Swing bands were big business ... Led by two of the most charismatic jazz bandleaders, Basie and Ellington’s bands produced some of the best and most exciting jazz that had ever been made ...

was perfectly suited for the swing era. He raised the standard for drummer awareness, and paved the way for drummer led bands. Born in Baltimore, Feb. 10, 1909, William Henry Webb, was an unlikely ...

Columbia jazz lovers, specifically, with Rene Marie, the Charles McPherson Quintet and Shabaka performing in town.

More: These beloved artists lead Columbia's next Jazz Series season Here are the other "We Always Swing" shows set for this fall: Friday's concert starts at 7 p.m.; for ticket options, and to ...

Guest artists and clinicians on campus in recent years include ... The ensemble gives students a solid foundation in the jazz tradition of big band swing while at the same time exploring more ...