New Orleans was terrorized by a jazz-loving serial killer called the Axeman who demanded citizens play jazz music for him.

The Bucknell University Jazz Band offers students of all majors and academic interests the opportunity to experience modern and historically important literature in a traditional big band environment.

"Jazz was originally the accompaniment of the voodoo dance, stimulating half-crazed barbarians ... fades as new generations embrace swing, big band, bebop, and later styles. However, during ...

Other awardees this year are Nataki Garrett (theater), Shamel Pitts (dance), Esperanza Spalding (jazz), Chay Yew (theater), and Miguel Zenón (jazz). MUSIC: Indigenous Big Band to headline Kennedy ...

As the blues developed and evolved into jazz, many of the musicians wanted ... short solo passages to the chorus There were different band line ups for each type of jazz genre.

The current game schedule can be found on the Go Riverhawks website. The UMass Lowell Pep Band, also known as the Jazz Rock Big Band, is under the direction of Dan Lutz, and Deb Huber. Established in ...

Wallace acted as a trusting director, only giving cues to his musicians when necessary. He focused on the audience more than ...

Huron’s jazz band will be one of the top 30, including three international ensembles, selected for this year’s Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition and Festival. The event ...