Big Band

Big band music, often associated with the swing era of the 1930s and 1940s, is characterized by its rich, brassy sound and rhythmic drive, creating a vibrant and danceable atmosphere. This genre typically features a large ensemble consisting of a rhythm section, a brass section of trumpets and trombones, a woodwind section of saxophones and clarinets, and occasionally strings. Iconic band leaders like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman honed a distinctive style that blended improvisational jazz with tightly orchestrated arrangements. These bands were capable of both bold, swing rhythms and subtler, melodic interludes, often featuring star soloists who would inspire and excite the audience. The music of big bands continues to evoke the glamour and the high energy of the ballrooms and dance halls where it first captivated listeners.

The Trumpet Fairy

Lucienne Renaudin Vary•

Alberto Ginastera•

Alexander Arutiunian•

Antonio Vivaldi•

Antonín Dvořák•

Bert Kaempfert•

Carlos Gardel•

Darius Milhaud•

Fritz Kreisler•

Gabriel Fauré•

Gaetano Donizetti•

George Frideric Handel•

George Gershwin•

Gioachino Rossini•

Irving Berlin•

Jacques Offenbach•

Johann Nepomuk Hummel•

Johann Sebastian Bach•

Joseph Haydn•

Kurt Weill•

Leonard Bernstein•

Léo Delibes•

Manuel de Falla•

Maurice Ravel•

Nadia Boulanger•

Niccolò Paganini•

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky•

Richard Rodgers•

Sergei Rachmaninoff•

Sidney Bechet•

Vincenzo Bellini

Album - 41 Tracks - Released April 12, 2025