any recomendations for big bands

[ghost of miles]

  Jazz Kat said:

  Alon Marcus said:

Big bands do not have to be always loud. In fact the best of them are capable of producing a wide range of dynamic nuances.

I know, that's what I am looking for. I haven't found any yet.

Have you listened to the Mulligan Concert Jazz Band yet?

[Ron S]

  ghost of miles said:

  Jazz Kat said:

  Alon Marcus said:

Big bands do not have to be always loud. In fact the best of them are capable of producing a wide range of dynamic nuances.

I know, that's what I am looking for. I haven't found any yet.

Have you listened to the Mulligan Concert Jazz Band yet?

Wonderfully nuanced arrangements and ensemble playing, plus terrific soloing.

[skeith]

George Russell put some big bands together and wrote some marvelous music for them!

[Jazz Kat]

  ghost of miles said:

  Jazz Kat said:

  Alon Marcus said:

Big bands do not have to be always loud. In fact the best of them are capable of producing a wide range of dynamic nuances.

I know, that's what I am looking for. I haven't found any yet.

Have you listened to the Mulligan Concert Jazz Band yet?

Nah, I only have Buddy Rich and Bob florence records as far as big band goes, and the only other big band I really heared was Mel Lewis's Big Band.

[Alon Marcus]

  Jazz Kat said:

  Alon Marcus said:

Big bands do not have to be always loud. In fact the best of them are capable of producing a wide range of dynamic nuances.

I know, that's what I am looking for. I haven't found any yet.

Try Duke Ellington (but I must warn you that you may become an addict).

[alankin]

  Alon Marcus said:

  Jazz Kat said:

  Alon Marcus said:

Big bands do not have to be always loud. In fact the best of them are capable of producing a wide range of dynamic nuances.

I know, that's what I am looking for. I haven't found any yet.

Try Duke Ellington (but I must warn you that you may become an addict).

I've heard that Duke has several releases available.