing tunes past and present. Contains a photo gallery, guest book, band history, performance schedule, alumni and reunion information, newsletter archive, song samples, repertoire, and booking an
   http://www.auburnknights.com/

» Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble
   Nineteen piece orchestra made up of volunteer musicians. Personnel, photos, schedule.
   http://www.brje.org/

» Bedford Big Band
   A non-profit 23-piece big band entertaining Southern New Hampshire with music from the swing era. Member profiles, song list, auditions, rehearsal schedule, scrapbook, guest book, contact information, events schedule, and links.
   http://www.bedfordbigband.com/

» Bensen-Scott Big Band
   [Westechester, NY, US] Trumpeters Regent Scott and Gene Bensen lead band playing charts from Basie, Ellington, Ferguson, and Nestico. Photos, gig schedule, MP3 audio samples.
   http://www.bsbbny.com

» Berkowitz, Michael
   Drummer leading the modern-day Gene Krupa Orchestra also offers tributes to Harry James, Buddy Rich and Nelson Riddle at venues in the US and Europe. History, shows, reviews, photos.
   http://www.berkmusic.com/

» Big Band East
   Sixteen-piece orchestra based in the Hamptons, Long Island, US offers photos, press releases, photos, schedule and contact details.
   http://bigbandeast.tripod.com

» Big Band Sound, The
   A 20-member big band based in Poughkeepsie, New York. Event calendar, CD information, sound clips, song list, photo gallery, radio guide, and links to big band related sites.
   http://www.thebigbandsound.com/

» Big Band Theory
   Neither a whimper nor a big bang, this nineteen-piece ensemble is made up of rocket scientists and technicians from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Pasadena, California. Photos and newspaper reviews of tunes like "Fly Me to the Moon."
   http://www.bigbandtheory.com/

» Big Daddy Orchestra
   San Diego, California based big band. Contains biography, song list, and calendar.
   http://www.bigdaddyorchestra.com/

» Bill Dayton Big Band
   Baltimore-based group led by Sandra Dayton on vocals and Steve Richwine on trumpet. Performance schedule, band profile, song list, audio and video samples, testimonials, contact information, pictures, musician credits.
   http://www.billdayton.com/

» Bill Porter Orchestra
   Chicago based. Photo gallery, audio and video clips, guest book, a list of past engagements, and information on booking the band.
   http://www.billporterorchestra.com/

» Bob Hoose And His Orchestra
   Florida band led by vocalist Bob Hoose. Schedule, audio, video, merchandise, booking information.
   http://www.bobhooseorchestra.com

» British Dance Bands
   Message board and discussion forum for fans of the British dance bands and popular music of the 1920's, 1930's and 1940's.
   http://groups.yahoo.com/group/british-dance-bands/

» Brooks Tegler's Capital Combinations
   [Washington, DC] Singing drummer leading quartet, sextet, and the World War II Big Band. Calendar, audio, CD sales.
   http://www.capitalcombinations.com/

» Cairo Club Orchestra
   Big Band covering 1920s, 1930s and 1940s swing titles. Contains profile, photographs, audio samples and show schedule.
   http://gowrie.alphalink.com.au/cairo/

» Carlyle, Russ
   Singing big band leader who started in 1938, recorded sentimental hits over the years, and was still active in the mid-1990s. CD sales, detailed history.
   http://www.russcarlyle.com

» Central Heat Big Band
   Volunteer orchestra from the Netherlands with a repertoire including Basie, Sinatra and Mintzer. Photos, audio, CD shopping, in English and Dutch.
   http://www.centralheatbigband.nl/

» Chicago Jazz Ensemble
   History of the jazz orchestra, performance schedule and ticket sales, sound files, and biography of the late Bill Russo, conductor and founder.
   http://www.chijazz.com/

» Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
   One of Chicago's premiere big bands playing the music of Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, and other famous bands.
   http://cmjo.com/

