The Danish Radio Big Band (aka DR Big Band), often referred to as the Radioens Big Band is a radio ensemble and big band founded in Copenhagen in 1964...
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While the Big Band Era suggests that big bands flourished for a short period, they have been a part of jazz music since their emergence in the 1920s when...
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Dr. Feelgood are an English pub rock band formed in 1971. Hailing from Canvey Island, Essex, they are best known for early singles such as "She Does It...
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Thad Jones (category DR Big Band members)
the leader of The Danish Radio Big Band, and married a Danish woman, Lis. Jones transformed the Danish Radio Big Band into one of the world's best. The...
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Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band was a big band- and swing-influenced disco band that was formed in the Bronx, New York. The band is best known for...
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Føroyingur (Faroe Islander of the Year).[citation needed] In 2005, the DR Big Band released its 40th anniversary album, with all songs written and sung...
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with a DVB-T network broadcasting DR1, DR2 and DR Ramasjang. Danish National Symphony Orchestra DR Big Band Danish National Vocal Ensemble Danish National...
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Chris Potter (jazz saxophonist) (category DR Big Band members)
Ultrahang (ArtistShare, 2009) Transatlantic (Red Dot Music, 2011) with DR Big Band The Sirens (ECM, 2013) Imaginary Cities (ECM, 2015) The Dreamer Is the...
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The Mingus Big Band is a 14-piece ensemble, based in New York City, that specializes in the compositions of Charles Mingus. It was managed by his widow...
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Grammy Award for Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album (redirect from Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band)
Group 1972–1978: Best Jazz Performance by a Big Band 1979–1991: Best Jazz Instrumental Performance, Big Band 1992–2000: Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance...
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