big band

noun

: a band that is larger than a combo and that usually features a mixture of ensemble playing and solo improvisation typical of jazz or swing

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By 18, after studying at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Jones was touring with Lionel Hampton’s big band in a trumpet section that included Art Farmer and Clifford Brown. —

Chris Morris, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024 Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Austin big band Nash Hernandez Orchestra at El Mercado on South First Street, 5-8pm. —

Nicole Cobler, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024 But there are advantages to visiting the ship in its off-seasons, whether to avoid the hellish hours-long traffic jam for parking or to experience events like the Transatlantic Vacation or New Year’s Eve bash where big band dance parties transport guests back into the ghosts’ timeline. —

Jess Joho, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024 The production, in addition to Groff, will feature a cast of 16 and a live on-stage big band. —

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