» Chops
   Twenty-piece jazz big band based in Fremont, California lists personnel and offers CDs for sale.
   http://www.chopsjazz.com

» City Rhythm Orchestra
   Pennsylvania big band available for weddings and parties. Music samples, CDs, video clips, upcoming shows, information on their radio show, biographies, links, reviews, repertoire, photo gallery, contact and booking information.
   http://www.cityrhythm.com/

» Crabtowne Big Band
   Eighteen piece band from the Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington area. News, promotional information, CDs, audio clips, a FAQ, guest book, searchable music library, list of members, schedule and booking information.
   http://www.crabtownebigband.com/

» Crazy Rhythm Hot Society Orchestra
   Eleven-piece band from Los Alamitos, California, re-creating hot jazz, sweet music and novelty tunes of the 1920s and early 30s as transcribed from 78 RPM records. Promotional information, reviews, upcoming shows, recordings, musician biographies, news, m
   http://www.crazyrhythm.com/

» Dayton Jazz Orchestra
   Ohio big band homepages include history, biographies, driving directions, photo gallery, schedule of events and cd information.
   http://www.daytonjazzorchestra.com/

» Dick Campo Big Band
   Based in New England, playing swing and big band music. Band information, repertoire list, contact information and a FAQ.
   http://www.dickcampobigband.com/

» Difficult Run Jazz Band
   [Washington, DC] 18-piece big band established 1981, playing for dances, corporate events and concerts. Photos, history, MP3 audio, list of songs and arrangers including Wolpe, Nestico and Hefti as well as charts from Glenn Miller, Kenton and Buddy Rich.
   http://drjb-bigband.com

» Doc Scantlin's Imperial Palms Orchestra
   1920's to 30's style big band in Washington, D.C. Playing music internationally. Band leader biography, music samples, photo album, booking information, reviews, and upcoming shows.
   http://www.docscantlin.com/

» Don Burns Orchestra
   Twenty-piece big band playing 1940s hit arrangements for events in Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Band member list, performance schedule, audio song samples, photo galleries.
   http://www.myspace.com/donburnsorchestra

» Enroughty, Joe and his Royal Virginians
   Richmond, Virginia based 12 piece big band with 2 vocalists. Includes band profile and upcoming events.
   http://www.guylombardomusic.com

» GCB Big Band
   A 16-piece jazz and swing band with a repertoire of many musical styles. Includes gig calendar, photos from a Queensland tour, and player profiles.
   http://www.gcbbigband.homestead.com/

» Gerry Barrett Swing Orchestra
   Trumpeter-led Boston-area swing and dance orchestra. FAQ, schedule, songlist.
   http://gbswing.com

» Gold Coast Society Dance Band
   Sixteen-piece orchestra based in Miami, Florida. Photos.
   http://www.goldcoastbigband.com

» Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
   18-piece jazz ensemble; celebrates and personifies the big band tradition with a contemporary and original sound. Biographies, sound clips, schedule, press, and products for sale.
   http://www.gordongoodwin.com/

» In the Mood
   Milwaukee group playing danceable swing and standards in the 1940s style. Features song list, schedule and links.
   http://www.inthemoodbigband.com/

» Indianapolis Jazz Orchestra
   Jazz ensemble with sixteen pieces plus vocalists. Performance schedule, sound samples, band member biographies and photo gallery.
   http://indyjazz.org/

» Jacobs, Pete and his Wartime Radio Revue
   Fifteen piece big-band from southern California. Appearance schedule, booking information, band profile, information on their new CD, photo album, fan comments, links.
   http://www.wartimeradio.com/

» James Bazen Big Band, The
   Washington DC based. Member profiles, biography, album review, booking and contact information, music samples, reviews.
   http://www.musicunlimited.com/jbbb.htm

» Janne Ersson Big Band
   Swedish drummer Ersson leads powerhouse Buddy Rich tribute band. Photos, audio, dates of European and Australian tours.
   http://www.janneersson.com

