Definition of big band
: 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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The history of jazz in Britain begins in the early 20th century, when the sounds of New Orleans and big band music traveled across the Atlantic.
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Word reached the studio Thursday afternoon one of the biggest bands to come out of Cincinnati, The National, sent its regards.
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So on Friday night at the Mann, that’s what Misty did. Fronting a superb big band that included five strings and three horns, the songwriter played it straight, making news by not making news.
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Captivating vocals, stunning choreography, big band sound and Badger spirit will be in full force at Pewaukee High School, as some of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's most talented students will be stopping in to perform.
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The Colombian songwriter, accordion player and singer/songwriter’s personal style ranges from big band to cumbia and roots pop.
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The youth of the big band era had kids who horrified them by listening to rock, and then those people had kids who horrified them by listening to hip-hop.
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Flamingo is a 14-piece, all-female professional big band that presents music from the swing era, plus a sprinkling of rock 'n roll, pop tunes, and rhythm and blues.
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There's a lot of big band stuff and sparse production sometimes.
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First Known Use of big band
1917
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: a large musical group that usually plays jazz music that people dance to
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