I would like to explore the world of (classic) big band swing music. What LPs, 45s, or artists would you recommend for a newb? [more inside]
posted by missed on Dec 9, 2012 - 14 answers

Where can my girlfriend and I go see Glenn Miller play live? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher on Aug 11, 2012 - 12 answers

Help me get into (and navigate) the world of Jazz. [more inside]
posted by wander on Nov 16, 2010 - 24 answers

Okay what is the name of the kind of swing music where the band does call and response with the singer? Not the backup singers. The horn section. [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Dec 14, 2009 - 10 answers

What's this famous jazz/big band/swing dancing song? [more inside]
posted by Rhaomi on Aug 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Big band music is like the speed metal of jazz. But I'm more into the stripped down sound of "normal" jazz bands, that would have maybe one trumpet, one clarinet, etc... Could anyone recommend some intense big band music that's crammed into a "little band" format?
posted by parallax7d on Aug 26, 2006 - 12 answers