» Jazz Express Big Band
   [Waukesha, Wisconsin] Twenty-piece group playing original jazz compositions and arrangements as well as charts from Basie, Ellington, Herman, Kenton, Ferguson, and the more traditional swing bands. Photos, performance schedule, bookings.
   http://jazzexpressbigband.com

» Jim Widner Big Band
   Official band site featuring itinerary of jazz camps, concerts, festivals and information on CDs.
   http://www.jimwidnerbigband.com/

» John Clark Big Band
   Group plays for concerts, weddings and parties in southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. Song list, personnel, upcoming shows.
   http://home.comcast.net/~johnclark/

» Johnny Knorr Orchestra
   Saxophonist-led orchestra features vocalist Gay Hobbs at Ohio weddings and dances. Newsletter signup, radio directory, audio samples, bookings.
   http://www.johnnyknorr.com/

» Jump City Jazz Orchestra
   Seventeen piece swing orchestra from Audubon, Pennsylvania. News, booking information, member information, song clips, show dates, band history, and information on side bands.
   http://www.jumpcityjazz.com/

» Jump Street Swing Band
   Detroit-based 18-piece band with vocalists playing classic swing arrangements. Photos, RealAudio samples including "Satin Doll" and "Blue Moon."
   http://www.jumpstreetswingband.com

» Krivda, Ernie and The Fat Tuesday Big Band
   Eighteen piece Cleveland band. Features news and reviews, biography, Real Audio song samples and booking information.
   http://www.erniekrivda.com/

» Kyser, Kay
   Swing Era big band leader. Site contains a biography, information about his band, his movies, and his songs. Additionally, information on a documentary being made about his career.
   http://www.kaykyser.net/

» Legends of Swing
   Claremont, California based big band led by trombonist Gary Tole. Contains profile, contact information, and related links.
   http://www.legendsofswing.com

» Les DeMerle Orchestras, The
   Big band performing at the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, with vocalist Bonnie Eisele. Contains history, discography, audio samples, reviews and a calendar.
   http://www.lesdemerlemusic.com/index4.html

» Little Big Band
   Fifteen-piece orchestra based in Amston, Connecticut, playing for weddings, dances and concerts, with gig schedule, FAQs, testimonials, and CD sales.
   http://www.thelittlebigband.com/

» Madison Jazz Project Big Band
   A local big band from Madison, Ohio. Photographs, schedule, musician list, song list, links, audio samples, .
   http://www.mjpbigband.com/

» Metropole Big Band
   Bass trombonist Rene Laanen supplies English-language page for this precision recording group from the Netherlands. Musician photos, CDs, bookings, link to main site in Dutch.
   http://www.renelaanen.com/metropole_bigband.htm

» Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
   Sixteen-piece orchestra from Denver offers photo, history, composition, playlist and upcoming events, as well as useful music-lover links.
   http://metropolitanjazzorchestra.com

» Mike Henebry Orchestra
   Big band playing tunes from the Swing Era, playing parties, concerts and weddings. Located in Los Alamitos, California. Band profile, contact information, calendar of public engagements, their CD, mailing list, and a few links.
   http://www.mikehenebryorchestra.com/

» Monroe, Vaughn
   Smooth singing bandleader known for hits such as "Racing With the Moon." Sheet music gallery, publicity photos including shots taken at Fenway Park for the Boston Red Sox, links to band personnel.
   http://www.vaughnmonroesociety.org/

» Mood Swings Big Band
   Baltimore based. Performance schedule, online booking form, mailing list, band profile, song list, auditions, links, contact information.
   http://www.moodswings.com/

» Moonlight Serenade Orchestra, The
   [San Diego, CA, US] Swing and dance band. Upcoming events, links, song list, photos.
   http://themso.com/

» Moonlight Swing
   Sacramento big band. Profile, photos, recordings, links.
   http://www.moonlightswing.org/

