
Trust me - the Big Band is alive and kicking and, in many forms! Sunday saw the
NCRO working at the roots of the genre whilst, on Tuesday, the
Jonathan Silk Big Band were at the other side of the street. The recent release by
DUBB took a middle plus path and tonight, had circumstances not decreed otherwise, I'd have been digging the
SSBB at the Millstone whilst, among my CDs awaiting review, is a very tasty offering by the
Jeff Benedict Big Band who sail out of LA and other American jazz ports.
So yes, big bands are far from dead!
This particular YouTube video by the Sam Leak Big Band recorded live at London's Spice of Life (ah the memories!) is comparable with any of this year's crop and stands up well alongside many more famous ensembles.
Lance
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