Category Archives: Big Band

Squirrel Nut Zippers

Posted on May 1, 2013 by

I accidently found a recording of this band and just loved the bari sax line. So I thought I’d drop this here so that I can find it later, especially if I ever do a small jazz ensemble again. The … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra Vocalists–Roger Bare

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

The Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra shares this number sung by our own Roger Bare. This dance was at the Third Place Books Big Band dance.

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Photos: Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra 2013

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

   More photos of the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra from the  David Nadalin and Nadalin Photography.

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MJJO at the Jumpin’ Jive to Thrive dance 2013

Posted on March 4, 2013 by

Suzy joins me on tenor for this event. I *really* like performances where she can make it. Since she works nights, she isn’t always available.

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra

Posted on January 13, 2013 by

“Talking about music is like dancing about architecture.” ~ Thelonious Monk Here is one of the videos we made of the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra last year. Enjoy.

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Lesson One: Fronting a band at a Bar

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

“People don’t dance to brilliant guitar solos or heady changes, they dance to the hook lyrics of a simple chorus.” This was posted in Miami craigslist by a club owner about the bands he encounters, and also the realities of … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra ~ 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

My all-time favorite big band, that I’ve played in, is the Microsoft Jumpin’ Jive Orchestra. Here is a slow number to dance to with your sweetie. Made up of hobbyist musicians, backed up by some ringers, this band is just … Continue reading →

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Baritone and Alto Sax 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

“If music be the food of love, play on.” ~ William Shakespeare A friend of mine took this picture of my pit set up for the “In the Mood” show. With just the two saxes, changing instruments was not a … Continue reading →

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“In the Mood” 2012

Posted on December 8, 2012 by

“It’s been a big week for our side. Over on the beaches of Normandy our boys have fired the opening guns of the long awaited drive to liberate the world.” ~ Glenn Miller during a radio broadcast of “I Sustain … Continue reading →

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Birdland Big Band on Section (Ensemble) Playing

Posted on October 6, 2012 by

The Rico Reed folks recently shared some time with the sax section from the Birdland Big Band. The conversation was so good I wanted to capture some of it here for future reference. Bret Pimentel · Assistant Professor of Woodwinds … Continue reading →

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