Desert City Jazz - Big Band Favorites

110 East Roosevelt Street,Phoenix AZ 85004

22 October, 2022

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Join Desert City Jazz on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00 when we present “Big Band Favorites,” a selection of our members’ favorite big band tunes. We’ll be playing some of the most famous, beloved tunes from many of the greatest big bands, from the swing era to the present. Here are some of the classic tunes you’ll enjoy: Glenn Miller’s “In the Mood” and “Pennsylvania 6-5000”Duke Ellington’s “Satin Doll” and “Take the ‘A’ Train”Benny Goodman’s “Sing Sing Sing”Count Basie’s “Basie Straight Ahead”Thad Jones’s “Big Dipper”Buddy Rich’s “Groovin’ Hard”…plus more by Stan Kenton, Louie Bellson, Maynard Ferguson, Gordon Goodwin, and others. We are privileged to perform at the Nash, one of the nation’s foremost jazz clubs. The Nash offers the perfect ambiance to enjoy swinging, toe-tapping big band jazz. Invite some friends and make plans now to attend “Big Band Favorites” on October 22 at 2:00 p.m. Get your tickets today!