the band also is paying tribute to Schuylkill County’s own big band legends Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey of the Shenandoah area and Les Brown of Reinerton — “giants of the swing era whose ...

A new Broadway musical starring Tony-winner Jonathan Groff tells the story of the multi-faceted performer who recorded ...

Now in its 20th year, the Scranton Jazz Festival will celebrate a milestone in its history with three days of live jazz, blues and world beat music from Friday, August 1, to Sunday, August 3, in ...

On this occasion The Apollo Big Band gave us what might be described ... They then moved through Count Basie’s “Jumpin At The Woodside”, Tommy Dorsey’s “Song Of India” and “Pots ...

In addition to Tower of Power, the festival lineup includes the Emmy-nominated Scranton Jazz Festival Big ... legends Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey performed regularly with the famous Scranton Sirens ...

With his high-decibel, stentorian baritone style, Williams’ virile voice had no problem being heard over a blaring big-band backdrop ... Harry James and then Tommy Dorsey.

On many of his early records, Crosby shared the spotlight with artists that included jazz bandleader Paul Whiteman, the Dorsey Brothers ... Verve for a one-off big band album arranged and ...

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — One song generating a lot of froth at the Eurovision Song Contest is “Espresso Macchiato,” a dance-pop ditty by Estonian rapper and visual artist Tommy Cash.

The Heisey Wind Ensemble brings its 40th anniversary season to a close at 7:30 p.m. May 17 with a concert by the HWE Big Band. The concert will be held at the John W. Alford Performing Arts Hall ...

The Yuba Sutter Big Band is proud to present an unforgettable night of swing, soul, and style at their upcoming concert, featuring an eclectic set list spanning jazz classics, funk favorites ...

He pulled in Moonlighters Big Band to play some old tunes, and brought Music City Swing Dance in to give a crowd some quick lessons. Dylem also contacted the American Rosie the Riveter Association ...