Big Band

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra

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Formed in 1995, under the tirelessly committed and confident direction of saxophonist Tommy Smith, SNJO has developed into a world class ensemble capable of playing the classic big band music of Ellin

Scottish National Jazz Orchestra - Ko-Ko

Jim Galloway And His Wee Big Band

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In 1979, Jim Galloway introduced his 17-piece Wee Big Band as a repertory band specializing in the music of the great bands of the swing era.

Jim Galloway - Moten Swing

Martin Loomer & Orange Devils

Martin Loomer And His Orange Devils Big Band plays tunes from the early part of the swing era - mostly charts from the repertoire of Fletcher Henderson, Jimmie Lunceford, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,

Andy De Campos Jazz Band

Although he covers much of the material common to singers like Sinatra, Andy has never been identified exclusively within that repertoire or style.

Concerts

Boxcar Boys

The Boxcar Boys are a Toronto-based group of five young performers featuring Juno-nominated Rob Teehan on sousaphone, clarinetist and tunesmith John David Williams, jazz master Karl Silveira on trombone, folky fiddler Laura Bates, and soulful Ronen Segall on accordion. They deliver a veritable gumbo of wild gypsy, old-jazz, klezmer, and folk music always performed with a good-time New Orleans spirit.

Toronto Jazz Orchestra

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Formed in 1998, the Toronto Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece big band made up of graduates from Toronto’s top university and college jazz programs – some of Toronto’s best young jazz musicians. Performing exciting and interesting big band music – from the leading edge of contemporary composition to the classic tunes of the past – the Toronto Jazz Orchestra seeks to educate, entertain, and increase the public’s understanding and appreciation of jazz.

What's so good about the Count Basie Orchestra?

I've mused in past Artistic Director's Guide entries on the concept of swing, and how it's difficult to explain - it's really more of a feeling. Or, in the case of the Count Basie Orchestra, it's everything that happens between the beginning and ending of every performance of every tune.

Bruce Cassidy's Hotfoot Orchestra Quartet

Bruce Cassidy's Hotfoot Orchestra is an exciting ensemble boasting some of Canada's hottest jazz musicians playing music that draws from a rich mix of jazz, funk, blues, and rhythm styles including original compositions and refreshing renderings of well known jazz classics.

John MacLeod & The Rex Hotel Orchestra

2011 Juno Award Nominees: John MacLeod (Trumpet/Flugelhorn) & The Rex Hotel Orchestra with Johnny Johnson, Mike Murley, Perry White, Andy Ballantyne and Bob Leonard (Saxes), Brian O’Kane, Jason Logue, John Challaner and Mike Malone (Trumpet), Al Kay, Terry Promane, Rob Sommerville and Colin Murray (Trombone), James MacDonald and Janet Anderson (French Horns), Joey Goldsteen (Guitar), David Braid (Piano), Jim Vivian (Bass) and Ted Warren (Drums).

Darcy James Argue's Secret Society

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Darcy James Argue is one of today's most talked-about jazz musicians thanks to the phenomenal critical response to Infernal Machines, his debut recording featuring his 18-piece bigband, Secret Society. The record was included on more than 70 best-of-the year lists and won Best Debut honors in the 2009 Village Voice Jazz Critics Poll.

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