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Buddy Rich
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Buddy Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is widely considered to be one of the best drummers of all time, known for his v… read moreBuddy Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is widely considered to be one of the best drummers of all time, known for his virtuoso technique, speed, and power. From 1966 until his death, he led a successful big band in an… read moreBuddy Rich was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. He is widely considered to be one of the best drummers of all time, known for his virtuoso technique, speed, and power. From 1966 until his death, he led a successful big band in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from their p… read more -
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
44,961 listeners
Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is a Grammy-nominated 18-piece Jazz ensemble based in California and led … read moreGordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is a Grammy-nominated 18-piece Jazz ensemble based in California and led by Grammy and Emmy award winning artist Gordon Goodwin. Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, o… read moreGordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band, or simply The Big Phat Band, is a Grammy-nominated 18-piece Jazz ensemble based in California and led by Grammy and Emmy award winning artist Gordon Goodwin. Goodwin composes most, and arranges all, of the group's performance pieces, as well as playing pi… read more -
Maynard Ferguson
104,006 listeners
Walter "Maynard" Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian-born jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard's… read moreWalter "Maynard" Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian-born jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard's first idol was trumpeter Harry James and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. … read moreWalter "Maynard" Ferguson (May 4, 1928 – August 23, 2006) was a Canadian-born jazz trumpet player and bandleader. Maynard's first idol was trumpeter Harry James and he first received his music union card at age thirteen. He left Montreal at age eighteen with close friend and scho… read more -
Charles Mingus
908,952 listeners
Charles Mingus (22nd April 1922 – 5th January 1979) was an American jazz bassist, composer, bandleader, and occasional pianist from Los Angeles. He was also known for his activism against racial injustice. Mingus' legacy is notable: he is ranked among the finest composers and performers in j… read more -
The Buddy Rich Big Band
13,973 listeners
For most of the period from 1966 until his death, Buddy Rich led successful big bands in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned … read moreFor most of the period from 1966 until his death, Buddy Rich led successful big bands in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from their 1930s and 1940s peak. View wikiFor most of the period from 1966 until his death, Buddy Rich led successful big bands in an era when the popularity of big bands had waned from their 1930s and 1940s peak. View wiki -
Hank Levy
141,682 listeners
Henry Jacob "Hank" Levy (September 27, 1927 – September 18, 2001) was a Jewish American jazz composer and saxophonist whose works… read moreHenry Jacob "Hank" Levy (September 27, 1927 – September 18, 2001) was a Jewish American jazz composer and saxophonist whose works often employed unusual time signatures. He is best known as a big band composer for Stan Kenton a… read moreHenry Jacob "Hank" Levy (September 27, 1927 – September 18, 2001) was a Jewish American jazz composer and saxophonist whose works often employed unusual time signatures. He is best known as a big band composer for Stan Kenton and the Don Ellis Orchestra, as well as the founder and long-… read more -
Duke Ellington
1,274,606 listeners
Duke Ellington (Edward Kennedy Ellington, April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974) was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the… read moreDuke Ellington (Edward Kennedy Ellington, April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974) was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music. Duke Ellington composed over 3000… read moreDuke Ellington (Edward Kennedy Ellington, April 29, 1899 - May 24, 1974) was an American jazz composer, pianist and bandleader, one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music. Duke Ellington composed over 3000 songs, including: "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ai… read more -
The 8-Bit Big Band
59,676 listeners
The 8-Bit Big Band is a Grammy award winning 30-65 member Jazz/Pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best musical… read moreThe 8-Bit Big Band is a Grammy award winning 30-65 member Jazz/Pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best musical themes written from various video games from all consoles! The members of the 8-Bit Big Band come… read moreThe 8-Bit Big Band is a Grammy award winning 30-65 member Jazz/Pops orchestra that formed to celebrate and realize some of the best musical themes written from various video games from all consoles! The members of the 8-Bit Big Band come from all around the world, but most reside primarily in New… read more -
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
207,420 listeners
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is a contemporary swing band from Southern California. Their notable singles include "Go Daddy-O" and "… read moreBig Bad Voodoo Daddy is a contemporary swing band from Southern California. Their notable singles include "Go Daddy-O" and "You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight". The band went from a regular Wednesday night … read moreBig Bad Voodoo Daddy is a contemporary swing band from Southern California. Their notable singles include "Go Daddy-O" and "You and Me and the Bottle Makes Three Tonight". The band went from a regular Wednesday night gig at the Derby in Hollywood, playing for a few hundred peo… read more