» North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra
   Large performance ensemble playing arrangements by writers such as Duke Ellington, Don Sebesky, and Thad Jones, affiliated with the North Carolina Jazz Foundation.
   http://www.ncjro.org/

» Not Ya Mama's Big Band
   Sixteen-piece swing band for New Orleans area high school students conducted by founder Keith Buccola. Photos, personnel.
   http://www.freewebs.com/notyamamasbigband/

» One Beat Back
   Detroit big band. Song list, upcoming events, profile, CD, sound clips, booking information.
   http://onebeatback.com/

» Phil Rich Swing Band
   Thirteen piece group based in New England. Contains profile, calendar, repertoire list, and booking information.
   http://www.philrich.com/

» Philadelphia Legends of Jazz Orchestra
   Sixteen-piece big band with veteran musicians conducted by Leon Mitchell, playing charts from the 1940s, 50s and 60s, the golden age of Philadelphia jazz. Audio sample.
   http://www.phillylegendsofjazz.com/

» Radio Days Dance Orchestra
   A fourteen-piece dance orchestra, playing popular music from the 1920's, 30's and 40's.
   http://www.radio-days.co.uk

» Radio King Orchestra
   Washington big band. Sample tracks, CDs, schedule, photos, links, reviews.
   http://www.rkoswing.com/

» Renee Wood's After Hours Big Band
   [Willow Springs, MO, US] Playing jazz and swing with full horn sections. Schedule including dates West Plains Opera House in southern Missouri, photos, audio clips, online ticket sales.
   http://afterhoursbigband.net

» Rhythm Society Swing Orchestra
   Detroit big band. Profile, photos, audio samples, schedule, guest book, contact information.
   http://www.rhythmsociety.net/

» River Cities Jazz
   A 17 piece ensemble from Wisconsin plays big band jazz. Their website offers band member information and a cd.
   http://www.rivercitiesjazz.com

» Ron Smolen Orchestra, The
   Services, biography, audio samples, and pictures from this Chicago big band.
   http://www.ronsmolenorchestra.com/

» Roseville Big Band
   Adult education swing band with vocalists features classic tunes, original compositions, exhibition dancers, audience participation at concerts and dances in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. Band profile and history, schedule, CDs, member biographies, p
   http://www.rosevillebigband.org/

» Route 66
   Big band with twenty pieces plus two vocalists plays for weddings, corporate events, festivals and hotel gigs in Ireland from a base in Maynooth. Personnel, song list, audio demos, gig schedule.
   http://www.route66bigband.com/

» Royal Society Jazz Orchestra
   San Francisco big band. Profile, reviews, biographies, recordings, audio samples, calendar, mailing list, booking information.
   http://www.rsjo.com/

» Runyan Jay Big Band
   [Toledo, OH, US] Fifteen-piece dance band available for private parties, weddings, anniversaries, and other occasions. Profile and contact information.
   http://www.runyanjay.com/

» SAP Bigband
   Corporate-sponsored swing/funk outfit in Germany led by trumpeter Thomas Siffling and comprised of employees of the financial software company. Song list, audio, history.
   http://www.sap-bigband.de/

» SJC Jazz Orchestra
   Based in Gifu, Japan since 1977. Concert schedule, audio clips, photos, and personnel.
   http://www9.plala.or.jp/BigbandSJC/

» Salem Oregon Big Band, The
   Nineteen-piece band. Calendar, booking information, audio sample, member list.
   http://home.comcast.net/~salembigb/

» San Francisco Starlight Orchestra
   Sixteen piece big band. Upcoming dances, recordings, member profiles, mailing list, contact information, guest book, links.
   http://www.sanfranciscostarlightorchestra.com/

» Scott Harris Big Band, The
   Santa Cruz fifteen piece band. Song list, profile, contact information.
   http://www.scottharris.com/bigband/

» Sentimental Journey Orchestra, The
   [Atlanta, GA, US] Nineteen-member big band. History, member biographies, auditions, links, photos, schedule, stories, booking and contact information, member area.
   http://www.thesjo.com/

