Doug Rasmussen of the Acme Big Band

Battle of the Big Bands

From: KBEM
Series: Big Band Scene
Length: 57:58

This concert features two Minnesota big bands, battling it out on stage:Acme Jazz Company, directed by Doug Rasmussen, vs Nova Jazz Orchestra, directed by Mike Krikava, both professional Big Bands, comprised of many local music educators. Read the full description.

Piece Audio

Playing: Battle of the Big Bands
From: KBEM

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BIG BAND SCENE - featuring Big Bands of today from across the world, a bi-weekly radio show on Jazz 88, hosted by Jerry Swanberg and produced by Ed Jones, has been on the air since April of 1999. Big Bands from the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia are featured, including Regional Big Bands from virtually every state in the union. Jerry plays big band music from the major cities for big band activity in the US, including LA, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Detroit, Portland, Nashville, Toronto & Denver and the states of Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, Nevada and Indiana. Jazz Ensembles from the Military and Universities are also featured. Also spotlighted are big bands from around the world including Europe (Sweden, Germany, Holland, England, Denmark, France, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Finland, & Norway), Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg & Vancouver), Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

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Piece Description

BIG BAND SCENE - featuring Big Bands of today from across the world, a bi-weekly radio show on Jazz 88, hosted by Jerry Swanberg and produced by Ed Jones, has been on the air since April of 1999. Big Bands from the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan and Australia are featured, including Regional Big Bands from virtually every state in the union. Jerry plays big band music from the major cities for big band activity in the US, including LA, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Philadelphia, Kansas City, Detroit, Portland, Nashville, Toronto & Denver and the states of Florida, New Jersey, Texas, Ohio, Wisconsin, Nevada and Indiana. Jazz Ensembles from the Military and Universities are also featured. Also spotlighted are big bands from around the world including Europe (Sweden, Germany, Holland, England, Denmark, France, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Finland, & Norway), Canada (Toronto, Montreal, Winnipeg & Vancouver), Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.