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Big Band Events This Month in New York City
Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. Find upcoming Big Band events in New York City this month below.
Big Band Events This Month · New York City
FRI 14 AUG
SAT 15 AUG
SUN 16 AUG
Charles Mingus Orchestra
Charles Mingus Orchestra
jazzbig bandavant garde jazz
Birdland Jazz Club
NOT Just Sinatra
Steven Maglio, Steven Maglio & his Big Band Orchestra
bossa novaswingjazz
The Cutting Room
The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra
The Birdland Latin Jazz Orchestra
latin jazzbig bandmambo
Birdland Jazz Club
Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band
Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band
jazzbig bandswing
Blue Note
Charles Mingus Orchestra
Charles Mingus Orchestra
jazzbig bandavant garde jazz
Birdland Jazz Club
MON 17 AUG
Mingus Big Band (7:00 PM Set)
Mingus Big Band
big bandjazzbebop
The Pocket Jazz Club
Vince Giordano & The Nighthawks
Vince Giordano And The Nighthawks
swing musicjazzswing
Birdland Jazz Club
Pedro Giraudo Tango Quartet
Pedro Giraudo
tangolatin jazzbig band
LunÀtico
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
big bandjazz
Village Vanguard
Mingus Big Band
Mingus Big Band
big bandjazzbebop
The Pocket Jazz Club
Dave Damiani Quartet
Dave Damiani
jazzbig bandsoul
Winnie's Jazz Club
TUE 18 AUG
Arturo O’Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
Arturo O'Farrill & The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra
latin jazzafro-cuban jazzafro-cuban jazz
The Pocket Jazz Club
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
big bandjazzsoul
Village Vanguard
David Gibson Quartet
David Gibson
jazzcontemporary jazzbig band
Smalls Jazz Club
Yardbird Big Band Directed by David DeJesus
Yardbird Big Band, David DeJesus
big bandbebopswing
Birdland Jazz Club
WED 19 AUG
Sound profile
A danceable, high-energy sound.
energy
80
danceability
90
valence
80
grit
20
organicness
100
commerciality
60
tempo
60
vocality
30
About Big Band
Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. This genre is characterized by a large ensemble typically featuring ten or more musicians, organized into distinct sections of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythmic foundation of piano, bass, and drums. The music employs driving 4/4 swing rhythms and complex arrangements that balance sophisticated call-and-response patterns with virtuosic solo improvisations. While closely related to early jazz and swing, big band bridges the gap between orchestral precision and the improvisational freedom of small-group jazz, delivering an energetic, sophisticated mood suitable for grand ballrooms.
Also known as: Jazz Orchestra, Large Jazz Ensemble
Parent genre:Jazz
Big Band events in New York City this month - FAQ
- What Big Band events are in New York City this month?
- Mood tracks all Big Band events in New York City this month - club nights, concerts, DJ sets, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily as new events are announced. Each listing includes the full lineup, venue address, ticket prices, and a direct purchase link. Browse the complete monthly schedule above to plan ahead and book before events sell out.
- Where can I find Big Band in New York City this month?
- Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. Find every Big Band venue and event in New York City this month above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- What is Big Band music?
- Emerging in the United States during the late 1920s, big band music flourished throughout the Swing Era as the definitive sound of American popular culture. This genre is characterized by a large ensemble typically featuring ten or more musicians, organized into distinct sections of saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythmic foundation of piano, bass, and drums. The music employs driving 4/4 swing rhythms and complex arrangements that balance sophisticated call-and-response patterns with vi…
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