Fractional Ownership to Big Band Revival
The Wall Street Journal Weekend explores everything from a new trend in gift certificates to the latest in owning luxury items like expensive yachts and fancy cars. Along the way, stop and listen to the sounds of swing from the big band era and ... [... more] Fine Living
How to Play a Tenor Saxophone
Become a tenor saxophonist and learn to play jazz, rhythm and blues or big band. The tenor sax is a medium sized woodwind instrument, made of brass and often used in bands and ensembles. Learn to play the saxophone like a pro by following these tips. [... more] eHow
How to Begin to Play the Clarinet
The clarinet plays a role similar to that of the violins in an orchestra. It was also used in Jazz music from the early 1900s up until the Big Band Era. Great satisfaction in the music experience resides in playing the clarinet. Follow these few ... [... more] eHow
How to Begin to Play the Trombone
The trombone has a very sonorous sound. The instrument was assigned to play thrilling countermelodies in the marches of John Philip Sousa. Four or five trombones are used in the low brass section of Big Band jazz ensembles. Locate a music stand ... [... more] eHow
March in Midwest History - MidWest USA
Big Band leader Glenn Miller was born in Clarinda Iowa on March 1, 1904. St. Louis Missouri became the seat of the Louisiana Purchase on March 3, 1805. Harlean Harlow Carpenter, better known as actress Jean Harlow, was born in Kansas City ... [... more] Bella Online
Colin James - Little Big Band 3 and more! - Blues and Jazz
Colin James has been around for over two decades now and yet for some reason - perhaps because he is a Canadian and profoundly unassuming - he is not nearly as well known as he could be. Musically speaking, he is a virtuoso blues/rock guitarist ... [... more] Bella Online
