Right from the jump, the horns hit with crisp urgency, heralding the arrival of Igmar Thomas' Revive Big Band at the Tiny Desk. This is not your grandparents' — or even your great-grandparents' — big ...

The WDR Big Band, based in Cologne, Germany, is widely considered one of Europe's premier, full-time professional jazz ensembles. Formed in 1946 and evolving into a dedicated jazz big band in 1980, ...

Big bands were built in the 1920s and ’30s to blast young dancers with layers of rhythm, but creative composers seeking a larger canvas have kept the form alive. Hear 12 big selections. By Giovanni ...

For a music lifer, it’s an unexpected dream come true. Stapleton resident Russ Anixter and his Hippie Big Band recently released their first album, “What Is?”, an eclectic collection of big-band ...

Christian McBride stands as one of jazz’s most influential voices, seamlessly bridging generations through his artistry and mentorship. The nine-time Grammy-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader ...