LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Lynchburg Symphony Orchestra Big Band performed at the University of Lynchburg on Sunday. The theme was a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day as the band ...

World War II left a profound mark on jazz. When so many musicians were drafted into the armed forces, big bands struggled to ...

Jason Burt is a history teacher in Clarksburg, Calif. He'd known his grandfather, Richard Burt, had played trumpet in the 746th Far East Air Force Band in the Philippines. A couple years ago, he and ...

LOWER TOWNSHIP – The restored 19th century schoolhouse here will play host to a musical program featuring mid-20th century music in July. The Friday evening performance will feature Big Band music ...

Takes a ride down memory lane as Swing Fever performs Big Band music in the Borough of Kutztown 2025 Concert Series in the Park on Saturday, Aug. 16. Held rain or shine from 7 to 9 p.m. at Kutztown ...

TRANSCRIPT: I’m Mark Rapp, and this is Rapp on Jazz. After World War II, jazz entered a bold new chapter. The big band era ...