Recent Modern Big Band Releases

  • America at War
    Joel Harrison
    America at War
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    On his second large-ensemble recording, the New York guitarist and composer offers a meditation on America's obsession with armed conflict.
    - Thom Jurek
  • Love And Understanding: Citadel / Room 315 Sweden '74
    Mike Westbrook
    Love And Understanding: Citadel / Ro …
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    This previously unissued live date from 1974 is a kinetic, innovative, and inspiring precursor to 1975's Citadel/Room 13.
    - Thom Jurek
  • Both Are True
    Webber/Morris Big Band
    Both Are True
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    The 18-piece New York band makes its debut with an offering that questions and helps to redefine what a big band is.
    - Thom Jurek

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The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse
Soul Call
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Modern Big Band Artists Highlights

Phil Woods
Phil Woods
Milt Jackson
Milt Jackson
Max Raabe
Max Raabe
Gil Evans
Gil Evans
WDR Big Band
WDR Big Band
Bob Mintzer
Bob Mintzer

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Modern Big Band Album Highlights

The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse
Duke Ellington
The Afro-Eurasian Eclipse
Soul Call
Duke Ellington
Soul Call
Duke Ellington And His Orchestra Featuring Paul Gonsalves
Duke Ellington / Duke…
Duke Ellington And His…
The Intimate Ellington
Duke Ellington
The Intimate Ellington
In the Uncommon Market
Duke Ellington
In the Uncommon Market
The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady/Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus Mingus
Charles Mingus
The Black Saint and the…

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Modern Big Band Song Highlights

Title/Composer Performer Stream
South of the Border
Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra
Am Ende kommt immer der Schluss
Max Raabe
My Funny Valentine
Hawk-Richard Jazz Orchestra
Perfect Machine
Ken Schaphorst / Ken Schaphorst Big Band / Ken Schaphorst Ensemble
Shadow of Doubt
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
Close Enough for Love
BBC Big Band
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)
Manhattan Jazz Orchestra / David Matthews
Cha Cha de Juventud
The Rhythmagic Orchestra
Intro/Beulah Witch
Buddy Rich
Sea Lady
UMO Jazz Orchestra

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