» Sherrie Maricle and The DIVA Jazz Orchestra
   All-woman band plays contemporary, mainstream jazz. Based in New York City and plays internationally. Sample audio and video.
   http://www.divajazz.com/

» Somers Dream Orchestra
   New Jersey big band. Sample songs, photos, recordings, contact information, reviews.
   http://www.somersdreamorchestra.com/

» Spencer Smith And His Vintage Years Orchestra
   Winston-Salem, North Carolina based 13-piece big band led by Spencer Smith includes four saxes, three trumpets, two trombones and tuba. With gig schedule and audio samples.
   http://www.guylombardomusic.com/smith.html

» Stage Door Canteen
   A 12 piece big band located on Cape Cod. The band travels throughout the New England area. Includes repertoire and music samples.
   http://www.stagedoorcanteen.net/

» Stan Bann Big Band
   Minneapolis-St. Paul band. Reviews, member list, schedule, contact information.
   http://www.stanbann.com/

» Streamliners, The
   Knoxville big band. Audio clips, photos, booking information.
   http://www.thestreamliners.com/

» String Of Pearls
   San Francisco area big band. News, schedule, booking and contact information, recordings, links, photos.
   http://www.stringofpearlsband.com/

» Swing Nouveau
   Milwaukee big band. Calendar, mailing list, song list, photos, audio samples, booking and contact information.
   http://www.swingnouveau.com/

» Swingtime
   An 18-20 piece dance band presenting monthly dances in Melbourne, Florida. The Band plays swing music from the 30's, 40's and 50's as well as some more contemporary numbers. Affiliated with the Melbourne Municipal Band. Band profile, track list and sample
   http://melbourneband.tripod.com/mmbst.htm

» The Cleveland Jazz Orchestra
   Large ensemble formed in 1984. Biographies, sound and video samples, merchandise information, history, and schedule.
   http://www.clevelandjazz.org/

» The Hal McIntyre Orchestra
   Band under the direction of drummer Don Pentleton booking concerts and dance dates. Biography of the late Glenn Miller alto saxophonist.
   http://www.halmcintyre.com/

» The Lyratones
   San Francisco Bay area seventeen-piece dance band playing big band swing and ballroom dances. Photos, song list, MP3 audio, scheduled events.
   http://www.lyratones.com/

» The Mulligan Mosaics Big Band
   Chicago group, led by baritone saxophonist Ted Hogarth, performs the music of Gerry Mulligan. Performs, educates, digitizes Mulligan's music, and develops new music.
   http://www.mulliganmosaics.com

» The Shades of Blue Orchestra
   Based in Baltimore. Schedule, audio clips, repertoire, mailing list, merchandise, booking information.
   http://www.shades-of-blue.com

» The Star Spangled Big Band
   [Frederick, Maryland] Washington, D.C. area Basie-style big band offers gig calendar, photos and musician profiles.
   http://www.ssbb.org/

» Trinity Jazz Orchestra
   Jazz repertory orchestra in western Pennsylvania. Personnel, video, and performance schedule.
   http://www.trinityjazz.com/

» Tuxedo Junction
   Texas big band. Profile, merchandise, audio samples, guest book, booking information, links.
   http://www.tuxedojunction-bigband.com/

» Wimmer, Jay and the Big Band All Stars
   Seventeen piece band led by singing drummer, playing Latin jazz and swing, based in Southern California. Biographies, schedule, contact information.
   http://www.jaywimmer.com/

» Windjammer Big Band
   Twenty-piece community band based in Vermilion, Ohio. Photos from dates at the Lake Erie Lanes Lounge.
   http://fp1.centurytel.net/vcma/WJBB.htm

» Yesterday Swing Orchestra
   Performs in the Northern Virginia and Shenandoah Valley regions. Performance schedule, audio clips, and mailing list.
   http://www.yesterdayswing.com