Big Band stuff

[jsusax]

Yeah so I've been to a couple of big band performances on campus and its something I really want to do later on. Can any one point me toward some good stuff to listen to. I searched the forum and couldn't find anything from previous threads.

[BarrySachs]

Duke Ellington
Jimmie Lunceford
Benny Carter
Benny Goodman
Count Basie
Andy Kirk
Harry James
Woody Herman
Billy May
Les Brown

Some slightly more contemporary things by:

Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
Thad Jones/Mel Lewis
Ernie Wilkins
Gerry Mulligan Concert Jazz Band
Gary McFarland
Gil Evans
Gerald Wilson
Terry Gibbs

[kavala]

Bob Mintzer.
Big Phat Band

[G-dawg]

Glenn Miller

Maynard's Big Band - forgot the name of the group....

[asaxman]

For a modern big band, check out the Maria Schneider Orchestra, TONS of woodwind doubling. Thad Jones/Mel Lewis, Akiyoshi/Tabackin, are great. Count Basie swings more than anybody! I gotta stop before this turns into a book! Good luck!

[Chris S]

I agree with all bands mentioned here, and I'll add Stan Kenton's band, Harry Connick Jr, Bill Holman, Bob Curnow (sometimes hard to find, but well worth it, imho), Frank Mantooth, GRP All Stars, John Fedchock, UNT's One O'Clock Band, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass, and The Tonight Show Band (Doc Severinsen).

I know there's a lot here, but just pick a few and get them. If you don't like them, sell them on amazon and get a few more.

Happy listening,
Chris S

[saxymanzach]

Duke Ellington
Count Basie
Woody Herman
Glenn Miller
Stan Kenton

are just some basic ones...good stuff to start with.

[Saxland]

Charlie Mingus, Mingus Big Band, Mingus Orchestra www.mingusmingusmingus.com

Buddy Rich, Dave Holland.

[saxymanzach]

Glenn Miller

Maynard's Big Band - forgot the name of the group....
Maynard Ferguson's Big Bop Neuveau.