On Monday night, December 22, the Capitol Bones All- Brass Big Band presented an exciting program of Christmas music at ...

In 1952, Stan Kenton recorded a piece called “Prologue: This is An Orchestra.” In the 10 minute work he introduces all the members of his jazz orchestra: the drummer, bassist, saxophonists, trumpet ...

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The world of jazz can be surprisingly intolerant, punishing musicians who ignore conventions or defy critics who think they know better. Thus Wynton Marsalis has been blasted for writing compositions ...

Stan Kenton recorded a piece called “Prologue: This is An Orchestra.” In the 10 minute work he introduces all the members of his jazz orchestra: the drummer, bassist, saxophonists, trumpet player, ...