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Authentic sounding big band jazz, that’s full of fun, a clap-filled quirky dancing tune with horn stabs and raspy trombones leading into a bluesy piano part with a percussive breakdown at 0:54 TJ0103 Big BandMain
Straight out of the 40s, this infectious authentic big band tune meanders through increasingly rich sections, separated by a classically inspired soprano sax solo, climaxing in the final section with a hint of Dixie and complete with walking bass. TJ0103 Big BandMain
A swirling, choreographed 50’s big band dance piece punctuated by pointed riffs, mild at first then increasingly unruly and raspy, with sax and guitar solos, and screaming horn section. TJ0103 Big BandMain
A cool, swaggering, 40’s - 50’s big band repeating ramble around town, accompanied by alternating riffs from horns and piano, and solo by vibes, with a mighty, busy final tutti section at 1:43 and a typically grand big band finale. TJ0103 Big BandMain
A confident, somewhat gritty big band piece perfect for the end-of-year dance, carried by strong riffs in the horns, bluesy piano, a screaming alto sax solo, and interjecting trombones daring the couples to show off their moves. TJ0103 Big BandMain
This authentic big band track has the toms and screaming trumpets lead from the intro, going into a fast-paced section, punctuated by a staccato melody in the saxes, countered by sliding trombones in this purposeful, gritty song with a raspy baritone sax solo and a breakdown of drums and piano at 1:32, followed by the full band coming together again to rise to a typical Big Band climax. TJ0103 Big BandMain
A cheery, genial, good-humored moseying authentic 40’s to 50’s big band piece with a catchy whistled melody, low baritone saxophone riff and a vibraphone solo. TJ0103 Big BandMain
A Las Vegas-Style, early big band grand old piece that perfectly encapsulates the spirit and class of the Gentlemen and Big Band tunes of the 50s, with a strong theme, candid and sincere B section, intimate piano solo with walking bass, and potent horns leading up to a finale complete with crescendo and screaming trumpets. TJ0103 Big BandMain
A hard-swinging, grooving big band lets loose with a raspy intro on trombones, drums and muted trumpets, countered by the saxes before going into a more relaxed section, then driving again and accelerando to the end with a descending bass line, echoing the melody right up to the final hit. TJ0103 Big BandMain
A sweet, intimate, lovingly rich ballad with a timeless melody and sweeping chord changes accompanied by percolating textures in the strings and a rhythmically punctuated middle section, with a delicate finale of the piano reprising the theme. TJ0103 Big Band