Big Band Tag Archive

The Sicilian Jazz Orchestra announces 2021/22 season.

Recently I was introduced to the Sicilian Jazz Orchestra at this summers 1st edition of the Sicilian Jazz Festival. For those interested you can read our festival review here....

Gearbox Records to release final Buddy Rich recording.

Today, Gearbox Records and the Buddy Rich Estate announced the forthcoming release of the last-ever recording of American drumming legend, Buddy Rich. Titled ‘Just In Time: The...

Ezra Weiss speaks about his new album and more.

Recently Portland-based pianist and composer Ezra Weiss released his latest album as a leader and debut album with his new form Big Band titled “We Limit Not the Truth of...

Ezra Weiss, We Limit Not the Truth of God | CD Review

I’ve received many CD’s recently that have some form of social commentary as part of their concept but none so “In your face” as the new album from...

Q&A with Christian McBride: Big Band, Big Imagination

Downbeat Magazine published Ron Hart’s Q&A with bassist Christian McBribe. Christian talks about his new Big Band release Bringin’ It, his influences regarding his...

CD Review | Tom Haines & The Birmingham Jazz Orchestra “Live”

Prior to hearing this album I was unaware of Tom Haines however after some research it became clear that Tom is no stranger to the world of Big Band composition. Tom is a multi...